Igor's plan for 2025
I like to begin in mind, so let’s write a report for 2025. This hasn’t happened, but if I don’t write it out and focus on it, it certainly won’t.
Major Projects
What I wish I knew at 42
Carrying this forward from 2024, with renewed focus. This year I’ll be 47, and the lessons keep coming. Time to capture and share them.
Content Creation: Building Your Legacy in Real-Time
Finally getting intentional about content creation. Started some new series like Igor Fortune Cookie (life wisdom in 60 seconds) and documenting my experiments with AI agents. The goal isn’t viral fame—it’s leaving breadcrumbs for my kids and anyone else who finds value in the journey.
EM Handbook: TikTok Edition
Taking the content developed in 2024 and transforming it into engaging, bite-sized TikTok content. The goal is to make engineering management wisdom accessible and entertaining. Key focus areas:
- Making PSCs and calibrations stress-free through better preparation and mindset
- Breaking down complex management topics into digestible chunks
- Sharing real-world examples and stories
AI Projects
Building on the success of CHOP and CHOW in 2024, focusing on:
- Enhancing Tony (my Tesla companion)
- Developing new AI tools for productivity
- Exploring novel applications of LLMs
Summer Vacation
Planning another memorable family vacation, building on the success of 2024’s adventures.
Goals
Physical Health
| Metric | Goal | Jan | June | Dec | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 165 | 180 | 177 | - | - |
| Sleep | 9pm - 5am | Up by 5am | Up by 5am | - | - |
| Gym | 5d/week | 5-6d/week | 3-4d/week | - | - |
| Swings | 2H: 6x32, 1H:6x32 | 1H: 1x28, 4x32 | 1H: 4x28, 1x32 | - | - |
| TGU | 5x32 | 2x28, 3x32 | 1x28, 4x32 | - | - |
| Pull-ups | 3x10 | 3x8 | 3x8 | - | - |
| Pistols | 3x5 @ 0” depth | 3x5 @ 13” | - | - | - |
| L-Sit | 60s | - | - | - | - |
| Half Lotus | 300s from cold | - | Injured | - | - |
Building on 2024’s foundation of consistent early rising and gym attendance, moving into maintenance mode on most of my strength goals.
Emotional Health
| Metric | Goal | Jan | June | Dec | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meditation | Daily | Daily | - | - | - |
| Box Breathing | 15s/side | 12s/side | 12s/side | - | - |
| Journalling | Daily | Daily | - | - | - |
| Gratefulness | Daily | Daily | 2-3 d/week | - | - |
Starting 2025 strong with the consistent practice established in late 2024. Using Daily Journaling to maintain momentum.
Magic
Time to truly revive the magic practice. Focus on:
- Regular performance for strangers
- Building a new repertoire
- Incorporating AI for practice tracking and improvement
Identity Health
- Biking: Get back on the bike despite the Tesla temptation
- New hobbies: Explore one new identity-expanding activity