Weekly Ramble: 2025 Mid-Year Check In

We’ve officially hit the halfway point of the year, and in this episode, I’m doing something I’ve never skipped—pulling back the curtain and walking you through a transparent check-in on my 2025 goals. From our $20M lending volume target at 608B Capital to my personal mission to bench press 315 pounds, I’m sharing what’s working, what isn’t, and what I’ve had to let go. I’m also talking about the importance of moving the goalpost, but not before celebrating when you hit the one you set. This isn’t just about achievement; it’s about alignment, accountability, and doing the internal work required to keep going. If you’ve ever set a big goal, chased it hard, and found yourself wondering what comes next… this one’s for you. Key Talking Points of the Episode 00:00 Introduction 03:34 JJ’s Joke of the Week 05:05 Setting long-term and short-term goals 07:41 The 2025 Business Goal: $20M in lending volume 09:18 Breaking down your big goals into micro-goals 12:27 Raising more capital and surpassing the goal ahead of time 16:15 Setting a new goal and celebrating $20M 19:17 Podcast Goal: 200 episodes, no vanity metrics 22:29 Tracking personal habits with HabitBull 24:30 The thought process behind the habits I drop and keep 33:28 Weight goal adjustments for a new strength benchmark 39:04 Golf Score Progress: Lowering handicap to a 10 41:37 Family goals: Date nights, getaways, and quality time with family 44:55 Adjusting, sustaining, and celebrating your goals Quotables “If I tell somebody I’m going to do something, I obsess over hitting that goal.” “Success doesn’t happen overnight. You grind for 2-3 years, and then things start to pop.” “We were almost going to do what we thought was impossible and not even recognize it. That’s a mistake I won’t repeat.” Links 608B Capital https://608bcapital.com HabitBull https://www.habitbull.com/