I FAILED IN THE FIRST QUARTER.

Precious Oluwanifemi A.
3 min readApr 5, 2024

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The air hung heavy in Sandra's apartment, thick with the scent of stale coffee and disappointment. Her reflection in the window mirrored her internal state – disheveled, eyes red-rimmed from unshed tears. The once vibrant vision board mocked her from the wall. Each carefully curated image, a representation of her Q1 aspirations, now felt like a cruel joke.

Flashback to January: Sandra, brimming with optimism, meticulously penned her goals into her brand new journal. She practically vibrated with excitement, sharing her ambitious plans with anyone who would listen. "Just wait and see the wonders that will happen by the end of Q1!" she'd declared.

Fast forward to the present: Sandra flipped through the journal, a graveyard of crossed-out dreams staring back at her

Did your Q1 goals go up in smoke faster than a New Year's Resolution? ‍♀️

Let's be honest, folks. We've all been there, just like Sandra…

But wait! Before you declare yourself a productivity pariah, remember: Q1 is just one chapter, not the whole story.

This isn't a "woe is me" moment, it's a powerful learning opportunity. Here's why failing to hit every Q1 target doesn't define you, and what you can do to CRUSH it in Q2!

Here are some Q2 Success Tips:..

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Precious Oluwanifemi A.

I'm a multi-talented individual with a varied range of skills, specialized mostly in writing. I love narratives, and topics relating to self improvement.