This is because most people don't fact check themselves throughout the year and by the time year-end comes around -- it's too late. 

In this podcast, I discuss the importance of quarterly reviews. These are simple fact checks of your performance that occur every 90  days. Right now I'm on vacation in Saint Lucia with my family and I just completed my Q1 review. I thought I'd share my process with you quickly so that you can use it to lift your own performance.