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A Lifelong Learner’s Annual Review for Building a Life Worth Living
Follow this repeatable three-step guide to unlock the power of self-reflection and strategic planning for your best year yet.
It’s December 2024, and you look back at a year that exceeded your wildest dreams.
How did you get there?
The answer starts with a simple yet powerful annual review. Reflection is the cornerstone of personal growth. This process isn’t about lingering on the past but learning from it to make smarter future decisions. It goes beyond goal-setting; it’s about aligning your aspirations with your actions.
Do it a couple of years in a row, and you self-witness the power of consistency over a long period. You can replace all-or-nothing sprints with a more sustainable marathon mentality.
In this article, you will find a personal template I refined over several years. It is inspired by brilliant minds like Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Sara Blakely, James Clear, and Michael Simmons and resources such as the free YearCompass and the book Designing Your Life.
I have done the review for seven years in a row, and it has been life-transforming, specifically in two areas:
- Boosted Self-Efficacy…
