194: 2025 Lessons: Slowing Down, Staying Present & Living on Purpose

In this year-end conversation, we reflect on 2025—the highs, the lows, the lessons we didn’t ask for but needed. We talk about patience, slowing down, fear, self-judgment, presence, and the pressure we place on ourselves to rush life.

As we step into 2026, the focus shifts to clarity, main-mission energy, intentional living, and enjoying life with the people that matter most. This episode is about growth without rushing, learning without shame, and choosing to live fully—one day at a time.

Key Takeaways
✨ 2025 taught the importance of slowing down and giving yourself grace
✨ Fear doesn’t go away—you move forward despite it
✨ Internal pressure can be more damaging than external challenges
✨ Being present allows you to see growth you might otherwise miss
✨ Preparation and patience make the journey more enjoyable
✨ 2026 is about focus, intention, and main-mission living

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