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Made with ❤️ by Schlaf

<aside> 👋🏼 Hey there, Steve Schlafman here. I’m a Professional Transition Coach and writer. I help founders, executives and creatives in midlife navigate complex work-life transitions and manifest their next calling. I’m also the creator of Where the Road Bends, a newsletter exploring personal evolutions and transitions.

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<aside> 👉🏼 Interested in deepening your journey? Discover more about my coaching services at schlaf.co. For regular insights and thought-provoking essays, subscribe to Where the Road Bends. And for occasional musings and updates, follow me on Twitter @schlaf. Let's continue this journey together!

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I’m glad you’re here

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Welcome to the 2023 edition of the Ultimate Annual Review. Whether embarking on this process for the first time or returning for another introspective adventure, I'm thrilled you’re here. Your trust and commitment to this process are deeply acknowledged, honored, and respected. I see you.

Now in its sixth year, the Ultimate Annual Review has crossed 25,000 downloads, impacting lives in over 80 countries. This year, while retaining the core structure, I’ve added new quotes for inspiration and expanded instructions to further guide your experience. I also published a Spotify playlist to be your musical companion as you delve into the depths of your experiences and dreams.

A theme close to my heart this holiday season is "enoughness"—an invitation to embrace ourselves and the present as uniquely perfect and complete. As I considered adding new sections and questions to this process, I realized its current form might already be ideal. What if it perfectly meets our needs? What if it's not lacking anything? How does my impulse to add more features to an already powerful exercise reflect an insecurity?

This leads to an even broader question: what if you, in this moment, are inherently complete and perfect, just as you are?

As you reflect on 2023 and envision 2024, I encourage you to savor the unique beauty of your path, including its twists and turns. Recognize that every experience, every choice, every relationship, and every moment has shaped your unique and remarkable story.

With 2024 upon us, I encourage you to embrace this notion of enoughness and self-worth, celebrating your present completeness. Simultaneously, acknowledge and honor your latent potential and possibilities. Remember, you are enough as you are, yet you also hold the promise of tremendous growth and evolution.

So, celebrate and embrace who you are, not just for your achievements or future ambitions, but for your inherent qualities, embracing both your radiant light and your darkest shadows. In this new year, may you honor your wholeness and carry a sense of enoughness, while remaining open to the unfolding of your untapped potential and future possibilities.

With that, it’s time to begin the 2023 Ultimate Annual Review. I wish you a holiday season filled with love, light, and special moments.

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Need help? Feeling stuck? Have feedback?

<aside> 🤗 Life's journey can sometimes leave us at a crossroads or dead end, especially when we're digging deep within ourselves. If you find yourself feeling stuck or have thoughts to share during this reflective process, remember, you're not alone.

I'm just a message away at [email protected]. Whether it's a question, a moment of insight, or feedback about the review, I'm here to listen and help. Your perspectives and experiences are invaluable, and I'm eager to hear how this journey is unfolding for you.

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Tips & tricks

<aside> 💡 As you embark on this journey of introspection and discovery, these pointers are designed to ensure you get the most out of the process. Whether you're a first-timer or a returning participant, these tips will help you create an optimal environment for reflection, encourage thoughtful engagement, and remind you to embrace this journey with an open heart and mind.

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<aside> 👋🏽 Recruit a group of friends or family for accountability

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<aside> ⏳ Give yourself ~2 weeks to finish the process

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