2025 Wrapped: Money, Life & Purpose

This episode is our version of a year-end wrap. We look back on the biggest themes from 2025, from money and markets to mindset, purpose, and growth, and reflect on what actually mattered most. It’s a highlight reel of the conversations that shaped the year, plus a look ahead at what’s coming next. If you’ve been with us all year (or you’re just jumping in), this one ties it all together. Thanks for spending this year with us!

Past Episodes Referenced in This Wrap-Up:

- New Year, New Disciplines (EP 0145) – Kicking off 2025 with a focus on clarity, intention, and what deserves your energy

- Everything Everywhere Fallacy (EP 0147) with Mitch Matthews – Why “being one place well” matters more than doing everything at once

- Part 1: I'm Learning to "Let Them" (EP 0155) – Learning to release control and stop managing outcomes

- Part 2: I'm Learning to "Let Me" (EP 0156) – Doubling down on what you can control

- Loss Aversion: Losing Hurts More Than Winning Feels Good (EP 0162) – Understanding emotional decision-making during market uncertainty

- Your Passion Doesn’t Retire with Brandon Hatcher (EP 0174) – Why purpose doesn’t end when your career does

• 00:00 Welcome to the Above Board Podcast Year-End Recap
• 00:09 Reflecting on 2025: Achievements and Inspirations
• 01:08 Key Themes of 2025: Financial Clarity and Personal Growth
• 01:31 Impactful Conversations: Focus and the Everything Everywhere Fallacy
• 02:44 Q2 Highlights: Embracing the Let Them Theory
• 04:30 Q3 Insights: Navigating the Financial Markets
• 05:37 Q4 Focus: People, Purpose, and Fulfillment
• 07:37 Looking Ahead to 2026: Exciting Plans and Gratitude