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A simple thank you (and a holiday challenge)
Published 3 days ago • 2 min read
Issue # 173 | December 23rd, 2025
Hey there,
Before I sign off for the year and spend some much-needed time with my family, I just want to say thank you.
Thank you for being here, for reading these emails, for sharing your journey, and for letting me be a small part of your story.
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or just enjoy the quiet of winter, I hope you have a restful, happy, and safe holiday season.
Let’s get unstuck.
Quote of the Week
"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it."
—William Arthur Ward
Story of the Week
The Power of a Simple Thank You
It doesn’t take long to reach out and say thank you. Whether it’s through an email like this, a quick text, or a direct message, a few words can mean more than you realize — especially at this time of year.
So here’s my challenge to you:
Before the year ends, reach out to five people.
They could be friends, family, colleagues, mentors, or even someone you haven’t spoken to in a while. Wish them a happy holiday, let them know you’re thinking of them, or just say thanks for being part of your life.
You never know what a simple message can spark — a renewed friendship, a new opportunity, or just a smile on someone’s face.
Wishing You the Best
I’ll be taking a short break to recharge and be present with my family, and I hope you get the chance to do the same. Thank you for your support, your attention, and your willingness to continue learning and growing with me!
Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a bright start to the new year!
Join My 30-Day Video Challenge!
Starting January 12th, you’ll post one short-form video every day for 30 days on Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
I’ll be sharing daily updates, tips, and shoutouts to keep you supported and inspired along the way.
By the end of this challenge, you’ll have a repeatable daily video series, real data to fuel your next 30+ days of content, a growing audience, and so much more.
We’ll kick things off with a live call on Tuesday, January 6th, and Day One of posting begins Monday, January 12th.
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