As the calendar flips to a new year, I find myself echoing a sentiment that many of us share: Good riddance, 2024! It’s a relief to bid farewell to a year that tested me both personally and professionally. But as the old adage reminds us, “the grass isn’t always greener on the other side”—though I’m holding out hope that 2025 proves to be the exception.
Looking back, 2024 was undeniably challenging, yet it was also a year of growth and valuable lessons. Here’s what it taught me: