2022 in Review

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My 2022 in Review

It's funny, when I've been looking back at what I've accomplished in 2022 it leaves me yearning for more in a few different ways. In some ways, this year was the most important year of my life for a number of reasons. While I may not have made all the money in the world, I've experienced a tremendous amount of growth both personally and professionally that no amount of money in the world could make up for. The growth I've seen in my photography and podcast are probably two of the biggest highlights for me when I look back at 2022.

I started the podcast as a passion project, but over the course of the year it has really taken off. I've had the opportunity to interview some incredible guests, and I've learned so much from them. I often admit how much I steal from these conversations while on my podcast. There is so much inspiration I'm able to generate from having these conversations with people about life. It's one of the great comforts in my life getting to know just how normal all of the trials and tribulations you face in life are. Metrics aside, when I look at the number of episodes I've produced, edited, and dropped, the amount of friends and relationships I've made along the way, 2022 was a banner year for The Wrong Advice Podcast.

In addition to the growth of my podcast, I've also seen significant progress in my photography and videography skills. I've always loved photography and more recently videography, but this year I really pushed myself to improve. I invested in some new equipment, and I spent a lot of time practicing and experimenting with different ideas and inspirations I had to make new work. I spent the last year really honing in on developing my editing style to get what I think is my signature style or look and feel and being able to create that has been really rewarding. Looking ahead to next year, I'm incredibly excited about the opportunities that are on the horizon. I have some big plans for my podcast, and I see nothing but growth coming from my photography business.

When I look back to losing my job in 2020 it seems like what will be one of the great catalysts forward in my entire life. At the time, it felt like a complete disaster and utter failure. I was devastated and frightened about what my future would look like. When I lost my job, it forced me to take a really hard look at my life and figure out what was truly important to me. I realized that I had in front of me a tremendous opportunity to make changes to better myself. What seemed like a pipe dream and completely insane is very slowly materializing into the exact life I always envisioned for myself.

Despite the challenges and struggles that this year has brought, I'm still incredibly thankful. I've learned so much, and I've grown so much. I'm grateful for the opportunities that have come my way, and I'm excited to see what the future holds. This year may not have been perfect, but it has been incredibly important and meaningful, and I'm grateful for everything it has taught me. I'm confident that next year is going to be the best year of my life, and I can't wait to see what the future holds.