It’s human nature to start each January with optimism. “We’ve got this! This is going to be our championship year!” Our goals are clear and achievable.

Then mid-way through the year, it hits. An operational crisis. Leadership missteps. Or a major client lost to the competition.

We feel like we’ve been knocked back to the one-yard line. Or worse. 

But the game isn’t won or lost at halftime. Halftime is an opportunity to catch your breath, re-tape your ankles, and re-evaluate your game plan for the second half.

How can you set up the remainder of the year for success?

• Make Strategy Adjustments. – Your goals may have changed. Whether they expanded, shrunk or shifted, identify your new focus areas and measure your results. Identify threats that could derail you and address them.
   
• Collaborate With Others. – Two heads are better than one. Collaborate with others to devise a plan to achieve your new goals.
   
• Recharge. – Get some Gatorade. Step back and look at the big picture. Determine what actions to take to maintain your energy. Then keep pushing forward.

Endurance is an important part of the game. You may fumble, but get back up and press on. The goal line is in sight.