After my talk with Jeremy, I found that I need more focused goals and scheduling for my days, weeks, months, and years. He mentioned the Rule of 3, so I've done some research to help my understanding to help [control my day.](https://medium.com/kaizen-habits/how-to-use-the-rule-of-3-to-get-more-done-and-regain-control-of-your-day-716c9bd6a826#:~:text=The Rule of 3 is,week%2C month%2C and year.&text=The most important thing about,focusing on outcomes over activities.) One resource is "Getting Results the Agile Way" by J.D. Meier.

The Rule of 3 is a productivity principle that encourages us to focus on achieving just three meaningful outcomes every day, week, month, and year.

If and when you finish your three outcomes, you can always make more.

Start with the most difficult tasks first in a day, so that you won't be dreading them the rest of the day.

Here are J. D. Meier’s guidelines for adopting The Rule of 3:

• They are your tests for success.
• You can prioritize any incoming actions against your desired results.
• When you get distracted throughout the day, you can remind yourself what you wanted to accomplish.
• If you already have tasks lists, you can simply add your 3 outcomes to the top. This reminds you of what you’re driving for.
• You learn your focus and capacity. If you aren’t completing the three results you set for the day, you might be picking the wrong things, or you might be biting off more than you can chew.

Ben Franklin Strategy:

He also asked himself a couple of simple questions at the beginning and end of the day: “What good shall I do this day?” in the morning and “What good have I done today?” before bed.