25 Things I Learned in ‘25
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Here we are again. Another year of being human. A handful of moments that nudged, humbled, or cracked me open. Some of these tiny revelations came easy. Others had serious teeth. But each one earned its spot—brief, honest, and often delivered with a wink from the universe.
Pabels Day Mixes may be some of the finest soundtracks I didn’t know I needed.
ADHD is awesome (and sometimes exhausting).
Breathe in for 3, hold for 6, out for 9. Stress down, focus up—and I slept like someone who actually closes all their tabs.
Just because it’s a voice in your head doesn’t mean it’s the wisest one.
Sweat: still the most affordable therapist I know.
Arguing with reality can be fun—until it isn’t.
Playing tennis adds 10 years to your life—not just at the end, but in the middle where it counts.
Leaving your dog for the workday? Feels like 56 hours to them. Minimum.
Humor is a spiritual practice—especially at airport security.
Dancing to house music (in the 120 bpm zone) might just extend your life and definitely your smile.
It’s a gift to have someone to lean on when the waves come crashing in.
Sometimes the truest thing you can say is “I don’t know….I’m still figuring it out.”
The opposite of control? It’s yes. (But hey, it’s a practice).
Most brilliance begins as boredom.
A good walk solves more than a scroll ever will.
It’s okay to let love rule—and okay to let love go.
Catching yourself in an old pattern is proof you’re evolving.
Real self-trust? Curiosity, coherence, capacity, compassion, and commitment.
Being impeccable with your word is hard yet always worth it.
Not all inspiration is loud—some whispers take time.
Joy is often silent—because there’s nothing to prove.
Grace arrives when you stop posturing.
Thresholds say: I love you—and me. At the same time.
Man plans, God laughs… and somehow, I keep dancing.
Gratitude is sneaky—it makes ordinary moments feel like tiny miracles.
I’ve been reflecting, experimenting, and dreaming about what 2026 might want to be. To help kick-start, you can get the new Play the World card deck here.
My new coaching program for 2026 is now open—more here.
The world spins on. The lessons keep arriving. May the next ones meet you with grace, humor, and a good playlist.