A post popped up on my Twitter feed recently, asking folks about their low-stakes goals for 2024. Like, the things not related to your job or your side hustle. Stuff that’s not gonna make you any money, but will make your life richer and make you happier.

I want to bake more bread in 2024. Baking bread is one of those things that I really enjoy; it’s calming, the bread always rises, and the end result if delicious. For my first loaf, I really want to make one with kalamata olives. So, so good.

Besides more bread, I’m planning to read more in 2024. Play more games. Go to more games-related events. Do more tarot readings. Get better at doing my nails. Maybe get another tattoo. Paint the models I have on hand.

Overall, I just really want to do more of the things that make me happy. Those things are important, even if they’re small in the grand scheme of everything else.

If I had to a pick a big goal for the year, though, I really want to see copies of at least one of my games in a physical store or at an event. Selling online is nice: I reach a lot of people I wouldn’t otherwise have an opportunity to connect with. But there’s something about seeing your work in the wild that makes it feel real, and I’m hopeful we’ll get there this year.

What are your low-stakes goals for 2024? What are you hoping to accomplish this year, and how can we help you get there? Let’s make some magic together!