Hannah HammondFounder & CEO, HB Capital & The Firm RE · CEO of HB Capital | Helping CRE Developers & Investors Fund Deals Nationwide | Host of The Hannah Hammond Show

Most People Stay Busy—Very Few Actually Move The Needle

Name: Most People Stay Busy—Very Few Actually Move The Needle
Uploaded: 2026-06-24T19:00:35+00:00
Duration: 1 min 13 s
Channel: Hannah Hammond
Description: In this segment, the host introduces a simple yet powerful productivity habit: each morning, write down exactly three tasks that must be completed that…

24 Jun 2026 · 1 min

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In this segment, the host introduces a simple yet powerful productivity habit: each morning, write down exactly three tasks that must be completed that day, and do not go to sleep until they are finished. Hannah Hammond expands on the habit, noting that top CEOs such as Steve Jobs and Elon Musk use a similar approach, treating their day as 95% signal (high‑impact work) and 5% noise (distractions). By focusing on the three most important priorities, individuals can cut through noise, align daily actions with their long‑term goals, and ensure they are truly moving the needle toward their personal and business aspirations.

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Every morning, wake up, take a piece of paper, and write down 3 things. Not 5, not 10, not 20. Write down 3 things you have to accomplish today. No matter what. Today. Not tomorrow. Do not go to sleep until these 3 things are done. So what I used to do is wake up every day, forget all the noise and distraction, and write down those 3 things. Not necessarily tackle them. But my day did not end till those 3 things are done. Constant forward momentum.
So good. Every great CEO that I have studied has had a very similar concept to this. They wake up and they write down their 3 most important things that they have to get done that day. And they will not stop no matter what until it gets done. This is the ability to distinguish signal versus noise. And the best CEOs, your Steve Jobs, your Elon Musks of the world, they are 95% signal. 5% noise. And so all of us struggle with this, with the distractions. And this has been a game changer for me to be able to wake up and know what are those top 3 priorities that I need to complete today to move the needle in the direction of my true north, in the direction of my goals and my dreams for my business and for my life. And I don't stop that day until those 3 things are done.