Reflecting on 2025: Lessons Learned and New Beginnings | New Year’s Eve Special

February 17, 2026

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Beth
Join us for a meaningful New Year’s Eve episode as Richard and I reflect on the transformative moments of 2025. We discuss the beliefs we’ve updated, habits that brought us joy, and the books that reshaped our perspectives. Discover what we stopped doing that improved our lives, memorable conversations that left a mark, and how we learned about our capacities and limits. Each of us shares a special “word of the year” to guide our intentions for the future, along with small courageous steps and experiments we plan to undertake. We conclude with an Irish blessing for our listeners and invite you to share your own “word of the year.” Tune in for inspiration and personal growth as we embrace new beginnings together!

Reflecting on 2025- Lessons Learned and New Beginnings

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Episode Outline

  • 0:11 – Welcome to Lessons from Living
    Beth introduces the episode and her guest, Richard, as they prepare to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the new one.
  • 3:06 – What Most Changed Richard This Year
    Richard shares how his leadership coaching certification had a profound impact on him, making him a better listener and reshaping his approach to problem-solving.
  • 5:04 – Beth’s Reflection on Charlie Kirk’s Death
    Beth talks about the emotional impact of Charlie Kirk’s death and the broader societal issues it brought to light.
  • 9:49 – The Most Successful Habit of 2025
    Richard and Beth discuss the practice of batching work and how it made them more efficient and successful this year.
  • 25:23 – The Word of the Year
    Richard and Beth share their personal “word of the year” and discuss how it guides their intentions and actions for 2026.

 

Best Quotes from the Podcast

“Sometimes the biggest lessons come from the hardest times. But it’s through those moments that we grow the most.”

“It’s not about solving problems for people, it’s about helping them solve their own.”

“Love always wins, but sometimes it takes a while to see it.”

 

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