Finish Q4 Like a Boss, Not a Bystander – #198

In this solo episode, Alex Quin fires up the Hustle Inspires Hustle community with a reality check about procrastination and goal-setting. He emphasizes why waiting for January to start pursuing your goals is a trap and explains how momentum built in the last stretch of the year leads to long-term success. Alex offers a personal pep talk to help listeners assess their progress, realign their vision, and set clear intentions for the rest of 2025 and beyond. Episode Outline: [00:00] – Intro: Why waiting for January is a mistake [00:22] – The cost of waiting and procrastinating on goals [00:48] – Check your 2025 goals: what’s working, what’s not [01:18] – Do your audit: finances, health, business, mindset [01:46] – Don’t waste Q4: fix the gaps, build momentum [02:10] – What a strong finish gives you: peace, freedom, cash flow [02:38] – Start planning for 2026 now [03:03] – Align with your partner or team [03:24] – Final word: stop surviving, start living with intention Wisdom Nuggets: Stop Worshipping the Calendar: Waiting for a date like January 1st to take action is an excuse disguised as a plan. Start now or risk staying stuck. Audit, Don’t Assume: You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Look at your current goals and get honest about where you're winning and where you're behind. Purpose Over Panic: Finishing the year strong isn’t about panic hustling—it’s about creating meaningful outcomes like peace, cash flow, and confidence. Talk Like a Team: If you’re in a relationship, your success plan shouldn’t be a solo mission. Discuss your shared goals and stay aligned. Survive or Thrive: If you’re constantly reacting and living bill-to-bill, you’re not really living. Set direction and move with intention. Power Quotes “I’ll start in January is pure loser talk.” – Alex Quin “Twenty twenty five isn't over yet, so don't act like it is.” – Alex Quin Connect With the Podcast Host Alex Quin: Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/alexquin) Twitter: (https://twitter.com/mralexquin) LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexquin) Website: (https://alexquin.com) TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexquin) Our Community Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/hustleinspireshustle) Twitter: (https://twitter.com/HustleInspires) LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hustle-inspires-hustle) Website: (https://hustleinspireshustle.com) *This page may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. When you click on these links or engage with the sponsored content and make a purchase or take some other action, we may receive a commission or compensation at no additional cost to you. We only promote products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers & listeners.* See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.