My Year in Review: What This Year Taught Me About Capacity (Part 2)

Hello, my friend. Welcome back to the Modern Hairstylist podcast. It is the end of this year at the time that you're listening to this, and if you listened to the previous episode, you'll know that we are doing my year in review to give you a little bit of a sneak peek into my personal life, which I do not often share, and to just give you a more easy listening episode versus some sort of business strategy or lecture from me, as I normally give y'all. So Jodi Brown is facilitating this conversation as per usual today, and I'm just sharing with you what I have gone through and what I've done this past year and some of the lessons that I've learned from it in hopes that it is some sort of valuable, value to you if you care.

So, huh. Jodi's making fun of me because I keep saying- So it's July 2025. Where is Hunter? Jodi keeps laughing at me because I keep saying, "If you care," because I genuinely am like, "Why would they care?"

But July. So, so basically the tour was split into two different months. The first leg of the tour, which was Dallas, Tampa, and Philly, was all in March, and then San Francisco and Indianapolis were in July. And so July was when I planned...

Oh, I, I definitely, like, wanted to, like, extend my trips on the ends of the, these tour dates, you know? And that was a big theme my past year was like, "If I'm traveling for work, why don't I also do something cool while I'm there as well, too?" So it was very common that I was doing that this past year, no matter where I was at, and this was no exception. And I convinced my boyfriend to come with me a week early, before my San Francisco tour started, and we went to Sequoia National Park and King's Canyon, and we had a magical time together.

That was absolutely beautiful. Then we went up to San Francisco. I did my tour. That was so fucking awesome.

Shout out to Maven & Co. and Myla and Jen and all the people who were there who made that so amazing. Then after that, I did Yosemite by myself, and that... Although Yosemite is completely overcrowded and terrible as far as people goes, I wanted to escape that in all ways that I possibly could escape it.

So I found a dispersed camping spot that this is very, like... There's no regulation. There's nobody looking or watching. There's barely anybody around you, like at all.

Like, you're in the middle of the woods and a bear will probably come up and kill you. And that was probably, by myself, like the scariest camping I've ever done, like the most, like risky, I guess, camping that I've ever done. And I fucking loved it. Like, it was like, so awesome.

You're Canadian at heart. Very that. Very that. I genuinely was blessed, and like I, I...

Again, like it wasn't that... 'Cause people are like, "How do you do that? Like, isn't that scary?" And I'm like, "Yes, it's scary."

Right. Like, I pray that I don't wake up in the middle of the night, because if I wake up in the middle of the night, then I... It's 3:00 AM and it's pitch black out and I'm thinking the worst, right? Right.

And so that has happened to me multiple times while I've been like camping, and I just have to, like, try my best to, like, fall back asleep without thinking the worst, you know? Right. And it's, it's irrational. I mean, it's rational and irrational thinking, right?

Like a bear absolutely, like, could come and start... like, like smell some sort of food maybe if it's not stored properly. Okay. A bear could absolutely come up to, like, the camper van that I'm in and start to like, you know, shake it, start to, like, try to get into it.

That is absolutely a possibility. But then I also have, like, the irrational thoughts of like, waking up and like looking at, like, the, the window of the, the tent and like, a f- face being there or some crazy shit. That is my nightmare. Yeah.

Or even just like the... Dude, squirrels, like the noises that squirrels make- Yeah. and, like, bunnies, it sounds so much more dramatic than it actually... It's just a fucking squirrel, but it, like you're thinking the worst, right?

You're thinking like- Mm-hmm. somebody's like walking around your tent, you know? Yeah. Anyways, so scary, but so worth it, right?

Like a, a lesson of like, I'm so willing to get uncomfortable and like challenge myself and be scared to do something that I love. Like, I loved that I was camping in the middle of nowhere with nothing, that I woke up and like there's nobody around me and I'm just in the woods. It was genuinely beautiful. And Yosemite was, like, insane, and I definitely challenged myself at Yosemite.

I hiked my ass off, and that was very fulfilling as well. Had great weather. It was awesome. Then I flew to Indianapolis.

