2024 Annual Summary#
This year has been quite busy for me. However, now I have time to 整理整理 my experiences from this year.
Work#
The first job after graduation was at a small company, marking my first complete year of work after graduation. By the end of 2024, it came to a close.
Most of this year was occupied by work, and I felt it was the year when my personal energy was at its lowest. Throughout this year, I truly encountered the real workplace and experienced various things within it. The workplace turned out to be far more absurd than what is discussed online (limited to my experience in this company). At the end of 2024, I resigned. After leaving, I felt much more relaxed.
For employees, whether a company is suitable for long-term stay should consider many aspects, including company atmosphere, the overall quality of leadership, employee management methods, salary and benefits, etc. These aspects are all interconnected, and even a small change can affect everything.
After this year, I realized that for workers, personal time is the most precious. Without personal time, it means losing the opportunity for development, becoming like fish on a chopping board. Summarizing this year's workplace experience, in the future, when choosing a company, it is essential to clearly delineate the boundaries between work and life and consider multiple aspects comprehensively. The boundaries between colleagues should be clearly defined, avoiding excessive enthusiasm and focusing on doing one's own job well.
This year, my understanding and learning of technology have greatly improved. I also gained new insights and understanding of the business. The processes and logic of work projects have become clearer. In the future, I need to pay attention to career development directions and industry trends. I also need to keep an eye on business and management.
Life#
Diet and Health#
This year, I often indulged in eating and drinking at night, leading to a weight gain of 20 pounds in the first half of the year. In the second half, I started paying attention to my diet and exercised intermittently, so my weight did not increase further. Coupled with frequent late nights, my dark circles became quite noticeable. Now I plan to take advantage of this gap to readjust my diet and schedule and lose some weight. Let's go!!! (In fact, work is also a major influencing factor, so distinguishing between work and life boundaries is very important.)
Travel and Entertainment#
Although this year was quite busy, I traveled more than last year. One should experience the beautiful mountains and rivers of the motherland more and feel the colorful world.
In April, I took my younger siblings to see Mr. Hayao Miyazaki's "What Kind of Life Do You Want to Live?" Initially, it was the movie title that attracted me. Finding the meaning of one's life is something that everyone goes through during their adolescence, leading to a period of confusion. I thought it would be good to take them to see it, hoping they would gain something. This movie felt like an old man slowly recounting his life, encouraging the younger generation to always maintain a passionate heart for life. There is only one true heroism in the world, which is to love life even after seeing the truth of it.
After that, I experienced rafting for the first time in my life, which felt wonderful and was a great way to relax.
This year, I climbed Mount Tai and Laojun Mountain.
The planning for climbing Mount Tai was done in a "tourist special forces" mode, and I still hadn't recovered after two or three days.
I climbed Laojun Mountain for the second time, and this time I was well-prepared, which made the experience much better than the last time. I also saw the sea of clouds and a performance this time.
Next year, I want to climb more mountains, see more scenery, and engage with and feel the world.
Reading#
This year I read 8 books, of which I finished 4. They are "Tolerance and Freedom," "Lifelong Growth," "The Details of the Rule of Law," and "What Kind of Life Do You Want to Live?"
"Lifelong Growth" left a deep impression on me. The book mentions two types of thinking: fixed mindset and growth mindset. These two different ways of thinking lead to two different lives.
But in fact, everyone possesses both types. To reach a growth mindset, one must first accept and observe the fixed mindset, and then educate the fixed mindset, guiding it towards a growth mindset. This means that everyone at various stages can further improve themselves based on their current foundation. There is no unchangeable way of thinking; as long as one is determined to make a change, one's potential will bring about a whole new world.
Gains#
The body is the capital of revolution; adjusting and maintaining good physical and mental health is the top priority.
It is important to clearly delineate the boundaries between work and life; time outside of work is crucial for personal development.
Choice is greater than effort. After this year's experiences, I also understood the true meaning of this phrase. The choices made in every matter have an implicit connection that gradually reveals itself over time, influencing the direction of life.
The first lesson for adults is to understand and accept the true self, to have an inner dialogue, not only with oneself but also to be responsible for intimate relationships. The real self has its shortcomings; abstract people are perfect, but they do not exist in reality. Accepting one's true feelings and expressing one's attitude towards the uneven world is the only way to protect one's own space.
I built a personal blog. From the time I started blogging to now, my blog has been running smoothly, and I have encountered a lot of new content and knowledge. I have also seen many excellent bloggers and formed my own knowledge system.
2025 - Starting a New Journey#
Exercise to lose weight, maintain a BMI below 24, and develop a habit of exercising.
Increase the number of trips at least once compared to this year.
Read at least 6 books.
Find a suitable good job.