About a decade ago, I was one step away from being the Grinch, although quite a bit less green.
My family stopped making Christmas a big deal, and one year I even spent the night completely alone because my mom and half-brother were out with extended family where I didn’t really fit in and all my friends were busy and I didn’t want to impose.
So naturally, the holiday became less important to me over time…
But then in 2019…
I met my wife and it instantly became more fun and exciting because Christmas was important to her.
Every year after that, it became more important to me too.
This is especially so after we had kids and now that our oldest is 4, she absolutely loves Christmas and can fully enjoy it.
I don’t even care if I only got coal, or a moldy sock…
…because the greatest Christmas gift I ever got is seeing my wife and daughters smile as they open their gifts.
(I’d say my son too, but well… he’s only a few months old so there’s a bit of time before he can enjoy it too lol)
And on that note, I gotta get going because I don’t want to risk becoming Walter Hobbs and being a stressed-out grump because I have to sign book deals before the holidays.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas from The Johansson Family
I hope you have an amazing day no matter what you celebrate.
Also, what’s the greatest gift you’ve ever received?
Drop a comment and let me know.
Talk soon,
-Gabe
P.S. Next year, I have some wild and crazy Christmas plans which I cannot reveal here in case my wife reads this, but I’ll be using the strategies in my own Blueprint to pay for it (hint: our house lease ends in Feb ’27).
If you also want to pay for next year’s Christmas in cash, then now is a good time to start before the new year. Details at the link below: