Only until right now I realized that it’s already the end of April 2025. I started this page back in January to document my 2025 adventures, but I didn’t actually keep posting here as I planned. My original idea was to, like I did before in documenting my 2024 New Year’s Resolution, update a blog post every week—just to track what’s happening in my life.

I do write every day now, but most of it is journaling in my notebook. Anyway, I know I need to invest more time into this blog. Lately, I’ve been working on adapting my older 2024 blog, the one where I documented my New Year’s resolutions coming to life, into a small book. I’m really looking forward to that. And every time I read those entries back, I get so amused.

Better and Worse

So now, for 2025—for better or for worse—I’m promising myself to start updating consistently again. This moment, I think I’m living somewhere in between the better and the worse. Business has been tough. I’ve lost some old clients and haven’t gained new ones yet. It feels strange and not great to have to rely on others (a.k.a. clients) to push my career forward. But the good part? With things slowing down, I have more time to myself. I’m back to reorganizing my writing dream and actually working toward it, little by little.

I really hate the idea of running a business just to serve other people’s dreams. Everyone should prioritize their own dreams first, always. I know I dream of freedom—freedom in work and in life. And I don’t want to let anyone else decide my destiny, my happiness, or my sadness.

The World Feels Unsteady

Because of all the conflicts between China and the USA recently, many of our clients have become cautious, especially about investing more in marketing. Of course, we’re affected. But despite all this, my love for creating content for the world is still there. No, I’m not making much money from it yet—but I’m working on it. And I always remind myself of one thing I truly believe in: Consistency is the key.

Life at 33

I just had my 33rd birthday last week. The number sounds wild for someone who still feels so young. But I don’t feel old. I’ve planned two marathons for this year, so I’m focusing on training in my spare time. It’s a good way to cut off overthinking. Also, I’m trying to bring myself back into being a morning person. You’ll read about that more on the “5:30 A.M. Club” page of my website. Getting up early sounds so cool, doesn’t it?

I know people need to live in reality—we all have to work, earn money. And I don’t hate marketing. It’s actually a pretty decent career. With the internet, we can work from basically anywhere in the world. But I made the decision to cut off some old business connections I didn’t enjoy. So yes, it’s challenging now. I need to build new relationships and find partners I actually like. I agree—you can’t make a business work totally on your own. So I’ve tried reconnecting with old clients and contacts to build better, less hideous connections while still growing my small business, step by step.

At the end of the day, I’m proud that I was brave enough to cut ties with the people I truly disliked. I don’t want to wear masks like them. I don’t want to pretend to be someone I’m not. I think people who are truly strong, the ones who create real greatness in the world, dare to be themselves. Even in a money-driven business world. We need to believe in ourselves more, to see our own value, and be mentally ready for the good things waiting for us.
I’ve decided to be that person. It’s tough, but life is tough. And one of my favorite authors once said: It is through those tough times that you grow into a better version of yourself. Don’t be afraid!

Just Keep Going

So, here we are. 2025—as I promised myself, for better or for worse just live it, one day at a time. As long as you’re striving for something you believe in, and working on it, you will get there. I promise!

Fear is the worst enemy. So for you and for me—Don’t be afraid! Stride to have a good life!

Thanks for reading. Hope to see you here again next week.