Ah, December 31, 2024. What a day to look back and reflect. On January 1, I set out on an ambitious mission: write 50 articles this year. Yep, you read that right — 50! Bold of me, considering my life is already busy with projects developing and program management.

Was I being overly optimistic? Probably. Did I know what I was getting into? Absolutely not. But hey, isn’t that how most great stories start?

Now here we are, 365 days later, and guess what? I managed to complete 25 articles. Sure, it’s only half of my goal, but to me, it feels like I climbed Everest. Posting on Medium, LinkedIn, and Dev.to, I’ve been amazed by the reach and engagement. The impressions? Way beyond what I ever expected.

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The reviews? Oh, they poured in — positive ones to boost my ego and constructive ones to humble me (and improve my writing). Both taught me something valuable: there’s always room to grow.

But if there’s one thing I’ve learned from this journey, it’s this: discipline and consistency are as important as taking that first step. You don’t need to sprint; just keep walking. Some weeks, the words flowed like water; other weeks, pulling out sentences felt like mining diamonds. And that’s okay because progress is progress.

As Paulo Coelho wisely said, “One day or day one. You decide.” For me, January 1 was Day One. Today, I’m proud of the journey, not just the numbers.

To everyone who supported, encouraged, or even just read one of my articles — thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support means the world to me.

As we step into 2025, let’s carry this energy forward. Here’s to new challenges, bold goals, and the courage to pursue them, one step at a time.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year! Let’s make it count. 🎉

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