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Overcome Quitters Day using the EOS System (Entrepreneurial Operating System) with habits, scorecards, and meetings. Empower ChangeMakers and women entrepreneurs to stay focused, productive, and achieve goals year-round. Check out these EOS Free Tools. 

The thrill of a New Year’s resolution is undeniable—renewed hope, ambitious goals, and the excitement of a fresh start. But if you’ve ever felt that sinking feeling as motivation dwindles and life gets in the way, you’re not alone. Many resolutions fizzle out before they’ve had a chance to take root.

This trend even has a name: Quitters Day, the second Friday in January, when one in four people abandon their resolutions. By the end of January, nearly half (43%) of resolutions are left behind, according to Drive Research. It’s a frustrating cycle, especially for entrepreneurs and professionals who tie their aspirations to business goals.

But here’s the truth: breaking this pattern is entirely possible.

In business and life, success isn’t about a fleeting burst of motivation. It’s about creating habits, systems, and strategies that ensure consistency and progress—day in and day out. Here’s how you can harness this approach to overcome the Quitters Day phenomenon and achieve your business goals.

1. Create and Review Your Business Scorecard

Imagine flying a plane without instruments. Scary, right? That’s what running a business without metrics looks like. By creating a business scorecard and reviewing it weekly, you stay laser-focused on measurable results. This habit allows you to identify trends, track progress, and catch potential problems before they derail your plans. Regularly monitoring data keeps you proactive instead of reactive—a key to staying on track.

2. Host Weekly Level 10 Meetings™

Consistency is the secret to alignment. Weekly Level 10 Meetings™ (held at the same time, with the same agenda) establish a reliable rhythm for your team. These meetings foster clear communication, prioritize goals, and ensure accountability. They’re a powerful tool to keep everyone focused on progress and problem-solving, no matter how chaotic the week might feel.

3. Solve Problems at Their Core

How often do we settle for quick fixes instead of lasting solutions? The Issues Solving Track™ (IDS™)—Identify, Discuss, Solve—helps you and your team drill down to the root of problems. By addressing core issues, you avoid revisiting the same challenges repeatedly. This habit not only builds efficiency but also strengthens the foundation of your business.

The Power of Small, Consistent Actions

In his bestselling book Atomic Habits, James Clear emphasizes that meaningful change comes from small, consistent actions. These actions, repeated over time, create habits that compound into extraordinary results. Whether it’s a daily ritual or a weekly process, the key is intentionality.

Your business goals aren’t achieved in a single dramatic leap—they’re realized through steady, focused effort. By embracing these systems, you’ll not only overcome the mid-January slump but also build lasting momentum for success.

EOS System & Conference

This year, the EOS conference features James Clear, where he’ll dive deeper into how these principles can transform your business. Together with EOS experts, you’ll learn how to implement these habits, build systems, and create the momentum you need to achieve your biggest goals.

Let Quitters Day be the day you decide to double down on your goals—not give up on them. The results will speak for themselves.

EOS Training?

Let the ChangeMaker Collective Support you with our customized training packages.

Book a session with founder Leigh Mitchell today. 

The EOS system is best suited organizations with 10 or more employees.

After you get started you’ll never think about quitting again.