The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran (A2 Level)

The 12 Week Year is a book that helps you get more done in less time. The idea is very simple:
Do not plan your goals for 12 months. Plan them for 12 weeks.

A normal year feels very long. Many people wait too much or lose focus. But 12 weeks is short. It feels more real. When time is short, you take action faster. This book teaches you how to focus, act, and win in just 12 weeks.

Main Ideas

1. Think in 12-Week Years
Treat every 12 weeks like a full year.
Set one or two big goals for these weeks.
Work on them every day.
“You can do more in 12 weeks than most people do in 12 months.”

2. Set Clear and Simple Goals
Make goals that are easy to understand.
Good goals are short, specific, and have numbers.
For example:

• “Exercise 3 times a week.”

• “Save $200 by the end of 12 weeks.”

“A clear goal gives you power.”

3. Plan Each Week
At the start of each week, write what you will do.
Small actions every day help you finish your big goals.
Always ask:

• What should I do this week?

• Am I doing my best?

“Small steps every day lead to big results.”

4. Check Your Progress
It is important to track your work.
Write down what you do.
At the end of each week, check your progress.
This helps you know if you are on the right path.
“When you check your work, you grow faster.”

5. Act, Don’t Wait

Many people wait to feel ready. But action is better than waiting.
Start now. Do not be afraid to fail.
Each small win will help you feel stronger.
“Don’t wait for the perfect time. Start now.”

Final Motivation
You don’t need 12 months to succeed. You only need 12 weeks.
With focus, a simple plan, and daily action, you can change your life.
Believe in yourself. The time to begin is now.
“The future starts today.”
“You can do more than you think.”