The Golden Quarter

Have you heard of the “golden quarter”?  

The “golden quarter” is a term used in retail that is basically the last three months of the year—October, November, and December. It's often the jackpot time for businesses because people go all out with holiday shopping for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. For some retailers, this is a time when they bring in 85% or more of their annual revenue.  It’s a time of great momentum.

But what if the “golden quarter” wasn’t just for business?? 

What if the next 3 months was a time to create momentum with the other areas of your life? 

What if what you focused on over the next 3 months transformed your relationships, your physical, mental & spiritual health or your bank account?

Sometimes, it’s so easy to slip into only focusing on one or two parts of your life and to neglect the other areas.  It happens to the best of us.  We are so focused on our kids or spouse that we neglect our other relationships.  We are so focused on our business that we neglect our health.  We are so focused on school that we forget to have fun!

But here’s the thing-when you are balanced and intentional about being healthy and satisfied in all areas of life, it positively impacts all the other areas.  

A win anywhere is a win everywhere.  

The healthier you are physically, mentally and spiritually means you’re a better parent, spouse, friend, employee and/or leader.

The more connected you are with your community, friends and family means you’re being more relational which can lead to more happiness…..and oftentimes even more connection and business.  

As you enter these final 3 months of 2023, I invite you to reflect on what would make this a “golden quarter” for you.

Here are a few questions to help you reflect:

1. Where do you want to have more traction & satisfaction in your life?  
2. What would it look like if you were to play big in these next 3 months?

Just imagine-it is the last day of the year…..December 31st and you are sitting on your couch and reflecting on the past 3 months…..you’re thinking about how happy, satisfied or proud you are of what you intentionally & purposefully focused on for the last few months.  What is that thing that makes you proud, happy, satisfied??

WHAT IF the next 3 months transformed your life?

A great tool to think about where you want to focus is the wheel of life.  If you haven’t used this tool before (or it’s been a while), I encourage you to take 5 minutes to see how you score.

Get the Wheel of Life Exercise Here