2020 Year in Review (Plus Our Plans for 2021) (Ep. 10)
Dec 21, 2020
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The hosts reflect on the challenges of 2020 and cover topics such as productivity, personal development, and personal finance. They chat about their fun Christmas sweaters and their cozy holiday evening by the fireplace. They discuss their desire for a fireplace and the limitations they face due to regulations in their area. They share their experience of inspiring change through small donations. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing self-care and personal development. They discuss their experiences and lessons learned in the video world. They offer insights on finding the right therapist for OCD. They reflect on personal achievements and lack of motivation. They cover various topics including investment strategies and plans for the upcoming year.
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Quick takeaways
Engaging in online activities and platforms like Animal Crossing and Monster Hunter allowed for increased social connections and a sense of community during the pandemic.
The podcasters experienced growth in content creation, with improved quality and reception of their YouTube videos.
Setting specific goals for personal growth is important, even if external circumstances and lack of motivation may prevent their accomplishment.
Deep dives
Increase in social connection and reconnection with friends
One of the positive outcomes of the pandemic was the increase in social connections and reconnection with friends through online platforms. Engaging in activities like playing Animal Crossing and Monster Hunter and using Discord voice channels allowed for more regular and meaningful interactions. Despite the challenging year, this deliberate effort to be more social brought happiness and a sense of community.
Improvement in content creation
The podcasters experienced significant growth and improvement in their content creation during the year. Both the quality and reception of their YouTube videos have significantly increased, with viewers commenting on the noticeable improvement. The team's efforts in producing top-notch content and exploring different topics have resulted in more engaging and better-received videos.
Desire for personal growth and goals
The individuals had a strong desire for personal growth and set out specific goals to achieve in 2020. While some goals, such as creating a video game and reading more, were not accomplished due to external circumstances and lack of motivation, they recognize the importance of adapting and evolving in order to pursue their passions in the coming year.
Stepping back and trusting the team
The speaker emphasizes the importance of stepping back and trusting the team, as it often leads to better outcomes than if they had taken control. Delegation has been a challenge for the speaker but allows them to have more time for personal pursuits like music. They highlight the value of doing work on time and using the profits and saved time to invest in specific artistic projects.
Sharing personal emotions through music
The speaker discusses their journey of stepping out of their comfort zone by writing and releasing a song dedicated to their late father. They reflect on the difficulty of opening up about their grief but believe it was important to reach out to others who may have experienced similar loss. The song took a year to complete and required significant effort. Despite not expecting to share lyrics again, they express their satisfaction with the vulnerability shown in this musical endeavor.
We look through some of the highs and lows of the last year as we prepare for the next one.
Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/2020-year-in-review/
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