Threes is my preferred practice for setting priorities, goals, or objectives. A single priority seems too simple and lacks diversity in what one must achieve. Two is palatable. Three is a manageable stretch, and four or more seem to have lost any urgency or sense of importance for each ‘priority’ on the list.
For any person, it is hard to manage more than a few crucial elements at any given time. Starting with a quarterly focus, what essential elements do you want to accomplish that quarter? Then for the next month, what are the top three things you seek to achieve for the month to succeed? Applying that principle, what are this week’s three items of focus? The beauty is when you can reach a daily list of three priorities contributing to the more meaningful goals, you are likely productive and will be in control. What will make today a success?
Setting these periodic goals helps you focus on the important ones while ensuring you dedicate the time to them. The clarity in thought and deliberate actions will win the day; if we win most days, we will achieve practically anything we have put our minds to.
