I like to relax and enjoy holidays, but over the last year or two, I’ve established a habit of setting a challenge for myself for each holiday. I missed doing so for Memorial Day, and I want to get back on track for the 4th. The challenges are fun ways to push myself or make progress on a current project. I try to complete the challenge, and usually I do, but sometimes I overestimate what I can do during a holiday. Regardless, it’s fun, I learn something from the process, and I feel like I made progress on something I’m interested in.

Over the last few months, I’ve collected several research reports and articles written by notable people that I want to read. I never get around to reading them, though. They pile up in my office.

My goal for this holiday is to read two of these reports by Tuesday.

That’s it; that’s the challenge. Very simple. Wish me luck.