Before You Give Up on 2025, Read This!

Dear Entrepreneur,

Every October, I like to pause and ask myself one question: how well have I really used this year?

Because a lot of people slow down once we hit the last quarter & start saying things like, “Let’s just close the year,” or “I’ll start again in January.” But business and life don’t really wait for a calendar.

The habits you end this year with are the same ones you’ll carry into the next. So instead of winding down, this is the time to adjust and prepare.

1. Reviewing My Year Honestly

This year has come with major wins. Some projects exceeded expectations, and we’ve hit milestones that took years of work to build towards. But I don’t want to get comfortable.

So I’m looking at every success and asking, “What did we learn, and how can we multiply it?”

2. Doubling Down on What’s Working

I’m paying closer attention to the systems and people behind our results, the ones that made the difference, and I’m strengthening them.
The goal is not to chase everything; it’s to build consistency in what’s already producing results.

3. Planning Early for 2026

The truth is, you don’t rise to the level of your ambition; you rise to the level of your preparation.

So while others are waiting for January to think about new goals, I’m already mapping what next year should look like. Because the best way to start strong is to end ready.

Continuity

Continuity is what separates a good year from lasting impact. It’s about refusing to treat success as a finish line.

A lot of people do well once and then start coasting, but you need to understand that one good result isn’t proof of greatness, it’s just confirmation that your process works.
Keep your process alive & keep improving it.

“The 12 Week Year” by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington

This book shifts your mindset from yearly thinking to focused 12-week execution & it is perfect for this season.

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Until next time, stay inspired!

Yours,
Adetola Nola