My Year In Review: Lessons To Make 2024 Your Best Year Yet
Dec 28, 2023
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Host looks back at biggest wins, losses, business epiphanies, productivity unlocks, audience growth, game-changing products, net worth & investment breakdown, and business updates.
Community-based products and staying true to oneself are key to achieving big wins in business.
Being proactive in decision-making and avoiding bad advice are crucial to prevent major losses in business.
Deep dives
Big Wins in 2023
Some of the biggest wins in 2023 included getting married, acquiring a 50% stake in an AI-enhanced SEO business, and producing significant cash flow for Late Checkout and its affiliated businesses. These wins highlight the success of community-based products and the importance of staying true to oneself.
Biggest Losses in 2023
Some major losses in 2023 were the result of following bad advice for the Late Checkout innovation agency, not hiring enough talented individuals to drive business growth, and neglecting to participate in industry masterminds. These losses served as valuable lessons and highlighted the need to be proactive in business decisions.
Aha Moments in 2023
Several important insights emerged in 2023, including the concept of multi-preneurship as the future of entrepreneurship, the value of creating products that foster in-person community experiences, and the potential benefits of premium domains. Additionally, the realization to stay committed to a niche even if a product fails and the effectiveness of reaching out to people were also key insights.
Productivity Unlocks in 2023
In 2023, several small productivity hacks were discovered, such as changing desktop wallpapers to boost motivation, having salads for lunch to maintain energy levels, implementing a 'Do Not Disturb' mode on devices, and hiding distracting elements from computer screens. These simple changes helped improve focus and productivity throughout the year.