Q1 is done. The books are closed.
Some founders are celebrating their best quarter yet.
Others are already spiraling in self-doubt, asking— “Am I behind?” “Should I pivot?” “Why hasn’t this worked yet?”
But here’s the thing no one tells you: The first quarter was never meant to be a finish line. It’s just the opening act. A quarter of progress, learnings, and yes—sometimes misfires.
In fact, some of the most remarkable growth stories I’ve seen didn’t begin with a strong Q1. They began with brutal honesty, course correction… and a decision to use Q2 as the real launchpad.
1-1-1 Breakdown: Recalibrate for Q2
Numbers are important—but they don’t tell the full story.
- Did you build new capabilities?
- Did you fix a broken process?
- Did your team get more aligned?
Sometimes, the real wins aren’t on the balance sheet (yet).
→ Remember: Success isn’t just what you hit—it’s also what you’re building toward.
Don’t sugarcoat the results. List what worked, what didn’t, and most importantly—why. Look for patterns. Missed goals aren’t failures; they’re signals.
→ Do this now: Schedule a Q1 review with your leadership team. Use it to align on what Q2 really needs to look like.
Zoom out. Think beyond the urgent fires. What’s your Q2 strategy that aligns with your bigger vision for 2025?
🔁 Your Next Big Leap (NBL): Momentum Over Panic
Momentum compounds when you pause to recalibrate instead of panic. Your Q2 plan doesn’t need to be louder. It needs to be sharper. More focused. More aligned with what you’ve learned. Every big leap starts by asking better questions before making bolder moves.
So take a deep breath—then take back the wheel. Because what you do next is what really sets the tone for the rest of the year.
Thanks for Reading!
Hey! I’m Alkesh Agarwal.
An entrepreneur and investor who believes that as we dive into 2025, let’s take bold leaps, embrace growth, and focus on what truly matters – Health, Happiness, and meaningful progress. Here’s to making every step of the journey count!
Read: “The 12 Week Year” by Brian Moran — Learn how to execute in focused sprints and stop coasting on “annual” plans.
Watch: This video on the Power of Reflection Before Action — A mindset reset before you set your next goals.
Try This Tool: Notion’s Goal Tracker Template — Visualise Q2 goals, action steps, and momentum as you go.
