I’ve never done this but in ‘25 I want to chase 25 public goals that I believe will help me become the person I want to be. Strong in mind, body, and spirit. This time next year I’ll share an ❌ or ✅. Here we go… SPIRIT • Read Through The Entire Bible • Memorize 3 Psalms: Psalm 1, Psalm 90, and Psalm 121 • Monthly Call with Accountability Partner(s) to Talk Spiritual Growth • Write 10,000 Words Reflecting on Spiritual Growth • Begin Volunteering At Church — HEALTH • Finish The Year Averaging 8k steps/day, including 12 Days with 20k+ steps • Go On 4 Mountain Hikes With Family • Learn How To Ice Skate (to start skating with my Son) • Spend 12 Full Days Fasting and Praying (Once a Month) • Finish The Year >200lbs — FUN • Read 12 Non-Business/Career Books • 4 Boat Days on the Lake • Design and Install Backyard Grill and Landscape • Purchase and Listen to 50 New Vinyl Records from 1980 or earlier • Help My Son Develop His Online Hockey to $10k Annual Sales — FAMILY • Take Son and Daughter on 6 one-on-one dates each • Take Wife on 6 one-on-one dates • Monthly Prayer Time with Family (aiming for 1st Sunday of the month) • Save Time & Money to Take 7-Day Family Vacation (Aim for Summer) • Complete all work by Dec 19 2025 — WORK • Finish CBI certification • Work Travel = >10% Total Days • Invest in 1 Young Entrepreneur • 20 Learning Calls “How Did You Build That?” & Take Detailed Notes • Match our 2024 Personal Income

“Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. Psalm 118:5-6 ESV “I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord.” Psalm 118:17 ESV “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:22-24 ESV

Just played @PlayTimelines from @samsheffer and it is pretty cool. Interesting way to keep up with current events. Worth a peak if you like to stay in touch with what’s happening in the world.

One of my cheat codes this year has been using @trevihydration. The team from @simplemodernco did a fantastic job making this product. I travel 2-3 times per month and I have historically gotten sick every few months. In 2025 I avoided most of this and I am convinced it is because of products like Trevi.

All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king. J.R.R. Tolkien

This Thanksgiving I’ve been thinking about the question, “What is an American?” This is a pretty complex question but I think it is the key question my children will have to answer to maintain the freedom we have enjoyed. Here is a first-thought: An American accepts both rights and obligations. Rights are only half the bargain. Our republic survives because citizens commit to: .obeying just laws .participating in civic life .defending the nation when necessary .respecting the liberty of their neighbor .preserving the institutions that guard their freedoms. No nation, however welcoming, can endure if people demand its blessings but neglect its duties.

How to Make Sri Lankan Bread Pudding With Aarti Sequeira youtu.be/iRNlca40BX4?si=iJX6… via @YouTube

Hot Take: I’m tired of all the whining from political pundits. Too much teenage drama from grown adults. The rest of us are out here working hard to provide for our families while you get paid to record a podcast. Get over it. Do your job and help us better understand the world around us.