24/12/2025
Most people plan their day like this:
10 tasks.
15 reminders.
Zero focus.
Then they feel tired… and guilty.
Here’s a simple truth.
The human brain works best with a few important things, not many.
That’s why the “Rule of 3” exists.
Years ago, a man named Ivy Lee taught leaders to focus on just a small list each day.
Later, productivity teachers like Chris Bailey made it even simpler.
Instead of 6 tasks…
They said: Pick only 3 important things per day.
Why?
Because when you try to do everything,
you end up doing nothing well.
But when you choose just 3:
Your mind is calm
Your focus is sharp
Your work gets done
The goal of the 3-to-do list is not to do more.
It’s to do what matters most.
Tomorrow morning, don’t ask:
“What can I do today?”
Ask:
“What 3 things will move my life forward?”
Simple works.