Most people plan their day-to-day tasks. A few go further and plan their quarter. But very few actually map out their entire year—and that’s a missed opportunity.
Instead of drifting month by month, top performers decide in advance what kind of year they want to create. They look at the big picture first—then work backward.
Here’s how that works in practice:
- Start by asking:
“What does a great year look like?”
That could mean launching a new product, hitting a revenue milestone, or expanding your team. Be specific.
- Once you define the big goal, break it down by quarter.
What needs to happen in Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 for that goal to become real?
- Then go further—break each quarter into monthly priorities.
And each month into focused weekly actions.
This isn’t about rigid structure. It’s about clarity.
The best founders don’t just react to what’s urgent. They design their path ahead of time—and that’s how they stay focused while others stay busy.
If you only plan your work, you’ll always be working.
If you plan your year, you start leading.
Most people plan their day-to-day tasks. A few go further and plan their quarter. But very few actually map out their entire year—and that’s a missed opportunity.
Instead of drifting month by month, top performers decide in advance what kind of year they want to create. They look at the big picture first—then work backward.
Here’s how that works in practice:
- Start by asking:
“What does a great year look like?”
That could mean launching a new product, hitting a revenue milestone, or expanding your team. Be specific.
- Once you define the big goal, break it down by quarter.
What needs to happen in Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 for that goal to become real?
- Then go further—break each quarter into monthly priorities.
And each month into focused weekly actions.
This isn’t about rigid structure. It’s about clarity.
The best founders don’t just react to what’s urgent. They design their path ahead of time—and that’s how they stay focused while others stay busy.
If you only plan your work, you’ll always be working.
If you plan your year, you start leading.
