My Simple Productivity System (for normal people)!

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  • Опубліковано 13 тра 2024
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    🧑🏻‍💻 I love watching productivity videos and implementing tips from Tiago Forte, Ali Abdaal, and Thomas Frank but I’ll be the first to admit it’s too hard to adhere to their productivity systems 100% 🥲
    So, I came up with my own simple productivity system that provides 80% of the benefit with just 20% of the effort:
    1️⃣ Step 1 - Capture
    2️⃣ Step 2 - Organize
    The biggest pro tip comes from Tiago Forte: The wrong way is to organize by where you found the information, the right way is to organize by where that information will be used!
    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 The “Best” Productivity Systems
    00:47 My Simple Two-Step Productivity System
    01:03 Capture and Organize
    01:23 Step 1 - Capture
    03:12 Step 2 - Organize
    05:27 When to Capture and Organize
    06:01 Productivity System - Inbox Management
    06:37 Summary and Next Steps
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  • @JeffSu
    @JeffSu  Рік тому +675

    Normal people can like this comment, abnormal people hit reply 😏
    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 The “Best” Productivity Systems
    00:47 My Simple Two-Step Productivity System
    01:03 Capture and Organize
    01:23 Step 1 - Capture
    03:12 Step 2 - Organize
    05:27 When to Capture and Organize
    06:01 Productivity System - Inbox Management
    06:37 Summary and Next Steps

    • @peacefulbeing5951
      @peacefulbeing5951 Рік тому +5

      Same🙌🏽🙌🏽..I tried many YT videos but nothing works…I brainstormed and created my own system….It works perfect ✨

    • @MichelleRandall
      @MichelleRandall Рік тому +7

      Thank you for breaking this down to something simple! Also, I have ADHD and that tolerance factor for simply waiting for slow apps makes a huge difference.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +4

      @@peacefulbeing5951 Whatever works for you is by default the best system!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      @@MichelleRandall Thanks Michelle and totally understand that feeling!!

    • @patrick9969
      @patrick9969 Рік тому +1

      This video came right on time, appreciate it Jeff

  • @jennchun
    @jennchun Рік тому +947

    OMG I'm relieved to hear that I wasn't the only one who was overwhelmed by how these productivity experts were organizing their second brains. When Francesco D'Alessio talked in an interview with Tiago about how he uses EIGHT apps to capture his thoughts, I checked out. 🙄 Thank you for introducing a system that fits into an A4 page.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +31

      Hahahaha "I checked out" 😂. No problem Jenn! Although I do hope all of us can develop our own "advanced" systems in the future that perfectly suit our needs!

    • @Aspen567
      @Aspen567 Рік тому +23

      Same here! I watched that video and was like cool, I need to integrate 20 apps into some flow that seems to overcomplicate everything, awesome. So glad you made this.

    • @nascentnaga
      @nascentnaga Рік тому +35

      all those influencers don't even do anything anymore they are all just UA-camrs selling clicks.

    • @chiizuu752
      @chiizuu752 Рік тому +3

      Ikr like just why? Like Ali's Todoist content can be organized the same way in Notion.

    • @Simo-un2zu
      @Simo-un2zu Рік тому +3

      @@chiizuu752 Turned something simple into something convoluted and complex.

  • @spaghettimeatballswow
    @spaghettimeatballswow Рік тому +418

    Nothing beats simplicity. Productivity influencers are simply that, it’s their full time job. A normal person does not have the time to set all that up. Time is precious and deadlines are tight.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +33

      Well hopefully......I'm a "good" productivity influencer in your book hahahahaha

  • @Hugo__IV
    @Hugo__IV Рік тому +105

    Out of all productivity gurus, you've done the best one so far. REAL WORLD EXAMPLES PEOPLE! We don't all have UA-cam channels to manage

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +3

      Hahaha thanks for the vote of confidence Hugo 😁

  • @BabyGirlNumber5
    @BabyGirlNumber5 Рік тому +134

    Thank you. It drives me so nuts, when other productivity UA-camrs are just like: "It's really quite simple" and then proceed to dump their entire knowledge of theirs, wich was build over several years on your head. I'm just a student, not a budiness owner.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +14

      Hahahaha I know what you mean. I think they all started out somewhere but they slowly got more and more advanced and didn't realize it (since it's still so simple to them) 😂

  • @ruriohama
    @ruriohama Рік тому +156

    Omg, this is probably the best task management video I've ever watched!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +8

      That means a lot coming from you Ruri 😁!

