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The Power of the 13th Week | Third Thursday Podcast
Welcome to the Third Thursday Podcast! In this episode, I dive into the importance of the 13th week in your quarterly planning. The 12-Week Year method helps us focus on short-term execution, but what about the final week of the quarter? This is your time to reflect, recalibrate, and prepare for the next cycle.
Misunderstood Productivity – How my approach to planning might seem chaotic but leads to success.
00:27 – Do You Feel Confident in Your Journey? – Reflecting on your long-term vision and aligning it with your short-term actions.
00:55 – The Critical 13th Week – Why this week is essential for your next 90 days.
01:35 – Welcome to the Third Thursday Podcast – A space to reflect, adjust, and grow personally and professionally.
01:54 – The 12-Week Year Concept – How breaking the year into 12-week cycles leads to better focus and execution.
02:31 – Staying Authentic – A behind-the-scenes look at keeping this podcast real and unfiltered.
03:24 – Why I Started This Podcast – Connecting with the Key2Success community on a deeper level.
04:03 – The Key2Success Planner Journey – How this planning system has evolved and impacted thousands.
05:05 – Key 3 and Weekly Planning – The importance of focusing on your top priorities daily.
05:45 – Quarterly Planning in Action – How to use the planner to review and set your next steps.
07:14 – What Happens in the 13th Week? – A time to assess, celebrate, and recalibrate for the next quarter.
08:09 – Reflecting on Q1 2025 – Questions to evaluate your progress and prepare for Q2.
09:47 – When Priorities Shift – Adapting your plans as life changes.
11:02 – Boundaries and Long-Term Focus – How to ensure your weekly actions align with your big-picture goals.
13:05 – Success Sketch for Q2 – Brainstorming what truly matters in the next quarter.
14:49 – Building Motivation for the Next 12 Weeks – What’s driving you forward?
16:05 – The Power of the 12-Week Year – A real-life example of how small steps lead to big results.
18:18 – Setting Measurable Objectives – How to break big goals into manageable actions.
19:33 – The 13th Week as a Reset – Using this time to refocus and charge into the next quarter.
19:55 – The 12-Week Year in Action – How it compares to a relay race and why every quarter matters.
21:34 – Exciting Updates for Q2 – 2026 planner release, new coaching programs, and more!
22:30 – Final Thoughts – Take this time to recharge, refocus, and get ready for the next quarter!
🔥 Get More Out of Your Planning 🔥
✅ Subscribe for more insights on productivity and goal-setting ✅ Join the Key2Success Planner community ✅ Sign up for coaching & strategy sessions
📩 Stay Connected 📌 Subscribe to the newsletter for exclusive content & planner updates 🌍 Visit Key2Success to explore our digital planning tools Thanks for tuning in! Let’s make this next quarter your best yet.
🚀 #Productivity #GoalSetting #12WeekYear #Key2Success
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The Power of the 13th Week | Third Thursday Podcast
Welcome to the Third Thursday Podcast! In this episode, I dive into the importance of the 13th week in your quarterly planning. The 12-Week Year method helps us focus on short-term execution, but what about the final week of the quarter? This is your time to reflect, recalibrate, and prepare for the next cycle.
Misunderstood Productivity – How my approach to planning might seem chaotic but leads to success.
00:27 – Do You Feel Confident in Your Journey? – Reflecting on your long-term vision and aligning it with your short-term actions.
00:55 – The Critical 13th Week – Why this week is essential for your next 90 days.
01:35 – Welcome to the Third Thursday Podcast – A space to reflect, adjust, and grow personally and professionally.
01:54 – The 12-Week Year Concept – How breaking the year into 12-week cycles leads to better focus and execution.
02:31 – Staying Authentic – A behind-the-scenes look at keeping this podcast real and unfiltered.
03:24 – Why I Started This Podcast – Connecting with the Key2Success community on a deeper level.
04:03 – The Key2Success Planner Journey – How this planning system has evolved and impacted thousands.
05:05 – Key 3 and Weekly Planning – The importance of focusing on your top priorities daily.
05:45 – Quarterly Planning in Action – How to use the planner to review and set your next steps.
07:14 – What Happens in the 13th Week? – A time to assess, celebrate, and recalibrate for the next quarter.
08:09 – Reflecting on Q1 2025 – Questions to evaluate your progress and prepare for Q2.
09:47 – When Priorities Shift – Adapting your plans as life changes.
11:02 – Boundaries and Long-Term Focus – How to ensure your weekly actions align with your big-picture goals.
13:05 – Success Sketch for Q2 – Brainstorming what truly matters in the next quarter.
14:49 – Building Motivation for the Next 12 Weeks – What’s driving you forward?
16:05 – The Power of the 12-Week Year – A real-life example of how small steps lead to big results.
18:18 – Setting Measurable Objectives – How to break big goals into manageable actions.
19:33 – The 13th Week as a Reset – Using this time to refocus and charge into the next quarter.
19:55 – The 12-Week Year in Action – How it compares to a relay race and why every quarter matters.
21:34 – Exciting Updates for Q2 – 2026 planner release, new coaching programs, and more!
22:30 – Final Thoughts – Take this time to recharge, refocus, and get ready for the next quarter!
🔥 Get More Out of Your Planning 🔥
✅ Subscribe for more insights on productivity and goal-setting ✅ Join the Key2Success Planner community ✅ Sign up for coaching & strategy sessions
📩 Stay Connected 📌 Subscribe to the newsletter for exclusive content & planner updates 🌍 Visit Key2Success to explore our digital planning tools Thanks for tuning in! Let’s make this next quarter your best yet.
🚀 #Productivity #GoalSetting #12WeekYear #Key2Success