Picking up from yesterday –
1) in the past year, from his birthday to his birthday, what is he proudest of?
He was proud of how a bond he had with his brother, that was already strong, was strengthened even more through his brothers health issues of the past year – that they’d really be able to grow closer and love deeper.
[I found it so telling of who he is, and so wonderful that instead of him seeming like he was proud of ‘taking care’ of his brother or coming to the rescue or something while he’s a big, busy, powerful Senator; he seemed to really be proud of the bond, and thinking his brother had given him just as much, if not more, as Cory really appreciated their friendship and everything.]
2) Two is the opposite of the first question. So, a regret, failure, etc.
He said he wished he’d been better at messaging.
(You know? Basically, he didn’t say exactly this, but the vibe I got was that Republicans are really good about breaking things down into phrases that are very easy to grasp. But we don’t always do that e.g. ‘Build Back Better’ – what does that mean to the average person?)
So, just better messaging on what he/the party is doing for the American people.
3) Biggest goal for the upcoming year?
I loved this one! Basically, he’s working on his personal wellness… Not just in terms of step count and all of that. But he framed it as he “wants to be at peace with himself,” which I think is really a lovely thing to think about/work toward.
[And I feel like I ‘get that’. Like, I have a busy mind, and am not sure I’m always at peace with myself. So, as always, I appreciate him leading the way.]