Comments on: The Rule of 3

By: 2013 Resolutions « Out There And Back Again

2013 Resolutions « Out There And Back Again — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:05:36 +0000

[...] really into the rule of three at the moment. Three goals for the day, three themes for the week, three foci for the month. So in [...]

By: Productivity vs. Guilt and Self-Loathing - Scott Hanselman

Productivity vs. Guilt and Self-Loathing - Scott Hanselman — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 08:40:25 +0000

[...] on your TODO list. Break it up like Select Color, find Paint Store, Buy Paint, etc. Focus on the Rule of Three. Three Successes for the day, for the week, for the month, for the year. Have a Vision for your [...]

By: Paige von

Paige von — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:23:56 +0000

three (3) III, is my favoriate number

hi, here by way of the Funster, Jannie

happy weekend

By: JD

JD — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:27:47 +0000

@ Joyce — It’s super simple, yet so effective. It always surprised me just how effective it really is.

By: Joyce at What Would You Do In Heaven?

Joyce at What Would You Do In Heaven? — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:01:40 +0000

This is the first time I’ve heard about this Rule of 3, and I really appreciate it. Thinking about it, it’s so easy to remember 3 things and focus on just 3 areas rather than fill our heads with several worries we can’t even address. Nice!

By: Sources of Insight is One Year Old - Sources of Insight

Sources of Insight is One Year Old - Sources of Insight — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:28:13 +0000

[...] Top 3 Favorite Posts With the way I use 3 all the time, you would think my favorite post is The Rule of 3. It’s up there alright, but these are my top 3 favorite [...]

By: JD

JD — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:04:15 +0000

@ Daphne

Thank you. I stumbled on to the rule of 3 through trial and error with my teams, but then it was interesting that it was supported in so many other contexts.

@ Todd

Thank you. Good point on how to apply it for tags. In fact, if I remember correctly, I originally was overwhelmed with options for tagging this post, but the rule of 3 helped me quickly narrow down.

I think it’s a reminder how quantity or time can really help us focus and prioritize.

By: Todd Doubleu

Todd Doubleu — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:06:52 +0000

Thanks for the great post! Makes good sense. More coherent to be sure. I am trying to use the number three as a constraint when it comes to tags. If I’m not mistaken, your post above used: “Effectiveness, Getting Results, Productivity.” That would be a good illustration of what I’m trying to do when I bookmark something for future search. Thanks again for all your work!

By: Daphne @ Joyful Days

Daphne @ Joyful Days — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:49:09 +0000

Hi JD,

Followed the link in your latest post to this one. Love it. I’ve always known 3 worked, and the military example is easy to remember. Thanks!

By: J.D. Meier

J.D. Meier — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:15:49 +0000

@ Dror

Thank you!