Stocktaking Chapter 2024 of Our Lives

Reflecting on Our Lives: Questions to Ponder

1. What was the highlight of your 2024 chapter?
2. What accomplishments at work make you proud?
3. What are the three key lessons you’ve learned?
4. How many problems did you help solve at work and for others?
5. What did you do for your family, friends, community, and yourself that brings you pride and satisfaction?

Chapter 2024 for Ironfish

1. In July, we celebrated our 18th anniversary, feeling both privileged and humbled to assist Australian families on their property wealth journey.
2. Despite challenges like higher interest rates and inflation, we continued to support tens of thousands of existing customers in expanding and sustaining their portfolios. Additionally, we aided hundreds of new customers in starting their property investment journey with us.
3. Our property investment strategy focuses on building diversified portfolios across six major Australian cities. It’s rewarding to witness impressive price growths in Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, and the Gold Coast. Meanwhile, Sydney and Melbourne also experienced growth, particularly in the townhouse and housing sectors.
4. We have become even more selective about the clients we work with and the projects we recommend to our investor customers.

Self-Reflection: Key Questions for You

1. What new habit have you developed? What new hobby have you started?
2. What aspect of your personal growth are you most proud of?
3. What new knowledge or skills have you acquired?
4. How have you nurtured your physical, mental, and financial health?
5. What actions have you taken to expand your income and build assets?
6. Have you made new friends? New friendships can introduce fresh ideas and opportunities.
7. How many books have you read? Which book provided the most meaningful insights for your growth or satisfaction?
8. How have you rewarded yourself?
9. What has brought you happiness?

On a Personal Level

1. A highlight of my 2024 journey was attending the Owners & Presidents Management program at Harvard Business School in Boston in September. I had the privilege of connecting with over 180 business owners from 49 countries and learning from top professors. Two major takeaways were mastering the art of asking better questions and making wiser decisions.
2. As an optimist, I’ve persevered through business and personal challenges, striving to spread smiles, encouragement, positive energy, help, and hope to everyone and every situation possible. Each day, I’ve made it a point to start and end my days with a smile. These challenges and setbacks have strengthened me and made me wiser, fueling my determination for a brighter tomorrow.

Congratulations on completing another chapter of your life! Whether you’re thrilled with your achievements in 2024 or not, remember that this year is drawing to a close, and a new chapter awaits. Life is incredibly precious, and each day is a unique blessing for us all. Celebrate the positives from the past year, and learn from any setbacks and disappointments. With the right perspective, these experiences can enrich our lives, making us stronger, wiser, and better.

2024 will always be a part of our life’s journey and will remain in our memories for years to come. Be sure to cherish the festive season with your loved ones—you truly deserve it!

On behalf of everyone at Ironfish, we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May 2025 bring you even more joy, happiness, and prosperity!