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43 things is a list of shared goals. It has people from more than 2500 cities posting and sharing their goals. And believe me, it is not an easy thing to do. Every sane person in this world has a list of things that he would like to do in a lifetime. Some of them are ephemeral. These may include painting the garage but others may need a whole lot of dedication and will power for  a lifetime.

The goal of many a person in the world is to quit smoking. It is a goal that needs to be worked at, slowly and surely. While these are goals of the sublime variety, there might be goals which might seem weird and even absurd. Writing down these goals on a page in your diary or notebook is different and sharing it with the whole wide world is different. It requires a lot of guts to show the world what your goals are. But you need to be honest about it. You might be in for a huge surprise when you see how many people share your goals.

Why 43?
This is a question that arises instantly in the mind of any person who hears the name of the website. Hence, the question is answered on the FAQ page itself. It is purely an arbitrary one according to the developers. 43 Things is a sufficient enough number of things to do for a busy working person in today’s world.  Asking someone to do more would be asking too much. Yes, you can do less if you want but the place will still be called 43 things. A pattern that has been noticed on the website for the last one year is that while people may start off with a lesser number of goals, they eventually get to the magic number of 43. It seems like the website catches on to them. Many discover new goals from other people’s goals. Many rediscover some hidden ones in the own backyards of their mind. But they end up listing 43 things that they would like to do in their life.

The world loves it
Self disclosure of one’s personal goals doesn’t seem like a very great idea but hey, the world loves it. Everyday more people register themselves at 43 things and rediscover their goals. They learn the importance of prioritization. They share, discover and work their way towards achieving their goals. The fact that they have people with similar interests only seems to cheer them on. If you have still not experienced the magic of 43 things, its time to wake up from your slumber. The world has woken up, have you?