Just today

Krishna Rao

28 Dec 2025

This time of year we look back – and forward. We make new plans. Give ourselves the permission to renew broken promises. It feels good because the world has slowed down. You can breathe easy.

And this is by no means bad. It's great to have a vision, to imagine what you, your achievements, and life will look like this time next year.

But once the vision is made, it's time to shift your attention. From far out to right now. Not this month. Not this week. Right now.

Here, you are taking actions. Here, you are facing your limitations. Here, you are experiencing defeat, triumphs, and, most of the time, just your plain old boring, precious life.

The day's not over (probably). Neither is the year. Breathe in. It's time to work. Today.

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