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Why I stopped chasing Happiness
Happiness is something we are all striving for. But what does being happy actually mean? Is it all about success or have we been living in an illusion?
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Timestamps:
0:00 The Misbelief of Happiness
1:30 What is true Happiness?
2:14 The Flow State
2:59 Happiness within us
3:26 The Power of Simplicity
4:11 Don't chase Happiness
5:15 Journey & Experience
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Відео

When Life Feels Like It’s Slipping Away
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Do you remember those endless childhood days when time felt endless? Where did they go? Surprisingly they aren't over and we can bring them back anytime. We just have to... 📝 Want to get weekly insights, learnings, and tips? Check out Creatorpreneur Diaries! markusgalli.com/diary 🛠️ My favorite Tools: Artlist - Best Music for Creators (2 extra months free): go.markusgalli.com/artlist Motion Arr...
For those stuck in digital life | ep.2
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Life can get busy in our connected world. Social Media & Smartphones are an integral part of our daily routines. But is that good? I tried disconnecting for 4 days in the mountains to see how it's without them. 📝 Want to get weekly insights, learnings, and tips? Check out Creatorpreneur Diaries! markusgalli.com/diary 🛠️ My favorite Tools: Artlist - Best Music for Creators (2 extra months free):...
5 Easy Ways to Become More Productive
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If you want to give Time Blocking with Akiflow a try, the first 20 subscribers using the code "MARKUSGALLI" will receive a 40% discount for 12 months. Visit my link to claim your offer: akiflow.com/markusgalli 📝 Want to get weekly insights, learnings, and tips? Check out Creatorpreneur Diaries! markusgalli.com/diary 🛠️ My favorite Tools: Artlist - Best Music for Creators (2 extra months free): ...
Time Blocking 101: The Ultimate Guide
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The first 200 subscribers using the code "MARKUSGALLI" will receive a 40% discount for 12 months. Visit my link to claim your offer: akiflow.com/markusgalli 📝 Want to get weekly insights, learnings, and tips? Check out Creatorpreneur Diaries! markusgalli.com/diary 🛠️ My favorite Tools: Artlist - Best Music for Creators (2 extra months free): go.markusgalli.com/artlist Motion Array - Video Asset...
10x your Productivity with this File System
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Are you ready to get your files perfectly organized in the cloud? Head to sync.com/markus and get $50 off your annual plan. 📝 Want to get weekly insights, learnings, and tips? Check out Creatorpreneur Diaries! markusgalli.com/diary 🛠️ My favorite Tools: Artlist - Best Music for Creators (2 extra months free): go.markusgalli.com/artlist Motion Array - Video Assets & Templates ($50 off): go.marku...
I found the 7 best AI Productivity Tools (2024)
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There are endless AI Tools on the market, but which are the best and most useful ones? I made a selection of the 7 best Tools that save you time and help you to be more productive. 👉🏻 Here are all Tools mentioned in the Video: Calendar Tool: go.markusgalli.com/reclaimAi E-Mail Tool: go.markusgalli.com/superhuman Second Mind Tool: go.markusgalli.com/myMindAi Research Tool: bearly.ai Editing Tool...
how you create your dream life | ep.1
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This new mini series is all about documenting my life and sharing learnings I come across. All of that in a nostalgic vlogging style with a cinematic twist. Enjoy! 📝 Want to get weekly insights, learnings, and tips? Check out Creatorpreneur Diaries! markusgalli.com/diary 🛠️ My favorite Tools: Artlist - Best Music for Creators (2 extra months free): go.markusgalli.com/artlist Motion Array - Vide...
How to Plan your YouTube Videos | Scrintal
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Ready to transform your planning? Don't miss out! Try this innovative workflow at Scrintal: go.markusgalli.com/scrintal and unlock 10% off with the code MARKUS10. 👉🏻 Get my free Video Planning Template: go.markusgalli.com/scrintal-template 📝 Want to get weekly insights, learnings, and tips? Check out Creatorpreneur Diaries! markusgalli.com/diary 🛠️ My favorite Tools: Artlist - Best Music for Cr...
A Story about giving Back
