What really makes a year feel meaningful? It’s easy to measure success by #milestones — #projects completed, goals achieved, or #challenges overcome. And sure, those things matter. But when I think about what truly shaped this year, it wasn’t the deadlines or the tasks. It was something extraordinary. It was the #people. The #conversations that left me thinking for days. The #colleague who checked in when things felt overwhelming. The #students whose curiosity sparked new ideas. The #family. This realization reminded me of something I recently read in The Good Life: The quality of our relationships is the single biggest predictor of happiness. Not income, not titles, not accomplishments—relationships. That insight hit me hard because, like many of us, I often get so caught up in “what’s next” that I forget to pause and nurture the connections that matter most. But this year was different. 2024 challenged me to slow down and focus on the people around me: 🌟 Reconnecting with colleagues and partners, not just as professionals, but as people. 🌍 Spending time with students, not just teaching them, but learning from them. ❤️ Making room for family and friends, even during the busiest weeks, and realizing how much those moments recharged me. Looking back, I can honestly say those relationships shaped my year far more than any deadline or achievement ever could. 💬 Our work matters, but it’s the people we share the journey with who make it meaningful. At the end of the day—or the end of the year—our relationships are what we’ll remember most. Wishing you a new year filled with connection, purpose, and moments that truly matter. Here’s to 2025! 🥂 Warm regards from the stunningly cold landscape of #Blidinje in #BosniaandHerzegovina #2024Reflection #TheGoodLife #RelationshipsMatter #Happiness #Gratitude #NewYear2025
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1wDušan Mladenović absolutely it was a delight meeting and knowing you this year. Your outstretched hands of friendship touched me in ways words cannot express, your welcoming disposition and hospitable character is part of my highlight at ECON MUNI this year. It was a pleasure meeting you indeed.