  • @ft.jackjimmy7282
    @ft.jackjimmy7282 Рік тому +125

    I love simple productivity techniques. It's also to remind everyone that everyone is different and there isn't one solution fit all. My process is very much similar to yours but I have a side art hobby with my full time job so i do keep a physical sketchbook for art ideas and notion for work. I like writing with my hand when it's a random note for myself since it's messy and faster and I prefer typing when it's official work so I have to keep physical notes instead of going full digital.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +5

      That's so relatable! For some things I definitely like the physically write it down in a notebook, and it feels more "professional" and "formal" to type. Totally get it!!

    • @EKisPEER
      @EKisPEER Рік тому +3

      I feel the same way about writing with my hand. But I use a box nova air instead of actual pen and paper. It's great, feels very similar to writing on paper and doubles up as a great Ebook reader.

  • @hd-ok7zl
    @hd-ok7zl Рік тому +33

    Glad to know that I'm not the only one who feel the tips and methods from those productivity "gurus" are too complex for everyday people.
    This system is just what I need.👍

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +3

      Glad to hear it! Let me know how it works out for you 😁

  • @TiagoForte
    @TiagoForte Рік тому +3

    This intro was perfection

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      The legend himself! Thank you Tiago 😁

  • @strandlie92
    @strandlie92 Рік тому +54

    A breath of fresh air with a simpler approach than most - and I totally support the "what app you use doesn't matter". In my head it is more about your strategy for how and actually putting stuff in a pre-defined place to be able to come back to it at some point, what apps you utilize is secondary at best. And the bit with Ali Abdaal cracked me up so hard! Thanks for a great video

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Glad you think so too!! 😁

  • @cassioalexan
    @cassioalexan Рік тому +8

    That is just the video we really need to watch over and over until we learn all the knowledge contained in it!
    It's certainly worth a thumbs UP! And save it to be watched again!
    Thanks, Jeff! Mostly for the helpful, practical examples shown in the video!
    We need more videos like this on UA-cam.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Cassio! As long as I'm around these types of videos will be around 😁

  • @terzaful
    @terzaful Рік тому +18

    Have to say just one thing. This approach seemed very much familiar to me, and handled the same gripes I had with productivity gurus around YT. Then I clicked on your profile and saw you are a fellow management consultant 😂😂😂 - now things make much more sense, and thank you for this!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Hahahaha we consultants have the best processes and workflows 😉

  • @JonDotExe
    @JonDotExe Рік тому +21

    I swear, this video was a breath of fresh air in the organization space. Side note on the 'just use whatever works' mantra: I tried ticktick for a while bc mkbhd and several others recommended it, but it won't leave me alone or dismiss notifications properly that don't have dates attached after the 'organize step'. Meaning I constantly have 30+ notifications waiting for me. Plus subtasks are really wonky. I might try taskcade, but switching back to todoist has smoothed things out for now.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +2

      Great point!! The best app is definitely the one you can consistently use and minimizes friction at the same time 😁

    • @nascentnaga
      @nascentnaga Рік тому +1

      I like ticktick! just turn off notifications?

    • @The.BlackJackal
      @The.BlackJackal Рік тому +1

      I've been a TickTick user for years, it's very hard to pinpoint where the issue may be with your notification setup but I think you should give it a solid effort before moving away from it.

    • @The.BlackJackal
      @The.BlackJackal Рік тому

      @@nascentnaga That's definitely an option, it sounds to me like the root cause is that these "tasks" are set up incorrectly.