Shout out to Kimber Chapman and Lisa Huff. I was able to host at Tone Salon, which is Kimber's salon, outside of Indianapolis. And that was a really special date because Kimber and Lisa are just really great friends of mine and they're so smart and they're just good people. And I was able to work with Kimber's team there and then a lot of my students and a lot of Lisa's community as well.

And it was just a great collaborative experience. It was unique to our other tours where like, like, you know, I wasn't necessarily, like, collaborating with somebody else. We did have guest speakers at our other tour dates and they were amazing. Like shout out to Jay.

Shout out to Kia. Who am I missing? Jamie. Jamie fucking Dana.

Yeah, you were at the fucking begin- Yes. Shout out to Jamie. Jamie was at the beginning of the tour. So shout out to Jamie.

Jamie was absolutely amazing as well too. Everybody who was a part of it was just so, so amazing. So thank you to everybody. But Indianapolis was so cool because, like, they were like my homies, you know, and like, we were able to, like- Mm-hmm.

see each other in person, which we never get to do, and also, like, deliver an amazing experience to these people. And it was awesome. And then I... After Indianapolis- Mm-hmm.

I came home. It was my mom's birthday, so I spent a week with her at the beach. Then I went right from the beach to a music festival that I camped at for three and a half days.And then I got home and I was like, "I'm done."

"I never wanna leave my apartment ever again." Yeah. I was like, "This is too much, bro." Yeah.

Like, I was like, "I'm so grateful for all of my experiences that I've had over this year-" Mm-hmm. "... but I'm starting to realize that I'm, like, not invincible." So, one thing that actually happened during that entire trek of that July trip was, my, actually, like, my best friend, Theresa, she was, e- she was visiting San Francisco coincidentally the same time that I was.

And it was just, like, I w- I was like, "Oh, when are you going?" And she was like, "This date." And I was like, "Oh, man, I'm literally gonna be in... That's crazy that we're gonna be there at the same time."

And my boyfriend was gonna be there with me, so like it was a great, like, co- And her boyfriend was coming, and it was a great, like, little, like, ex- uh, opportunity for us to meet up. And we did meet up once for dinner, but I did have other plans with her otherwise. And after the tour, I had to, like, return these ch- these rental chairs, and they only took the returns within this certain time. Then I had to go drop off my rental car, pick up my camper van, and I had just, like, all this shit that I had to do because I was trying to force so much into, like- Yeah.

such a small amount of time. And I, unfortunately, had to cancel with Theresa. Like, I just couldn't make it work from a timeline perspective. And she was like, as a friend, she was like, "Hunter," like, "I feel like this is always your situation.

Like, you're always, like, chaotically, like, trying to, like, fit in all these things, and you're always freaking out about, like, the next thing that you're supposed to be doing." And that really put things into perspective for me. Like, after Indianapolis, after the tour wrapped up, I was actually, the next day, supposed to go up to around, like, Chicago to go to the Indiana Sand Dunes- Mm-hmm. 'cause it's a national park and I really wanted to check it off my list, 'cause I'm trying to visit all the national parks- Oh, girl.

if you guys didn't, if you guys didn't already kind of get that sense by now. And I woke up that morning and I was like, "I need to chill." Like, I, I, and I wanted to go so bad. Like, the FOMO was so real.

And I was just like, "I need to, like... H- I've already had this reality check and this is like... This is a... Me not going is a opportunity for me to do something that I don't want to do, but is probably good for me."

You know what I mean? And I was like, "I'm gonna, I'm gonna do that for myself." 'Cause I was gonna fly out, like, that evening or something like that, so I'd have to, like, drive up there, do whatever I do there, come back down, and then fly home. Wow.

And my flight got delayed by like four hours, so like I could've definitely done it with less stress. For sure. But I still don't regret the decision at all. I was proud of myself for making that decision, and when I got home from that freaking music festival, which was, like, my last big thing- Mm-hmm.

