GOALS

Some of Ben's goals: from a handwritten list in his Eugene apartment

circa Fall 2001

Know my shit:

World History

Science, specific fields, general
Theory
History
Genetics
Biochemistry
Geology
More physics
More brain/psychopharmacology
Minimal astronomy

Economics
General, micro/macro stuff
Financial/biz basics
International, government policy

Poli Sci
Comparative systems
Details of structure and manipulation

Comparative Religion
Read major books
Focus on eastern stuff

Language
Spanish, no excuses -- fluency
Portuguese, despues Espanol
Basics of Latin
Russian

Mathematics
Stuff I used to know
More theory

Writing


Skills for full American bad ass:

Commercial fishing
Run Nesika crabbing, more knots, navigation ,basic trawl stuff, sew net
Basic self defense
More outdoor stuff
Climbing/hiking
Kayaking
Tai-Chi
Underwater welding
Sailing
Flying
Better chess
Commercial driver's license
Motorcycle driving license
Roll a good cigarette
Be a good waiter
Cook like a pro
Mechanic
Fix bike
Fix cars