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School for Life is a project in Thailand that provides home and care for children who live in difficult situations. We've been supporting the school with monthly birthday celebrations for a while now. This video gives you some insights into their lives on the day of Thailand's Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival). 👉🏻 Interested in supporting the school? Head to GoFundMe and learn more: go.markusgall...
How to Edit Your Podcast with AI (save hours)
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Try Riverside now: go.markusgalli.com/riverside and use the coupon "markusgalli" for 15% off your individual plan! 📝 Want to get weekly insights, learnings, and tips? Check out Creatorpreneur Diaries! markusgalli.com/diary 🛠️ My favorite Tools: Artlist - Best Music for Creators (2 extra months free): go.markusgalli.com/artlist Motion Array - Video Assets & Templates ($50 off): go.markusgalli.co...
My 7 Best Tools to save Money 2024 (Netflix, Shopping, etc.)
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Those are the 7 Best Tools to save Money. 👉🏻 The tools mentioned in the video: GamsGo: go.markusgalli.com/gamsgo ("MARK" for 5% discount) WallyGPT: www.wally.me/ Pause: pause.fyi/ Karma: www.karmanow.com/ 📝 Want to get weekly insights, learnings, and tips? Check out Creatorpreneur Diaries! markusgalli.com/diary 🛠️ My favorite Tools: Artlist - Best Music for Creators (2 extra months free): go.ma...
I found the 7 best Productivity Tools
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I tested many productivity tools over the years and those are the best! 📝 Want to get weekly insights, learnings, and tips? Check out Creatorpreneur Diaries! markusgalli.com/diary 🛠️ My favorite Tools: Artlist - Best Music for Creators (2 extra months free): go.markusgalli.com/artlist Motion Array - Video Assets & Templates ($50 off): go.markusgalli.com/motionarray Gling - The best AI video edi...
I found the 7 Best AI Tools for Filmmaker & Creators
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I found the 7 Best AI Tools for Filmmaker & Creators
How to Productively Listen to Audiobooks
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How to Productively Listen to Audiobooks
Why you need to make Life a Game!
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Why you need to make Life a Game!
I found the 7 best AI Productivity Tools
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I found the 7 best AI Productivity Tools
Stop Wasting your 20s with those Habits
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Stop Wasting your 20s with those Habits
Double your Productivity with this Trick
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Double your Productivity with this Trick
The Secret of Creativity (never run out of Ideas)
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The Secret of Creativity (never run out of Ideas)
This Morning Habit changed my Life
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This Morning Habit changed my Life
Struggle with Habits? Watch THIS!
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Struggle with Habits? Watch THIS!
Watch THIS before trying Huberman’s Morning Routine!
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Watch THIS before trying Huberman’s Morning Routine!
Your Phone Addiction Steals 10 Years Of Your Life (how to break it)
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Your Phone Addiction Steals 10 Years Of Your Life (how to break it)
Exploring Chiang Mai: Mae Sa Waterfall, Mon Jam Farm, Huay Tueng Thao
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Exploring Chiang Mai: Mae Sa Waterfall, Mon Jam Farm, Huay Tueng Thao
Exploring Singapore: Marina Bay Sands, ArtScience Museum, Little India
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Exploring Singapore: Marina Bay Sands, ArtScience Museum, Little India
Is Batu Caves worth it? All you need to know 2023
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Is Batu Caves worth it? All you need to know 2023
The BEST things to do in Kuala Lumpur in 24h! (2023)
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The BEST things to do in Kuala Lumpur in 24h! (2023)
I created an iOS App with ChatGPT-4 WITHOUT coding skills
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I created an iOS App with ChatGPT-4 WITHOUT coding skills
DON'T LET OPINIONS DEFINE YOU - Motivational Speech
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DON'T LET OPINIONS DEFINE YOU - Motivational Speech

