Happy Birthday, Grandpa!

Let me set the scene for you: The festivities are winding down. The kids are busy with new toys in the other room. You're all wrapped up in a cozy blanket. Holiday joy lingers in the air.

It’s a chance to pause, to breathe, to reflect.

Dec 26th holds a special place for me — it's my grandpa's birthday, an annual reminder of the power of pause and the beauty of silence. Speaking of the power of set aside time, I have something cool to share.

Something I’ve never done before…

This Friday (December 29th), I’m hosting an open-book crash course showing you the essential business review that I swear by.

It’s a no-fluff breakdown of smart profit planning — An incredible opportunity to get a jumpstart on setting clear and actionable goals for growth.

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Today’s newsletter is a nod to the importance of slowing down, strategizing, and preparing for the adventures that lie ahead in 2024.

These moments of calm can become some of the most pivotal moments for us to win professionally and set the stage for an awesome year ahead.

Today in 3 minutes or less:

✔️ Grandpa’s birthday wisdom

✔️ My framework for savoring the silence

🎂 GRANDPA’S BIRTHDAY WISDOM

Grandpa retired at the not-so-old age of 57.

His career as an engine tester at Boeing was noisy, to say the least. He was surrounded by jet engines (before they had safety protocols like ear protection). As a result, he had pretty severe hearing loss.

Yet, in the quiet of his world, he found profound clarity and purpose.

Grandpa’s early retirement wasn’t a stroke of luck but the result of meticulous planning and a keen understanding of when to pivot.

In the entrepreneurial world, where the noise of daily demands often drowns out our long-term vision, these skills are essential to our success.

Post-Christmas, the world seems to take a collective sigh. It's our cue to step back and see the big picture. Employees take time off. The world slows down.

That means less distraction, more action. Fewer calls, emails, and meetings mean more space for what really matters – strategic thinking and planning.

It’s a magical season for us as business owners… a rare opportunity to step back, regroup, and plan our next big moves.

It's our chance to gear up for a powerhouse 2024.

🤫 MY FRAMEWORK FOR SAVORING THE SILENCE

How can we take advantage of this time to set the stage for a more focused, and ultimately more successful new year?

These moments between Christmas and New Year’s are not just a time to unwind but a golden opportunity for us entrepreneurs to gear up and set goals.

I just shared a free training breaking down my annual planning framework. Here’s the outline:

1. Reflect

• Goal Review: What were our goals last year? Did we hit the mark, or did we need to pivot?

• Learning from Experience: What lessons did last year teach us? How can we turn our blind spots into insights? Remember, every setback is a setup for a comeback.

2. Align

• Current Focus: What matters most to us now? Where can we carve out more time for what truly counts?

• The Art of Saying No: Identify what we can let go of to make room for what really drives our business forward.

3. Dream

• Aspirations for 2024: What are our ambitions for this year? Why do they matter to us?

• Goal Visualization: Imagine our dreams in vivid detail – this is the fuel for our journey.

4. Plan

• Blueprint for Success: What steps will turn our dreams into reality? What habits can we develop to support these goals?

• Resource Allocation: Assess what we need in terms of time, money, and human resources. Define what success looks like for each goal.

5. Celebrate

• Gratitude for Growth: Take a moment to appreciate last year's victories, no matter how small.

• Focus on the Gains: Let's carry the positive momentum from our past successes into the new year.

Highly recommend this framework for mapping out all different kinds of margin… Creating space for growth and ease in your relationships, finances, business, emotions, and beyond.

This is our chance to declutter our thoughts, refine our strategies, and align our actions with our ambitions.

So, while the world quietly steps into 2024, let's use this hush to prepare for a year of resonating success.

Here’s to making Grandpa proud with our strategic silence turned into major business momentum…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDPA! 🥳 

To profiting more and working less. 💸 

-Matt

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