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PS - What do you want for 2025? REPLY and let me know. I read every response personally.
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Hey my friend, As we close out 2024, I’ve been reflecting on what a transformational year it’s been — for my business, my family, and my personal growth. This year wasn’t easy (none of the meaningful stuff ever is), but it proved something important: the dream is possible. Here are some of my biggest wins from 2024 (all grounded in plenty of struggle): 1) 2.75 years out of corporate — and I’m still standing! 2) My wife, Cecilia, joined the business — a game-changer for both our mission and our marriage. 3) Took a dream vacation to Greece with my three older kids, expanding their minds and horizons. 4) Nearly doubled my old corporate salary from Boston Consulting Group — and did it while working almost no nights or weekends. 5) Helped six brave clients leave corporate to build their own futures — an honor to support their journeys. 6) Hosted our first-ever in-person retreat for clients — an unforgettable milestone. 7) Simplified our business to ONE powerful offer. Simplicity = clarity = speed = results. 8) Feeling 100% aligned with our mission and more fired up than ever. 9) Invested $42,000 in personal growth — coaching, programs, mindset, and systems that paid off tenfold. 10) Spread the “Uncaged” message far and wide: 237 posts, 40 newsletters, and 31 podcasts shipped this year. 11) Attended two mastermind events that radically expanded my thinking and vision. 12) Sharpened my sales skills and processes — the most impactful up-leveling I’ve ever gone through. 13) Walked 12.2K steps/day, stayed consistent in the gym, and locked in a new breathwork practice. 14) Journaled 300+ pages during morning rituals — where the real work happens. 15) Most importantly, I faced fear, stayed connected to the dream, and persevered through the dark times. But the real breakthroughs came from the lessons:
2024 tested me in profound ways, but it also taught me that inner alignment and clarity unlock unstoppable momentum. As I look ahead to 2025, I’m focused on leverage, deepening freedom, and embodying the example my clients need to see. Big changes are on the horizon — and I can’t wait to share them with you. Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you’ve been here for years or just joined recently, I appreciate you more than you know. Let’s make 2025 remarkable! Cheers to your Uncaged life, PS - What do you want for 2025? REPLY and let me know. I read every response personally. |
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#007 | Read Online By Matt Doan · July 26, 2025 · 3 min read The Harmonized Life We just got back from an epic family trip across Europe. Probably the most enjoyable vacation I’ve ever had. To start, we flew business class—not because of corporate status or points, but because we built a business that earns it. We swam in the crystal-clear waters off the Croatian coast. Biked through Amsterdam parks, wind in our hair, with the little dude in tow. Rode public trams like locals. Ascended 400...
#006 | Read Online By Matt Doan · July 19, 2025 · 3 min read It Gets Late Fast You think you have time. But the signs are everywhere. Some loud. Some silent. You don’t recognize the worn face in the mirror. You wake up tired, even on weekends. Great jobs used to be everywhere, but suddenly you’re “too experienced.” Ageism doesn’t shout; it creeps in quietly, until one day you’re no longer the clear choice—you’re the backup plan. You once fantasized about traveling the world with your family...
#005 | Read Online By Matt Doan · July 12, 2025 · 3 min read The Onlyness Edge “Matt, you’re not technical enough.” That sentence didn’t just sting—it split something open inside me. I was the head of a global strategy team. I could see complex systems from high orbit, translate ambiguity into clarity, navigate board-level decisions with fluency. But apparently, that wasn’t enough. They wanted me to blend in. To become more like everyone else. To chase technical certifications and stack...