  • @Jenx3989
    @Jenx3989 Рік тому +15

    Thanks Jeff! That was totally my reaction after watching Ali’s video too! 😂 The way you break it down makes it WAY more easier and practical to follow. I also found Notion hard to use to create quick tasks on the fly. I now use Taskade, which is a Notion-like version of Todoist in terms of visual appeal.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      I've heard about Taskade before! How does it stack up to Todoist (if you've used Todoist before as well)

    • @Jenx3989
      @Jenx3989 Рік тому

      @@JeffSu Taskade has an iPhone app and online web based app that sync together well so if I need to quickly add a task on my phone, I can do that and then later go back on my laptop to refine it. I can create a Work space separate from my Personal space and create Folders and Projects or Lists within each. The greatest feature is being able to visualize your projects and tasks in several different ways. Kanban style, vertical Lists, Mindmap, Org Chart views. Within each type, you can create nested lists that can fold up when you just want to see the main headers. I can create personal habit tracking lists based on a custom template that I created. Templates are also great so you save time when you want to create a new list or project. You can have a Folder as your Bullet Journal and use a daily journal template with lists and sublists of things you want to capture everyday. You can write paragraphs and bullet points in addition to tasks. I have created mini knowledge bases on topics of interest, reading lists with sections for reading notes and ratings. It’s very flexible and visually appealing. You can add custom image backgrounds or use their standard images to make each Project or List page look nice. They also encourage the use of cute icons to make it more fun.

  • @muhammadaria8451
    @muhammadaria8451 Рік тому +7

    The amount of energy you put into talking motivates people to better productivity 😂 (content was super useful too)

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Soo..... basically my content is average but my voice is motivating... 🤔. I'll take it 😉

  • @KunleOladehin
    @KunleOladehin Рік тому +10

    Thanks for affirming my recent ‘downgrade’ in productivity systems. I use an app called Drafts to capture everything. The feature I like most is that I can use quick actions to move it to other storage systems (If needed) in one click. Less friction is absolutely key

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      I've used Drafts myself! I really like how you open up a new note everytime haha. And yes less friction is a MUSt

    • @devramachandran4436
      @devramachandran4436 6 місяців тому +1

      Drafts together with Tot which is limited to seven notes and meant for temporary (meeting) notes that need to be processed / moved daily or weekly at least

  • @usalinksystem5312
    @usalinksystem5312 Рік тому +5

    Great idea, Jeff. Keeping the system simple and tailored to your unique features and goals could indeed help you stay focused and achieve more.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +2

      Definitely 🙌🏻

  • @markodonohuemaths
    @markodonohuemaths Рік тому +8

    What a great video! A nice mix of clarity, simplicity, and humor. Thanks Jeff!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Glad to hear it!! Thank you 😁

  • @felipepessoto5844
    @felipepessoto5844 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for the simplicity! I was struggling with that when I was thinking that my system was to simple, but as you said the 20% effort that causes 80% result!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Exactly Felipe! The 80/20 rule to the rescue again!

  • @fleshoutV2R
    @fleshoutV2R 4 місяці тому +2

    Within one pomodoro time (25 minutes) I fell in love with your videos. Thanks mate. These are amazing.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  4 місяці тому

      LOL thanks 😁

  • @itzaddam9910
    @itzaddam9910 Рік тому +4

    That intro was hilarious. I love Ali but he talks so fast and his steps are so complex. Love your simplification of processed. ❤

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Thank you! I have huge respect for Ali (obviously) but sometimes simpler is better :P

  • @BenMcNevis
    @BenMcNevis Рік тому +4

    Working with many apps or systems adds so many frictions. I deeply appreciate your way of according organisation with efficiency!
    Thanks again for this great video Jeff !

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      No problem Benjamin! Anytime!

