After a year of personal + professional highs + lows...

Here are 8 lessons I learned in 2022 that you can take to 2023:

#1: Just press publish.

I spent 8 years angsting about posting content on Twitter and getting nowhere with my account.

Stop worrying about what people think and just start writing.

It's the fastest way to improve.

Someone's not going to like it. That's life.

#2: Nothing lasts forever.

In September, my lovely grandpa died.

He was 92.

I know it's not a tragedy. He had a long + happy life.

He died surrounded by his family.

Sometimes when people live that long we assume they will go on forever.

Make the most of the people you have.

#3: Whatever career you're in, you have options.

I've grown my Twitter ghostwriting business + my presentation coaching to $20k MRR.

But I'm a doctor.

It's been a huge learning curve + the best thing I've done.

As medics we have transferrable skills, we just don't realize it.

#4: Lift up your colleagues

I got a Members Award from @RCPCHtweets for my contribution to paediatrics.

Getting recognition from my peers was truly special.

I even got to bring my mum along to get lots of nachas.

So, tell your colleagues you value them.

It matters.

#5: Start a newsletter right now.

Growing an audience on social is fine, but how do you really get to know them?

Build a mailing list and connect with your readers.

You'll learn a ton.

I've grown mine from 0 to 17,000 subscribers this year.

tessardavis.com/newsletter

#6: Parenting is a wild ride.

Parenting young kids is pretty simple.

Except for the tiredness.

Parenting teens is a whole other world.

I'm grateful for the highs, the lows, the pain, + the triumphs.

Lucky to have 3 wonderful humans to raise with @Fergal_Davis

#7: Be honest with your friends.

This year I've had more honest conversations.

True friends are there to share all the gory details.

Even the stuff you are ashamed to admit.

And that openness has brought more meaningful relationships.

You know who you are - thank you.

#8: Sometimes the crazy thing is the right thing.

In Feb this year, I donated my kidney to a stranger.

Many people think I was crazy to do it.

But I've wanted to do it for years.

I assumed I never hear about my recipient, but then last week I received a letter from them.

TL;DR - 8 lessons from 2022:

• #1: Press publish
• #2: Nothing is eternal
• #3: You always have career options
• #4: Nominate your colleagues
• #5: Start a newsletter
• #6: Enjoy the parenting ride
• #7: Be honest with friends
• #8: The crazy thing can be the right thing

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Happy new year!