Every year is the year we think we'll figure it out.
We figure out some things..sometimes we get lucky..while other times we get absolutely slapped in the face.
As a 29-year-old who this year…
Spoke at Fortune 500 companies
Got promoted
Exited her single girl era
Started playing pickleball weekly
Built her dream office in her home
Threw her dog a 1st birthday party
Went on 4 trips with family
Enjoyed the little things while still being hungry for more
Also struggled with…
Imposter syndrome
People pleasing
Work stress
Bad 1st dates
Acne
Life direction
Societal pressure
Here are 3 short & sweet lessons shaping my 2025…
Lesson #1: The consistent, little things add up
Putting in 20 minutes in the morning to the side business
The clearly communicated email
That 30 minute workout squeezed in at lunch
Putting $100 into savings
Writing the unexpected thank you note
The little things are the path to the big things.
But don't forget the big actions too…
Lesson #2: Ask for what you want
Asking for the raise, instead of waiting for someone to give it to you
Telling your partner what you need, instead of thinking they should just know
Asking someone directly to give your side business a chance, instead of thinking they'll just stumble upon it
Being open with your family/friends about what you want for your life so they can help you make it happen
But be careful what you put out into the world because you might just get it…
Lesson #3: Know where the goal post is
If you don't know where the goal post is, you never feel satisfied
If you keep moving the goal post, what you did is never enough
When you hit a goal, it's easy to immediately jump to what's next
What does a good [fill in the blank] look like?
Net worth
Job
Body
House
Side business
Relationship
Know it.
Meet it.
Celebrate it.
Figure out the next one.
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What lessons are you taking into 2025? Lemme know as I want to hear!
Thankful for all you who read these weekly newsletter! Wishing you the best in the new year; you got this!