My 2024 Annual Review

My 2024 Annual Review and the key reflections for me.

1. Big wins this year:

Made 11 new investments at F4 Fund, focused on attention-based businesses
2 angel portfolio companies secured 8-figure follow-on rounds
Elite Game Developers newsletter hit consistent bi-weekly cadence
Major sleep quality improvements

2. Changed my mind about being “all in”:

Full commitment doesn’t mean burnout
Weekends are for family & hobbies
Quality downtime = better performance
Found balance through music, football & Legos

3. Learnings & challenges:

Deep work suffered – need stronger boundaries
Great founders push through walls unapologetically
Content quality fears held back publishing (lesson: consistency > perfection)
Core values definition remains a key goal for 2025

4. Key insight from “Die With Zero” book:
Don’t defer life improvements waiting for “someday”, rather,
– Invest in quality of life early
– Prioritize meaningful experiences
– Balance possible frugality with living well

What did you learn in 2024?