🦾 Your Holiday Dad Bod Is Killing Your Q1 Numbers

Discover why December's physical decline kills January sales performance and learn the exact protocol to maintain your competitive edge through the holidays.

Author

Ken Lundin
13 Dec

Hey Insider, That 'well-deserved break' you're planning? It's about to cost you a lot more than a few pounds.

Last December, I watched a top performer implode. Not in December - in January. By the time he realized what happened, he'd gained 12 pounds, lost his energy edge, and missed his Q1 numbers by 40%.

"Your January pipeline isn't the only thing that needs attention in December."

Let's get uncomfortably real about what's happening to your body right now:

The December Death Spiral

Here's how it starts:

  • Skip one workout ("It's party season")

  • Extra slice of pie ("It's just once a year")

  • Late nights ("Networking")

  • Sleep deficit ("I'll catch up later")

Here's how it ends:

  • Brain fog during key calls

  • Low energy in critical meetings

  • Stress eating between deals

  • Playing catch-up until March

The Science of the Slide

What really happens when you "take a break":

  • Metabolic slowdown starts in 72 hours

  • Energy levels drop 30% in a week

  • Mental clarity decreases by day 5

  • Stress resilience plummets

"You don't get to choose when the big opportunity comes. You only get to choose if you're ready for it."

The January Reality Check

While everyone else is starting their New Year's resolutions, you're:

  • Fighting holiday weight gain

  • Struggling with energy crashes

  • Battling brain fog in meetings

  • Missing early Q1 opportunities

The Performance Protection Protocol

  1. The Minimum Effective Dose

    • 20-minute morning movement

    • 3 strategic workouts weekly

    • Sleep schedule defense

    • Hydration tracking

  2. The Energy Insurance Plan

    • Pre-party preparation

    • Strategic meal timing

    • Recovery optimization

    • Stress management tactics

  3. The Holiday Survival Stack

    • Morning metabolic triggers

    • Energy state practices

    • Mental clarity routines

    • Physical reset protocols

"Success is not a sprint. It's not even a marathon. It's a lifestyle."

Real Talk: The Numbers Don't Lie

Top performers who maintain their physical habits in December:

  • Close more deals in January

  • Report higher energy levels

  • Maintain sharper mental focus

  • Start Q1 with momentum

Those who "take a break":

  • Spend 6-8 weeks playing catch-up

  • Report increased stress levels

  • Struggle with focus and clarity

  • Miss early Q1 opportunities

The Sales Fit Challenge 💪💼

This week:

  1. Log every workout (no matter how small)

  2. Track your energy levels daily

  3. Rate your mental clarity in meetings

  4. Share your wins in the Get Sales Fit Facebook Group with #DecemberStrong

Your Next 24 Hours

  1. Book your next three workouts NOW

  2. Prep tomorrow's meals tonight

  3. Set your sleep schedule

  4. Plan your party strategy

Remember: Success in January is built in December. Your body and your pipeline need the same thing - consistent attention.

Stay Sales Fit!

Win the Day!

Ken Lundin

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