More then 6 months ago, fuelled by optimism and caffeine, I shared 10 bold predictions for 2025 across business and life to the Codex Founders Club.

Now it’s time to reflect as we are 1/2 way through. Some have landed beautifully, others missed, and a few still hang intriguingly in the balance.

For your end of financial year pleasure, here’s the original list and my interim self-assessment:

My Original 2025 Predictions:

1. The AI Revolution: More Than Just Ones and Zeros

• Automation surges, pushing governments and businesses to keep humans involved. Expect citizen disclaimers marking content as bot-generated.
• Rise of hybrid human-computer relationships; an ethical puzzle in light of declining birth rates.

Updated Grade: B+ (On track!)

2. Genomics: Your DNA, Your Destiny

• Healthcare embraces genomic testing, making personalised medicine essential.
• My DNA test reveals I’m a nocturnal, Irish-Nordic mix who loves solitude, people, naps, and travel. Clearly, genetics has a sense of humour.

Updated Grade: A- (Spot-on)

3. ESG: The Pragmatic Pivot

• Economic pressures lead businesses to pragmatically balance ESG commitments, with minimum standards becoming mandatory by the ASX in 2026.

Updated Grade: A (Accurate)

4. Cybersecurity: The New Global Language

• Cybersecurity concerns dominate boardrooms and headlines, translating complex threats into clear messages.

Updated Grade: A (Nailed it)

5. Social Commerce: The Influencer Economy Evolves

• Influencers increasingly hosting live shopping events, reshaping how brands interact with customers.

Updated Grade: A- (Solid progress)

6. Geopolitical Chess: Indo-Pacific Edition

• Increasing defence strategies and geopolitical shifts across the Indo-Pacific.

Updated Grade: B+ (Still evolving)

7. Creative Renaissance: Humans Strike Back

• AI-driven automation boosts human creativity, highlighting the irreplaceable spark of human ingenuity.

Updated Grade: A- (Strong hit)

8. Australian Economic Breather

• Interest rates to ease mid-2025, providing relief to mortgage holders.

Updated Grade: B (Cautiously optimistic)

9. Political Predictions: Fasten Your Seatbelts

• Federal election around March; Labor retains minority government amid Teal challenges, Liberals make gains in NSW and Victoria.

Updated Grade: C+ (Labor got all the chocolates- but this prediction was made in November 24!)

10. Wild Card: Hawthorn Hawks Grand Final Victory

• Pure wishful thinking as a dedicated Hawks fan.

Updated Grade: C (Heartfelt dreaming but we are 5th on the ladder)

Overall Grade: B+

Insightful forecasts paired with enjoyable optimism.

What are your next 6-month predictions?