Kickstart Question Quote by Michael Bungay Stanier
““You can use the 3P model you read about in the Kickstart Question chapter to make sure you cover all the bases. Projects What projects do you need to abandon or postpone? What meetings will you no longer attend? What resources do you need to divert to the Yes? People What expectations do you need to manage? From what Drama Triangle dynamics will you extract yourself? What relationships will you let wither? Patterns What habits do you need to break? What old stories or dated ambitions do you need to update? What beliefs about yourself do you need to let go of?””
About This Quote
A practical framework for prioritizing tasks by evaluating projects, people, and patterns to eliminate low‑value work and focus on what truly matters.
In simple terms: Prioritize by cutting projects, meetings, habits, and beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Use the 3P model to declutter and align resources with high‑impact goals.
Themes
Prioritization
Time Management
Decision‑Making
Self‑Awareness
Organizational Efficiency
Mood
Focused
Empowering
Reflective
Type
Advice
Framework
Motivational
When to use this quote
- When leading a team through a strategic pivot
- During personal productivity overhaul
- In a startup facing resource constraints
- When coaching executives on focus
Key Concepts
Project Selection
Stakeholder Management
Behavioral Change
Mindset Shift
Practical Applications
- Create a concise action plan to drop non‑essential items
- Facilitate a workshop to map 3P elements for a department
Questions to Reflect On
- Which current commitments are draining your energy?
- How can you reframe limiting beliefs to enable new opportunities?
