If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today? Whenever the answer has been ‘no’ for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.

This pearl of wisdom from the late Steve Jobs underlies everything I’m attempting to do this year. Quit the desk job. Travel the world. Pursue a passion. Do what scares me. Learn something new. Turn strangers into friends. Live outside my comfort zone.

It’s all very cliche, but I have a feeling it’s also going to be very awesome.