In 2025, I made a serious attempt to grow my mentoring business. My vision was clear: a group of ten committed young men. I spoke with many. I reached out. I showed up.
In the end, only one young man truly matched my energy.
And I’m proud of that.
That one young man earned the highest marks of anyone I’ve mentored or spoken with. What he’s produced speaks for itself. None of the others—especially those who couldn’t keep up or fell off—have anything comparable to show. Life works that way. You don’t always get what you think you deserve, but you always get what you pay for—through effort, discipline, and consistency.
I also began building my YouTube channel. We’re at 308 subscribers. I’m grateful—but I want more. At minimum, I want to double the rate of growth this year. The work is there. Now it’s about reach.
Another major win: I built several websites completely on my own. I coded them. I structured them. I shipped them. That matters to me.
In the past, my projects stalled or ended because I depended on others to execute. I’ve never had a partner or teammate who could truly roll with me. This year proved something important: I don’t need to wait anymore.
A lot of people love what I do—and they love me. But love doesn’t always translate into action. Most people can’t do anything with the information I give them, or they don’t have the will to take on additional responsibility. I have nothing but respect for people who are honest about their limits. That level of clarity and transparency is rare—and it reflects real self-awareness. Too many people are focused on what others have, instead of being honest about what they themselves are willing to carry.
Family remains complicated. I don’t need grace—I have understanding. Relationships are a two-way street. I know I haven’t done everything possible, but I also know my efforts are rarely matched. I may wish for more, but I’m at peace with what is. I’m doing the best I can with the circumstances I have.
Health is an area where I need to be better. I need to get back to pull-ups and push-ups. I want to drop 15–30 pounds this year. This isn’t about appearance—it’s about discipline, longevity, and respect for the body that carries the mission.
Building a real team is still my greatest Achilles’ heel. I know that once my mentee finishes college, he will become the man I’ve been looking for. Until then, I’m still asking the same question:
What are we actually allowed to have—if we’re willing to work for it?
