How do you turn resolutions into priorities that actually stick in 2026?
Use the Altitude Method for prioritization to go from one to three annual priorities to weekly execution without overstuffing your calendar.
Resolutions are fine. Results come from priorities. Start with one to three outcomes for the year, then cascade them down using the Altitude Method. Annual is the spaceship view, quarterly is the airplane view, monthly is the helicopter view, weekly is the treetops, and daily is the garden.
Choose fewer priorities so you can protect the time to execute. Schedule focus blocks before meetings multiply, and support your plan with simple habits.
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Why it matters
- Planning without prioritizing is calendar decorating.
- Fewer priorities create faster decisions and less rework.
- Guardrails conserve attention, so consistency wins.
What you will learn
- What the five planning altitudes are and when to use each.
- How to apply the Rule of Three at the annual, quarterly, and monthly altitudes.
What is the Altitude Method for Prioritization, and how do I start?
Pick your starting altitude. If annual (spaceship view) feels too big, start at quarterly (airplane view). Translate each priority into the next level down. Annual to quarterly. Quarterly to monthly. Monthly to weekly. Daily is where tasks live.
How many priorities should I set each year?
Never more than three. One is allowed and often smarter. Your brain executes better with less. If everything is important, nothing is.
How do I translate annual priorities into weekly execution?
Set a Weekly Top 3. Taskify each outcome and schedule focus blocks before meetings crowd the week. Protect those blocks like revenue.
Three lessons to keep
- Prioritize first. Then plan.
- Less is faster. The Rule of Three keeps you honest.
- Habits support outcomes. Choose a few that remove friction.
Resources and Links
- Powered Path Goal-Achievement Program
- Reclaim Your Workday book
- Reclaim Your Workday 8‑Week Action Club enrollment
- ClickUp
- You Need A Budget (YNAB)
- Little Free Library
Join the Reclaim Your Workday 8‑Week Action Club. Bring your team and work through the book together, starting March 3.
