Dickie Bush Audio

2025 Review: What Happened, What I Learned, and Where I’m Headed

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Jan 11, 2026
Reflecting on significant life lessons, the host shares insights from a challenging year, including the impact of his physical environment on performance. He discusses the pitfalls of prioritizing constant travel over stability and the regret of a hasty condo purchase. Emphasizing the importance of rest, he reveals strategies for improving happiness and managing stress. On the business side, he notes revenue growth despite profit challenges and highlights the need for clear communication as his team expands, alongside setting three main goals for the coming year.
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ANECDOTE

Slow-Mad Travel Drained His Year

  • Dickie began 2025 traveling through Mexico City and Argentina but realized the slow-mad travel lifestyle drained his energy and productivity.
  • He pivoted off that path after Patagonia and chose Miami to regain stability and routines.
ANECDOTE

Buying A Condo From Scarcity Regret

  • Dickie bought his first condo in Miami impulsively from an Airbnb-induced scarcity mindset and immediately regretted it due to noise and stress.
  • Closing took 2.5 months and cost him heavy emotional toll before relief on July 4th.
ADVICE

Schedule Rest Before You're Desperate

  • Do prioritize scheduled time off and resist the guilt of stepping away because rest compounds your effectiveness.
  • Block recurring recharging (monthly Fridays, quarterly 10-day breaks) to prevent chronic under-recovery.
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