As we enter the final quarter of 2025, I can feel it—the air gets sharper, the noise quiets down, and suddenly we realize we have just 90 days left in the year.  

But here’s the truth: “finishing strong” doesn’t mean adding more pressure. It means finishing with clarity.

On this episode of *Become Sensible*, I’m sharing my Q4 Design Framework—the same method I use to reset, refocus, and lead myself like a CEO in both business and life. We’ll walk through how to reflect honestly, simplify your systems, anchor your habits, and build momentum through micro-wins. It’s about executing with precision, not perfection.

"Clarity is the most underrated business strategy.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a simple 90-day roadmap to close out the year with calm confidence—so you start 2026 not exhausted, but proud and peaceful.

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Timestamps  

- 0:00 – Intro: Why Q4 feels different  

- 1:15 – Why reflection comes before strategy  

- 2:00 – Three questions I ask myself every quarter  

- 4:00 – Facing avoidance and reclaiming energy  

- 5:10 – My 90-Day Q4 Design Framework  

- 6:00 – Choosing three focus categories  

- 7:10 – Defining measurable success  

- 8:40 – Translating goals into daily action  

- 11:10 – Building momentum through micro-wins  

- 13:30 – Simplifying systems and execution  

- 18:30 – The “if–then” accountability method  

- 21:00 – Communicating goals with your team or partner  

- 22:20 – Habit stacking that actually sticks  

- 24:10 – Tracking and adjusting weekly  

- 25:10 – Discipline over motivation  

- 28:00 – Finishing the year with peace, not pressure  

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