Live Your Bucket List
What’s on your bucket list?
Most of us carry around a quiet list of dreams — learning a language, walking a long-distance path, starting a business, travelling somewhere extraordinary, or simply doing the thing we’ve always said we’d do ‘one day’. Live Your Bucket List shows you how to stop postponing and start living.
Written by adventurer and author Julia Goodfellow‑Smith, this bestselling personal‑development book offers a proven, step‑by‑step process for turning dreams into achievable, practical plans. It blends inspiring real stories, clear guidance, and actionable tools to help you:
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Define the dream that matters most
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Ignite motivation and overcome obstacles
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Plan your journey with confidence
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Achieve your goal using supportive strategies
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Reflect on and celebrate your achievements.
Whether you want to run a marathon, learn Chinese, or watch the sun rise over the Pacific, this book gives you the structure, encouragement, and mindset to succeed.
​If you’re ready to stop waiting for ‘one day’, this book gives you the roadmap. With its friendly tone, practical tools, and uplifting stories, Live Your Bucket List has already helped thousands of readers take bold steps toward the life they want. Choose your format — paperback for your shelf, ebook for instant reading, or audiobook for inspiration on the move — and start living your bucket list today.
Formats available
To make the journey accessible to everyone, Live Your Bucket List is available
in paperback, ebook, and audiobook.​​​​
Author
​​Julia Goodfellow-Smith is an ordinary person doing something extraordinary — living her bucket list. She would like to help others do the same, which is why she has written this book. She has held a variety of management and consultancy roles in sectors including conservation volunteering, banking and construction.
Specifications
UK Paperback | 162 pages | ISBN: 9781914589164 | Published by Northern Eye Books | 2023
US Paperback | 188 pages | ISBN: 9780859560740 | Published by Julia Goodfellow-Smith | 2021
US Hardcover | 188 pages | ISBN:  9780859560733 | Published by Julia Goodfellow-Smith | 2021
e-book | ISBN:  9780859560757 | Published by Julia Goodfellow-Smith | 2021
Audiobook | ISBN: 9780859560764| Narrated by Julia Goodfellow-Smith | 2021
FAQ
Q: What is Live Your Bucket List about?
A: Live Your Bucket List is a practical, inspiring guide that helps readers identify their most meaningful goals and turn them into achievable plans. It combines real stories, step‑by‑step guidance, and motivational tools to help people stop waiting for ‘one day’ and start living the life they want.
Q: Who is the book for?
A: This book is ideal for anyone who has dreams they haven’t yet acted on — whether that’s travel, learning a new skill, starting a project, or making a life change. It’s written for readers who want motivation, structure, confidence, and a clear process for achieving personal goals.
Q: What will I learn from this book?
A: Readers learn how to:
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Choose the right goal for them
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Overcome fear, doubt, and procrastination
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Plan a realistic path to success
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Stay motivated and accountable
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Celebrate achievements and build momentum for future goals
Q: Is this a personal development or self‑help book?
A: Yes. Live Your Bucket List sits firmly in the personal development and self‑help category, with a focus on goal‑setting, confidence, motivation, and life design. It’s also grounded in real‑life stories and practical tools.
Q: Does the book include real examples or case studies?
A: Yes. The book includes inspiring real‑life stories from the author who has completed her own bucket list goals, showing how ordinary people can lead extraordinary lives.
Q: What formats is the book available in?
A: You can buy Live Your Bucket List as a paperback, hardcover (US only), ebook, or audiobook. The audiobook is perfect for listening while walking, commuting, or planning your next adventure, and is free as part of your Spotify subscription.
Q: Is the audiobook narrated by the author?
A: Yes. The audiobook is narrated by Julia Goodfellow‑Smith, so you can hear her stories in her own voice.
Q: Will this book help me if I don’t know what my bucket list should be?
A: There is no ‘should’ about bucket lists. They are what you want them to be. The book includes exercises and prompts to help readers discover what you truly want — even if you’re unsure where to start.
Q: Is this book suitable for beginners who have never set goals before?
A: Yes. The process is simple, supportive, and designed for people at any stage of their personal development journey. No previous experience with goal‑setting is needed.
Q: How long does it take to work through the book?
A: Readers can move at their own pace. Some complete the exercises in a weekend; others take their time and revisit sections as they plan and achieve their goals.
Q: Where can I buy the book?
A: You can purchase the paperback, ebook, or audiobook from:
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Major online retailers including Amazon, Kobo, and Audible
You may also be able to borrow it from your local library, or you can order it from your local bookshop.
Q: Does the book include worksheets or downloadable resources?
A: Yes. Readers get access to downloadable tools that support planning, tracking, and completing their bucket list goals.
Q: What makes Live Your Bucket List different from other goal‑setting books?
A: Live Your Bucket List blends practical planning with real stories, and a friendly, encouraging tone. It’s written by someone (me!) who has completed her own bucket list goals — and understands the fears, challenges, and joys along the way.
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