What! A! Year! 2024!
If I’m being honest, 2024 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. For some, it was the kind of year we couldn’t wait to say goodbye to, while for others, it felt like everything finally clicked into place. And then there are those like me, who experienced a bit of everything – from moments of pure triumph to facepalms so hard they left a mark.
So here I am, sitting down to write this end-of-year letter, looking at the highs and lows, and figuring out what the heck just happened.
The Wins (Oh, the Wins!)
Coaching Goals
Goal: Coach 10 teens and 50 adults.
Reality: 22 teens and 102 adults later, we more than exceeded our target! Each coaching session, every story of breakthrough, was a reminder of why this work matters. It’s not just about numbers—it’s about impact. And wow, did we make an impact.
Talanta Kazi
Here’s where things get exciting, even if we didn’t hit all the marks.
Projects posted:
Goal: 100
Reality: 40—short of the target, but let’s call it a promising start. We’re in the game, and I’m convinced 2025 is when we hit the ground running.
Talent signed up:
Goal: 100
Reality: 189—YES! This was a massive win. We not only exceeded our expectations, but we also got a vibrant pool of talented individuals ready to make waves.
Partnerships:
Goal: 5
Reality: 1—but this one partnership is GOLD. It’s the foundation we need to build bigger and better things in 2025. Sometimes, all you need is the right one to unlock the door.
Book Launch
Goal: Finally release the Path to Purpose workbook.
Reality: Done—and how! Not only did we launch, but we crushed our expectations. We set a target of 50 copies... and sold over 150! The book launch party didn’t happen (we'll save that for later), but honestly, the real success was seeing the workbook end up in the hands of teens and parents who needed it. That was the real win.
The Goals vs. Reality: Let’s Talk About It
2024 taught me that not every goal gets checked off, and that’s okay. It’s all about the lessons we learned along the way. Sure, I didn’t hit every target, but the things I did accomplish? They set the stage for even bigger success in 2025.
Take Talanta Kazi, for example. Did we hit the 100-project goal? No. But the fact that we got 40 projects posted in a year—and saw 189 talented individuals sign up—tells me we’re onto something great.
And the coaching side of things? Coaching 22 teens and 102 adults is far beyond what I imagined when I set that goal. Every single session was a gift, and the impact? Well, it’s immeasurable.
2025: A Year for Big Moves
Looking ahead, 2025 is going to be all about taking it up a notch. We’ll build on these foundations, bring in more projects, onboard even more incredible talent, and create the kind of partnerships that change the game. It’s the year we hit the ground running and make things happen.
To everyone reading this who’s had a mixed year – one of wins and losses – just know this: 2025 is YOUR year. The lessons of this year? They’re just prep work for the magic that’s about to unfold.
Let’s make 2025 the year we don’t just dream big; we go after it with everything we’ve got.
Here’s to action, growth, and unstoppable progress!
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