The calendars may change, but nothing really changes… unless you do. This week, we’ve got Poila Baisakh, Vishu, Puthandu, Bihu, Good Friday — all symbols of fresh starts. But let’s be honest, how many of us actually use this “New Year energy” to start something new in business or life?

Your business doesn’t care if it’s New Year or Tuesday. It moves when you move. The market doesn’t celebrate festivals — it rewards those who keep evolving, keep starting again.

1-1-1 Breakdown: The New Beginnings Edition

Maybe it’s a decision you keep delaying.

Maybe you’re holding on to an old strategy that clearly isn’t working.

Maybe you’re stuck in “I’ll do it next quarter.”

→ Ask Yourself:  What’s one thing I can leave behind today, so I can start something new tomorrow?

As everyone is sharing wishes and colours, make one fresh move in your business:

• Try a new pitch.
• Fix one broken process.
• Start that idea you’ve been sitting on.
• Call that client you’ve been procrastinating on.

→ Do this now: Take one uncomfortable, fresh action.

“Spring doesn’t ask if you’re ready,

It just shows up. Growth works the same way.”

You either start planting, or keep staring at the soil.

🚀 Your Next Big Leap (NBL): Don’t Wait For A Calendar

Your Next Big Leap doesn’t arrive on Poila Baisakh or 1st January. It arrives the moment you stop waiting for the right time and start creating the right action.

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!

What’s 1-1-1?

Today, the 1-1-1 formula delivers 1 thing to reflect on, 1 thing to act on and 1 Thought I want to leave you with —a simple and powerful way to stay focused and move forward, no matter where you are on your journey.

Bonus Resources

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Read: “The Lean Startup” by Eric Ries — This book introduces the concept of building a company through iterative design, constant learning, and adapting quickly.

Watch: “The Power of Starting Over” — A journey of transitioning from military to civilian life, emphasizing the strength found in embracing new beginnings.

Try This Tool: MindNode —A visual mind-mapping app to bring clarity to your colorful (and sometimes chaotic) ideas.