2024 Year in Review
Year-End Reflections and Future Aspirations
As another year draws to a close, it’s the perfect moment to pause and reflect—on achievements, lessons learned, and aspirations for the future. To guide this reflection, I’m revisiting the commitments I made last year and evaluating them through three key questions.
1. What Went Well This Year?
- Travel: After seven long years, I finally visited Karachi, a trip filled with nostalgia and cherished memories. This year also included revisits to Ahmedabad, Hasanpheer, Surat, Kaparwanj, and Galiyakot. Aiming to maintain a consistent travel rhythm, I dedicated a few days each month to explore new places—a goal I’m proud to have pursued.
- Fitness: I successfully got back on track with my exercise routine, working out three times a week. While the journey to optimal health is ongoing, this renewed commitment marks an important milestone. To elevate these gains, focusing on diet control will be a key priority next year.
- Sleep: Prioritizing sleep paid off! I averaged 7 hours and 40 minutes of rest per night, with 13 minutes of deep sleep. For 2025, I aim to reach 8 hours of quality sleep nightly, improving both quantity and depth.
- Financial Milestone: A major highlight this year was becoming entirely debt-free—an achievement made possible by unwavering determination and, above all, the grace of Allah.
2. What Didn’t Go So Well?
- Writing: Despite a goal to write one article every week, I managed only four articles this year. While it was a challenging period for consistency, the growth in blog viewership is encouraging. For those curious, my book remains available at amzn.to/2CHesaZ.
- Creating New Opportunities: While I attended a few conferences and connected with remarkable people, I realized I could have done more to actively create and embrace new ventures.
- Family and Friends: Frequent travel commitments made it difficult to spend as much quality time as I’d hoped with loved ones. However, a reunion with school friends after years was a heartwarming highlight that reminded me of the joy such moments bring.
3. What Am I Working Toward?
- Networking and Learning: In 2025, I aim to deepen my focus on networking and continuous learning—not just for professional growth but also for personal development. These connections and insights will be key drivers of growth.
- Business Expansion: With promising steps taken in the right direction this year, I am doubling down on business expansion. From forging new partnerships to exploring innovative ventures, 2025 will be a year of action and ambition.
- A Thriving Future: Reflecting on the progress and mindset shifts of 2024 fills me with optimism for the adventures, opportunities, and lessons that await in 2025.
PS: For a deeper dive into this year’s journey, here’s my 2023 Annual Review.