Week 1: Audit
Sept 1–7
- Review Q1–Q3: What worked? What flopped?
- Identify 3-5 goals that are still salvageable
- Archive or delegate everything else
- Create your "not doing" list
The September
Sprint
Your 60-day Q4 prep begins now. Review the year, set priorities, and build momentum while the weather is still warm.
Why September
Is Your Secret Weapon
Most people wait until January to reset. By then, the momentum is gone. September is different — you still have daylight, energy, and 60 days to salvage the year.
This isn't about cramming. It's about clarity: deciding what stays, what goes, and what you'll actually finish before the holiday slowdown.
Your September
Week by Week
Week 2: Set Goals
Sept 8–14
- Define your 60-day sprint objectives
- Break them into weekly milestones
- Set up accountability (partner, journal, tracker)
- Block October calendar for deep work
Week 3: Clear Deck
Sept 15–21
- Eliminate distractions (unsubscribe, mute, delegate)
- Batch process small tasks and admin
- Prep your workspace and tools
- Communicate boundaries to stakeholders
Week 4: Ignite
Sept 22–30
- Ship your first quick win
- Establish daily/weekly review rituals
- Build momentum with visible progress
- Prep October execution plan
September Sprint
Checklist
Your 60-Day Prep
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What to Salvage
vs. Let Go
Keep if...
- ✓ Still aligned with your current goals
- ✓ You can finish it in 60 days
- ✓ It has real impact (not just busywork)
- ✓ You're genuinely excited about it
Drop if...
- × It's been on your list for 6+ months
- × You dread working on it
- × It requires resources you don't have
- × It's someone else's priority, not yours
"The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook." — William James