Reflect and Celebrate: Why Your 2024 Wins Matter
In today’s issue of Football Progression Path I’m talking about reflections.
In the fast-paced world of football and professional life, it's easy to overlook our achievements.
Time flies, and we often miss the chance to acknowledge our wins and celebrate our successes. This makes reflection crucial, not just in our careers but also in our personal lives. Taking a moment to reflect can also provide valuable insights and motivation.
Identifying Achievements
Reflecting on the past year, it's important to recognise the goals we set and the milestones we achieved.
Often, we move quickly from one target to the next, without pausing to appreciate our progress. This newsletter aims to help you reflect on your wins and consider how you can use this period between Christmas and the New Year for reflection.
My Key Wins from the Past Year
I wanted to share some of my professional wins that I've reflected on from 2024.
- Website Launch: I launched my new website using Kajabi, a significant step in my online presence.
- Newsletter Rebranding: My newsletter, now "Football Progression Path," offers actionable insights for football careers.
- Course Launch: The "Online Portfolio Blueprint" course helps individuals create portfolio content to secure jobs in football.
- Email Marketing: I ventured into email marketing with free email courses, expanding my reach.
- Conference Speaking: Speaking at the StatsBomb conference was a major achievement, enhancing my professional profile.
- Social Media Impact: Garnering over 7 million social media impressions was a testament to my online growth.
- Career Milestone: Celebrating my second anniversary in professional football marked a significant career change.
Reflecting on Processes
Reflection can be challenging.
We often forget to slow down, making it difficult to recall what has actually happened. Days blur into weeks, and weeks blur into months. Before you know it, the year has passed, and we can’t remember what we’ve even done.
Here are some methods I’ve used, which I hope will work for you too.
Methods for Reflection
- Calendar Review: If you’re like me and live through your Google Calendar, going back it through to look at your schedule can help.
- Journal Entries: I journal every single day, going back through my daily, weekly and monthly log allows me to recall past events and goals.
- Conversations: Discussing the year with your partner, family or friends can help recall significant moments.
- Photo Review: Going through your phone's photos can uncover memorable moments and shared experiences.
- Social Media Analysis: Reviewing top-performing content can highlight celebrated wins and engaging work.
The Importance of Reflection
In our pursuit of goals, we often forget to appreciate our accomplishments.
Reflecting on what we've achieved is crucial for personal and professional growth. It helps us recognise the value of seemingly small wins and how they contribute to larger goals.
Take five minutes to think about your key moments from 2024.
Consider what you've achieved this year that would make your younger self proud. Appreciate these accomplishments, as they are worth celebrating and contribute to your overall growth. Reflecting on the past year has been personally rewarding for me, helping develop my career and side business.
I hope this newsletter inspires you to take a moment to reflect on your own achievements.
That’s it for 2024, I hope you’ve found some of my work over the past year valuable.
Wishing you a very happy new year, and here’s to 2025 being the best year yet.
All the best.
Liam
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