2025 was… a year. And I made it to the end of that year. If you’re reading this, I imagine you did too and let’s celebrate that. But also not one without loss; of loved ones, of health, of relationships, of jobs, of liberties, of pursuits of happiness. Let’s mourn those.

Dave Rupert

Dave Rupert's personal year-in-review for 2025 covers professional accomplishments (launching a design system and token system), health challenges (ADHD, blood pressure, weight management), family milestones, and reflections on American politics and tech industry anxiety. He sets a 2026 mantra of 'No new projects' to finish more than he starts, reduce cognitive load, and be more present amid uncertainty about AI's impact on the tech industry.

Twenty Twenty-Five

Focusing on my physical and mental health