Q4 2024: Time to Finish Strong
Wake up, wake up, wake up… it’s the first of the month!
I hope September treated you well. Last month was a bit tough for me, to be honest! However, I’ve heard some seasoned folks say, “It ain’t the setback; it’s the get back,” so we’ll keep pushing.
During last month’s whirlwind, I realized we’re less than 100 days out from 2025 – 92 days, to be exact. In the business world, the fourth quarter is when you solidify budgets for the following year, wrap up any loose ends with clients and customers, prepare for tax season, and ramp up promotional sales during the holiday season. Within the entertainment industry, it’s a period where all content (radio, socials, TV) flips to holiday programming.
Now, I can always feel that shift in business. But, I started thinking – how would I approach the final quarter if I felt that same shift in my personal life? How would I move if I knew there were three months to wrap everything up and enjoy the holidays?
My answer surprised me: I would get moving!
I challenge you to make room and feel that shift in your own life. You might even want to ask yourself, “What do I want to accomplish in 92 days?”
That question is not meant to overwhelm you, but I hope it gets you thinking. There’s still plenty of time to accomplish the goals before settling down.
To do that, here’s some suggestions:
- Look back on New Year resolutions or 2024 goals
- Make a note of what you made progress on (because a win is a win!)
- Make a note of what you haven’t started yet
- Pray to see if the goal is still relevant (sometimes, things change!)
- Write down what steps you need to take to achieve the goals
- Attach realistic deadlines
- Create the environment you need to accomplish those goals
- Get moving (the most important part!)
This is the home stretch, friend. You are here on this earth for a reason; only you can do what you’re designed to do. Let this year be the one that you actually do it. Make yourself proud.
