The 3 Biggest Reasons You’re Stuck and How to Break Through

What if the way you’re operating right now — the systems, the habits, even your mindset — is the very thing holding you back from your next level? In this episode, I’m inviting you to pause before you start planning for 2026 and take a hard, honest look at how you’re finishing this year. Because reflection without planning leads to repeating — and if you’re not careful, you might find yourself stuck in the same cycle a year from now.

I’ll walk you through how to finish the year strong and set yourself up for smarter, better, and bigger goals in 2026 — not just in business, but in life. Whether you’re an agent, entrepreneur, or leader, this is your moment to stop coasting and start operating like the CEO of your own life.

In this episode, I cover:
💡 The 3 biggest reasons most people fail to hit their goals (and how to fix them)
🧭 Why reflection before planning changes everything
🧠 The mindset shift that separates top producers from those who stay stuck
📊 How to systemize your operating system so your business runs like a CEO
💰 The power of running your numbers — not your emotions
🔥 How to finish Q4 with clarity, consistency, and belief

Your 2026 doesn’t start on January 1st — it starts now. So grab a journal, reflect deeply, and take one bold move this month that will set the tone for your next level. And if you’re ready to scale your business with the right systems, mindset, and support, check out my coaching programs at LetsPlayBigger.com
or DM me on IG @itsraquelq — because big things are happening!

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Thank you for joining me on this episode of The Raquel Show, and remember, keep pushing your limits to achieve your goals.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Why Some Agents Feel Stuck (Even After 100 Sales)
• 1:55 Before You Plan… Reflect First
• 3:22 Reflection Exercise: Rate Your Year
• 4:22 Your Operating System Might Be the Problem
• 5:21 What’s Working, What’s Not, What Needs to Change
• 5:49 The 3 Reasons People Fail to Hit Their Goals
• 9:29 How to Shift from Agent to CEO
• 9:59 Principle #1: Systemize Your Operating System
• 10:26 Principle #2: Run Numbers Like a CEO
• 10:55 Principle #3: Lead with Mindset and Belief
• 11:25 Practical Reflection Prompts
• 12:49 Go Deeper: Let’s Play Bigger Together
• 13:09 Closing Thoughts + How to Connect