π Make September Work for YOU
As we approach the craziest (and final) quarter of the year, itβs time to gear up to avoid any pesky βfiresβ around the holidays that arenβt on a yule log. Nobody wants to be fully clocked-in when flights need booking, presents need wrapping, and families and reunion-ing. People are tapped out, and we donβt want your work product to reflect that.
This is a perfect, wintry, Q4 storm for elevated tension via passive aggressive pings. Donβt worry! The solution is under your nose, or rather on your calendar: September.
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September: Q4's Little Bonus Month
Why we love Virgo season in Corporate America:
π Business As Usual
After the de facto end of summer β Labor Day β most people are home from vacation, slathered in aloe, and back online. You can get meetings on the schedule and you have everyoneβs attention.
π Preparation Period
September is an introduction to Q4, offering a preview of the months ahead. Understand your P&L (Profit & Loss) to either buckle down or if you can coast through the end of the year.
π Be Kind to Your Future Self
Get as far ahead on upcoming projects before the holidays set in. Once November 1 hits, thereβs little hope to inspire the foot soldiers to do anything too productive.
π§ Get this concept in your ears β listen to Episode 105 | Four Is the Shortest Quarter on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Even if August slipped away, September is your secret weapon. Enjoy those late summer days organizing, strategizing, and finalizing projects. The power of a productive September with your EOY goals in mind is unmatched, so donβt let October jump scare you!
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