As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time for my annual review. This post covers what worked, what didn’t, and what I’m taking into the new year.

Goals Achievement Summary

Goal Target Achieved Status
Books Read 20 19 95%
Exercise Sessions 100 97 97%
New Skills 4 3 75%
Side Projects 2 2 100%

Overall, a solid year with room for improvement.

What Worked

  1. Morning routines - Starting each day with intention made a huge difference
  2. Weekly reviews - Regular check-ins kept me on track
  3. Habit stacking - Linking new habits to existing ones

What Didn’t Work

  1. Overcommitting - I tried to do too many things at once
  2. Ignoring rest - Pushed too hard in Q3 and burned out briefly
  3. Perfectionism - Spent too long on things that didn’t matter

Key Takeaways

The biggest insight from 2025: Progress over perfection. It’s better to consistently show up at 80% than to sporadically appear at 100%.

Looking Ahead

I’m excited for 2026. My focus will be on building sustainable systems rather than chasing arbitrary targets.

Thanks for following along. See you next year!