1. What was your biggest triumph? Was there several, or none? Why?
- Taking the leap and started the Fox Web School. I always had 'ideas' but never took action. A few months ago I finally took action and am aiming for a huge 2025.
2. What was your biggest struggle? Did you overcome it? If not, how can you change it?
- Mentally, I never got over being laid off in 2023. I struggled all year with my mental health and trying to figure out how to get out of the hole I was in. I have a very supportive girlfriend but I only started being mentally happy a few months ago when I took the necessary steps to work towards the life I want.
3. What new habits did your form, if any?
- Playing guitar every day
- doing little workouts each day and doing over 10,000 steps a day
- Waking up earlier before my full time job so I can work on my business goals
4. Are you better off financially at the end of 2024, versus the end of 2023? What worked, and didn't?
- Yes, end of 2023 I was without a job. One year later I have built up my savings, refinanced on my home loan and paid of car debt and education debts that were keeping me back and stressed.
5. Are you better off physically and mentally? What worked, or went off the rails?
- Mentally, yes. Physically, not where I want. I was always a skinny guy but since covid, the metabolism I once praised for being god-tier has finally started slowing down. I don't feel as great as I once was and been eating much better in the recent months and incorporating more exercises.
6. Do you have any regrets, and if so, what can you do in 2025 to ensure that regret doesn't hold?
- I regret not starting this journey earlier. I have been on this forum for years but never took the steps needed to start. In 2025 I have set myself goals to get my business journey off the ground.
7. Did you learn anything new? Why or why not?
- I learnt about web design, more marketing skills and improved my sales abilities.
8. How have the relationships in your life evolved? Improved? Worsened?
- All have improved. I cut out people I don't like and improved my relationships with my family and girlfriend.
9. What triggered negative emotions, such as guilt, anger, sadness, or disappointment?
- I felt all of these after being without a job for 6 or so months. I felt like I disappointed the memory of my father who had to literally escape a communist European country in the 60s. But I am on track and feel a lot better about myself.
10. What small joys or moments made your days brighter?
- Seeing my baby niece more often. That girl brings so much joy to me and I love seeing her when I can. Due to distance I can only see her every few months.
Wow nearly a year later since I wrote this! I will answer these again and compare the answers.
- What was your biggest triumph? Was there several, or none? Why?
2. What was your biggest struggle? Did you overcome it? If not, how can you change it?
One of my web clients turned out to be a massive pain. He started blaming me and the website for not selling any of his product but never listened to my advice and instead listened to his family friend who "knows" how to market his product. I have decided after my 12 month contract with him that I will give him back the website and move on. I see no reason to keep working with him. Plus, I will find another client to replace the money from him.
3. What new habits did you form, if any?
- Reading daily basis
- I never had issues with drinking alcohol but I have now reduced my consumption nearly completely. I will likely have a drink around Christmas. I just don't find any desire or enjoyment from it with the exception of a fun cocktail.
4. Are you better off financially at the end of 2024, versus the end of 2024? What worked, and didn't?
Yes. I have reached my goal of saving a certain of funds and moving a good chunk into my mortgage and also planning a month in Europe in 2026. All was possible due to a new pay structure I organised at my full time job.
5. Are you better off physically and mentally? What worked, or went off the rails?
I have noticed I have been getting pretty bummed out by where I am at this moment in my life. All I want is to live in the world, not just one country. I have EU citizenship and am thinking pretty seriously about selling what I have (apartment and car) and moving to Europe to travel and build my business. I keep having dreams that wake me up at night where I am free. I live anywhere. I am nearly 30 and don't want to stay in Real Estate or even in Australia forever. So this thought is constantly with me.
6. Do you have any regrets, and if so, what can you do in 2026 to ensure that regret doesn't hold?
I don't have any regrets after this year. I have accepted things that have happened and need to aim for a great 2026.
7. Did you learn anything new? Why or why not?
I learnt more about Real Estate SaaS and the lack of the tool I want. So I have started building the exact tool I have been wanting ever since I started in Real Estate back in 2018. I have learnt a bit more about SEO but also client management.
8. How have the relationships in your life evolved? Improved? Worsened?
Well Comparing to 2024, I broke up with my girlfriend. Our views on life changed and I didn't want that type of person in my life anymore.
9. What triggered negative emotions, such as guilt, anger, sadness, or disappointment?
Last year, I wrote my dad's passing still greatly affected me even after 3 years. It has been 4 years now since he passed and I feel I want to honour him as much as I can. I know he would have supported me if I decided to leave Australia and see the world before I even consider settling down.
This year, it is the lack of geographical freedom. I want to travel and live overseas. I feel anxious most days and even have quite strong negative emotions against some of my colleagues and their lack of drive and self-awareness.
10. What small joys or moments made your days brighter?
A random one, but buying a Ninja Creami ice cream maker. Being able to make my own healthy ice creams and sorbets has been a game changer in the dessert department.
Overall, a year later I feel I have made strives towards my goal of international freedom - be it only small steps. I am happy with what I have achieved in my Real Estate role this year and see myself creating a powerful SaaS tool that anyone can use and will allow me to quit my full time job with no regrets.
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