2025 has been a wonderful year of learning.
Work-wise, (in case you missed my Linkedin post), I was asked to step into my boss’ role (VP Technology Business Management) as he went on a secondment.
Honestly – had a great time! Led the time, went to Seattle to talk to tech partners and did so much more!
As the saying goes… you learn by doing!
Oh… and if you’re a Matt Armstrong fan like me, Hard Work Beats Talent!
So what are my key lessons from this year?
- Think Fast & Slow
- (It’s a book also) But essentially, what I’ve started to do is slow down where I don’t have the knowledge so I fully understand and then go at speed where I’m comfortable!
- Honestly, the more you slow down, the more you realise, see and understand.
- If you have the opportunity, read the book.
- Do More… (Just Do It!)
- Honestly, throw yourself into positions and conversations
- If you’re not meant to be there – you’ll read the room and realise
- The more you do, the more rewards you’ll get. Just think, should I do this and go above and beyond – if the answer is yes… go ahead and do it!
- But also – learn about timing. Because timing is everything!
- Increase your EQ!
- As the saying goes – people remember what you did than what you said
- Increase your Emotional Intelligence
- The little things will always mean something big to another person
- Read a book
- Honestly, i’ve enjoyed reading some great books this year.
- Grab yourself a book, and in the words of Nas (the famous rapper who was an early investor of Ring and other startups and has made alot of money!) Read more, learn more, change the globe
So they are my top 4 main lessons from 2025
I’d be interested to know what your top lesson this year was…