2023 Wrap Up
(Originally published December 21, 2023)
Today in therapy, my therapist walked me through an exercise in figuring out what I'm grateful for that happened in my life in 2023 and how I would like to take those things with me into 2024. I would encourage anyone who has had a difficult time to do something like this. I found it very helpful to verbalize positive outcomes and encouraging that even in the darkest of times, there is light.
We have flown past the year anniversary of this blog. October 2022 was the first ever blog post. Since then, I've had opportunities to do more writing. Lately, I have not been writing as much, and it is something I am looking to pick back up. I recently applied for a new web3 writing opportunity that I am hoping comes through for me. I have some ideas for new pieces that I would like to do. It's just a matter of finding where to publish them and how to best get new readers.
It is encouraging that the web3 space is coming back. The economy has been so bad for so long. People and families are struggling, which is a really difficult thing to see, especially this time of year around the holidays. I hope that 2024 brings brighter days ahead for many, myself included.
So, what am I grateful for from 2023? I am grateful for my new web2 day job, which I enjoy much more than the previous position I was in. I am grateful for anyone who has been a part of my life and year. Web2, web3, doesn't matter. I am so lucky to know so many people who add value to my existence. I have learned a lot this year, especially about myself. I generally think that I'm a fairly self-reflective person, so I have difficulty sometimes putting in the work. I feel that because I've accomplished something previously, it's all taken care of. That's not how things work. Much like physical health. Just because you've lost weight before doesn't mean it can't come back. Physical and mental health are a continuous process. I hope to improve upon both in 2024 having learned some major lessons in 2023.
I'm grateful for the traveling I've gotten to do this year. I've seen some familiar places and some new ones. I look forward to doing hopefully even more traveling in 2024. It is one of my greatest joys in life to see unfamiliar places. Travel really helps with my depression. Seeing something new, getting out of my routine, and experiencing a different reality is not only engaging but humbling. I often learn a lot when I travel.
I am grateful for creating DepressiveHacks. I have gotten to do many things in this space that I wouldn't have dreamt of when I first started investigating the blockchain. I am hopeful that even more cool things will come in the future. People who remained throughout the bear market showed serious tenacity and really demonstrated the type of person they are. Opportunity will come and networking in web3 is the key to it. I'm more bullish on that than any asset, web3 or web2.
Finally, I am grateful for the game of golf and the opportunities I have had working in the golf industry. I anticipate a lot of cool things coming up in 2024 and beyond for my efforts within the golf world. I truly love what I do in that aspect of my life.
Thank you, as always, for reading. I am hoping to have more to share in 2024. I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season. Be sure to hug the ones you love and spend time with them. This existence is short and often painful. Cherish those moments. -DH