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A reflection on realistic goal-setting, ownership, and why relationships matter more than vanity metrics.
At the start of the year, I made an alternate checklist.
The target was simple: if I could complete even half of it, I would call it a win.
What happened
- Made a decent amount
- Funded my own goals independently
- Built valuable connections
- Met genuinely lovely people
- Learned key lessons the hard way
Biggest lesson
Relationships are everything.
Prioritize long-term, high-quality, mutually beneficial connections.
Next steps
- Volunteer for causes that matter
- Take leadership roles that challenge growth
I skipped these earlier and now I am intentionally coming back to them.