WCP225 Seasonal eval

The Writing Coach Podcast with Rebecca L. Weber

Every three months marks a turn of seasons, and a refresh of the financial quarter. It’s the perfect time for an evaluation.

Pausing to review and reflect on what’s actually happened allows you to plan from a more grounded place.

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