I was just like, "I need to figure out how to find these same, the same fulfillment in these hobbies closer to home." Like, the hiking, the camping, the skiing. Like, "I need to..." And it just, exploration in general, like, "I just need to figure out how I can do this that's not s- it's not demanding so much of me, you know?

Whether that be money or time." 'Cause, I mean, it's expensive obviously to, like, be doing all of this shit, and doing it, be doing it in the way that I'm doing it. Mm-hmm. And so that's actually...

I was able to, I m- m- made a pretty intentional plan to, like, be prepared for that so I can do those things, and I am, like, planning my next year right now and, like, really deciding, like, what I want for myself next year and what the business needs next year as well, and making sure that I have time set aside to do those things where I'm not so stressed out, and also where it's not like I have to go across the fricking c- continent to be able to experience something amazing. So that's where I'm at. So, question then. So, like, when you...

'Cause I feel like this is, like, relevant for just people in general, like, you know when you're faced with decisions between, like, something that you, like, wanna do but, like... So, you wanna do something, but it's, like, a genuine issue of, like, capacity. Like, you technically have time, but maybe you don't know if you have the capacity for it. Like, how do you plan to make those calls moving forward, to kind of protect your energy and protect your time?

The answer is I will plan ahead. Right. Like, I'm learning that that's, like, the, the secret, is that, like, I will have, like... In this next year, I will have dedicated, like, budgeted time, like, and, like, space that is intentionally going to make it so I can have this balance of, like, doing the business stuff and the in-person stuff, and without squeezing it all in, you know?

Yeah. Now, let's say that a last-minute opportunity arises. I think it's just gonna be following my gut, you know, at the ti- Yeah. at that moment, right, at the end of the day, and just, like, really considering all the things.

And also, just remembering the, the experience that I had. I think I really wanna cherish, like, and respect, like, Hunter w- back when I, back in August when I got home from this stuff and he was like, "You need to chill." Like- Yeah. so I really wanna respect that version of myself in the future, because it was not a good feeling, and it made me really, like...

I don't know. It made me sad. Like, I was like, "Damn," like, "I just did all this beautiful stuff," and like, the, the feeling of the burnout was kind of, like, overshadowing, like, the gratefulness for what I had just experienced, and I really did not like that. Right.

That's fair. I think it's so important too to, like, figure out your own rhythm, like, and what works for you, because, like, I know some people who are, like, very much thrive on, like, a regimented kind of schedule where it's, like, very, quite, like, predictable on a week-to-week basis. And I learned about myself a few years ago that I actually do a lot better if I have, like, really intentional, like, sprint chunks, and then I have, like, bigger chunks where I can chill- Right. a lot more.

Like, not do nothing, but, like, no- nothing is necessarily, like, expected of me- Yeah. during that period. So, I feel like finding your rhythm, like, it's something that's trial and error.I completely agree.

And, you know, I'll even go so far as to say I find this is a big struggle with high performers just in general of, like ... And probably everybody, but really, like, I find it, like, with my Mastermind students. Like, people are obsessed with finding, like, like, a, a routine that works for them. Like, people are- Right.

very much like, "If, if, if I just knew what this perfect routine was and I can stay consistent to it, then it would, like, solve everything. Like, I would feel less chaotic." And I just personally don't think that that's, like ... Uh, like you, like you've discovered, you have found what works for you, right?

Yeah. But what I think ... So I do think that there's things that work better and don't work well for people that people can find out about themselves. For sure.

But I also believe that it's, it's un- ... It's not helpful to expect yourself to do those things and always have those things as a consistent source of, like- 100%. of, like, organization and routine. Yeah.

Like, you're a human. You change. The world changes. Your schedule changes.

Mm-hmm. Your emotions, your feelings, your body, you get sick, everything changes. And- Yeah. I tell my Mastermind students all the time, like, "Stop putting your ...

so much pressure on yourself to, like, make it so, like, this is all done, like, the way that you intended to do it, because it is very likely that that's not gonna be the case." And the other thing too is, is let's say that you do find something that works for you- Yeah. a calen- ... Like, a week where you tested out this new morning routine and it felt really good, but maybe the next week- Mm-hmm.

it's not feeling as great. Okay. It worked for you last week. Let's figure out what's gonna work for you this week.

