12/31/2025
Which rule landed with you the most?
Here’s the recap to run it back ⬇️:
1. Don’t let structure kill spontaneous.
Being regimented and intentional is important.
But not to the point it suffocates creativity.
Leave room in the plan for the fun and unexpected.
2. Date your deadline, don’t marry it.
Timelines are necessary
But sometimes the end goal is beyond your control.
Control what you can, make adjustments, and move on.
3. Irritations are invitations.
That problem you can’t stand in the world?
That’s not soar you’re forced to live with,
It’s a signal you are the one to fix it.
4. Don’t eliminate problems, graduate from them.
The goal isn’t for every problem to go away,
It’s solving them so you’re trusted with bigger ones.
Problems are certain, make sure they’re high-quality ones.
5. Delegate or die.
Wanna know the fastest way to burnout?
Trying to do everything yourself.
This year we focus on our strengths. Delegate the rest.
6. DON’T CRASH OUT.
It’s great to be in tune with your emotions
Until everything triggers you and quiet resentment starts calling the shots.
Emotional self-regulation IS emotional intelligence.
7. Fire your friends.
Friends can sometimes be the worst hires
Not because they don’t support you, but because they’re too familiar.
Friends are invited to the celebration, but not the board room.
8. Communicate clearly and quickly
The longer it takes to lay it out
The harder it becomes to fix later
Communicate standards early, fast,and clear.
These are what I’m carrying with me into the new year.
I’d love to hear what leadership rules you’re bringing.
