My Account|Cart|Login Order By Phone Facebook Google+ Twitter Youtube LinkedIn Home Brians Best Sellers Personal Development Sales Training Business Training Time Management Leadership Blog You are here: Brian Tracys Blog » Time Management » Maximize Your Priorities Using the “Rule of Three” « Previous PostNext Post » Maximize Your Priorities Using the “Rule of Three” Written By Brian Tracy | Time Management | June 6th, 2014 | 6 Comments » make a list rule of three time managementDo you have trouble prioritizing all the things you need to get done? Worry no longer! Follow the “Rule of Three” for better time management of all of the things you have to get done. No matter how many different things you do in a week or a month, there are only three tasks and activities that account for 90% of the value of the contribution you make to your business. This is known as the “Rule of Three”. Make a List If you make a list of everything you do in the course of a month, it will probably include 20, 30, or even 40 different tasks and responsibilities. If you review your list carefully, item by item, you will find that only three items on your entire list account for 90% of your value to your business. The Three Magic Questions How do you determine your “big three”? Simple. Make a list of ALL your work tasks and responsibilities, from the first day of the month to the last day, and throughout the year. Then answer these three magic questions. 1) If I could only do one thing on this list, all day long, which one activity would contribute the greatest value to my business? Your most important task in the Rule of Three – one that accounts for the greatest contribution you can make to your business – will probably pop out at you when you make a list. It will usually be quite clear to you, as it is clear to the people around you. Put a circle around that item. 2) If I could only do two things on this list, all day long what would be the second activity that would make the greatest contribution to my business? Usually, this item will jump out at you as well. It may require a little bit more thought, but it is usually clear and obvious. 3) If I could only do three things on this list, all day long what would be the third activity that would contribute the most value to my business? When you make a list and analyze your answers you will clearly see that only three things you do account for almost all of the value that you contribute. Starting and completing these tasks is more important than everything else you do. Learn more about the Rule of Three and other great time management techniques from my time management package. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY “TIME MANAGEMENT MADE SIMPLE” TRAINING KIT. Don’t Waste Time Important Tip: If you do not know the answers to these three questions, you are in serious trouble. You are in great danger of wasting your time and wasting your life at work. If you do not know the answers to the Rule of Three questions, you will always end up working on lower-level value and often no-value activities. When you are able to recognize what three tasks account for 90% of your value, it is like everything else you are doing fades away. The other tasks can be delegated, done later, or not done at all. Time management will be much easier because you will know exactly what you are working on and the value that you are contributing. Take Action! If you are unclear for any reason, go ask your boss. Ask what your boss thinks are your most important things that you do to make your most valuable contribution at work. Ask your coworkers. Ask your spouse. But whatever you do, you must know the answers to the Rule of Three. Before you begin work for the day, take some time to think slowly, make a list, select your most important task, and then start work on that task to the exclusion of everything else. Time management starts with you being able to make a list and identifying your top tasks. Thank you for reading my blog. Please share it with your friends and comment on what you read below. To learn more about time management and ways to manage your time better, DOWNLOAD MY FREE GOALS REPORT BY CLICKING HERE. Topics included in this article include: Make a List Rule of Three Time Management About Brian Tracy – Brian Tracy is recognized as the top sales training and personal success authority in the world today. He has authored more than 60 books and has produced more than 500 audio and video learning programs on sales, management, business success and personal development, including worldwide bestseller The Psychology of Achievement. Brian’s goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. You can follow him on google+, facebook, and twitter. DOWNLOAD THIS FREE E-BOOK AND DISCOVER THE EXACT FORMULA FOR GOAL SETTING SUCCESS! When you subscribe, you’ll get access to the Goals! E-Book, instantly! Subscribe now by entering your email address below. You may unsubscribe anytime. Read our Privacy Policy Your Free gift - Goals! 94 49 309 31 previous post: 6 Ways to Use Body Language to Get What You Want next post: 10 Tips to Increase Profits in Your Business Tags: Make a List, rule of three, Time Management This entry was posted on Friday, June 6th, 2014 at 10:15 am and is filed under Time Management. 6 Comments ADD A REPLY Name * Email Address * Website Comment Sushmita says on June 19, 2014 at 9:19 pm: In other words, prioritization is the mantra Reply Reza says on June 11, 2014 at 5:30 pm: Great tips mate. Reply Florin A. Fetcu says on June 10, 2014 at 9:58 pm: Thank you kindly! Reply Unnikrishnan says on June 9, 2014 at 12:50 am: This is an excellent advice. Thanks a lot Brian for keeping us always motivated. Reply amit says on June 7, 2014 at 6:04 pm: Thanks for such great tips. In my view it’s all about priorities. Reply Khetwayo says on June 6, 2014 at 10:54 pm: Greetings,Thank you for the insightful and wonderful article.Do the rules work also in studies? Reply Subscribe Now! 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