Review Of 2025 Goals

As I'm writing this blog post, it's Friday, January 2nd. The calendar year 2025 has recently concluded. In other words, it's out with 2025 and in with 2026. The high temperature here in Central Wisconsin is set to reach 16 degrees today, so it certainly feels like January!

With that in mind, I'm going to take a moment to summarize how I did with attaining my goals in 2025. Let's jump into it!

Financial Goals For 2025

1. Generate At Least 25% Growth In Net Dividends Collected - Pass

In 2025, I received $5,982.13 in net dividends. This represented a 25.1% growth rate compared to the amount collected in 2024. So, I just barely achieved this goal. My allocation of roughly $30,000 in fresh capital and dividend raises were factors in this higher dividend income.

2. Grow Net Annual Forward Dividends By 25% - Fail

Heading into 2026, my net annual forward dividends are approximately $6,740. That equates to a 23.6% growth rate versus the $5,455 in net annual forward dividends at the start of 2025. So, I fell just short of hitting this goal.

Overall, I'm pleased with my progress on this goal for the year, though. The key element that held me back from achieving this goal was my bout with pneumonia back in March. If it wasn't for a little more than a week of missed work and modest medical bills, I would have narrowly surpassed my goal.

Personal Goals For 2025

1. Bike 40 Miles A Week - Mostly Pass

Throughout much of 2025, I did bike 40 miles a week or at least came close. As I alluded to earlier, there was a time when I was sick with pneumonia and recovering from it that I obviously didn't exercise. Outside of that and easing back into my routine, I met this goal.

2. Lift Weights Four Times A Week - Mostly Pass

Once again, I generally stuck to my goal of doing light weight training four days a week. I didn't end up finishing the year doing three sets of 12 reps of various motions with 20 lb dumb bells, however.

3. Publish A Blog Post Each Week - Pass

Having published 52 blog posts in 2025, I met my goal of publishing one blog post each week. For over seven years now, I have done so on this blog. God willing, I will keep this going in 2026 and in the years that follow.

Concluding Thoughts:

For the most part, 2025 was a decent year. I mostly met or surpassed four out of my five goals for the year. This blog post won't be published until Tuesday, January 6th, but I hope that everybody's New Year is off to a great start!

Discussion:

How was your 2025?

Did you achieve your goals?

I appreciate your readership and welcome your comments below!