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @LifestackAI
    @LifestackAI 9 днів тому

    I love it!!! Just sent an email to you.

  • @Shashanknarayanan-y
    @Shashanknarayanan-y 26 днів тому

    ❤ love you bro from India

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 26 днів тому

      @@Shashanknarayanan-y Thank you! Appreciate it🙏

  • @ArnoldGia
    @ArnoldGia Місяць тому

    Always excited to see a video from you!

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli Місяць тому

      @@ArnoldGia Thanks! Happy to hear that!

  • @KarinGalli-t4r
    @KarinGalli-t4r Місяць тому

    Lieber Markus, das Video hat mich sehr berührt. Ich finde es toll, wie du dir darüber Gedanken machst. Ein Denkanstoß für jeden! Die Videoaufnahmen ist traumhaft schön!

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli Місяць тому

      @@KarinGalli-t4r Danke! Freut mich das dir das Video gefallen hat🙌

  • @qamarishtiaq1983
    @qamarishtiaq1983 Місяць тому

    Thanks Markus for another wonderful video. I agree the term "Happiness" is subjective. Everyone has their own meaning of Happiness......... But yes this is an interesting topic.....

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli Місяць тому

      @@qamarishtiaq1983 That’s true Qamar, Happiness means something different for everyone. I guess that’s what it also makes such an interesting topic to explore.

  • @kesineeintaraksa9570
    @kesineeintaraksa9570 Місяць тому

    Really nice video, it was interesting learning more about the journey of happiness. 🧚🏻‍♀️🫶

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli Місяць тому

      @@kesineeintaraksa9570 Thank you!🫶🏻

  • @LaMachinePensante
    @LaMachinePensante Місяць тому

    Great video Markus! You really found your voice and your niche with those type of videos 😉 Very inspirational

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli Місяць тому

      Thanks DJ! Really appreciate it!🙏

  • @SuccessMindset2180
    @SuccessMindset2180 Місяць тому

    1. Hints can be helpful for productivity 2. Audiobooks are a bit fancy 3. Meetgeek is helpful for memorizing meetings

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli Місяць тому

      Exactly, hope those tools will help you!

  • @dumspyrospero
    @dumspyrospero Місяць тому

    Great video! The older I get the faster time passes even during boring and mundane days. Some times I watch my clock and I could swear even the seconds seems to change faster :P

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli Місяць тому

      @@dumspyrospero Thanks, appreciate it! Absolutely true, time flies by faster and faster if we don’t pay attention.

  • @tallerpride5163
    @tallerpride5163 2 місяці тому

    На вулиці ще буде менше 30, а тобі вже ні 😂

  • @kesineeintaraksa9570
    @kesineeintaraksa9570 2 місяці тому

    Bang bang 🎉

  • @kesineeintaraksa9570
    @kesineeintaraksa9570 2 місяці тому

    Ahhhh. Nicee the scenery

  • @WildFocus
    @WildFocus 2 місяці тому

    I understand the challenges you’re facing in your journey to monetization. The road may seem long and difficult, but remember that every successful creator started where you are now. Stay consistent, refine your content, and never stop learning. Your hard work and persistence will pay off. Keep pushing forward-success is within reach.

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the motivation, really appreciate it! Exactly, in the end it’s only a matter of consistency and time!

    • @WildFocus
      @WildFocus 2 місяці тому

      @@markusgalli Definitely much love ❤❤❤❤

    • @WildFocus
      @WildFocus 2 місяці тому

      @@markusgalli But why dont you work on increasing your subscribers base you are close to monetization

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 2 місяці тому

      Exactly that’s what I’m trying to do. But at the same time, I’m lucky to be already working with some brands, so the UA-cam Partner program isn’t gonna be so important to me in the beginning😆

    • @WildFocus
      @WildFocus 2 місяці тому

      @@markusgalli I understand your point its not easy though , actually i have something i tried out that helped me so far wont you mind sharing that with you ?

  • @เกศินีอินต๊ะรักษา-พ3พ

    Bam, bam, bam! U nailed exactly what I was thinking! I love ittt❤❤❤🎉

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 2 місяці тому

      @@เกศินีอินต๊ะรักษา-พ3พ Thank you!🫶🏻

  • @qamarishtiaq1983
    @qamarishtiaq1983 2 місяці тому

    I appreciate 🙏, but every picture has two sides. Sometimes when I see my captured moments, I become sad. Some moments are really precious and we want to repeat them again and again but we can't.......

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 2 місяці тому

      That’s a valid point Qamar, I agree, sometimes those pictures can make us stuck in the past. I guess as with everything in life, also that has two sides

  • @ArnoldGia
    @ArnoldGia 2 місяці тому

    Appreciate this! Happy to see it pop up on my feed

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 2 місяці тому

      @@ArnoldGia thanks Arnold! Glad you liked it.

  • @LaMachinePensante
    @LaMachinePensante 2 місяці тому

    Super cool video Markus, love it! And that's so true, time is flying by so fast! I also like taking my camera just to be more aware and sometime more present. Looking forward for the next video!

