After reading this blog entry, How to Use the 3-3-3 Method to Get a Lot More Done and Feel a Lot Less Pressured, by Jeff Haden, I thought I would ask Gemini,  whom I have spent a lot of time on recently, for a 3x3x3. It was fairly accurate the first time around, but the Memory feature added some things in that were not quite accurate. These are the results.

A 3x3x3 Prompt for You

After going back and forth with it, I asked it to provide a prompt that captured the process that anyone could use. This is what it came up with:

Act as a productivity coach. Create a 3-3-3 workday schedule based on the following tasks: [INSERT TASKS/PROJECTS HERE].

Organize the schedule into a 3×3 table within a markdown code block for easy copy-pasting. Use these headers for the columns:

1. 3 Hours: Deep Work (Focus on the most important, high-leverage project).
2. 3 Shorter / Urgent Tasks (Urgent to-dos, “sticky” tasks, or meetings).
3. 3 Maintenance Activities (Routine tasks like email, exercise, or system updates).

Ensure the descriptions are concise and actionable. If I have provided a specific professional focus (like a conference or course), prioritize tasks related to that goal.

Sample 3x3x3:

Here’s an example of what it came up for me:

3 Hours: Deep Work	3 Shorter / Urgent Tasks	3 Maintenance Activities
Presentation Design: Finalize slide decks and live demos for TCEA sessions. Ensure all visuals are clean and professional with high legibility for the convention hall.	1. Gem Fine-Tuning: Run final stress tests on custom Gems or AI prompts you plan to showcase to ensure reliable outputs.	1. Course Sync: Review and update digital modules for your college course. Ensure current semester content is synced and interactive elements are active.
Knowledge Boosters: Create high-density one-pagers or infographics that summarize core coaching or technology strategies for attendees.	2. Session Logistics: Verify presentation times and room assignments at the convention center and confirm all tech requirements are met.	2. Physical Goal: Complete a 30-minute interval walking routine or pushup sets to maintain fitness momentum during the pre-travel rush.
Blogging: Draft a professional post focusing on the instructional technology or coaching strategies you are highlighting at the convention.	3. Sticky Task: Finalize one outstanding administrative item for your online course development.	3. Digital Triage: Organize presentation assets into a dedicated “TCEA 2026” folder and clear out urgent professional emails.