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[Image from Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Full video: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=y23ur1rHInw ]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like many, I was happy to see the calendar roll over Friday morning. As I mentioned throughout 2020, it was a struggle for me at times. However, I did what I could — and I made it through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While I don’t want to dwell on the year that wasn’t, there are a few things I did want to say about it before looking forward to 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, THANK YOU to all of those who supported me throughout the year. This includes teams, supporters, guides and a long list of others. Even though 2020 didn’t turn out as planned, your assistance and support helped me to succeed during what opportunities there were.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondly, a huge thank you to a local business. In the stress that came from all the changes, having ‘safety release valves’ were key. One of these was ordering from the local Dominos. Yes, I realize that constant pizza isn’t on the normal training menu. However, 2020 was far from ‘normal’. Knowing that I would have a hot, delicious and well made pizza because of Ray Montez and his team made it easier to get through the challenges of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, I realized that while I couldn’t control what I lost in 2020, I could get ready for 2021. To that end, I focused on getting additional training in where I could. I also looked at putting in a base so that I would be ready for 2021 — whenever it started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that I’ve gotten through that, I want to look forward. As a summary, here’s what I’m focusing on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n