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My “Best of” 2025 Memories

December 30, 2025

Been thinking back on 2025 and have a few “bests” to share. Some of these are business related. Most are personal. But in the spirit of always trying my best, here is a look back (in no particular order):

Face Your Fears Best: I donated blood 5 times

Golf Best: Chip in eagle on my home course’s #1 handicap

Papa Best: Grumpy granddaughter Callie finally smiled at me while 4-year-old Mason told me I was his best friend (okay, I am one of five best friends he has, but a win is a win)

Business Best: Record year for Sales Vault. HUGE jump over last year

Stepdad Best: Nostalgic weekend in Maine for the Berry kids

Cooking Best: Fluffy Pancakes recipe was a HUGE hit with friends in California (FarkaBerry dot com)

Health Best: Better physical shape at 65 than at 60

Birthday Best: The Sales Vault’s 5^th birthday is this Thursday (technically not a ’25 best, but worth a mention!)

LinkedIn Best: Three posts went viral

Consumer Best: Called out two companies for dishonest product descriptions

Financial Best: Perfect 850 credit rating…for a hot minute

Sales Vault’s Best New Program: 90 Day New-to-Sales Program far exceeded my expectations

Sporting Event Best: Watched the French Open finals during breakfast, jumped on a 3+ hour flight to Orlando and watched the fifth set tie breaker at an airport bar

Wordle Best: One!

High School Best: Looked up HS best friend, had dinner

Wife’s Birthday Gift Best: Multi-city comedy tour to see John Mullaney (awful), Nate Bargatze (AMAZING!), Jim Gaffigan (postponed), Fred Armison (brilliant), Mike Birbiglia (clever), and Nick Kroll (annoying).

Printing Impressions Best Column: The Six Phases of AI Mastery

Shaky Best: Minor earthquake while on the phone

Guy Pals Best: My Monday Night Pickleball Gang is a solid group of go-to friends

Best Work Partner: My wife is simply the best. There is no one better.

Okay, 2026, the bar is set awfully high. 2025 was a whirlwind of amazing experiences. You have a lot to live up to. Do your best!

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Happy New Year, my friends. It’s been an honor to share some thoughts. 12 columns. 52 sales tips. 52 blogs. Thanks for reading me and for checking in with a message from time to time. I can be reached at 781-934-7036 or bill@salesvault.pro.

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