“The best way to predict the future is to notice what keeps happening.”
James Clear
I’m really big on patterns. In a world of information overload, the way to cope is not to process everything, but to develop the ability to quickly recognize patterns and know what to do with them. Patterns are everywhere: in your personal life, your energy cycles, your business performance, your relationships. They’re often hidden in plain sight, just waiting for our attention and reflection.
There is a pattern that offers a ‘cheat code’ for everything. Fashion designers use it to turn unique pieces into scalable collections. Businesses use it to predict behavior and drive sales. Great coaches rely on it to win championships. But do you use it? Do you know your own pattern for productivity?
- What time of the day do you get things done most efficiently?
- What time of the year are you most creative?
- What indicators signal a good opportunity for you?
- What are the red flags that always spell trouble in any relationship or partnership?
Spend time reflecting on your patterns – then build systems around them. That’s your cheat code.
Personally, September, October, and November are golden months for me. At the start of the year, everything feels possible. But as the year winds down, I shift gears and streamline – ruthlessly! I ask myself: What really needs to get done before the year ends? What are the tracks I must lay now in order to run next year? It’s no longer about everything I planned in January – it’s about what’s essential.
Your pattern may be different. Q4 holds no special magic. Some people sprint in Q1. Others come alive in summer. Some think best in solitude, others in motion. The only right answer here is what works for you.
So as we approach Q4, I encourage you to step back and reflect. What are the patterns that matter most in your life? If you wait till January, it’s already too late.
Yours in possibilities,
TKO
P.S.
We’ll be exploring patterns — personal, professional, and strategic — at the next Clarity Bootcamp in October, our final cohort for 2025. If you’d like to reset your compass before the year ends, we’d love to have you. Click here to learn more.