2025 Life Lessons
2025 taught me a lot. Some of it came from wins, some of it came from frustration, and all of it came with meaning. These are the lessons I learned, and the ones I’m carrying forward.
The right people are my real success
I learned that being in a place, at an organization, where people think like me, learn like I do, and want to grow the way I do changes everything. The right community matters!
It’s okay when others don’t care as much as I do
I realized I cared more about some people’s well being and success than they did, and it weighed on me at times. My role is to support, not carry the full journey for someone who hasn’t chosen it for themselves yet.
I need to meet people where they are, not where I am
Not everyone learns at the same speed, or shows up with the same level of drive, and that’s okay. I need to lead with more understanding, patience, and sympathy.
Not everyone will match the loyalty or effort I give
Not everyone will show appreciation the same way, or return energy the same way, and I learned not to take that personally. It doesn’t make them wrong, it just means I show up better when I accept people as they are.
The smallest conversations were often the biggest moments
I learned that some of the most important moments looked like simple check ins, short calls, or quick texts with people I care about.
Growth becomes stronger than fear when I keep feeding it
Fear showed up often this year, but I learned the power came from staying with the habits that help me grow, even on the harder days.
Gratitude works even when life gets messy
I learned I didn’t need everything to be perfect to feel thankful. I just needed to be honest about what was still good.
Not everyone will value what I do right away
I learned that not everyone will recognize my effort, loyalty, or heart in the moment, but I can’t let that take anything from who I am or how I serve.
A year that teaches this much deserves respect. I’m grateful for what 2025 built in me, in ways no one could see but I could feel.
Wishing you a 2026 filled with clarity, steady progress, and real peace.
Coach Kory