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Marshall R Peterson's avatar

You’ve set an extraordinary example of what is possible when someone is dedicated and focused. All of the above plus a family, BJJ, a military career and more… you rock buddy!

Kyle Shepard's avatar

High praise my friend. Thank you

Jesse C. McEntee's avatar

Kyle: You are a force and an inspiration. Thank you for including me in your journey.

Kyle Shepard's avatar

Thank you brother. I feel the same about you. Was and continues to be an honor to connect with you.

Mac Dohm's avatar

Thanks for hopping on my podcast earlier this year, I remember having multiple pages of notes by the time we were done with all the wisdom you were sharing. Thanks for being a leader and a light. Looking forward to what 2026 brings to you.

Kyle Shepard's avatar

Right back at you brother. Looking forward to the next one we do 👊🏻

Mac Dohm's avatar

Yes sir!

Sheridan Cass's avatar

What a helpful roundup of posts! Great idea (and what a great year of Resilient Mental Health helping so many people) 🙌

Kyle Shepard's avatar

Appreciate you Sheridan! You’re definitely one of the incredible people I’ve gotten to know this year. Grateful for you

Shane Copeland's avatar

Dude, your ability to sustain such high standards across multiple domains whilst actually having a personality and sense of humour is truly inspiring.

Kyle Shepard's avatar

Means a lot coming from you as I feel the exact same way about you! Appreciate ya brother.

Benjamin Davis's avatar

Some great reads in there

Kyle Shepard's avatar

Thank you brother. Would love to do a podcast this coming year on all the great work you’re doing if you’re down?

Erin Miller's avatar

I'm constantly impressed and inspired by your many skills and gifts, and it's been an honor to share this space with you over the past year. The wisdom and encouragement you offer your community of readers, along with the generosity you extend to other writers, are unmatched. I'm grateful for you, my friend. Can't wait to see what *you* have in store for 2026.

And I know you'll always be leading the 'MK needs to write on Substack' campaign as her biggest fan, but I'm right behind you, cheering just as loudly. 😊❤️

Kyle Shepard's avatar

Haha I shared your interview with her grandmother just a few days ago. She is also convinced you two should write a book! Appreciate you Erin. Looking forward to another wine and FaceTime date with you guys asap!

Scott Shetler's avatar

You're killing it man! Reading this makes me feel like I've been lazy this year!🤣

Kyle Shepard's avatar

😂😂😂 absolutely not true. You’re one of my continuous sources of inspiration and our convo ranks among one of my favorites. You’re legit in every way

Scott Shetler's avatar

Thanks man, I appreciate that!

Lou Tamposi's avatar

Heck of a year, Kyle! Can’t wait to see what 2026 brings!

Kyle Shepard's avatar

One goal I have for the year is to wear my CWD shirt for at least a month of it. Will be one of the easier goals I’ve set considering the last few months…

Lou Tamposi's avatar

Ha! Let’s just clarify that’s cumulatively not consecutively!!

Kyle Shepard's avatar

Haha yes. Mostly at least…

Erik Hogan's avatar

An outstanding year, and you’ve made this an outstanding resource! Rock on Kyle!!

Kyle Shepard's avatar

Right back at you brother 👊🏻

Stacy Boone's avatar

Brilliant digest of the year. Quick clicks of possibilities for the body, reminders and exercises for the mind. All in a warming cloak to do better, be better, with a nudge of support.

Kyle Shepard's avatar

Means a lot coming from you. Thank you.

James Freitas's avatar

Hell yeah, Kyle. So glad to have crossed paths with you here. Thank you, and looking forward to more Resilient Mental State. (And I know I’ve been kicking this can down the road but you will hear from me soon.)

Kyle Shepard's avatar

Looking forward to it! No rush on my end brother. Grateful to have met you on here too

Baird Brightman's avatar

Huge body of impressive work this year Kyle, all wrapped up in the most generous and agreeable and accessible package. Many thanks, and looking forward to your year ahead!! 🎉

David Gage's avatar

This has been one of the best things I found in 2025! It will be hard to top in 2026. But if anybody can make a good thing better or a hard thing harder (In a beneficial way) its you brother!