2025 in a Nutshell - "I Learned"

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“I Learned”

If someone asked me: “What did you do in 2025?” I would say: I learned.

I learned I could be consistent with one thing of my own every week for one solid year.

I made a promise and kept it, 52 weeks in a row.

I wrote the first 5 chapters of my first book.

I published 56 articles and more than 100,000 words.

…and I learned my story can help people.

I learned I could burn out writing notes about burnout.

I learned my dear readers are a resilient bunch.

I learned my writing can make people laugh.

I learned it could make some cry.

I learned how to write better.

I learned that writing for you, my dear reader, is a responsibility to take seriously.

After all that, it feels like the healing journey is what really matters.

I learned I need to protect my priorities and seek alignment.

I learned I can do both, and help others figure it out too.

I poured a foundation,

and you, dear reader, helped pour it.

Thank you for reading.

Here’s to 2026!

Dear Reader,

This year has been quite a ride. I look forward to seeing where this journey leads in the next. :)

I wish you and yours the best in 2026.

Happy New Year!

Yours, along the road From War to Writing,

- Terry 8^)