Episode Summary: A year-end reflection on 2017 — Mike's 5 favorite episodes, a report card against the 2017 Roadmap he set back in Episode 70, and what actually got done vs. what didn't.

What You'll Learn

• Mike's 5 favorite episodes of 2017 and why they stood out
• A report card on the 2017 Roadmap: simplicity in physical stuff, mindset, and business
• Content goals vs. actual output for the year, including 365 straight days of video
• Why an annual roadmap/reflection episode keeps him accountable

This is a reflection show — looking back at 2017 and how the year measured up against the 2017 Roadmap laid out back in January.

Favorite Episodes of 2017

• The Personal Brand Shows (Episode 82 & Episode 83) — thorough episodes Mike worked hard on and was proud of.
• The Simplify Show (Episode 91) — 2017 was the year of decluttering mind and space, and this one got a lot of listener feedback from people wanting to do the same.
• The Dead Show (Episode 95) — a trip to Boston and talking about his favorite band, always an easy, fun one to make.
• The Irma Show (Episode 106) — storytelling isn't something Mike considered a strength, but this one came together well and got strong positive feedback.
• The Self-Doubt Show (Episode 110) — another storytelling episode, built around favorite memories on the river in Colorado. This one held special meaning.

Overall, Mike was happy with the quality of the content even though dedicating consistent time to podcasting alongside other projects was a real struggle. Showing up week after week isn't easy, but there was good material in every episode — and that's what mattered most.

The 2017 Roadmap: Simplicity Report Card

The theme for 2017 was simplicity across the board — clutter-free, intentional, focused. Quote for the year: "Take what you need and leave the rest" — The Band.

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