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Dear friend, as I sit here on my
last day of seeing clients for the
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year, I'm struck by the fact that
I accomplished a lifelong dream.
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I wrote a book.
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It wasn't planned.
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It wasn't commissioned.
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It just had to happen.
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And now, as I navigate the world of
book agents and publishing decisions,
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I'm reminded of why I do what I do.
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Why I show up for you day after day.
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Email after email.
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Time has a way of slipping
through our fingers, doesn't it?
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It's been a few months since my last
email, or podcast, and as we stand
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on the threshold of a new year, I
wanted to take a moment to reconnect,
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reflect, and express my gratitude.
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You're likely winding down for
the year, or ramping up if you're
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in the thick of the holiday rush.
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Either way, you've put in the work.
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You've weathered the highs and lows.
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And through it all, I hope I've been
a steady voice of encouragement.
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A spark of inspiration, and a catalyst
for growth in wisdom, hope, and courage.
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Why do I keep showing up?
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Because I've been where you are.
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I know the weight of difficulties.
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The shadow of despair.
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The exhaustion of burnout.
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The weight of shame.
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I understand the unique challenges
we face on the path to flourishing.
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The unsolicited advice from
family over the holidays.
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The betrayal from someone
you trusted implicitly.
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The terror of giving words
to something you've promised
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yourself you'd never tell anyone.
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The friends who demand grace
but struggle to give it.
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The trusted confidant who speaks
ill of you behind your back.
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These experiences resonate with
us because we've lived them.
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They're not right, and
they're certainly not easy.
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But you've refused to let them define you.
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And for that, I want to say thank you.
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Thank you for your continued
trust and engagement.
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Thank you for persevering, for
growing, for showing up, not just
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for others, but for yourself.
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As we close out 2024, let me share
a few highlights from my year.
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I've written and recorded
28 words of wisdom.
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And sent them as emails or podcast
episodes, each a small labor of love.
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I've completed 876 client sessions,
totaling 71, 270 minutes of focused care.
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I helped launch an incredible and
now thriving counseling center
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as a part time clinical director.
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I've established my own team at The
Flourishing Way, specializing in
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helping couples overcome selfish
sexual behavior and betrayal.
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I wrote my first book.
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It's on overcoming selfish sexual desire.
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Hopefully more on that journey soon.
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I've sought to show up consistently,
even when it felt like no one was
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listening, even when hope seemed distant.
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I've mentored a few household names,
and plenty of names you will never know.
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Some relationships were
fleeting, others enduring.
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Some will rewrite history because of the
growth and healing they have experienced.
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As we stand on the cusp of 2025, I
want you to remember the simple truths.
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You'll experience both
triumphs and setbacks.
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You'll encounter both inspiring
and challenging relationships.
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Your moods will fluctuate.
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But here's what truly matters.
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Do you have the passion to keep growing?
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Your best days are ahead of
you, if you dare to believe.
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Silence the noise, the criticism, and
the doubts, both internal and external.
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As you reflect over the next
two weeks, ask yourself, do I
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have the courage to level up and
lean in during the coming year?
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I have big plans for 2025 and I'm
excited to share them with you
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soon, but for now I wish you a
blessed and restful holiday season.
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May it be a time of rejuvenation and
clarity as you prepare for the year ahead.
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Here's to another year of
growth, Wisdom and flourishing.
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See you in 2025.
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Yours in the fight for wisdom, Josh.
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P.
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S.
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Stay tuned for updates on my
book journey and exciting new
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initiatives coming your way.
