2025: Start the Year Strong by Showing Up, Taking Action, and Being Consistent

Not Another Bragging Post. Even If All You Did This Year Was Get Through It: That’s Enough

As the year comes to a close, the flood of social media highlight reels with people's achievements can feel overwhelming. Admitted, I've shared a few of mine as well: I achieved my goal of running 2,024+ kms in 2024 (well over 2,500 now actually). But what those posts don’t share is that there were many ups and downs along the way, and I've struggled a lot despite the medals and achievements. Note to self: Fatigue is proof of hard work. But don’t forget to rest and take a break.

So if all you did this year was get through it, that’s enough. No humble bragging required. This isn’t another “be your authentic self” post or a pitch for the latest success-in-a-can system. Instead, I want to share a few things that have worked for me—things you can use however they fit into your life. It's not all a pretty story - contrary to most social media posts you see, my books and courses are mostly celebrations of what did not work. “Living by Experience” means allowing you to use these stories to yo…