"New Year Reset: Ryan Holiday’s Stoic Wisdom, Breaking Bad Habits & Crushing 2025 Goals"

It’s a New Year, and we’re starting 2025 by looking back at everything we learned in 2024. We talk about how one of us made the life-changing decision to get sober, and how that single choice improved not only our personal lives but the direction and consistency of this podcast. We also reflect on the massive growth we’ve seen since taking the podcast seriously  in August—more views, more watch time, and way more subscribers.As for 2025? We’ve got big goals. We’re saying goodbye to bad habits (yes, we’re giving up the weed), doubling down on self-discipline, and focusing on showing up for ourselves and our audience in bigger, better ways. We dive into how we plan to tackle personal growth, like being more present, overcoming people-pleasing tendencies, and leaning into authenticity—even when it’s uncomfortable.We also talk about getting deeper spiritually, with one of us committing to explore their relationship with God and purpose by diving into philosophical and religious texts. On the professional side, we’re excited to improve the podcast even more by bringing in new guests, engaging with our listeners, and staying consistent in everything we do.This episode is full of real talk—about the challenges of staying grounded, learning from failure, and balancing life while chasing your dreams. It’s an honest look at where we’ve been, where we’re headed, and how we plan to make 2025 a year of transformation. Tune in, and let’s take this journey together!00:10 - Time Jump in Our Podcast Schedule!01:00 - Yearly Recap: Reflecting on Our Podcast JourneyPersonal Growth & Achievements01:31 - Podcast Growth Since August 2024: Our Numbers!03:09 - Consistency & Dedication: The Secret to Success03:40 - How Sobriety Changed Our Personal & Professional Lives04:44 - Sober Life Reflections: More Than Just a Change in Routine05:59 - Sobriety Struggles: The Ups and DownsChallenges & Reflections10:00 - Action vs. Overthinking: Lessons Learned11:30 - Embracing Not Knowing Everything12:22 - Spending Time Alone to Grow & Reflect14:27 - Focusing on Trust & Intuition18:15 - Take Action Now: Don’t Wait for the Perfect Moment20:00 - How Physical Exercise Boosts Mental Health25:01 - Wishing We’d Focused More on the Podcast SoonerGoals & Intentions for 202531:00 - Asking for Help & Managing Emotions Better35:00 - Staying Present: The Power of Focus40:00 - Quitting Bad Habits (Like Weed) for a Healthier Life50:00 - Breaking Free From Vices: The Struggle to Stay StrongPhilosophical & Spiritual Exploration01:22:41 - Exploring My Relationship with God & Spirituality01:24:05 - Trusting the Universe: A Spiritual Discussion01:27:00 - Diving Into Religious & Philosophical Texts for Deeper InsightPodcast Improvements & Audience Engagement01:35:30 - Big Thanks to Our Audience: Your Support Means the World!01:36:01 - Huge Plans for the Podcast in 2025—Guests, Growth & More!Join our exclusive community on GROUPED where you can find uncut episodes, messaging with your hosts, and early access to promotionshttps://app.grouped.com/whothoughtwedbeherepodJoin Whoop with our promotional code and get your first month free!https://join.whoop.com/us/en/Whothoughtwedbeherepod/Sign up for online therapy with our referral link.Get 20% off your first month with our podcast's link:Shout out to our favorite neighborhood screen printer JOKER INK  https://www.jokerink.com/NEW EPISODES WEEKLY!"Who Thought We'd Be Here?" is hosted by Steven Aigner and John Pugh. https://linktr.ee/whothoughtwedbeherepodPlease Like, Follow, Share, and Enjoy!!!