2025 — Happy New Year — Medium Milestone of 600 Followers
2024 has flown by, and 2025 is here. Life moves on, but the direction it takes is entirely up to us. I am content with my achievements last year and eager to set even loftier goals for this one. I will dedicate extra effort to the areas where I fell short.
My 2024 Snapshot:
Last year was a whirlwind! I faced numerous challenges, overcame many, and am still navigating a few. Despite the hurdles, I accomplished a lot. My primary focus was on skill development, securing a new career opportunity, improving our home, and ensuring my sisters received excellent educations.
For the first time in a long while, I spent over a month with my parents, cherishing precious family time. Home renovations commenced, with plans to complete it by mid of 2025. Both my sisters are pursuing their Masters degrees, and I actively supported their academic journeys. I was finally able to afford meaningful gifts for my parents and sisters. This one I am really proud of as I connect the dots.
I upgraded my workspace with a dual-monitor setup. While writing on Medium took a backseat due to other commitments, I am proud to have reached the 600 follower milestone. I reconnected with my professors after a four year break by visiting my alma mater. I also began advising a budding startup from my institute, sharing my experience with them.
My career took a positive turn with a new role offering better opportunities and growth. I gifted myself a blazer and a two-piece suit for formal occasions. I have started working on a personal YouTube channel, slated for launch in February 2025. During a trip to Guwahati, Assam, I learned to cook a few Indian dishes. I also forged meaningful friendships with people from Manipur, Delhi, and Bihar.
Areas for Improvement:
I started learning Malayalam but struggled with consistency. My writing on Medium also lacked regularity. These areas will be my primary focus in 2025.
My 2025 Plan:
This year, in addition to my professional growth, I’ll prioritize dedicating more time to my writing and enhancing my soft skills.
Key Goals:
- Complete the home renovation project.
- Purchase a laptop for my younger sister.
- Embark on a pilgrimage to Ayodhya with my family.
- Achieve the 2000-follower milestone on Medium through consistent writing.
- Launch my YouTube channel and reach 5000 subscribers.
- Acquire advanced project management skills.
- Sharpen my soft skills.
- Take a well-deserved vacation to a tourist destination.
- Prioritize professional growth and quality family time.
Medium Milestone of 600 Followers:
I began writing on Medium to improve my writing skills, and I have come to truly enjoy this habit. I have set ambitious goals for myself in 2025.
My writing has been diverse, covering a wide range of topics, and I have received encouraging support from the community. Over 1500 people read my articles, and some have even subscribed to receive my infrequent blogs. But I do feel that I can do better with my writing and consistency.
Reaching this 600-follower milestone has motivated me to set shorter-term goals. I aim to publish at least one article weekly and reach the 2000-follower mark by year’s end. Thereafter, I will consider monetization options.
I plan to refine my approach by focusing more on life, personal growth, human values, and sharing my perspectives on current events. I am committed to reading more and engaging more actively within the Medium community.
Thank You all!
Happy New Year!
May You All Shine Brighter Than Ever in 2025!