Totally. And honestly, like, to say, like, that's what I like, yes, that's what I like, is that always the reality? No. Right.

Of course not. Like, sometimes there will be, like, a six-month period where, like, I need to be clocking like, you know- Yeah. the, the amount of time because that's what I need to do to get what I need t- what I want out of that season of life. And then, like- Yeah.

this summer, like, you know, I was literally sick for four weeks. It was the most ridiculous thing. And so I had all these plans, and I had all this, like, perfectly scheduled, like, vacation time, and, like, what I was gonna work and all that, and it just didn't happen- Yeah. 'cause I just couldn't make it happen.

And I think there ... like you said, there's this, like ... Not only do we feel like we need to chase it, but also I think there's a lot of messaging around, like- Oh, yeah. that needing to be your focus.

And, like, this is always my issue with, like, the, you know, soft girl, like, millions, like, messaging. And it's like, yeah, sometimes that's great, and if that works for you, amazing, but, like, the reality is that sometimes things are gonna be different than how you think they're gonna look. And, like- Right. I think the obsession with them looking a certain way or feeling a certain way 100% of the time can become an obsession in itself, if that makes sense.

And lead to more disappointment and, like, shittier feelings, which then loops into you not showing up consistently because you feel shitty, right? Like- Yeah. I, I, I think that's a really great point. Now, I will say, like, on the flip side, I have been talking about, like, I absolutely found the things, and you said it as well, I found the things that, like, do work, right?

Like- Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. like, such as, like, having accountability, doing something with somebody else, like, so that way I don't feel so alone and I don't ... I'm not so in my head about things, right?

Like- Yeah. having live events that, like, are hard deadlines that I'm held accountable to. Like, I know what works, right? And I will even say, like, I will even say, like, I am r- I was ...

I started especially when I got back in August. I was just like, "I need to, like, really be intentional with my time." Yeah. I was really good about planning my time ahead for, like, calls and, like, days that I'd be working, and I can't tell you ...

And I, and I kind of started that journey at the beginning of this year, but I got better and better and better and better at it because it became a focus for me. And I cannot tell you how much this month particularly, because of, like, th- my ... what I did for myself with my schedule, like, back in, like, September, August- Yeah. I cannot tell you how much my schedule right now, it feels amazing.

Like, it is- Yeah. so good, but that does take you planning ahead. So, two things that I found work really well for me is planning ahead with my time and being super intentional about it, and that's what I plan on doing even more so for planning for this upcoming year, and then also having some sort of accountability and other people stepping in and, like, live events that give you hard deadlines. And, but with all that being said, I'm not putting pressure on myself to, to think that just because I do that, that everything's going to be perfect- That's a good thing.

and that things might not fuck up at some point, you know? You know, I wanna ask you something 'cause this is, like, kind of pulling in things we've talked about on past episodes where it's like you decided when you were planning this year, right, that you were gonna ... like, you looked at what the business needed, right, and you made your plan, like, according to that. So, I think it would be interesting for, like, everyone who's listening to hear, like, how do you reconcile, like, what the business needs as an entrepreneur, 'cause sometimes, like, it can feel very one and the same sometimes.

Like, how do you reconcile what the business needs and what you personally need and make that work together? Yeah. It's not a f- I s- I s- ... I think it's something that I'm always figuring out.

I- For sure. Off the top of my head, especially with what I did this past year, with all of the things that I've done this past year, it's like you need the business to do the things that ... to have the things that you need. Totally.

Right? Like, it's like I, I love the quote that one of my mentors shared with me at one point. I don't know if he was the first person to say it, but, like, "Your business isn't here to entertain you"- Yes. is oftentimes, like, a quote that I live by.

And I caveat it with, like, that's not to say that your business can't bring you fulfillment and that you can't do- Correct. the things in your business in a way in which it feels fulfilling. Mm-hmm. But I do believe that we need to give the business what it needs so that way it can give you what you need as a human being.

