I Nailed 2024 Predictions and the Year in Review

I'm not pulling any punches, but 2024 has been a challenging, uphill battle for me this year. It wasn't all bad, but I like challenges, so let's go!!

As a family, we had some amazing adventures this year, including traveling to the North Pole in Finland to ring in the New Year last year with the coldest temperatures I've ever experienced (-30C/-22F). Camping in Tuscany, visiting Rome and Paris, a road trip to Normandy with my son, skiing, and traveling for work have been a year of travel, and wrapping the year up in warm Arizona.

As we close out 2024, we now have the entire opposite. We are celebrating in my hometown of Phoenix, Arizona, with temperatures in the mid-70sF/23-25C. T-shirts and pool weather are just great ways to recharge batteries in December.

Reflecting on my 2024 predictions, I hit a 3 out of 3 success rate.

Here's my recap of my 2024 predictions:

AI

First up is AI. The prediction of AI was a no-brainer and an easy prediction, but we saw incredible advancements in AI. From new ChatGPT models to AI developer tools like Cursor AI and Apple integrating AI into iOS, these are only a few examples of the 1,000 advancements this year.

The downside is that every company claims AI

is included in their products, but realistically, most companies only do this for marketing purposes, and the included AI is mostly useless.

The biggest AI story in 2024 is the advancement in developer tools. CursorAI, Microsoft Copilot, Replit, and tools like V0.dev have revolutionized the developer experience. It's still the beginning, but I've been able to build entire working apps, both frontend and backend, using only Chat Prompts.

Suppose the barrier to becoming a developer continues to become easier. In that case, I can expect everyone to be able to build their applications or programs for their specific use cases or companies.

We are indeed getting closer to enabling all developers to be 10X developers with the help of AI.

Crypto

2024 has seen an incredible Crypto Bull Run.

Did I call the Crypto Bull run? YES, I DID!

It was apparent when the Crypto ETFs were approved based on previous Bitcoin halving cycles. It was just a matter of time before the run started and 100k Bitcoin was realized.

Diet Pills GLP-1's

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempuic are now thoroughly mainstream. As I sit here in the United States writing this post and with the TV in the background, it is incredible to see every other commercial promoting Ozempic clinics or diet care programs utilizing GLP-1s.

Highlights 2024

Here's my recap of my goals and achievements for 2024. I set goals, not resolutions, as I find this more realistic.

• Ride 1'000 cycling kilometers. I'm pleased with this one. Even with a big season-ending crash that rattled my brain, I was able to ride 1105 kilometers still.

• Read more books. I read six books from the 12 I wanted to read this year.
• 3x a week in the gym. I achieved this goal and am pretty happy with this result.
• Start a tech community in Switzerland. We had two meetups, but it was hard to keep them going.
• Write more blog posts. I'm happy with the few posts I wrote, but more to come in 2025
• Cherish family time. Absolutely
• Build more projects. Yup, we launched two new projects in 2024 ;) More to come
• Contribute to Open Source. I made some PRs and fixed some small bugs in my projects. Does that count?
• Reach out to old friends. I'm still working on this one, but it's a start.

Goals 2025

• Amazing travel planned for 2025, Africa, Turkey, camping, and more.
• Get GlobalWerk back to $3000 MRR (My side business)
• Dive deeper into Machine Learning topics
• Eat healthier and drink less coffee
• Read more books. Let's aim for 10 this year.
• Ride another 1'000 cycling kilometers with at least one big ride over 100km.
• Gym 3x per week
• Continue building AI/website projects.
• Speak at more conferences
• Be the best I can be!
• Family!

Predictions 2025

AI Agents

I predict 2025 will be the year of AI agents. AI Agents will be more advanced and able to process multiple tasks until completion. We already have seen some significant advances in this space. AI Agents will also become easier to set up and deploy for more use cases.

AI Video

With the launch of ChatGPT's SORA and Comfy UI, I predict 2025 will see the production and use of movie-quality short movies in professional contexts.

AI Developers

Developer tools will make building and deploying apps to production with no code easier, using only AI prompts. We will see more people in 2025 creating their own apps with no development experience. Maybe we could see some +1M revenue apps already in 2025.

Crypto will continue running

As the US Government is set to switch to more crypto-friendly policies in 2025, expect more investment from the US market into crypto, maybe even making it part of the Federal Reserve. I predict the prices won't have the same performance as 2025 but will definitely keep climbing this year.

FAQ Section: 2024 Predictions and Year in Review

What were the key predictions made for 2024?

The key predictions for 2024 included significant advancements in AI, a crypto bull run, and the mainstream adoption of GLP-1 diet drugs like Ozempic.

How did AI evolve in 2024?

In 2024, AI saw remarkable progress with new ChatGPT models and AI developer tools such as Cursor AI, Microsoft Copilot, and Replit, revolutionizing the developer experience.

Was there a crypto bull run in 2024?

Yes, 2024 experienced an incredible crypto bull run, with Bitcoin reaching the 100k mark, influenced by the approval of Crypto ETFs and previous Bitcoin halving cycles.

What is the significance of GLP-1 drugs in 2024?

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic became thoroughly mainstream in 2024, with widespread promotion through clinics and diet care programs, especially in the United States.

What are the goals and predictions for 2025?

Goals for 2025 include extensive travel, business growth, healthier living, increased reading, cycling achievements, consistent gym attendance, AI project development, and more public speaking engagements. Predictions for 2025 focus on the rise of AI agents, advancements in AI video production, and enhanced AI developer tools.