How Will You Number Your Days In 2025?

Knowing how to measure your days properly makes all the difference.

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Every time the New Year approaches, especially during that liminal space between Christmas and New Year’s, freelancers get laser-focused on revenue goals, client acquisition, and hitting financial milestones.

And look — I get it. I’ve been there. These things matter. They’re part of the game.

But here’s a truth I’ve learned that’s far more valuable than any make-money-fast-hack: We’re often so consumed with growing our business that we completely neglect growing ourselves.

We’re living for work instead of building a life we actually love.

Let me share something personal.

Before I became a freelance writer, I was a pastor.

I’ve been wrestling with Psalm 90:12: “Help us to number our days so that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Most people, including my past self, get this completely wrong.