Absolutely. Because without it, you're not gonna be able to build wealth, you know? Yeah. So it's kind of, like, I kind of, I guess, work backwards.

It's like, okay, I look at, like, what the business needs, and then I figure out how can I do this in the most enjoyable, most effective way possible. And then that way, it's like I still feel like I'm not sacrificing too much of myself to make it something that is successful as far as giving the business what it needs to be nurtured and to be successful and all of that. Does that answer your question? Yeah.

Yeah, 100%. I think that's a really good, valuable share. So on the personal side, though, let's kinda go back to that. What did that rest of that year look like for you after you recovered?

And actually, A, how did you, like, recover from that burnout? 'Cause I feel like everyone can relate to that. Was it just k- giving yourself the time? Like, how did you get through that, and then what did the rest of the year look like after?

Well, I think, uh, w- so I recovered from the burnout and I was like, I, again, like, my, my main thought was like, "How can I do this stuff at home?" And- Right. so I really started to, like, I kind of invested in, like, 'cause I've always been camping in other places, so I would either have to, like, rent, like, I love, like, an Overlander, like, kind of truck situation. So what that looks like is, like, a tent on top of a truck or, like- Oh, yay.

Yeah. Or, like, or, you know, a converted camper van or something like that. But the, uh, what I had in Yosemite was my favorite. It was, like, a pickup truck, but then, like, the pickup truck basically had, like, a big, like, hood on top of it, and then, like- Oh.

the tent top would, like, pop up from the top of the hood. And so it was like a little- Oh, okay. livable camp, ca- like, basically, like, a tent, like, on the back of- Yeah. a pickup truck.

Like a tent trailer. Yeah. That's what they're called. Yeah, here.

Tent trailer. Sure. Yes. Thank you.

And so that was, like, my favorite situation. But anyways, this stuff is very expensive, and, like, obviously I'm not gonna fly with a bunch of my own camping gear, so I honestly- Of course. didn't really have that much camping gear, like, at home. And so I was like, "If I wanna, if I want to be able to do this stuff at home, like, I need to have, like, the equipment at home."

And so I invested in some good camping gear and I planned, like, trips immediately to, like, like short little, like, test trips immediately- Okay. to go camping, to test it out. And that made, it gave me, it gave me a lot of hope. Like, I went and, like, did these little camping trips by myself, and I absolutely had a great time doing them and was so happy that I had my car to, that I could just, like, drive from my place to go do this- Yeah.

and then, like, drive back. I did a, I spoke at Premier Ohio. Mm-hmm. And I did a road trip from my place over to Ohio, and I camped at a couple places along the way, hiked around along the way, 'cause I had never really explored western Pennsylvania, from the nature side of things.

And it was absolutely, it, that gave me so much hope. I was like, "Wow." Awesome. "Like, I can go to this without having to get on a plane and spend so much money and it's still so beautiful."

Like, it just, that's, that cured the burnout. I was like- Aw, that's awesome. Because it, it felt like, 'cause it almost felt like, oh my god, I have to, like, do all this crazy shit and put so much energy and effort into doing the things that, like, bring me this fulfillment, right? And I think that that was, like, a really shitty feeling.

And- Right. to see, like, that that's actually not the truth, like, and I can have this without, without, like, doing all that stuff was just really exciting. So I just kind of, like, at home, like, really started to be intentional about, like, thinking about next year and thinking about how I wanted to set myself up for success next year and being able to, to do fun things that I want to do without burning myself out. And so I'm very prepared for that now.

Like, I love my camping setup. It works very, very well. And I found different places that I really wanna explore more of and go that I don't require me to get on a plane. And it sucks because I just hit executive platinum status with American Airlines or whatever it's called.

Aw. So- True. Had lots of flights to take regardless. I, uh, w- we shall see, you know?

I, I really, like, and at this time, I come back and I, I remember, I was like, I'm so annoying. I have to, like, I have to talk to every single one of my friends and my family members about, like, what's going on in my life and what's going on in my head. Like, I need to get it out of me. Yeah.

