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6 Milestones I Couldn’t Achieve in 2024

Setting the stage for growth in 2025

Ayush Banerjee
4 min readNov 25, 2024
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As I sit to pen this down, my heart feels a mix of disappointment and hope. It’s already November, already the time for annual reflections.

2024 was meant to be the year of breakthroughs, the year I balanced my professional growth, personal dreams, and the small joys that hobbies bring.

Yet, some milestones I had envisioned slipped through my fingers. This reflection is not just about what I missed but also about the lessons that came with those experiences.

1. Breaking Through Professionally

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This year, I poured my heart into my work, hoping to achieve a milestone that felt within reach — a promotion or a significant recognition. I gave my best, worked late nights, and took on challenges outside my comfort zone.

But despite my efforts, that professional leap did not happen. At first, it stung, making me question if I was enough. Over time, I realised that growth is not always linear and that every effort is a building block for future success.

2. Achieving Financial…

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Ayush Banerjee
Ayush Banerjee

Written by Ayush Banerjee

A noisy serial learner, mindfulness enthusiast, creative addict, techy and political.

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