Why 90 Days Beats 365 · neurohackingly

Hello Friend 👋

Last December, I reviewed my annual planning document. I felt overwhelmed by my long list of goals for the year. Twelve months seemed both too far away to feel urgent and too close to achieve everything. Does this sound familiar?

Many of us struggle with this.

We often set vague yearly goals that lack urgency or create endless to-do lists that overwhelm us daily. Both lead to disappointment and abandoned goals.

But there’s a better way.

Quarterly goals—90-day sprints—offer the right timeframe for real achievement. Think back to what you were doing 90 days ago. I hadn’t yet run my productivity workshop, planned my AI course, or applied for my Master’s program.

Yet here I am, having accomplished all three.

This quarterly timeframe works because it balances both focus and momentum. It’s long enough for meaningful goals but short enough to keep you on track. The key is limitation—set just one professional and one personal goal each quarter.

I use the GPS Framework:

• Goal: What do I want to achieve and why?
• Plan: What milestones will show my progress?
• System: What daily and weekly actions will ensure success?

This method takes only one hour of planning for three months of focused action. During my weekly reviews, I check these goals to stay aligned and adjust as needed.

The results are transformative. Instead of constantly shifting priorities or feeling overwhelmed, you gain clarity and confidence. You can focus beyond immediate tasks without losing sight of the future.

Your challenge this week:

Take one hour this week to define your most important quarterly goal. Watch how this focused approach boosts your productivity and outcomes.

Have a great week,
Lukas 🥳

Key Takeaways:

• The 90-day timeframe balances short-term focus with long-term vision.
• Limiting yourself to 1-2 quarterly goals greatly increases your chances of success.
• Regular weekly reviews keep you aligned and adaptable.