  • @cmapy
    @cmapy 4 місяці тому +1

    Love the simplicity. I can’t explain how much you helped for the year to come. I felt so overwhelmed the whole of 2023 because of these gurus and that I had to use 5 different apps for my daily life. Excellent content, excellent channel! Keep it up

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  4 місяці тому

      Will do my friend 😁

  • @juan_austral
    @juan_austral Рік тому +14

    That intro made me laugh loudly! congratulations for this excellent video, its super clear and instantly applicable, great work!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Hahahahahaha glad you enjoyed the intro Juan!! I honestly felt that after watching some advanced productivity videos 😂

  • @leandro_80
    @leandro_80 Рік тому +8

    Very good, Jeff. Like you always say, a good productivity system must be easy to use and hard to avoid. The more simple it is, the better. Even GTD itself is complicated to follow

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for the input Leandro! Agreed! And hopefully as start using "simple" systems, we will continue to grow and evolve and create our own "advanced" systems as we see fit 😁

  • @marshallcapps624
    @marshallcapps624 Рік тому +7

    Glad to see that our systems mirror each other but with different tools. It took many false starts of paper, programs, mindmaps and a ton of other stuff to distill to get to the 2 step you've demonstrated here. For capture I use GQueues instead of ToDoList. GQueues also syncs to my Google calendar and like ToDoList has natural capture with date/time and tagging. There are no doubt others as good as GQueues but I've used it without a hitch for 11 years.
    Instead of Notion, (which is just too much for me) I use Nimbus Notes which is a program that is a nice simple blend between Evernote and Notion. Nimbus also has a nice web capture extension which I use extensively as well as tagging.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Wow I never heard of GQueues until now. They seem to be a solid app! Thanks for teaching me something new today Marshall 😁

  • @sakthisomaskandan6438
    @sakthisomaskandan6438 Рік тому

    I love the simplification of the process. The capture organise steps are enough for most of my workflows. Thanks Jeff!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Glad to hear it Sakthi!! 😁

  • @DavidLindgren89
    @DavidLindgren89 Рік тому +2

    I just love the way your videos look. The graphics and animation are so sleek, smooth, helpful and not disturbing. It all aligns with each other. Love that. 🤩

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Glad to hear it David! Thank you 😁

    • @DavidLindgren89
      @DavidLindgren89 Рік тому +1

      @@JeffSu Just curious, is it some kind of graphic package or something you've developed over time? I would love to create a similiar (and personal) style for myself :)

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      @@DavidLindgren89 You can check everything out here: www.jeffsu.org/gear/

    • @DavidLindgren89
      @DavidLindgren89 Рік тому +1

      @@JeffSu Love it, thank you Jeff! 😃

  • @norhafizahyaakob2933
    @norhafizahyaakob2933 11 місяців тому +3

    I came across this fantastic video while searching for different methods to make organizing my daily tasks and new assignments easier. It really made my day! Thank you so much! Peace from Malaysia

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  11 місяців тому

      That's what I love to hear Nor! Thank you!

  • @juansebastiansuarezvalenci6256

    The quality of the content and production of this video is blowing my mind in ways that I can't highlight enough.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for the kind words Juan 😁

  • @d3vastatlon
    @d3vastatlon Рік тому +1

    I have been an avid onenote user for the last 10+ years. I use it so much that if you have ever had a conversation with me within the last 10 years, I will most likely be able to provide you with the notes I've taken about that conversation. What I have always struggled with is capturing and organizing my thoughts. This video makes a lot of sense and I can't wait to add that widget to my phone for todoist and try it your way!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Wow you take a lot of notes, that's awesome! Yes I guess the next step for you is to organize them in a way where you can access any one note very easily. Excited to see what you come up with 😁

  • @ionamtab
    @ionamtab Рік тому +3

    Excellent! I watched all of the videos you referenced and I am drowning in trying to A. Figure out what apps to use and B. Learn all of the intricacies of each. Your video has simplified the method so I can actually start and allows me to figure out the details along the way. Your real world examples were extremely helpful. Cheers.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Happy to hear the real world examples were useful my friend. Let me know in 2 weeks if you ended up implementing some of these tips 😁

  • @marysata9864
    @marysata9864 Рік тому +8

    This is the most simplified yet most efficient systems I've seen. It covers everything needed with less friction indeed. 🙈 New subscriber here.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Glad to hear you say that Mary!! And welcome 😁

  • @westongraham4332
    @westongraham4332 Рік тому +18

    This system is very minimal which in my eyes means it’s going to be more useful and easier to stick to. Thank you for this!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Exactly! The best systems are the ones you can stick with consistently!

