{"id":708,"date":"2024-12-31T12:07:27","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T04:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/?p=708"},"modified":"2024-12-31T12:28:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T04:28:56","slug":"goodbye-2024-and-hello-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/?p=708","title":{"rendered":"Goodbye 2024 and Hello 2025!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"Good bye 2024 Welcome 2025\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PRdkhOQn1Pk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As I sit down to write this piece, I feel a mix of emotions swirling within me. 2024, you have been a whirlwind. Its a year of challenges, growth, and transformation. But as the clock ticks closer to midnight, it&#8217;s time to bid you farewell and embrace the promise of 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This past year, I took a leap of faith. From a stable career to an uncertain but exciting journey, I ventured into the world of entrepreneurship and training. The road wasn\u2019t smooth. It was filled with late nights, self-doubt, and moments of triumph that came from perseverance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-712\" src=\"https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In December, I took another bold step. I enrolled in a \u201cTrain the Trainer\u201d program. This wasn\u2019t just a commitment to personal growth, it was a promise to focus my energy on digitalization for 2025. The program has equipped me with the tools and confidence to empower others to navigate the digital world. It also solidified my belief that digitalization is no longer optional\u2014it\u2019s a necessity for thriving in today\u2019s fast-paced environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">2024 was the year I dared to dream bigger. I envisioned myself not just as a business owner but as someone who could inspire and uplift others. I became a public speaker, yet trainer, sharing knowledge about communication, entrepreneurship and innovation. Knowledge sharing wasn\u2019t just about skills. It was about connection, storytelling, and igniting the spark of creativity in others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">But let\u2019s not sugarcoat it. There were struggles days when I questioned my decisions, times when the numbers didn\u2019t add up, and moments when I had to dig deep to remind myself why I started. These struggles, however, taught me resilience. They became the foundation for growth and the cornerstone of my journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-713\" src=\"https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">And now, here comes 2025. With it comes a fresh slate, new opportunities and ambitious goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I\u2019m setting my sights on launching my signature training course, &#8221; Digital Creative Content&#8221; and expanding my reach as a trainer for working adults. My vision is to empower others to embrace creativity, elevate their brands, and thrive in a digital-first world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This year, I\u2019m also dreaming of hitting that RM1 million mark. It\u2019s not just a number\u2014it\u2019s a symbol of growth, impact, and fulfillment. I\u2019ll invest in learning, build stronger networks, and refine my strategies to make it happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To everyone reading this, I invite you to reflect on your 2024. What did you learn? How did you grow? And most importantly, what are you leaving behind to make space for the possibilities of 2025?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As we step into a new year, let\u2019s carry the lessons from the past and the courage to chase our dreams. The journey won\u2019t always be easy however trust to Allah, it will be worth it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So here\u2019s to 2024, the year that taught me to soar. And here\u2019s to 2025, the year I plan to soar even higher.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-714 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/orkedlab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Good-bye-2024-Welcome-2025.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Happy New Year 2025! Let\u2019s make it unforgettable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; As I sit down to write this piece, I feel a mix of emotions swirling within me. 2024, you have been a whirlwind. Its a year of challenges, growth, and transformation. But as the clock ticks closer to midnight, it&#8217;s time to bid you farewell and embrace the promise of 2025. 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