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Rule of 3 Goals, Not 13
No more than 3 active goals at a time — with a visible "waiting" queue for the rest.
Goal
Prevent dilution across 7-10 goals each crawling slowly, in favor of 3 goals that ship fast.
Steps
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Write every mentally-active goal (don't hide any).
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Immediate relief from "multi-goal anxiety" — palpable mental ease.
Evidence base
School: Personal Kanban / WIP Limits
Founders: Jim Benson · Tonianne Barry (2011)
Benson & Barry — Personal Kanban (2011) — WIP-limit rule derived from Toyota Production System (Ohno, 1950s).
Keywords
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Rule of 3 Goals, Not 13" take?
This exercise takes about 25 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.
When will I notice the effect of "Rule of 3 Goals, Not 13"?
Immediate relief from "multi-goal anxiety" — palpable mental ease. In the short term: In 3 weeks, you finish at least one instead of floating all.
Is "Rule of 3 Goals, Not 13" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Personal Kanban / WIP Limits (Jim Benson, Tonianne Barry (2011)). Benson & Barry — Personal Kanban (2011) — WIP-limit rule derived from Toyota Production System (Ohno, 1950s).
Is "Rule of 3 Goals, Not 13" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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