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3 Things: Focus & Discipline

Ruthless prioritization. Do the 3 most important things. Ignore the rest.

Your to-do list is making you anxious.

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The modern task manager is a trap. It is an infinite scroll of guilt. You add 20 items, you complete 5, and you go to bed feeling like a failure. You aren't productive; you are just busy.

3 Things is not a place to dump your brain. It is a tool to sharpen it. We built this app on a simple, brutal truth: You cannot do everything. But you can do the 3 most important things. This is your daily contract with yourself.

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THE PHILOSOPHY

Based on the Ivy Lee Method and Essentialism. If everything is a priority, nothing is. Three slots force you to separate the busy work from your life's work.

HOW IT WORKS

  • Plan: Every morning, define your 3 non-negotiables.
  • Focus: Work on these tasks single-mindedly.
  • Execute: Check them off for the dopamine hit.
  • Repeat: Build a streak of days you actually finish.

See it in action

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WHY "LIMITS" ARE A FEATURE

You will want to add a 4th item. We won't let you. Limitation creates focus; by blocking noise, you stay on the signal.

What's new

Highlights for subscribers and everyone trying the habit — kept in sync with store release notes.

Source of truth for store copy: docs/RELEASE_NOTES.md in the project repository.

FAQ

Answers to the questions that come up most often, especially around reminders, streak protection, and support.

What is Save the Streak?
Save the Streak is the reminder layer that helps you protect momentum before a day slips away. When reminders are enabled, 3 Things can send a normal daily reminder at your chosen time and smarter same-day nudges if your tasks are still open.
When do reminder nudges fire?
If reminders are on and you still have 1 or 2 tasks open, the app can schedule an evening nudge around 7:00 PM local time. If you already have a streak and the day is still incomplete, it can schedule a streak-at-risk reminder around 9:30 PM local time.
Why didn't I get a streak reminder today?
You will not get a streak reminder if reminders are turned off, if all three tasks are already complete, if you do not have an active streak to protect, or if it is already too late in the day for the reminder window.
How do I change my reminder time?
Open the Me tab in the app and use the Daily reminders setting to change your preferred reminder time. The main daily reminder follows that time; contextual streak nudges are only used later in the day when needed.
Do I need to finish all three things to keep my streak?
Yes. A streak is tied to completing all three tasks for the day, not just one or two. Save the Streak reminders are meant to help you finish the full set before the day ends.
Where can I get help or send feedback?
You can use the support form to report bugs, ask questions, or suggest improvements.
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Stop managing. Start finishing.

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