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In this episode, Branden Bodendorfer discusses the significance of the 13th week in quarterly planning and its impact on productivity and personal growth.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Branden Bodendorfer

Topics covered

• quarterly planning
• productivity
• 12-Week Year
• personal growth
• planning strategies

Keywords

• 13th week
• quarterly planning
• productivity
• 12-Week Year
• planning
• personal growth
• Key2Success

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Key2Success

Products: Key2Success Planner

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