2024 Changed Me... What I Learned About Building A Resilient Legacy

I want to reflects on the importance of resilience during tough times, emphasizing the unique camaraderie among like-minded solopreneurs.

I want to explore personal and professional lessons from the past year, focusing on building a fulfilling life, tackling personal challenges, and maintaining momentum for lasting success.

I already shared throughout my instagram post what I’ve managed to build in 2024 — If you haven’t checked it out you can do so below 👇

And throughout this video I want to reflect more on the key lessons learned and how you can take these lesson and implement them into your solopreneur journey.

Key Lessons from 2024

1. Create a Game You Love to Play

   • Life should be about living your dream now, not chasing a future ideal.

   • Design a life you don't want to escape from by aligning your work and personal goals with your passions.

   • Avoid the trap of completing a "game" only to find dissatisfaction.

2. Solve Personal Problems First

   • Most challenges stem from unresolved personal issues rather than external circumstances.

   • Achieving success without discipline can lead to a false sense of security.

   • Discipline fosters self-confidence, enabling quicker, more decisive actions.

3. Discipline Equals Freedom

   • Maintaining discipline strengthens self-confidence, critical for making bold decisions.

   • Confidence is built by consistently keeping promises to yourself.

Foundational Habits for 2025

1. Prioritize Sleep

   • Sleep is the cornerstone of discipline and good decision-making.

   • Protect sleep by avoiding late nights and planning for 8 hours consistently.

   • Read Why We Sleep to understand its significance.

2. Plan and Focus

   • Write down one critical task daily and focus on completing it first.

   • Avoid overwhelming yourself with too many tasks to maintain steady progress.

3. Wake Early and Work Immediately

   • Early mornings lead to higher productivity and better decision-making.

   • Start your day with deep work to capitalize on focus and momentum.

4. Exercise and Supplementation

   • Never go two days without working out to maintain physical and mental health.

   • Key supplements: creatine (5-10g/day) and vitamin D3 with K2 (10,000 IU/day).

5. Continuous Learning

   • Read at least 10 pages daily to expand knowledge and gain insights from experts.

   • Books and education have been pivotal in personal growth and mindset shifts.

6. Deep Work and Needle-Moving Tasks

   • Focus 4 hours daily on high-impact activities, such as content creation, which drives profit.

   • Delegate lesser tasks to prioritize core responsibilities.

Momentum and Its Preservation

• Momentum is critical for sustained success.

• Avoid distractions like parties, alcohol, or poorly timed trips that disrupt progress.

• Plan ahead to prevent interruptions and maintain a consistent workflow.

Key Insights and Practices for Personal and Professional Growth In 2025 & Beyond

1. Morning Pages for Creativity and Clarity

• Write three pages daily to clear mental clutter, process emotions, and spark creativity.

• Inspired by Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way and Stephen King’s disciplined writing practice.

• Suggested structure:

  • Page 1: Vent frustrations and insecurities.

  • Page 2: Shift focus to solutions, gratitude, and planning.

  • Page 3: Allow space for inspiration and new ideas.

• Benefits:

  • Clears mental noise.

  • Promotes self-reflection.

  • Generates creative ideas for content and problem-solving.

2. Mindful Spending and Investments

• Questions to ask before purchases:

  • Will this make me more money?

  • Will this enhance my work experience?

  • Will this expand my mind?

• Invest in high-quality tools that make work enjoyable (e.g., premium pens, cameras, editing setups).

• Avoid impulsive purchases; wait 24 hours / a day or two before deciding.

• Focus spending on assets (what has a return on it’s purchase) that encourage productivity and growth.

3. Financial Discipline and Preparedness

• Set a baseline maximum expenditure: 50% of the average revenue from the last six months.

• Always maintain six months’ worth of expenses as reserves.

• Avoid living on your best months' income to safeguard against downturns.

• Stay calm and strategic during financial lows to avoid poor decisions.

4. Maintaining Abundance Mindset During Tough Times

• Cultivate gratitude and generosity, even in scarcity.

• Tipping and giving, even in small amounts, signals abundance and sustains a positive mindset.

• Recognize struggles as opportunities for growth and resilience.

5. Setting Ambitious Goals

• Embrace 10x thinking (10x Is Easier Than 2x):

  • Aiming for exponential growth requires innovative changes rather than incremental improvements.

  • Shift mindset and systems to align with larger goals.

• Even if 10x isn’t achieved, the process drives significant growth.

6. Ruthless Time Management

• Protect your time by saying no to 90% of distractions.

• Let go of guilt for prioritizing your goals.

• Focus on high-value activities and eliminate repetitive, low-impact tasks.

7. Delegation for Scaling

• Trust team members with ownership and responsibility.

• Avoid micromanaging and allow room for learning and innovation.

• Read the book: Buy Back Your Time to calculate the worth of your time and delegate accordingly.

8. Believing in Your Worth

• Charge prices aligned with the value you deliver and your desired income level.

• Confidence in pricing stems from discipline and consistency in delivering results.

9. Taking Immediate Action

• Act on ideas without overthinking to build momentum.

• Focus on execution and adapt as needed, rather than remaining stuck in planning.

10. Essential Reading for Growth

• The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron: Unlock creativity through structured practices like Morning Pages.

• 10x Is Easier Than 2x: Shift to exponential growth strategies.

• Endurance by Alfred Lansing: Lessons on leadership and resilience from Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition.

• Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill: Strategies for staying disciplined and avoiding complacency.

By integrating these principles, you can cultivate creativity, discipline, and resilience to achieve personal and professional success.

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Renald 🤝