107. Bucket Lists are Dumb

What if the problem with a bucket list isn't the list - but what's on it? In this episode of Skipping Stones, Seth Roberts challenges the idea that a meaningful life is measured by exotic experiences, travel destinations, or stories that make us seem interesting. Bucket lists can give us direction, but they can also become a substitute for purpose. The conversation explores the difference between collecting experiences and building a life that genuinely matters. A few questions this episode wrestles with: • Are we chasing meaning - or just novelty? • What do people actually remember about us after we're gone? • What if our biggest goals were focused on serving others instead of entertaining ourselves? Adventure has its place. But a life well-lived may have less to do with where you've been and more to do with who you've helped along the way. Follow the show, share it with someone who'd enjoy it, and leave a review to help more people find Skipping Stones.