#245 How to Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet ft. Peter Kim, MD
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Episode Highlights
Now, let’s look at what we discussed in this episode:
- Starting 2025 with Intention
- What Does Fulfillment Mean to You?
- Planning Your Year with Purpose
- Learn from Others, Build Your Tribe
- Take Action and Celebrate Wins
Here’s a breakdown of how this episode unfolds.
Episode Breakdown
Starting 2025 with Intention
Peter Kim starts off the podcast discussing the transition from 2024 to 2025, focusing on the opportunity to reset and refocus. He discusses the value of choosing a word or theme to guide your year. For his community, the word is “intention” – making purposeful decisions in work, relationships, and how we spend our time and money. He encourages the audience to break out of letting their lives be decided by external powers and instead take hold by being purposeful with what they choose.
Peter shares how his kids chose their words for the year – his daughter picked “courage” and his son went with “improvement.” He loved how their words gave them focus, and he believes “intention” can do the same for his listeners. Whether it’s in your career, hobbies, or family time, Peter says that choosing intentionally will make your 2025 more meaningful and fulfilling.
What Does Fulfillment Mean to You?
Peter discusses the need to understand what fulfillment means for each of us, as it varies from person to person. The specifics of what we want in our ideal life are different, but we all share common desires: purpose, love, and meaningful connections. Peter encourages readers not to make the traditional resolutions but instead to concentrate on what gets you excited and energized. Fulfillment for him comes in connecting with people, making an impact, and spending time with loved ones – all of which are in ways that feel intentional and true to his values.
Peter challenges the listeners to stop basing their lives on what others expect and instead ask themselves, “What truly makes me happy?” For him, work feels meaningful because it lets him help others, feel a sense of purpose, and create freedom for the things he loves most, like family time. It’s not about meeting society’s expectations – it’s about doing what makes you feel alive.
Planning Your Year with Purpose
Peter shifts the focus to creating a clear plan for 2025. He explains that financial freedom is a powerful goal, but it’s not just about the money – it’s about what that money enables you to do. Fulfillment doesn’t happen by accident; it takes deliberate action. He suggests taking 10-15 minutes to write down what a meaningful year looks like for you. Starting with a clear idea of what excites you will give you direction and purpose, even if your plan evolves over time.
Peter says that this doesn’t have to be complicated. Sit down, grab a pen, and jot down what fulfillment looks like for this year. Don’t worry about having it all figured out for the next decade. It’s about aligning your time and energy with what truly matters to you right now. Whether it’s spending more time with family or pursuing a passion, clarity will help you make it happen.
Learn from Others, Build Your Tribe
Peter shares his thoughts of learning from those who are where you want to be. Success always leaves clues, he says. You find what will help if you have people who can really support you and your efforts. Do not sit around trying to figure everything out in your head when you can be surrounded by other people who are already doing what you want to do. Surrounding yourself with such people brings out accountability, inspiration, and the feeling of belonging.
One conversation he had was about a man who asked him, “If you were to do it all again, what would you do differently?” His answer: “Find a community.” It speeds up the journey but gives encouragement and guidance from people going through similar experiences. No two paths are the same, but if it works for one person, maybe it can be replicated.
Take Action and Celebrate Wins
Peter wraps up the podcast by talking about taking action and celebrating your progress along the way. Whether it is a big milestone or a small step forward, acknowledging your wins keeps you motivated. He encourages listeners to build a community around shared goals and use it to stay inspired. 2025, he says, is the year to clarify your goals, take intentional steps, and reflect on your progress.
Peter believes that fulfillment is created through small, consistent actions. He reminds listeners to take time every couple of months to look back and celebrate what they’ve accomplished. Share your wins with your community – it strengthens connections and keeps everyone inspired. Peter is excited for what’s ahead in 2025 and urges his listeners to make it their most fulfilling year yet.
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