And so every single person heard me talk about, like, this burnout and how I was like, "I need to figure out things closer to home," or, "I need to move across the country," like- Right. or whatever, like, whatever I- Period. was, like, trying to figure out at the time. But I remember, like, being like, "Yeah, no, I just need to be, like, way more intentional next year."

Like, I just, I, I need to, like, be super specific with my budget and my time and how I'm budgeting my time. Like, I just- Mm-hmm. I know, like, when I sit down to, like, do my, like, final planning for next year, like, it just has to be good- Yeah. set me up for success.

So yeah. So basically, like, you're intentionally making the space to do things that bring you fulfillment in your personal life, and you're figuring out a way to get that feeling more often. Yes. Without- I love- Without so much sacrifice or without disrespecting myself, I guess.

Right. Right. I love that. I think that's, like, a big, we were kinda talking about this before we hit record about, like, how nature is so good for you, even if you don't love it.

And also, like, how, like, novel experiences and, like, getting out of, like, your day-to-day routine is so important from, like, a, just, like, mindset perspective and, like, a health perspective, like, an emotional health perspective. So I think that's kind of a really good takeaway in terms of, like, the lesson from that, for, for me at least as I'm listening, is it's, like, being really intentional to, like, make the space in your life even when you are busy, 'cause it's not like you're slowing down in terms of what your plans are for the business next year. Yeah. Like, that's not the takeaway, I don't think.

It's that you're, like, creating the space for more of the things you love more often without the downsides, and I think that's, like, something we can all look at. Yeah. And also for f- basically free. Of course, I had to, like, invest in my camping gear upfront, right?

And- Right. like, I, you know, I had to pay for my ski pass, and I won't be, and I will be doing some ski trips, right? But I'm gonna try to ski, like, more close to home, you know? Like, I just think that there's, like, there's so many...

You don't have to, there's so many things that you can grant yourself that don't require, like, resources. And I think- Mm-hmm. that, like, we should be more creative and explorative- Yeah. with those things that we can do, like, as human beings.

Well, and it's so funny 'cause, like, even just, like, between you and I, like, I grew up in BC. Like, I grew up in Western Canada. And do you think that I, like, actually ever thought about how, like, beautiful it is or- Right. like, I'm a three-hour drive away from Jasper, which is- Yeah.

the Rocky Mountains. That's one of the most- No wish. famous, like, places, we'll come visit. One of the most famous places ever, and it's like you take it for granted 'cause it's what you see all the time.

I agree. Right? Yeah. And you, I feel like when you live a day-to-day and you have just all these responsibilities and, like, you're just trying to get through the day, I feel like it's very easy to just not think wider and bigger.

And so, like, in, like, the last episode, I was talking about how, like, these two people, like, that I met, like, really inspired me 'cause they said, like, "Fuck it" to life and, like, did something- Yeah. very non-conventional. And it really, like, opened my mind to, like, thinking bigger for myself, you know? Like, I c- like, you have free will.

Like, you can do- Yeah. whatever the hell you want to, of course, within the confinements of the resources and privilege and things that are available to you. But, like- Mm-hmm. there has to be something within your week that you can do to, like, for yourself where you can- Yeah.

get away, and it doesn't, and it doesn't require a cr- like, the stars are free, you know? Yeah. Like- Yeah. the stars are free.

Like, nature is mostly free, unless it's privatized. Yeah. But it, it's like there's a lot of really cool things that, small things that we, are very under appreciated that, that I think that we could take advantage of more often and not take for granted. You're so right.

And it's, like, just looking for the joy in the everyday. Like, this past year, I bought a $15 frother, and that makes... It sounds so ridiculous, but, like, every morning I wake up, like, excited to have coffee because I literally froth it. And how special is that, right?

It is though, right? It's like choosing joy and finding joy in those, like, little moments. I think it's really easy, you know, with, you know, the, what we see on a day-to-day basis and the world and all of these things to, like, not look at that part. And I think they are just little tiny things that we can do that do bring us joy.

And it's been super inspiring to watch you this year. So it's been- Thank you. yeah, just a privilege. It's been super inspiring to watch you.

