How I Created the 12-Week Breakthrough Method:
A Personal Journey

By Dan Mintz, 3x Entrepreneur, Productivity Expert, Wharton MBA, MIT Data Scientist 

Hi! I’m Dan Mintz—a productivity aficionado, serial entrepreneur, and creator of the 12-Week Breakthrough program. My mission is to empower individuals and organizations to achieve their biggest goals and experience breakthrough results.

My career has been a blend of technology, business strategy, and pursuit of growth. As a graduate of NYU (BS in Computer Science), an MBA from Wharton, and a Master’s in Data Science from MIT, I’ve walked the corridors of some of the world’s most prestigious institutions. But the most valuable lessons I’ve learned came from building three successful ventures and helping individuals exceed their expectations.

Since I was young, I’ve always looked for ways to be more productive—accomplishing more in less time and finding paths to reach bigger goals. My fascination with how technology can help us achieve more naturally led me to dive deeply into understanding information technologies.

As I advanced in my career—working on complex projects in strategic consulting, venture capital, and managing firms—I often wrestled with how to achieve my personal and professional goals. I struggled with feeling unfocused, mismanaging my time, or getting stuck when pursuing truly ambitious goals. Deep down, I knew I could do more and be better.   Sound familiar? We’ve all been there—feeling stuck, drained of energy to pursue our dreams, or wasting hours on another Netflix binge or yet another ‘must-see’ social media post. It’s frustrating, isn’t it?

I’ve explored and tried several productivity methods, including Getting Things Done by David Allen, Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy, and the SCRUM Framework by Jeff Sutherland. Each offered excellent insights into becoming more productive. However, from my perspective, none provided the complete package—integrating time management, productivity, and achieving ambitious goals seamlessly.

Drawing from both my personal experiences and the lessons I learned from these methods, I began to identify and integrate the ideas that worked best for me, and also noticed that I can build upon many of the 12 Week Year method. Over time, I developed what I believe is the ultimate system for managing time, boosting productivity, and achieving breakthrough goals.

This system incorporates concepts like redefining the year into 12-week cycles, setting clear and ambitious goals for 5-, 3-, and 1-year horizons, building strong commitment and accountability to those goals, and fostering community support with like-minded individuals, among other strategies. These elements which are part of the 12-Week Breakthrough method, have transformed the way I approach both my work and my life. 

I’d love it if you join me and our community in our 12-week Breakthrough Program and experience the breakthrough results that can be achieved. 

Hope to see you there!

Yours,
Dan Mintz