Resetting for Q2
Start with the facts.
Q1 is in the books. Your results—whether they thrilled or disappointed—are now measurable.
It could feel good. It could feel bad. But in reality? It’s neither.
It’s just what is.
And this is where the most ambitious adults begin to separate themselves.
They don’t hustle harder.
They pause.
They get curious.
They don’t get stuck in the story of how the quarter went.
They made the brutal facts facts inescapable—just like Jim Collins describes in Good to Great.
They begin a new inquiry.
I was trained at Influential U, that reinvention is the final step of the 13-steps framework:
“Plan for Inquiry and Reinvention.”
That’s what spring is for.
A seasonal reset.
A strategic second chance.
A moment to trim what’s not working—and make room for new growth.
And nowhere has that been more clear for me than with my money tree. (Oh man… Really… this guy is gonna talk about his plants!? Alert NPR…)
A Little Plant Story…
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen the explosion of flowers in my garden this spring. (First time I’ve really gone for it—and yes, it’s POPPING.)
But what I haven’t shared as much is where my gardening journey started.
With a plant. And a friend named Corey.
Corey gifted me a lot— opportunity, a presence in Ventura. But one of the things he did that changed my life was gifting me a struggling money tree. It was in rough shape.
He’d been distracted. He admitted he let it go. I watered it here and there—nothing structured.
Over the years, though, it started to matter more.
I repotted it. Gave it new soil. Watered it weekly.
Then came a new relationship, one that deepened my interest in plants. I studied. I learned. I downloaded apps. I even fertilized and misted the tree like it was a spa guest.
But then, I made a mistake.
I pushed too hard. Tried to shape it too quickly—and split the main stem.
I nearly killed the thing by trying to make it “better.” (This is a HUSTLE CULTURE ANALOGY… but you knew that… right?)
This year, the leaves started falling.
I finally asked for feedback, and the answer hurt: “You need to cut it back to help it grow right.”
And this weekend, when I trimmed it—by almost a third—I got emotional.
Scissors in hand, I thought:
“What if this is a mistake?” “What if I ruin it for good?”
But I’ll only know in a few weeks.
And then, I’ll check.
And then, I’ll adjust.
And then, I’ll reinvent.
Reinvention Happens in 3 Moves:
1. Observe what is.
Get honest about Q1.
- What goals did you hit, miss, or abandon?
- What’s working? What’s stuck?
- What truths are you avoiding?
Don’t dramatize it. Document it. This is your springboard.
2. Inquire into what could be.
Now that you know where you are, ask:
- What do I want now?
- What’s newly possible that wasn’t in January?
- What’s worth committing to over the next 90 days?
This is where you invent the future—not drag the past forward.
3. Commit to what must be.
This is where most stall. They intend to change but don’t commit to it.
They don’t take the time to create conditions for it to be so.
You don’t need more motivation.
You need structure.
You need support.
You need an ecology of influence—a system that keeps you aligned with what matters most. (AKA… an “Influence Ecology”…)
You need to plan, strategize, get your tactics ready, and then implement!
The Reminder:
Reinvention doesn’t happen in the guilt or the grind. (Attack number 2 on “hustle culture”…)
It happens in clarity, curiosity, and commitment.
That’s how my money tree survives.
It’s how your business, career, or goals will thrive too.
If you’re ready for a spring reset:
Here’s your starting point:
- Name the facts of your Q1.
- Name the possibilities of your Q2.
- Make the moves that match your ambition.
And remember:
You’re not behind.
You’re just at the starting line.
It’s time to re-invent.
(I’ll leave you with a few pics from my garden—because hot damn they’re pretty!!!)