You're a badass. Back at you, my friend. No, like, y'all, if you don't, like, know what Jody does, like, Jody is, like, so cool and so smart. And what I really a- admire about you, Jody, is, like, you really do, like, build your business around, like, the life that you want too.

Like, and you're very intentional about that. And you create- Yeah. really excellent experiences for you and your customers, and you really give a shit. Like, I think that's so...

It's so nice to work with people who care, and I, it's something that I've always, always said from the very beginning when I started this education journey. I was like, "I only wanna surround myself with people who, like, actually give a fuck and, like, who are, like"- Yeah. "smart and, like, know how to deliver, like, great experiences and make an impact in communities." And, like, I feel very grateful that I'm surrounded by those people, and you're definitely a part of that.

And just as I've reflected on this past year, like, thinking about all the people that I've been able to be in company with, like, has been amazing. And if Joseph, Josephine, you are gonna listen to this. You are gonna listen to this 'cause you edit this episode. You're very much a part of that too, Josephine.

I could not do anything without you. And you've made this past year very special and important. And Josephine's moving to Spain, not to put her business out there, but she's moving to Spain- Oh, my gosh. and we're gonna be on, like, two different time zones, and she is not gonna be able to, like, come to as many things in person as she used to.

So I'm gonna miss her so much, but Josephine is a, such an integral important part to this operation and for allowing me to, like, have the business, give me the opportunities to go and do all the shit that I did this past two years, or this past year, and then some. So thank you, guys. Everybody who's a part of all of this who has helped me and, like, allowed me to, like, live this life that I'm living, 'cause I'm super grateful for it. And I love getting to share all of the lessons that learned with you guys as well too.

Oh, this has been so amazing. Thank you, Hunter, for being so open and sharing everything and agreeing to do this episode 'cause it was really fun. Yeah. And I feel like we- What brought this to fruition, I was like, "I'm bored."

I feel like, I w- we were, like, planning our, our episodes and I was like, "Jody, I'm bored, and I just, like, I, like, do wanna share more of myself, and I'm not sure how we can do that." And then Jody was like, "Well, you've had an insane year. Like, why don't you just share your year?" I was like, "Okay."

And then we, like, got, and then we were, like, at the beginning of recording this, I was like, "Okay, but how do we make this, like, strategic? Like, how do you, how do we make this, like, relevant?" And I think we both, like, I came to the realization, at least, that it's, like, sometimes, like, I need to stop thinking so strategically and I just, like, need to be a human being. Yeah.

Which you fully are. Yeah. But I think I, this has inspired me to take a look back at my year now too. Yeah.

And, like, I think that that's something that's cool 'cause when you're, like, living in it, like, it doesn't feel, like you said, you're looking at the next thing or, like, you're thinking about the thing that's coming up next. And I feel like that would be, like, obviously, there's no homework homework for this episode, but I think it would be cool for everyone to, like, look back at what has actually happened for you this year 'cause it's so easy to, like, forget about things, especially for high performers, as soon as they're over. I, I completely co-sign that, and so true with high performers. Like, it's just like you're always feeling like there's something missing, and you're always feeling like there's something more that you need.

So then you're always forgetting about the past, right? And, like, forgetting about your accomplishments and, like, what you've been able to experience. And so I co-sign that homework to take a moment to reflect on your past year yourself. And don't put your pres- don't put so much pressure to do it, I feel like, in like a, in like a, a formatted way.

Just, like, look at your past year. I mean, how many times have you, like, taken a picture of something, like, whether it be, like, a concert or, like, a sunset or whatever it might be, and you never look at those pictures ever again, right? Like- 100%. scroll through your camera roll.

Like, I- Yeah. highly recommend that you do that. But this is, thank you for providing me this opportunity to share, Jody, and to do that for myself. And thank you, my friend, for listening to this, even if i- i- if, apparently, you do care if you've gotten to this point.

So- If you're still listening, you definitely care. Yeah. At least a little bit. A little bit.

All right. Peace out, girl scout. Bye-bye.

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