12/9/2024-Sprint through the 2024 tape

Your priorities for the next few days: plan for a fast start in January while allowing yourself to relax a bit and happily slide into the long break. You can do both, but it requires planning.

YES, you’re very ready for a break. (Who isn’t?) And, of course, you’re knee-deep into Q1 because ’24 has been over for a while.

The temptation to take your foot off the pedal on this bright December day is strong, but don’t stop just yet. Your break is coming. You can stop next Friday when your inbox will start its holiday.

Until then, stay focused and determined because there’s still much to do to set up your ’25. Not only is your holiday break coming fast, but so too is January 2!

Review your To Do list and see what remains a priority for this year…otherwise, work on your January action items.

Although you might have the best intentions to work during the week leading up to New Year’s Eve, you probably won’t look at your laptop. It’s okay if your plan for the week right after December 25 is to sleep, drink a little bubbly (champagne or seltzer), and then rise on January 2.

You’ll want to be as prepared as possible on the first business day of next year, so focus on that today.

It is quite natural to feel burned out this time of the year. It’s been a long slog of a year, and you’ve worked hard.

But success in sales requires mental stamina as much as physical energy. You’re gonna get your break…it’s coming soon. Don’t waste the opportunity in the next few days to get yourself lined up for next year. Next year is only two and a half weeks away.

You’re probably wondering where you’ll get the energy you need to sprint through the finish this time of the year. The answer is simple: prioritize what needs to receive your attention. Spend thoughtful time on your To Do list – the final chapter of ’23 and the one for ’24.

You can still get organized and focused for January and enjoy yourself a bit these next few weeks, but you must be strategic. Ignore the inconsequential tasks and stuff you think need to happen and focus on what you must do.

To start the new calendar year strong, you must plan today!

When asked, "What do you do on the days when you’re not feeling it?" John Gretton Willink Jr., a retired U.S. Navy SEAL known as Jocko, responds with a teeth-clattering answer.

"…you may need some time off…but don’t take it today…wait until tomorrow. Don’t give in to the immediate gratification whispering in your ear…!"

Jocko understands how you may be feeling on this, the 343rd day of the year. Listen to Jocko in this power-packed 4-minute spot, and let him inspire you to keep going.