Jordan Bench

In 2025, I'm focusing on three key areas: professional clarity, family foundations, and healthy energy.

Goals at a Glance

Professional - Clarity

[ ] Generate $35,000 net profit from CCP
[ ] Build and validate one business with demonstrated customer demand and initial revenue
[ ] Write 52 blog posts (one per week)

Family & Finance - Foundation

[ ] Go on 6 meaningful date nights (every 2 months)
[ ] Create 6 memorable experiences with kids (skiing, climbing, hiking, camping, sport events)
[ ] Complete 3 family trips (1 major, 2 smaller including Newport)
[ ] Reduce monthly household spending to under $4,000

Health - Energy

[ ] Maintain 5am wake / 9pm sleep schedule 80% of days
[ ] Achieve stable daily energy levels through nutrition and exercise optimization
[ ] Complete 104 weight training sessions (2 per week)
[ ] Run, Sauna, Meditate once per week

The Why Behind the Goals

Professional Clarity

Building businesses isn't just about the money. It's about creating something meaningful while staying stable. The CCP goal is straightforward: keep the proven system running. This gives me the foundation to explore what's next.

The next business venture is where I'm most excited. I know more about what works and what doesn't. I'm not rushing this or setting arbitrary deadlines. When you find the right opportunity, you know it. Customers are pulling the product out of your hands. Revenue is growing organically. The path to scale is clear.

Writing weekly isn't just about hitting a number. Each blog post forces me to organize my thoughts and learn in public. It's a commitment to clarity in thinking and communication. Plus, looking back at consistent writing over a year is incredibly valuable for seeing personal growth.

Family & Financial Foundation

The bi-monthly date nights and kid experiences aren't just calendar items. They're about being intentional with our most precious resource: time. These moments matter more than any business success. The trips create memories that we'll talk about for years to come.

The $4,000 monthly spending target is about getting real with our finances. It's time to master the basics: spend less than we make. This isn't about restriction – it's about being intentional with our resources and building long-term security. We keep the basement renovation in mind as a flex goal. We'll do it when we have both time and money.

Energy as the Foundation

The health goals all point to one thing: showing up with consistent energy from morning until night. The weight training, running, sauna, and meditation aren't just checkboxes – they're tools for building physical and mental resilience. The early morning routine creates space for focused work.

The energy optimization goal might be the most important one. I'm tired of the afternoon crashes affecting how I show up for my family and work. This means being honest about caffeine dependency and finding sustainable alternatives. It means strategic workout timing and smarter nutrition choices. The goal isn't perfection – it's consistency.

Success in 2025

These goals are specific for a reason – they're checkpoints on a larger journey. But the real success in 2025 will be about clarity:

[ ] Seeing the right business opportunity and having the courage to pursue it
[ ] Creating experiences with family that we'll remember forever
[ ] Understanding what truly drives my energy and productivity

This isn't about massive changes. It's about seeing clearly where I need to go and building solid foundations to get there. The numbers give us targets, but the clarity gives us direction.