A Year In Review • 2020 Edition Honest Me

I’ve been procrastinating this article. Summarising an entire year feels difficult. But I see the value in looking back. It makes moving forward clearer.


Looking forward is hard. The future is a fantasy. No one knows what’s happening tomorrow. But looking back is tangible. I like tangible. So here’s my look back at the past 12 months. Ups, downs and the honesty in-between.


This article is self-indulgent. If you want value, this isn’t for you. If you like stories and personal insights, read on. This article will cover:


Quitting The CompanyCurrent Teaching PositionNew Teaching PositionWriting Well and Creating ContentFamily, Friends and FunLooking Forward with an Annual Plan

Hi, I'm Ash. I'm a teacher, web designer and content creator from Australia. I focus on making things simple. Want to stay connected, learn about design and entrepreneurial? Subscribe to the weekly newsletter.


Thanks to Julian Shapiro for Writing Well handbook. Ali Abdaal for regular, inspiring content. Jack Conte for this video on an annual plan. Guy Raz for How I Built This. Paul Jarvis for Company of One. Nat Eliason for this blog post on starting a blog. Paul Graham for this blog post and this one. And Kevin Kelly for this post about 1,000 true fans.