The 90/90/1 Rule: The Productivity Hack That Changes Everything

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Ever feel like your to-do list is never-ending, no matter how hard you work? What if I told you the world’s most successful CEOs and entrepreneurs don’t work longer hours—they work smarter?

This week, I’m revealing a game-changing productivity hack that maximizes efficiency without burnout. It’s a simple yet powerful strategy used by some of the most influential leaders to get more done while staying focused and energized.
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This Week’s Insights

✅ The 90/90/1 Rule – The productivity hack that helps top CEOs maximize their mornings.
✅ Why Focus Beats Hustle – How to eliminate distractions and get more done in less time.
✅ The Deep Work Advantage – How to harness this method to level up your efficiency.
✅ AI Tool of the Week – A tool that automates your scheduling and protects your focus time.

THE MAIN EVENT
🎤 The 90/90/1 Rule: The Productivity Hack That Changes Everything

Most people start their day by diving into emails, meetings, or reactive tasks. But high performers? They protect their mornings for what truly matters.

Enter the 90/90/1 Rule:
🔹 For 90 minutes, for 90 days, focus on 1 high-impact task before anything else.

🚀 Why It Works:
✅ Deep Focus: Your brain is at its peak in the morning—use it wisely.
✅ Compounding Progress: Working on your most important goal daily leads to massive results.
✅ Reduced Burnout: Prioritizing deep work over scattered tasks increases energy and motivation.

💡 Try This Today: Block 90 minutes tomorrow morning to work on your most critical task—before checking emails or Slack. You’ll be amazed at what you accomplish!

QUICK HITTERS: Fast Wins for the Week

💡 Tip of the Week: Your morning energy is GOLD. Use it for your biggest priorities, not for emails and admin work.

📊 Stat of the Week: Studies show that the average professional spends 28% of their workweek on email alone—that’s over 11 hours lost!

🎭 Power Move: Set an “untouchable hour” every day—a block of time where you are 100% unavailable for distractions.

📖 Recommended Read: "Deep Work" by Cal Newport – A must-read for mastering focus and productivity.

WEEKLY DEEP DIVE
The Deep Work Advantage: How to Achieve More by Doing Less

Imagine this: Two professionals start their workday at the same time. One spends the first few hours responding to emails, jumping between Slack messages, and attending back-to-back meetings. The other shuts out distractions, turns off notifications, and spends 90 minutes in deep, uninterrupted work. Who do you think accomplishes more?

🔹 The Science of Deep Work
Our brains thrive on undistracted, high-concentration work. When we constantly switch tasks, our focus gets diluted, and productivity drops. Studies show it can take up to 23 minutes to regain full focus after a distraction.

🔹 How to Master Deep Work
✅ Eliminate the Noise: Turn off notifications, close irrelevant tabs, and create a distraction-free environment.
✅ Time-Block Like a CEO: Schedule deep work sessions in your calendar as non-negotiable appointments.
✅ Use the “2-Minute Rule” – If a task takes less than two minutes, do it immediately. Otherwise, schedule it for later.
✅ Train Your Focus Muscle: Start with 30-minute deep work sessions and build up your endurance over time.

🚀 Action Step: This week, implement one deep work session per day—even if it’s just 30 minutes. The more you practice, the sharper your focus will become!

AI TIP OF THE WEEK

📅 Meet Motion – This AI-powered tool automatically schedules your tasks and meetings, ensuring your most important work gets done first. Say goodbye to calendar chaos!

WINNING WITH AI: The Future of Sales Proposals and Presentations

AI isn’t just for tech geeks or big corporations—it’s transforming how we sell, present, and communicate. The best sales teams are already using AI to:
✅ Generate compelling, tailored proposals in minutes (not hours).
✅ Turn data into engaging visual stories that capture attention.
✅ Automate tedious tasks so they can focus on closing deals instead.

This isn’t the future—it’s happening right now.

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ACTION STEPS & COMMUNITY QUESTION

What’s one distraction you can eliminate to improve your focus this week?

Reply and let me know—I’d love to hear your strategy!

P.S.
Next week, we’re diving into the secret storytelling techniques used by world-class speakers to captivate any audience. You won’t want to miss this one!

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Thanks for reading!

Until next week!

Mary Beth