  • @UnicornPizza
    @UnicornPizza Рік тому +2

    These productivity videos are a gift from Heaven! Thank you so much for your content!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      You're so sweet asami! I'll be so sad when I stop seeing your comments one day 🥲

  • @InterpretersWorkshop
    @InterpretersWorkshop Рік тому

    Finally. This video is a breath of fresh air. I started a podcast last year on the side. Trying to expand it, add segments to the business for monetizing, newsletter, etc. takes time and effort. I don't know how many videos I've watched and apps I've tried to use only to go back to pen and paper for speed. This makes me have a clear step-by-step action plan to follow. I hope it works. Thanks!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      First of all, congrats on starting a podcast! Must be exciting 😁! And thanks for hte kind words, sometimes I think simpler = better haha

  • @AureliusTjin
    @AureliusTjin Рік тому +9

    Perfect. Thanks for keeping things simple, Jeff👌 I use Things instead of Todoist.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Ah I see we have a rich person in our midst 😏
      All jokes aside Aurelius how is Things 3? 😂 Is the subscription worth it?

    • @AureliusTjin
      @AureliusTjin Рік тому +1

      @@JeffSu I love it’s simplicity and intuitiveness. I believe it’s a one off payment actually. But I bought it for both my iPhone and Mac.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      @@AureliusTjin Oh interesting...I should check it out... Thanks Aurelius!!

  • @gadrush
    @gadrush 6 місяців тому +3

    I have been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD & Bipolar Mood Disorder and these disorders make me procrastinate a lot and I have difficulties keeping up with deadlines. This video was much needed. Thank you Jeff.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  6 місяців тому

      You're very welcome!

  • @johnpaul6983
    @johnpaul6983 Рік тому +2

    Your system fixes the need to have two or more notes app to capture ideas. You can add ideas in Todoist as a task and any additional information on the task description field and comments. Thanks Jeff, you have simplified the Second Brain system for me and made it practical for me. 👏

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Glad to hear it John! Let me know how it goes 😁

  • @stevengeis6295
    @stevengeis6295 Рік тому +2

    Capture Capture Capture Organize is a perfect mantra. This dude knows how to be engaging & interesting without being annoying. Subbed.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Glad to hear it Steven! Welcome 😁

  • @mihowbogucki4928
    @mihowbogucki4928 Рік тому +5

    This video helped me simplify my quick capture / inbox step to my productivity system.
    I thought I needed different capture step for each area or system I have (work, person, side projects) because I use different tools for those areas.
    Rather have a single place to quickly capture your ideas and then organize later.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +2

      Yes! Funneling everything into 1 platform/app seems to work for me the best. However I do understand why some people use Readwise for Kindle highlights, pocket for online articles etc. But I try to keep it as simple as possible

  • @andrgavr
    @andrgavr Рік тому +5

    Great stuff as usual! I'm watching Ali's videos from time to time now. Fun, but his productivity videos aren't that easy to implement if you're not a productivity junkie (I'm not 😊). Your systems on the other hand are very straightforward. I love the idea of storing notes where I can use them. Will definitely give another try for todoist (I have used it for various purposes over the years but never as a temporary inbox, go figure).

