Happy New Year of Adventures!

Did you already reflect and express gratitude for the good things that happened in 2024? Even if it’s mostly bad things that happened to you, it’s still worth it to say thank you.

Treat everything that happened like a surprise gift.

You just never know what kind of lesson was wrapped inside.

As for me, I wrote all the things I’m thankful for.

A mix of good and bad things—

From losing our family home to a road-widening project

to facing a health scare from a family member

to my parents separating again close to year-end

It’s been a rough ride.

But I’ve also decided to start a business in a foreign country.

I’ve gained the courage to own my identity and step out into a wider discomfort zone.

On the back end, I have friends and supporters who are silently cheering me and wishing for my success.

Overall, I’ve survived another turbulent year.

And I look forward to 2025 with renewed energy and enthusiasm.

With your continuous support, we will continue to have a happy, meaningful journey together.

I also want to use this space to say thank you for continuously subscribing and reading my emails. It means so much to me.

Busy Season Journals is a collection of my insights and stories from a decade’s worth of work in a corporate environment.

But it’s also a reflection on my life journey.

In the coming months, I plan to grow this newsletter.

And to brain-dump all the hacks, tips, techniques, and lessons learned that will help you define your version of happiness.

What suggestions do you have on improving the content you’re receiving? What would you like to see more of? I’ll be happy to receive your suggestions in the coming weeks.

And a few tomorrows from now, more surprises to come:

• My new and updated website

• Updates and sneak peeks of the business I’m building

• Webinars and coaching programs to help you become so damn good, AI can’t replace you

On the third point, do you have ideas for good webinar topics or a skill you’d like to develop more? Or would you like to collaborate with me on the webinars or coaching programs? Let’s talk!

I’ve also updated my discovery call and coaching hours.

To those who haven’t tried them yet, I offer free sample coaching sessions every Mon-Fri, 1-2 PM Central European time. You can also use this time to consult if there’s anything specific you’d like to know about my journey or if you wish to discuss collaboration opportunities.

Are you struggling with a current challenge or badly want to achieve a goal in the next month or so? Explore my on-demand coaching service. I’ve updated the hours between 2-4 PM, Mon-Fri CET, and 1-4 PM CET on Saturdays.

Finally, I wish you a blessed new year and more happiness to come! Let’s welcome 2025 with a courageous and joyful heart.

Tin here! Welcome to Busy Season Journals, a newsletter made especially for you by a fellow accountant/auditor, adventurer, and coach-guide. I write about my adventures as an accountant and auditor and everything in between. You get deeper insights and personal stories on how to shape a happy, meaningful journey.

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