What I’m Leaving Behind in 2025

what i’m leaving in 2025: the need to be liked, the pressure to be perfect, the habits that kept me small and quiet.

this year, i learned where my energy actually goes—and what’s no longer worth the cost.

as a founder, i don’t want to build a brand that asks me to abandon myself.

tap through for what didn’t make the cut, and what’s getting my full attention in 2026.

#buildinpublic #2025recap #founderstory

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