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Glad to hear it Andrey! Hopefully one day both of us can get to where Ali is (because his systems ARE great) and think it's still "simple" 😁

  • @leeles
    @leeles Рік тому +1

    Thanks Jeff, I really like your Intro and sense of humor. True, if the system is so complicated, it is a huge hindrance to ever start it. The entry hurdle should be small and easy to get onboard.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Haha glad you found it entertaining (and useful I hope)! Thanks so much Lee 😁

  • @pranavgaikwad4283
    @pranavgaikwad4283 Рік тому +1

    This is so easy and so perfect. This is exactly what we all were looking for. Thank you so much Jeff. Your channel is just amazing!❤

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Glad to hear it Pranav! You're very welcome 😁

    • @pranavgaikwad4283
      @pranavgaikwad4283 Рік тому

      @@JeffSu All the very best and congratulations for the upcoming 300k ❤️🥳

  • @btlapitan
    @btlapitan Рік тому +45

    I love how you always simplify everything!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +3

      Can't help it 😉

  • @siddhantkumar9492
    @siddhantkumar9492 11 місяців тому +3

    Super crisp and concise content highlighting how to hack productivity! Loved the video, keep up the great job, Jeff.
    I recently started using Notion to capture my ideas, but would fail intermittently because of the same reason mentioned in the video. Now I can use Todoist to capture, before hoping to Notion

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you my friend 😁! And glad to see I'm not the only one that needed an extra "Capture" tool

  • @GrahamLaight
    @GrahamLaight Рік тому +2

    OUTSTANDING video - I feel lucky to have found it! Quick way to capture notes: Google Assistant on the phone:
    "OK Google take a note."
    "What do you want it to say?"
    "Human League made a good album called Dare."
    "Saved your note."

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Hahahaha good point Graham, and thank you 😁

  • @plaincrackers6438
    @plaincrackers6438 Рік тому +1

    I love simple! Full time job + full time life, I don't have the time or brain power to juggle so many apps. Thanks for keeping it real 😊

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Me and you both my friend! You're very welcome 😁

  • @CanadianFinanceSimplified
    @CanadianFinanceSimplified Рік тому +4

    Were you always this good at video editing? This video is just incredible.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Nope. If you look at my first ever video it was terrible

  • @OShackHennessy
    @OShackHennessy Рік тому +1

    You’re the man. I’m generally well organized but have been having such a hard time remembering things and using my iPhone calendar for reminders takes too many steps. I always have a list of things to accomplish each day and unfortunately it’s easy for me to forget things like that. It’s weird because I’m quite intelligent and can complete complex tasks easily but remembering appointments and scheduled tasks is almost impossible for me. My life was organized via yellow post-it notes and that doesn’t work well when you’re moving around. Thanks man.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      You're not alone! Our brains weren't created to capture ideas long term!

  • @peeltheapple177
    @peeltheapple177 Рік тому +1

    The beginning of this video was classic and TOTALLY identifiable. Great job

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Hahahaha glad you think so my friend 😁

  • @Andrea.Anderson
    @Andrea.Anderson Рік тому +3

    This was great! I love productivity UA-camrs, but they can be quite overwhelming. Thanks for simplifying!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      No problem Andrea 😁

  • @stephenbozzone1116
    @stephenbozzone1116 Рік тому +3

    This is so helpful. I was feeling “guilty” for mixing my To Do app Thomas Frank’s Notion methodology. This makes perfect sense.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Trust me I've been there Stephen!! 😁

  • @joshclarencebunag6280
    @joshclarencebunag6280 6 місяців тому +1

    This is actually the best advice for productivity here on youtube. No BS straight to the point! Thanks

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  6 місяців тому

      You're very welcome!

  • @chocotak513
    @chocotak513 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much! This video really helps me a lot. I watched a LOT of productivity videos, and this video are the BEST!! 😍 Simple yet very powerful

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  11 місяців тому

      Glad to hear it! 😁

  • @Strangekabuki
    @Strangekabuki Рік тому +9

    Hi Jeff! Great video. I am retired, and all those other productivity workflows are MASSIVE overkill. Yours is straightforward and cost-effective. I am still working out the best capture method. Notion seems like a lot of effort for a "simple life." Maybe you should do a vid on capture for the retired/stay-at-home types who still want to capture ideas and such. I like to write or hear an interesting story and what to capture the idea. Great enthusiasm and clear presentation for a large amount of information. Keep up the good work!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Got it, thanks for sharing your experience! What's stopping you from using todoist as the default capture step?

