[Gratitude] 2025, the year I met 2,700 people. My goal for next year is...

2025 was a "year of transformation" for Toy.

2025 is coming to an end, isn't it?

This year was a "year of transformation" for Toy. As I started out as a freelancer, I also started writing on note in June, and before I knew it, I had connected with

2,700 people.

…Wait a minute.
I started in June, and it's already the end of the year? (Time flies so mercilessly.)

But really.
In these past six months, my life, my feelings, and the landscape of my content have all changed.

Today, in the spirit of the year-end, I'll look back on things while having some fun, and also write down my declarations for next year.

(I'd be happy if you could read this with a smile until the end.)

2025, my life shifted a little.

I started on note in June.

At first, it was just a lighthearted feeling of,
"Let's just try writing for now."

But as I kept writing, the number of people reading my work gradually increased, and before I knew it, I had

2,700 followers.

(Wait, isn't that amazing? ...No, it really is amazing.)

Furthermore, I opened a membership.

For me, it was a huge event. Because, until a little while ago, I was the person saying,

"What does it mean to earn money through writing?"
"Can you actually sell things on note?"
"Who would even read my writing in the first place?"

(My past self, what kind of face are you making right now?)

I've become... a slightly more prominent presence on note, I guess?
(I want to believe I have. Please.)

But, I didn't reach 3,000 followers by the end of the year.

To be honest.

I did not reach my goal of 3,000 followers by the end of the year.

Rather than feeling like "that was close," I feel like "I see now."

The reason is.

In December, for some reason, I barely did any "like-activities."

The cause is incredibly simple.

From December, I barely did any like-activities.

My comments decreased.
My social media posts also decreased.

(Why? Why did I stop? Myself. Does the end of the year make people weak?)

There are probably various reasons.

Busy.
Tired.
Cold.
Getting swept up in the year-end atmosphere.

But, in the end, it comes down to this.

Those who continue, win.

Those who do the obvious things,
and continue doing them obviously, grow.

Conversely, if you stop doing the obvious,
you obviously fall.

Toy in December definitely fell, haha.
(I gained about 200 followers, but it wasn't enough ❌)

Even so, 2025 was a "year of moving forward."

Although there were missed targets, 2025 was definitely a year of progress.

• Started note

• Kept it going

• I was able to connect with 2,700 people

• I was able to launch a membership

• My content creation shifted from a 'hobby' to a 'challenge'

This is a big deal.

I believe that having built this foundation is
the potential for growth next year.

Goals for 2026 | I will declare them with numbers.

I have decided what I will do in 2026.

■ note followers: 5,000

2,700 → 5,000.
A number I can reach if I build it up properly.

(I will use my December self as a cautionary tale)

■ Membership: 50 members

I really want to grow this.

'You'll change if you join'
'You'll spend less time feeling lost'
I will make it a place like that.

(I raised the bar by saying that myself, but I'll do it)

■ Kindle publishing

This is the one I've kept saying I 'always want to do'.
In 2026, I'm graduating from 'just saying it'.

(I'm retiring from being all talk)

■ Expand business to Coconala

Not just note, but expanding outward as well.

Focusing on "Writing x Strategy x AI",
I will also streamline the flow for consultations and support.

■ Webinar: Held twice a month

Beyond just posting content,
I want to increase opportunities to talk directly.

I will create time that makes you think, "I'm glad I participated."

The archive for the December webinar is now available.

Goals for 2026 (Private Edition) | Perhaps the most important ones

Things are about to get personal here.

■ Strength training (Currently at an all-time high weight of 66kg)

(What do you mean all-time high? That's a record I don't need to break, right?)

Aiming for a six-pack.

In reality,
it's closer to a "one-pack"
than a six-pack. (Don't say that)

But I'm going to do it.

■ Buying a new car (I want to drive a Jeep)

I've always admired Jeeps.

(Setting aside whether it suits me or not)

■ Finding a marriage partner (Not in that much of a rush lol)

I'm not in a rush. Really.

(The theory that people who aren't in a rush don't go out of their way to write that they aren't in a rush)

Well, if a good connection comes along. That's that.

I will focus on these four themes for my note posts next year

In 2026, I will narrow down my posting themes to make them stronger.

• How to manage a note

• AI utilization useful for note

• SEO strategy articles

• Useful information for note side hustles

"If you read this, you'll know what to do next."
I want to increase the number of articles like that.

(I'll also write 'motivational' ones. I'm probably the one who needs them most.)

Finally | To everyone who connected with me in 2025

Thank you for finding Toy's note this year.

Likes, comments, and follows.
Each one became a 'reason to keep going'.

Especially on days when I felt down or lost,
just having one more notification

made me think, 'I'll give it another go.'

(It's simple, but that's human nature)

2025 was a year of transition.
I will make 2026 a year of great leaps.

I'll keep posting next year, so
if you'd like, please like & followand join me on this journey.

Wishing you all a happy new year!