Michael Hyatt Weekly Preview

Organise your upcoming week using Michael Hyatt's weekly preview framework to review past wins, clear loose ends, and lock in your top priorities.

6 time blocks, 45 minutes in total.

Time blocks

  1. Record Weekly Big Wins: 5 min
    Write down three to five notable achievements from the last seven days
  2. After Action Review: 10 min
    Evaluate how far you got on goals and note key lessons learned
  3. Inbox and Notes Sweep: 5 min
    Process loose notes, open tabs, and capture leftover action items
  4. Quarterly Goal Check: 5 min
    Review your active quarterly goals to stay aligned with big priorities
  5. Select Weekly Big 3: 5 min
    Define the three vital targets that will make the week a success
  6. Calendar Time Blocking: 15 min
    Schedule blocks for your Big 3, meetings, and personal margin

About this routine

Michael Hyatt's weekly preview is a structured planning process created by leadership expert Michael Hyatt. Designed to bridge long term quarterly goals with daily action, this 45 minute review gives you clarity on where your time goes before the week begins.

The process moves through three clear steps: reflection, alignment, and planning. First, you celebrate recent progress and run an after action review on unfinished tasks. Next, you clear outstanding notes and realign with quarterly targets. Finally, you choose three major outcomes for the week and map them onto your calendar.

By carving out time on Sunday afternoon, you eliminate Monday morning indecision. You walk into the work week knowing exactly what matters most and where your focus needs to go.

Why this routine works

  • Eliminates Monday morning decision fatigue
  • Ensures weekly actions align with quarterly goals
  • Creates realistic boundaries between work and personal life
  • Provides clear visibility over weekly capacity

FAQ

What is Michael Hyatt's weekly preview?

It is a 45 minute weekly planning ritual designed by Michael Hyatt to reflect on wins, clear administrative loose ends, and schedule top priorities.

When should you do the weekly preview?

Most people complete the review on Sunday afternoon or Friday afternoon before wrapping up the work week.

What are the Weekly Big 3?

The Weekly Big 3 are the three most important outcomes you commit to accomplishing during the upcoming seven days.

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