    • @MarcP5267
      @MarcP5267 Рік тому

      Use Apple reminders as a capture with Siri

  • @justdoittt6361
    @justdoittt6361 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for understanding us "Normal People"
    PS: Man your energy is unmatched!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Hahaha anytime my friend 🙌

  • @howardoneal598
    @howardoneal598 7 місяців тому +1

    I love the idea of linking and having a centralized location where all the info is used (In my case i use Google Sheet instead of Calendar). Thank you so much for sharing!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  7 місяців тому

      Nice!!! No problem 😁

  • @leandro_80
    @leandro_80 Рік тому +1

    This couldn't come in a better time! I was just rewatching your video "how I never forget a task". Nice one!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Ah I hope you weren't bored in this video then! The concepts I share are very similar, I just refined it 😂

  • @xtracredit
    @xtracredit Рік тому +5

    Good video. I've noticed, from my own experience, that some apps will lead you down a rabbit hole. You can spend more time setting up, tweaking, and organizing some apps that you become less productive. That happened to me with Omnifocus and Notion.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Exactly! I found the sweet spot to be: set it up just enough you can start using the system, then when you have "down time", play around with it 😁

  • @maxh.2293
    @maxh.2293 6 місяців тому +3

    God I hate those "second brain" productivity systems for robots. Write it down here, then move it there, schedule it on your calendar, create a page in Notion, create a checklist, link it to a database, and so on and so on. Life is tough by itself, who needs to make it even more complicated with tools that are supposed to make it easier? Love your approach, though! I follow a similar system that I developed for myself, but got some good insights from the video. Subscribed. 🙏

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  6 місяців тому +1

      Woohooo thank my friend 😁

  • @DavideBonetti
    @DavideBonetti Рік тому +1

    THIS! I was looking to come across someone who has got to manage corporate life AND his personal brand at the same time. It is just evident that a lot of people struggle with a similar issue and I am happy to have found your channel! Subbed!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Woohoooo that was what I was going for!

  • @superrustycin
    @superrustycin 9 місяців тому +1

    This is the most helpful productivity video -- precise, short, and accurate. Thank you!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  9 місяців тому

      Thank you my friend 😁

  • @JuanAponte1
    @JuanAponte1 Рік тому +3

    Everything in this video was incredible but the snooze option blew my mind. Already using it. Thanks Jeff!
    Also, Jeff, I’d love to pass an idea to Google. Is there a protocol for it?

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Glad to hear it Juan!
      Honestly I'm not sure because I don't work on B2C Google products haha

    • @JuanAponte1
      @JuanAponte1 Рік тому +1

      @@JeffSu ah! no problem at all 😁

  • @caedengoering
    @caedengoering Рік тому +102

    I see it’s Jeff Su. I click.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +15

      Very very very good habit you got there Caeden, I'm impressed. You should share it with others

    • @caedengoering
      @caedengoering Рік тому

      @Daniel J great minds, my friend!

    • @JoeCartersChannel
      @JoeCartersChannel Рік тому +2

      same

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +2

      @@JoeCartersChannel Everyone's so supportive 😂

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +2

      @Daniel J Yayyyy 🙌🏻

  • @horheyyy
    @horheyyy 10 місяців тому

    Great Video! Often times we look for a perfect system but it's so important to just get started! Thank you for the simple system that I'm sure many will benefit from!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  10 місяців тому +1

      Yes!!! Getting started is the MOST important step!

  • @MamboBrah
    @MamboBrah 8 місяців тому

    Jeff- you're channel is CRIMINALLY undersubscribed. From this to job searching and career tips there's so much great and easy to understand content. Thank you

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  8 місяців тому +1

      No arguments from me Henry 😏, but haha thank you!

