Its that day of the year.
It’s 2025, December 31st.
And as has been my private tradition for the last 19 years, now that’s a really long time. I make this post on the last day of the year to Reflects and Outlooks
It’s private because I share it only on this blog and nowhere else.
My posting on this blog has almost ceased.
Not because I don’t write, but because I barely remember to post here when I do find the time to write.
Despite this, I never forget this tradition on my Blogspot.
Interestingly, since my last post here on December 31st, 2024, this is my first time back.
I re-read my last post for December 31st, 2024, into the year 2025, which ends in less than five hours from now.
Looking Back at 2025
How was 2025?
Did it pan out the way my outlook projected?
I would say it did, largely.
But above all, and most importantly, I saw God’s goodness.
2025 was a year of many changes.
First, I left paid employment.
It was quick, but the decision was well thought out.
I had been thinking about it for a couple of years.
Honestly, I felt out of place in the role.
Not necessarily in what I do, but in the structure itself.
My mind, body, and soul had been urging me that it was time to leave paid, guaranteed employment.
To launch out on my own and build my very own thing.
My first decision was not to rush into starting a business, even though I had ideas already mapped out.
Before business, I needed real free time.
Time for myself.
Time for family.
And it has been great.
Family is everything.
A good family even more so.
And I am thankful for mine.
Health and Fitness
My fitness regime improved.
From scheduled weekly runs, I progressed to running a full marathon, three half marathons, and a 15km race to close out the year.
Improving my resistance training and strength building remains an area I hoped to do better in during 2025.
Hopefully, 2026 provides the opportunity to improve across all key areas of fitness, through consistent workouts and eating right.
Work, Skills, and Growth
2025 was also the year I began using skills I once thought were basic and started making money from them.
From developing content using just a phone and a few editing apps, I grew this into a usable skill.
I now develop promotional video content, branding for startups, and website copywriting.
This has grown into a suite of services that new businesses can actually use.
On another front, my experience, knowledge, and interest in real estate development expanded further.
This now covers construction, project management, and even the Realtor sector.
Attending the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Conference in Houston in November 2025 opened my eyes further.
It showed me that this is an area where my skills and experience fit naturally.
For the last 15 years, I worked in paid employment that was largely a marketing role, managing different stakeholders and expectations.
I see many parallels between that role and the work of a Realtor.
One of my goals for 2026 is to keep improving my knowledge and skills in this sector.
No rush.
No corner cutting.
Just learning the ropes, building networks, developing content, and being ready when the time comes.
Family and Gratitude
I entered 2025 and I am closing it with every family member, near and far, alive and well.
This is the greatest miracle.
And for this, God, I am now and eternally grateful.
In 2025, we welcomed the first great-grandchild in the family.
Such a blessing.
To see my mother witness the third generation.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Focus.
That is the key word for me.
I know there will be many things that will fight and test this word.
My prayer for 2026 is grace and strength to stay focused on every task before me.
- Family
- Faith
- Business
- Friends and relationships
- Health and fitness
- Wealth and finances
- Projects
I need clarity.
Planning.
Action.
Consistency.
Dogged effort.
And focus to pull through successfully in all these areas that make up my life.
Nigeria as a country looks grim.
Self-centred and visionless men hold sway.
But regardless, and within God’s limitless possibilities, I will move forward successfully in 2026.
Worry less.
One thing I know.
The scheming of these useless people in government will come to nothing for many.
Intentions for 2026
The goal for 2026 is simple.
Focus on what is real.
Refuse to waste energy, time, and resources on the wrong places, people, and things.
FOCUS.
Be conscious of results.
Be intentional, deep, and deliberate about my faith in God.
Stay grounded in what I know works.
Seek God’s knowledge from the source.
The Word and the Spirit.
Entering 2026 with family, my prayer is to end it with family.
All our days and nights.
Sleeping and waking.
Going out and coming in.
Through all seasons.
All travel by road, water, or air in 2026.
I pray for God’s protection, covering, help, and total sustenance.
For full and total protection in our homes and in all places we abide in throughout 2026.
I am hopeful.
Encouraged.
Taking it easy.
Simple.
Focused.
Good success will come in all areas of life.
Limitless and unshakable faith.
That is what we walk by.
I am grateful to enter the new year seeing my friends, in-laws, and family alive, well, and succeeding through 2026.
Sickness, disease, affliction, and any limiting or debilitating illness, I pray never comes near anyone.
May divine health, restoration, and guidance be infused and imputed to all.
2025, God’s goodness was evident.
2026, grace, help, and focus to keep my eyes and heart fixed on Jesus Christ completes the year even before it begins.
2026. Limitless. Let’s go.
Comments