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 2 місяці тому

      @@LaMachinePensante Thanks a lot! Yeah totally agree with that, definitely helps🙌

  • @ArnoldGia
    @ArnoldGia 3 місяці тому

    A masterpiece!

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 3 місяці тому

      @@ArnoldGia Thanks!🙏

  • @arnoldtrinh
    @arnoldtrinh 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for leaving me outside so I can check the view 2:20

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 3 місяці тому

      @@arnoldtrinh You’re welcome😂

  • @qamarishtiaq1983
    @qamarishtiaq1983 3 місяці тому

    Very Nice Markus! Really enjoyed the video

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 3 місяці тому

      @@qamarishtiaq1983 Thanks Qamar! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @anmoldevanshh
    @anmoldevanshh 3 місяці тому

    Disconnect to connect with people around us. Absolutely Amazing video!!

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 3 місяці тому

      @@anmoldevanshh Glad you liked it! Appreciate the feedback 🙏

  • @GilbertHaosway
    @GilbertHaosway 3 місяці тому

    Disconnect to fully enjoy the moment. So True!! Loving your work Marcus!! Keep going!

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 3 місяці тому

      @@GilbertHaosway Thanks Gilbert appreciate it!🙌

  • @successandbeyondpodcast
    @successandbeyondpodcast 3 місяці тому

    Definitely disconnect to grow 🌀✨ nice work Markus

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 3 місяці тому

      @@successandbeyondpodcast Thanks Daminda! Absolutely agree with that!

  • @kesineeintaraksa9570
    @kesineeintaraksa9570 3 місяці тому

    Watching this channel has been my turning point. It will make my life happier and easier 😍🥰🥰

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 3 місяці тому

      Happy to hear that, thanks!✨

  • @LaMachinePensante
    @LaMachinePensante 3 місяці тому

    Amazing video! I had been waiting for it for so long, and it lived up to the hype 😉 Well done, Markus!

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 3 місяці тому

      Thanks a lot, glad you liked it!🙌

  • @CaroandJoTour
    @CaroandJoTour 3 місяці тому

    Honestly, that's some amazing video quality! Looking forward to more of your videos :)

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 3 місяці тому

      @@CaroandJoTour Thanks I appreciate it!

  • @mariandiaz___
    @mariandiaz___ 4 місяці тому

    great video mate! thanks for the tips :)

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 4 місяці тому

      Thanks bro! Glad you liked it!

  • @markusgalli
    @markusgalli 4 місяці тому

    If you want to give Time Blocking with Akiflow a try, the first 20 subscribers using the code "MARKUSGALLI" will receive a 40% discount for 12 months. Visit my link to claim your offer: akiflow.com/markusgalli

  • @redwanshahid8826
    @redwanshahid8826 4 місяці тому

    Always happy to find a growing youtube channel to support! Looking forward to trying mymind

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 4 місяці тому

      Thanks a lot! Yeah definitely give it a try, it’s super helpful 🙌

  • @เกศินีอินต๊ะรักษา-พ3พ

    That approach is effective for me. In organizing multiple time blocks these videos prove to be highly useful for real,,,What are the next steps?❤🎉

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 4 місяці тому

      Glad to hear it was helpful to you!🙌

  • @qamarishtiaq1983
    @qamarishtiaq1983 5 місяців тому

    Thanks Markus. I hope time block will help to organize the activities of a lazy person like me. 😂😅

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 5 місяців тому

      Haha you should give it a try! It might even make a lazy person productive 😂

  • @markusgalli
    @markusgalli 5 місяців тому

    The first 200 subscribers using the code "MARKUSGALLI" will receive a 40% discount for 12 months. Visit my link to claim your offer: akiflow.com/markusgalli

  • @reclaimai
    @reclaimai 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for including us! 👊

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 5 місяців тому

      Absolutely, glad you found this video!

  • @mrpops2ko
    @mrpops2ko 5 місяців тому

    would have been neat if you allowed some kind of self hosted option for us homelabbers

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 5 місяців тому

      Hey thanks for the comment. I agree, that’s of course also always an option to use a NAS as your personal cloud. Of course it’s some upfront investment, but cheaper in the long term.

    • @flow5718
      @flow5718 5 місяців тому

      If your devices are frequently online, then Syncthing is a great option. Doesn't need a server as it's decentralized file sharing from one device to another.

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 5 місяців тому

      @@flow5718 Good point, thanks for sharing!

