The 12 Week Year Field Guide

Annualized thinking is ineffective. Think in 12-week increments instead.

People tend to think in yearlong increments, but annualized thinking proves unproductive. People tend to feel they have lots of time to accomplish their goals and, as a result, don’t accomplish them efficiently. When you conceptualize a year in 12 weeks and plan in shorter increments of time, your focus increases as you execute daily and weekly actions toward your goal.

Three principles make up the 12-Week Year:

1. Accountability – Never stop asking yourself what you can do to achieve your desired results.
2. Commitment – Keep the promises you make to yourself.
3. Greatness – Excel in the present moment with self-discipline.

High performers don’t have better ideas – they have better execution systems.

The 12-Week Year’s unique system can help you find success using five disciplines: 

1. Vision – Motivate yourself by aligning your personal and professional goals with a meaningful vision.
2. Planning – Increase your odds...