Did You Show Up?

It's time for a little tough love—a reality check is essential. So, how did you fare with the goals you intended to reach in 2024?

I've been nurturing my project, Geeks and Experts, for around two years. I strive to incorporate strength training into my routine three to four times weekly, and I aim to write every day.

If I were to visualize the past six months as blocks representing my commitment to myself, filled with intention and effort, what would that look like?

Understanding the concept of compounding often becomes clearer in hindsight. It’s a challenging idea to grasp.

You may not immediately perceive how your consistent efforts will culminate, but trust that your future self is being shaped, even now! All that’s required is your commitment.

The Importance of Intentions

If consistency accounts for half the effort, the right intentions make up the other half. Over the past six months, have you genuinely aimed to become the healthiest version of yourself? To cultivate the discipline to write? To launch that side business?

Many thrive on directives, yet a significant number do not act. This isn’t always due to a lack of effort; often, it stems from a lack of genuine desire.

I once believed I wanted to create a VC-backed startup, run multiple marathons, achieve a size zero, and rise at 5 AM. While these are admirable goals, they weren't truly mine, which reflected in my intentions.

Too frequently, we aspire to something simply because we see others achieving it. This alone is insufficient to motivate meaningful action.

It’s perfectly acceptable for your interests and objectives to evolve until they resonate with your true self! Once you clarify your goals, pursuing them with sincere intentions becomes more manageable.

Take a Step Back: Plan for 2025

Yes, I said 2025—it’s not a mistake and is closer than you might think. One of my key achievements in 2023 was gaining a head start for 2024.

I didn’t wait for the new year to arrive with celebrations and grand resolutions. I wasn’t scrambling at year’s end to draft lofty goals.

Desperation leads to frantic efforts. In contrast, preparation empowers us to thrive.

Those who procrastinate until the final hours before the new year miss out on 183 days from July 1 to December 31, 2024.

That’s 4392 hours, equating to about 2928 hours of wakefulness. If you consider it, that’s enough time to binge-watch my favorite Bollywood film 409 times!

This mindset shift was crucial for me. Last July, when I nearly gave up on writing for Medium, I finally saw the light. I began working daily while planning in broader time frames—weeks, months, and years. This way, when 2024 finally arrived, I wasn’t in dire need of a complete transformation.

You Can Always Begin Anew

What if you didn’t stay committed and fell short of your goals? Does this imply you cannot reverse-engineer your path and envision a successful end to 2024?

During a recent evening stroll, I contemplated events I wanted to orchestrate for my startup in New York City. I reflected on the numerous articles I had “drafted” and the strength training sessions I skipped due to life's demands.

On that walk, I also observed a woman my age learning to skate by the park benches. I admired the skyline across the river, ever-expanding. I scrolled through the podcasts my friend diligently recorded—season after season.

This was a humbling reminder that life continues. People progress. The city evolves. New skaters will arrive, and many aspiring writers will embark on their journeys.

What truly matters is seizing this moment to reclaim 2024 in the best way possible. If you’re waiting for a sign from the universe to make a fresh start, consider this your cue.

You don’t need anyone’s approval to begin anew or realign your goals. You alone hold the key to your journey.

Thank you for reading!

I’m the founder of Geeks and Experts, where I share insights on PR for startups, founder wellness, immigrant entrepreneurship, and the life of a writerpreneur! Connect with me on Medium, or reach out on Twitter or LinkedIn!