Growth, Resilience, and New Beginnings

2024 was a year that pushed me to my limits, both personally and professionally. It wasn’t a smooth ride—it was a year filled with ambitious projects, hard decisions, tough lessons, and valuable growth. Despite the challenges, it became a defining year of transformation, setting the foundation for an exciting future.

The Year Began with Bold Goals

At the start of 2024, I was focused on building solutions that made an impact. One of the projects closest to my heart was InterviewWay, a startup idea aimed at helping individuals prepare for interviews and assessments. While the idea showed promise, I decided to put it on hold to focus on other pressing opportunities.

Headstarter: A Season of Intense Learning

Midway through the year, I joined the Headstarter program, a seven-week sprint that stretched my creativity and technical skills. During this time, I built impactful projects, including:

• Flashcard SaaS: A platform leveraging OpenAI and Stripe to make learning seamless and effective.
• InternSim: A groundbreaking simulation tool for aspiring developers to gain hands-on experience through AI-powered projects.
• Scraper: A data extraction tool designed for efficiency and practicality.

These projects were not startups but exercises in rapid prototyping and problem-solving, teaching me the value of quick execution and collaboration.

Relocating for Growth and Security

One of the most significant decisions I made this year was moving from Somalia to Kenya. The decision was fueled by security concerns and the need for a stable environment to focus on my work. The move was challenging, bringing with it moments of doubt and difficulty, but it was a necessary step toward a brighter future.

Facing Adversity and Personal Growth

2024 wasn’t without its share of challenges. I faced numerous negative situations, from professional setbacks to personal struggles. At some point in the year, I was dealing with imposter syndrome a feeling that I wasn’t qualified for the expectations people had of me in terms of tech. This inner battle made me question my abilities and whether I truly deserved the recognition I was receiving.

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that living by other people’s expectations will never bring peace. Trying to meet everyone else’s standards only deepened my insecurities. Overcoming this required a shift in perspective:

• Focusing on my own growth and recognizing my achievements for what they are.
• Accepting that I don’t have to meet anyone’s expectations but my own.
• Understanding that it’s okay to feel unsure at times, as long as I keep learning and improving.

These lessons became the foundation for reclaiming my confidence and inner peace.

A Major Shift: Starting Over

As the year came to a close, I had a moment of clarity after watching a Starter Story video that challenged me to rethink my approach. I decided to close all my previous projects and start over with a clean slate.

This reset marked the beginning of Lama Tools, an AI tools development agency with a mission to create practical, cutting-edge solutions. The shift wasn’t just about starting a new project—it was about building a future aligned with my values and long-term goals. It symbolized a fresh chapter, fueled by the lessons and growth from the past year.

Looking Forward: My Vision for 2025

As I step into 2025, I’m driven by a clear set of goals that reflect the lessons learned this year:

1. Learning to Say "No": Setting boundaries and focusing on what truly matters.
2. Financial Discipline: Avoiding unnecessary spending and investing in meaningful growth.
3. Mastering AI Agentics: Diving deep into multi-agent systems and their applications.
4. Scaling Lama Tools: Working to reach or get closer to $10K MRR and establishing Lama Tools as a go-to agency for AI-powered solutions.
5. Living on My Own Terms: Letting go of others’ expectations and finding peace in pursuing what I truly value.
6. Starting Content Creation: Sharing my journey, lessons, and technical expertise through platforms like YouTube and blogs to inspire and connect with a wider audience.

A Year of Growth and Purpose (Conclusion )

2024 was a year of growth, filled with highs and lows. It was a year where I learned to adapt, to let go of what wasn’t serving me, and to embrace new opportunities. The lessons I’ve learned—especially the importance of living on my own terms—will guide me as I continue this journey.

As I look forward to 2025, I’m excited to build on this foundation, turning challenges into achievements and dreams into reality.

Here’s to resilience, focus, and chasing big goals! 🚀