You're doing just fine

“Oh my goodness we’re already 20% through 2025!”

I saw this on social media, or words to that effect.

This kind of thing strikes panic into the hearts of every ambitious person who feels the need to compare themselves to others.

Here’s the thing about this:

Deciding you’re behind and panicking, is a useless activity that makes you feel bad, and may cause you to rush, cut corners, and fail to do your best work.

Deciding to grade your performance based on days passed so far is a great way to put pressure on yourself even if you’re actually doing just fine.

Deciding to ignore such nonsensical measurements in favor of simply trying your best to do the right work and move forward meaningfully, is a much better way to invest your emotional energy.

Don’t get sidetracked by silly grades.

You’re doing just fine.