3 To 30 Seconds Can Change Your Life for 3 To 30 Years.

The 3 To 30 Seconds Initiative is a social-impact nonprofit organization committed to reducing impulsive decision-making by teaching individuals how to pause and critically think before they act. Founded by Eric Lowe, also known as Shabazz The OG, our initiative is built on a simple but life-changing principle: taking just three to thirty seconds to stop and think before making a decision can change the trajectory of your life for the next three to thirty years.

Stop. Think. Decide.

Through culturally relevant programming, institutional partnerships, and real-world decision-making frameworks, we provide youth, adults, and justice-involved individuals with the tools needed to develop emotional control, self-awareness, and critical thinking in high-pressure moments.

Our programs are implemented in:

• Schools (K–University) • Community Organizations • Correctional Facilities • Municipal Anti-Violence Programs • Workforce & Life-Skills Development Initiatives

We offer resources such as:

• The 3 To 30 Critical Thinking Handbook • Early Childhood Learning Materials (Ages 2–7) • Walk Away or Walk the Yard Curriculum • 30-Day Self-Reflection Checklist • The SnapStrap Emotional-Intervention Platform