Squiggly Careers End of Year Review: What Our Highs & Lows Taught Us In 2025
Dec 16, 2025
Join Helen and Sarah as they reflect on their highs and lows from the past year using the intriguing high-low learning framework. They share memorable moments, including a successful planning retreat and some challenging days marked by illness and tech troubles. Discover their wins from local meetups and the lessons learned from failed LinkedIn posts. As they look ahead, they anticipate exciting new projects and confront recurring frustrations, offering practical tips to help listeners close the year with clarity and intention.
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Turn Travel Into Local Meetups
- Try running local meetups when you travel by searching LinkedIn for first‑degree connections in a city and inviting them.
- Use low-cost venues and informal formats to test demand and build relationships quickly.
Don't Force Daily Posting Forever
- Avoid committing to daily posting unless it fits your rhythm; test it but stop if it drains you.
- Choose content practices that sustain curiosity and are realistic for your energy and goals.
Experimenting Rewired Their Podcast
- Experimentation reignited Sarah and Helen's creative energy and solved a creative stall in the podcast.
- Small format changes revealed whether they enjoyed the work more and whether listeners still benefited.
