What would your future self thank you for starting today?
In this solo episode, Bill walks you through his personal strategy for designing a fulfilling and productive year before the new year hits. He shares how carving out time between Thanksgiving and mid-December creates the perfect window to slow down, reflect, and set intentional direction for the coming year.
Topics explored in this episode:
(01:00) Create Space Before the New Year
*The week after Thanksgiving is an ideal time to reflect on your year.
*Flip through your calendar. Does anything stand out?
*What went well, and what do you wish had gone differently?
(06:25) Set Your Future Vision
*Reset your mind and body to prepare for what’s ahead.
*Imagine your life 10 years out. What does it look like?
*Get clear on your purpose, values, health, hobbies, and what truly matters.
(16:00) Build a Plan with Realistic Cadence
*Start with the end in mind.
*What daily habits could move you toward your long-term vision?
*You don’t need a perfect plan, just a system that helps you recommit.
Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth.
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