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.
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