It’s New Year’s and Leo’s Year-End Reflection post reminds me to look back and appreciate the past year.
In 2015, I’m glad I -
- Made love a priority.
- Wrote 152 blog posts.
- Interviewed for three new jobs and updated my resume.
- Took a new position as software tester and immersed myself in the discipline (yes, it pays more).
- Got settled in our new house. My lovely wife and I hand-built a picket fence and privacy panels for our porch. We also planted a maple tree and coordinated gutter, chimney and roof replacement.
- Became president of my Toastmasters club, wrote and delivered a dozen speeches and won 2nd place in the NC Division A Humorous Speech Contest.
- Recorded and released 42 new music videos on YouTube
- Got my wife pregnant.
- Attended stand-up open mics and started writing jokes.
- Read inspiring books and started a book notes section on this site to keep track of what I learn (inspired by Sivers).
- Added a /now page to this site (also inspired by Sivers). Publicly declaring my priorities and keeping them up to date has given me a giant productivity boost.
- Started exercising 5 times a week and sleeping more by tracking these numbers daily.
- Wrote new songs.
- Released this EP and performed live with my band, The If You Wannas.
- Came up with a plan to become debt-free.
- Built this website.
Five years ago, I was stuck in a crappy job, broke, living unhealthily and getting very little done. Then I started reading inspiring bloggers and felt the spark to actively change my life.
This blog helps tremendously with my productivity. It’s amazing how much I can accomplish when I write regularly about what excites me.
In 2016, I want to lean further towards language and human connection. I want to share more love and humor with the people around me. I also want to eat better, spend less money and drink less alcohol. You can expect to see more posts on these topics in 2016.
Until then, thanks so much for reading and happy new year!
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