  • @Zerafiall
    @Zerafiall 5 місяців тому

    I would like to push back on a few things. 1. Numbered folders are awful. It locks you into an order and if you need to insert a new item at spot 02 you either have to rename everything or go down the 02a_name rabbit hole. This also makes things a nightmare if you try to `cd` around, but that's more of a cli power user problem. 2. Cloud storage is NOT a backup. A. You have little control over the history of the files, and more importantly B. you have almost no control over the account. You loose the account, you loose the data. Back up your cloud data. 3. I do appreciate you coming close to ISO8601 for naming folders, your's is a little off, but it accomplishes the spirit of ISO8601

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 5 місяців тому

      Hey Daniel, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts! I agree with you, if you know you’re going to add folders later in between, it might be better to use 10_ … 20_ and then you can always add 11_ etc. I didn’t go this route because most my folders don’t change much and if there’s a new one to add, the order mostly doesn’t matter for me. Also, I agree with cloud storage not being a backup. I also backup my files on physical hard drives from time to time. I might have missed to mention that in the video. Anyways, hope the video was still helpful and you got some value🙏

  • @qamarishtiaq1983
    @qamarishtiaq1983 5 місяців тому

    Nice

  • @lenamariecollins
    @lenamariecollins 5 місяців тому

    So helpful 🎉

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 5 місяців тому

      Thanks! Glad it was helpful!🙏

  • @qamarishtiaq1983
    @qamarishtiaq1983 6 місяців тому

    I went to Mae sa Waterfall, it was really a fun

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 6 місяців тому

      Yeah definitely nice there!

  • @pianosfilipem
    @pianosfilipem 6 місяців тому

    saving vid for later. :)

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 6 місяців тому

      Awesome, definitely good tools in this one!

  • @justinpianetti
    @justinpianetti 6 місяців тому

    Love this kind of video Markus! Keep it up! Definitely gonna give Gling a try 👨🏽‍💻

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 6 місяців тому

      Thanks Justin, appreciate it! Absolutely give it a try, it saved me a lot of time so far. Especially for scripted videos, it works very well.

  • @soulight8205
    @soulight8205 6 місяців тому

    Intro is sick! The quality of your videos matches with the pro youtubers now

  • @qamarishtiaq1983
    @qamarishtiaq1983 6 місяців тому

    After watching this video, i started using Bearly and i would say, Bearly is more effective compared to chatgpt

  • @Vanessa-iw7px
    @Vanessa-iw7px 6 місяців тому

    great video!

  • @MissFreshcoco
    @MissFreshcoco 6 місяців тому

    Nice editing! Do these tools cost money or are they free ?

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 6 місяців тому

      Thanks! Yes most tools have some sort of free plan with limited AI token. After you'll have to upgrade to a paid plan. Hope that helps!

  • @shubham-q9w3e
    @shubham-q9w3e 6 місяців тому

    Loving this unexpected find in my feed! Great content and production value

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 6 місяців тому

      Hey, thank you very much, appreciate it! Glad you got value from it.

  • @piroludpg
    @piroludpg 6 місяців тому

    After watching the whole video I looked at the views and subscribers. WHAT?!! It felt I was watching some multi-million channel - gj Markus!

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 6 місяців тому

      Thank you, really appreciate it! Comments like that make my day!

  • @GilbertHaosway
    @GilbertHaosway 6 місяців тому

    Reclaim ai is definitely a tool I would be trying! Thank you for the insights Markus!!

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 6 місяців тому

      Yeah definitely a powerful tool. Glad the video got you some value!

  • @qamarishtiaq1983
    @qamarishtiaq1983 6 місяців тому

    wonderful, I was searching for AI tool that can help in my research , Bearly will sure do it. The other tools you mentioned are also professionally useful.

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 6 місяців тому

      Thanks Qamar! Yeah definitely try out Bearly, very useful tool. Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @Vanessa-iw7px
    @Vanessa-iw7px 6 місяців тому

    love the intro

  • @JillianCremin-uj4ny
    @JillianCremin-uj4ny 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for the advices. My often-used tool is the planner; if I don't write down my plans, I'll forget a lot( Also, to be productive at work, we use WorkTime software. It has a great report system and I get to see how I spend my hours during work.

    • @markusgalli
      @markusgalli 6 місяців тому

      Glad the tools help you! I didn’t know WorkTime, have to check that, I can imagine it to be useful!