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EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 3 MIN

Episode 57: The 90-Day Rule

from Zero Distortion with Russ Bates · host batesruss3

Most people fail at change because they aim too far out. One-year goals. Five-year plans. Total life overhauls. The target is so far away it never feels real — and eventually, people quit. In this episode of Zero Distortion, we break down the 90-Day Rule — a simple, practical framework for creating real progress without burnout, overwhelm, or motivational hype. Instead of trying to change everything, the 90-Day Rule focuses on: -One clear priority (not five, not ten) -Subtracting distractions before adding new habits -Building boring, repeatable consistency -Tracking real progress instead of feelings -Reviewing and resetting every 90 days with clarity, not guilt Ninety days is long enough to see measurable results — and short enough to stay disciplined. It creates urgency without overwhelm, structure without burnout, and momentum without fantasy. January isn’t a clean slate. It’s just a starting line. You don’t need the whole year figured out. You need the next 90 days handled. Instead of asking, “Where do I want to be this year?” Ask this: Who do I want to be in 90 days — and what does that require today? That question changes behavior. And behavior changes everything.

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