Wishing You a Confident and Courageous 2025

As we step into 2025, I want to wish you a year filled with confidence, courage, and bold moves that align with your deepest aspirations. A new year fills us with excitement and bold declarations about what we’ll accomplish. But, if not by now, by the end of January, fear often creeps in. Fear of failure, judgment, and stepping into the unknown. ?

Fear often convinces us to play small, to stick with what’s comfortable. But what if, this year, you decided to step boldly into the unknown to achieve significant success and build a compelling brand? ?

I spoke with my 85-year-old father, who exemplifies what it means to have a reputation that opens doors and creates opportunities. As a high school dropout who ran away from home at 16, he faced countless obstacles. Yet, through believing in himself and that something greater was at work within and for him, he built a successful business that earned a reputation for respect, integrity, and high-quality service. ?

His journey wasn’t a straight line. He experienced loss, had to start over, and faced the kind of challenges that would make most people give up. But he didn’t. Instead, he committed to living out his values and letting those values shape the way he showed up in the world. His brand wasn’t just about his business but about who he was. ??

In this video, I asked him about taking risks and what made him so certain that everything would be okay. He said, “To tell you the truth, at that time, I did not know, but now, looking back, I know what made me take that risk. It was that God gave me that sense of believing that He was with me.”

As you think about your goals for 2025, consider this:

1.??????? What bold move do you want to make in 2025??

What legacy do you want to start building this year? Whether launching a business, stepping into a leadership role, or pursuing a dream, consider how your values will shape your brand. ?

2. What will you do when things don’t go as planned? ?

Setbacks are inevitable, but they’re also opportunities to reinforce your brand. How you respond—whether with resilience, integrity, or creativity—will define how others see you and how you see yourself. ?

3. How will you leverage your faith to go further in 2025? ?

Your faith is the foundation of your brand. It’s the source of your confidence and the guide that keeps you aligned with your purpose. When fear arises, lean into your faith, trusting that every risk you take leads you closer to who you’re meant to be. ?

This year, let’s not just chase success—let’s build something lasting. Let’s create a brand rooted in respect, integrity, and excellence.

Let’s make 2025 the year we step boldly into the unknown, build meaningful brands, and move forward with courage and faith. ?

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Copyright ? 2025 by S. Renee Smith

I help leaders become likable, marketable, and credible, increasing their impact, influence, and income. She supports individuals and businesses. Visit my website here.

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