12 Week Year Field Guide
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 Field Guide" by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington is a companion to the book “The 12 Week Year.” It can be used as a stand-alone resource but is better used along with the 12 Week Year book. The 12 Week Year 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. Learn more about “The 12 Week Year” in this review: click here.
"The 12 Week Year Field Guide" is a practical tool to help you execute the 12 week system, through a condensed yet actionable summary of the 12-week planning and goal-setting methodology. The guide includes prompts, templates, and instructions to help readers implement the system. The emphasis is on application, guiding individuals through the process of creating a personalized 12-week plan, fostering accountability, and optimizing productivity. Overall, the field guide is designed to be a practical companion for readers looking to actively engage with and apply the principles outlined in "The 12 Week Year."
Key Takeaways
Creating a big vision will compel you to be greater than what you think you are capable of.
Your vision will either limit or expand your results.
Commitment is a conscious decision.
Weekly meetings with your peers will help you to stay accountable to your plan.
Celebrate your accomplishments after your 12 week year.
Measurement drives execution.
How you manage your time is a key indication of your success.
Change is necessary to achieve your vision.
“To become great, to attain breakthrough, takes execution—not a new idea. Great ideas are worthless unless they get executed. That’s what the 12 Week Year is—it is a system that helps you execute effectively.” -page 61
Action Item
Create Positive Accountability
One key action item to take away from "The 12 Week Year Field Guide" is to create positive accountability. The weekly tasks include different touch points of accountability to stay on track to meet your 12 week goals such as a weekly meeting and keeping a scorecard each week.
Find a small group to create positive accountability.
Accountability is about help us keep the promises we make to ourselves.
Create a scheduled meeting time for your small group.
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