As we head into the final stretch of 2025, one thing becomes crystal clear: the power of
reflection., it’s the perfect time to pause, take a look at where your business stands, and start laying the groundwork for a successful 2026. We’ve spent time this month in Mind Masters this month with a call to get your financial records in order before tax time—and to understand exactly where you stand from a profit-and-loss perspective. Hopefully, you’ve taken some time to review, organize, and catch up.
Now is also the time to assess other key aspects of both your business and yourself. A
strategic analysis helps you understand where your business stands in today’s market,
but it’s equally important to evaluate your personal strengths and weaknesses.
Self-reflection is foundational to building an effective plan for your business. Ask
yourself: Have you grown or strengthened certain areas, or slipped back into old habits?
Are your actions aligned with your core values? Your values shape your
behaviors—living in integrity with them determines how you lead and make decisions.
A few years ago, I interviewed one of my clients on a Blog Talk Radio show who
emphasized that as a business owner, you are an investor—someone who builds
wealth and creates lasting value.
Does that mindset fuel your motivation to reach your goals? Does it sustain you through
challenges? When you think about it, there’s virtually no area of life or business
untouched by money. Expanding your understanding of money means exploring how it
influences every decision, every transaction, and every opportunity. Remember:
consistent investment and perseverance pay off. Small, steady investments of time and
money lead to long-term success.
Knowing this, I hope you’re inspired to end the year with a bang. The 11th hour is your
chance to gear up—to double down, give your best effort, and finish strong. November
and December don’t just close out the year; they set the stage for a powerful start to
2026.
Taking time to assess where you are helps you recommit to excellence this quarter.
Spend a few moments each day visualizing success—feeling the thrill of victory that
comes from knowing you gave it your all.
Most people see the 11th hour as the beginning of the end. But for you, it can be the
beginning of a new beginning. The key isn’t how much you spend—it’s how
intentionally and consistently you reinvest in your business.
Before you can shift your approach, start by reviewing your current financial reality:
1. What are your core beliefs and mindset about money?
2. What new avenues exist to increase your revenue?
3. How can you better track and manage your sales?
4. Where can you reduce costs or unnecessary spending?
5. Are you managing credit and debt to support smart decision-making?
6. Have you established clear savings and investment goals for the future?
The 11th hour is not the end—it’s the spark of what’s next.
As William James said:
“The greatest revolution in our generation is the discovery that human
beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer
aspects of their lives.”