A time-blocking technique recommended by Brian Moran in The 12 Week Year that breaks your daily routine into intentional periods, including three-hour strategic blocks for deep work and high-impact activities with minimized distractions.
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Performance Time System
The Performance Time System is a time-blocking tactic recommended by Brian Moran, creator of The 12 Week Year methodology. It breaks your daily routine into intentional periods designed to maximize productivity and focus.
The key element is the three-hour strategic block - dedicated periods for deep work and high-impact activities with minimized distractions.
Determine which activities will have the greatest impact on your 12-week goals.
Block out three-hour periods in your calendar specifically for these high-impact activities.
Treat strategic blocks as sacred - no meetings, emails, or interruptions during these periods.
Work deliberately on your planned high-impact activities during the block.
Three-hour blocks allow you to enter and sustain deep work states, producing higher quality output.
Focusing on one type of work for an extended period eliminates the productivity loss from task switching.
Regular strategic blocks create momentum toward important goals that often get delayed by daily urgencies.
The Performance Time System works in conjunction with other 12 Week Year principles:
Moran suggests scheduling at least 2-3 strategic blocks per week, though high performers may implement one per day.
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Difference: Specifically tied to 12-week goal execution and emphasizes strategic vs. tactical work.
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