Topic: Momentum Planning

The concept of underdoing it serves as the opposite of overdoing it, often manifesting as a subconscious protection mechanism for those who have previously experienced burnout. While overdoing it leads to exhaustion, underdoing it can stall professional growth and personal progress if it becomes a permanent state rather than an intentional seasonal choice.

The Make It Happen Club utilizes a structured planning process where members meet quarterly and monthly via Zoom to create achievable business plans. Current members include a diverse range of professionals such as marketing coaches, school finance experts, speech therapists, and interior designers. The guided sessions focus on celebrating achievements, assessing energy capacity, and prioritizing tasks that move business owners closer to their specific goals.

Monthly momentum planning sessions in the club are intentionally set for 90 minutes to ensure deep connection and effective execution. Short-changing the planning process by squeezing it into ten-minute gaps between calls is identified as a primary cause of business overwhelm. The extended duration allows business owners to protect time for high-impact activities and establish a clear sense of purpose for the month ahead.

The Monthly Momentum Planning sessions in the Make It Happen Club emphasize that plans should not be rigid or used as a tool for self-criticism. Because life is unpredictable and humans often miscalculate time requirements, planning is viewed as a flexible guide rather than a pass-or-fail test of a person's value or ability.

A gentle planning framework was initially tested with a mastermind group before launching as a three-month pilot program on November 30, 2020. Although the original plan was to open the club to the public in early 2021, the fatigue of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a decision to slow down. This period of reflection allowed for a deeper evaluation of how the club could best serve both the members and the founder.