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It’s My Birthday — Let’s Talk Goals and Growth

Inviting you to share your goals, frustrations, and achievements — a chance to connect, reflect, and grow together on my birthday.

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Joe Wyrwas
September 21, 2025

I’d love to hear from you.

Hugh O’Brian, the founder of HOBY Youth Leadership, used to tell participants:

“If you promise to write me every year on your birthday until you're 30, telling me your goals and frustrations and the goals you’ve reached, then I’ll promise to write you on my birthday every year until I’m 30 telling you my goals and frustrations. And I’m about to hit 30 any day now.” (He was well into his later years when he used to say this.)

That tradition has always stuck with me. This year, I shared a slight twist with my volunteer team: instead of birthday cards, I’d love to hear about their goals, frustrations, and achievements.

Well, today is my birthday. And I’d love to hear from you, too.
  - What goals are you working on right now — and how can I support you?
  - What frustrations are you facing — is there something I could help coach you through?
  - What’s one achievement from this year that you’re proud of?

Even if we haven’t connected in years (or barely at all), I’d love to hear your story. One of the best birthday gifts I could get is simply knowing where you are on your journey.