12 Week Year
In a previous blog post, I shared about building a second brain. You can read more about that here.
In that post, I share how I am journaling my key takeaways from the books I am currently reading. I decided to take another step and create a digital journal to share a summary and key takeaways from each book.
Summary
"The 12 Week Year" by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington is a productivity and goal-setting book that challenges the conventional annual planning cycle. The authors advocate for breaking down the traditional 12-month year into 12-week cycles, allowing individuals and organizations to set and achieve ambitious goals more effectively. The book emphasizes the importance of focus, accountability, and execution in achieving success within shorter time frames. It provides practical strategies and a framework to help readers maximize their productivity and accomplish more in a condensed period, ultimately leading to greater long-term success.
Key Takeaways
Create a compelling vision greater than your current desire for comfort.
Your vision should include all life areas.
Identify the highest value, highest leverage tasks to achieve your goals.
Goals should follow the SMART framework.
Be intentional with your actions.
Accountability is taking ownership.
A plan is more effective on paper.
Measurement helps to shape your next action steps.
“Measurement drives the execution process.” -page 117
Action Item
Mindset Shift
One key action item to take away from "The 12 Week Year" is to shift your mindset and planning approach from a traditional annual perspective to a 12-week cycle.
Start with a vision
Create SMART Goals to achieve your vision
Implement the 12 Week system to regularly plan, track, and achieve your goals.
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