Hey Listener- can you believe we reached the final episode of the year? It’s a solocast after a fall chock full of interviews with amazing female guests. I hope you enjoyed the interviews as much as I have! I hope you enjoy this episode too. I’m recapping the year: The wins, the challenges, and proposals for a new metric to evaluate our year… In ways OTHER than wins and challenges. The Wins * I checked a big item off my 100 goals list: I bought a building! When I first started MKM I knew my mission was to highlight small towns and give businesses a voice. This milestone was a way to “put my money where my mouth is” and invest in my small town. (Link to the episode about the building) * I became a six figure business owner! There’s a big difference between revenue and profitability, but this is still a huge win and personal goal of mine. * I redefined the brand and focused in on my why (Link to Mariah Danielson episode). * “Some Years give you questions. Other years give you answers.” Zora Neale Hurston * I took a master class with Melanie Ann Layer and adopted some practices like slow mornings and taking time to enjoy the flexibility I built into my business.
Challenges * Keeping my vision was a challenge and I really struggled with big existensial questions this year. * I only had two hair cut/color appointments this year. Ha! My hair isn’t important here, it’s that I hustled too hard much of the time and lost sight time for my self, friends, and family. * Profitability was a challenge. Inflation kicked everyone’s butt this year, and it, among other things, was hard on my business too.
Things contributing to growth * I worked on developing my leadership skills * I looked for places where I can be proactive instead of “living my life as a response” * I embraced my status as a “teenager business” after my VIP intensive with Sheila Hansen.
New metrics for reflecting on our year * When did I feel stupid happy? * When did I feel at peace? * When did I fulfill my calling (or, when did I think, “Holy shit, this is why I do what I do”) * What was a moment of clarity? * A moment you knew you needed to change something? * A moment you realized time is fleeting? * A moment you realized you are in charge of yourself? * A moment you realized just how frickin’ lucky you are? * A great book? * A great movie? (Or Netflix series, shout out to Bridgerton!) * A great friendship started this year? * A project you finished and were so proud of? * Best and worst purchases? * Best and worst courses? * Big mistakes made? * Big moves made? * Best workout? * That big brave thing you thought you wouldn’t do?
We made it! I hope you find peace and rest this holiday season and wish you a very happy new year! Follow for More Follow me, Molly Knuth on Instagram and Facebook. Or follow Molly Knuth Media on Facebook and Instagram.