Happy Birthday, Health Is the New Wealth

Happy Birthday, Health Is the New Wealth

31 December 2025

By now, Facebook and LinkedIn have reminded everyone that today is my birthday. Thank you for the many congratulations I have already received. For me, my birthday is, of course, more important than celebrating the end of the year. So far, I have marked the day quietly, together with my wife and children.

Omayra Leeflang wrote: Happy and healthy New Year. And that’s exactly right: health is the new wealth.

Marius Bremmer congratulated me and pointed me to an article supposedly written by me in AD. I am not amused because I do not write opinion letters. Perhaps I have a biased view, but I tend to associate opinion pieces with people seeking attention. That is not a need I have; you, my loyal readers, are more than enough for me.

Alongside an evaluation of the year 2025, this is also a moment of personal reflection. I am grateful for my health, for the company around me, and for the chance to contribute in this way. At least, that is the illusion I have. I am grateful because none of this is self-evident, nor was it made possible for me through other channels. I am not part of the family & friends circuit.

But let’s keep it light.

I wish everyone a peaceful end to the year and a good and healthy 2026.

Miguel Goede