My Biggest Lesson of 2022

And how you can apply it for a better upcoming year.

Hello dear friend

Welcome to the last issue of 2022 of Be Your Best Friend with Anangsha - the weekly newsletter that aspires to be its best self in every step it takes.

Today’s topic: lessons from the current year.

My lesson:

Every time you have to make a decision, pick the option that leads to intense discomfort in the short run.

I read somewhere that our brains are hard-wired to seek instant gratification.

When we find ourselves at crossroads, we follow the option that appears safest in the short term.

I've always known owning a website can yield incredible results. But I was always skeptical about starting one because of the insane amount of hard work involved. Instead, I chose to publish on LinkedIn because I could get feedback, views, and money immediately after publishing.

In 2022, I trained my brain to think beyond the instant dopamine hits. 

I focused on choices that would lead to a better life in the long term. My mantra for 2022 was that this would be a year of building. Rather than obsessing over results, I'd sow seeds and wait for them to sprout.

Thus far, I've launched a website as a new business venture.

It will be ages before it starts to make me any real money. But now I know I have the systems in place for something big to come later.

The takeaway?

Don't shy away from hard work. No matter how much your brain convinces you to languish in comfort, pick the most challenging option. You'll thank yourself later.

Agree?

Let me know by replying to this email.

To everyone reading this, HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE 2022.

Eat too much cake, hug everyone you can, and spread some smiles. If you're spending NYE alone, here's a warm virtual hug from my screen to yours. Take care of yourself. There's only ONE of you.😍

PS: I made a detailed video on how to carry out your annual review to wrap the year most productively. It also contains a FREE template to perform your annual review. Watch it here:

Lots of love,
Anangsha