  • @somratdutta
    @somratdutta Рік тому +1

    This video is so pratical as compared to both Thomas Frank's system and Ali's.
    Also, the pratical examples are just so good and relatable.
    Thanks for this one.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Glad to hear it Somrat, thank you!!

  • @Andrea_Dong
    @Andrea_Dong Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video as always and I completely agree with you on your point about having a frictionless experience! It really helps minimize burnout :)
    Also, I love how simple your two step process is and I really appreciate the skillfully used memes 😆 that snooze feature has also been a god send!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      If I can't incorporate memes I don't know why I would make UA-cam videos 😏. And yes snooze is super underrated!

  • @amitairos
    @amitairos Рік тому +27

    Awesome! Thanks Jeff! Completely related to Ali's overkill mind-boggling system 😀
    Question: I really like Google Keep, but still not sure for what part of the system to use it exactly. Currently my Google Keep is a mess. Do you have any suggestions for organizing it, and for which part of your system it can be used? Would love to hear your thoughts about it and maybe a video about Keep :)

    •  Рік тому

      Yes, he has some suggestions :) Check this out ua-cam.com/video/-jCyuBLLcvs/v-deo.html

    • @777whatwhat
      @777whatwhat Рік тому +6

      If you using Keep as a task management tool, I would suggest switching to Google Tasks. I was in same boat and Tasks has been a life saver, especially its integration into Google Calendar.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +8

      Thanks so much Amitai for the question and 777whatwhat for helping out!
      If I'm being honest, I don't use Keep as a task management tool at all, I use it mainly to capture notes I've taken at work, then organize those rough drafts into something more structured later on

    • @cassioalexan
      @cassioalexan Рік тому +2

      I've been using Keep to remind me of payments of the day, but recently I'm willing to give Tasks a try, and let Keep for capturing my ideas along the day.

    • @yperano
      @yperano Рік тому

      There isn’t a reason to use gtasks over keep

  • @dokterwinner
    @dokterwinner Рік тому +3

    I HAD A GREAT ONE watching this video. Finally something that me (and probably most of the people) can relate and APPLY in terms of productivity system.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Well I had a great one reading this comment Winner 😂. Thank you so much!!

  • @cozymatcha11
    @cozymatcha11 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow, I love how this video was organized and included various examples of how to capture and organize (as someone who likes repetition in learning, this was much appreciated!). The way that you explained this concept was so easy to understand and makes the productivity system all the more approachable. Thank you and subscribed :)

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  7 місяців тому +1

      That's what I love to hear!!

  • @ThomasAT86
    @ThomasAT86 Рік тому +1

    Oh god thanks for that video!! Using evernote, OpenOffice, Wi0ndows Explorer and Thunderbird since years but I can't work with that system anymore and it's leading to procrastination, not taking notes, forgetting a lot of valueable information (which also means time and money), confusion and all the way up to actual panic attacks. Been researching all those tools and systems since a few days, actually by those guys you mentioned, and I was rather overwhelmed and mislead myself on what I actually need.
    Your video helped me a ton to reset my mindset around all that craziness.
    Thank you good sir!
    Thomas

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      That’s awesome to hear Thomas!! Glad I was able to help 😁

  • @baierp94
    @baierp94 Рік тому +3

    again: Awesome Work Jeff! Why are you using ToDoist for your task tracking/creation? I mean, if you are only creating the tasks to move them to another program you also can use the default reminder app or?

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      You mean the default Apple reminder app? I just prefer Todoist 😁

    • @baierp94
      @baierp94 Рік тому

      @@JeffSu yes :) Well, I can understand it. ToDoIst looks more clean 😅

  • @adriensmajdor7886
    @adriensmajdor7886 Рік тому +3

    Actually, this is funny because the more we are creating overwelming productivity systems, the more we are unproductive because we feel completely lost... That how I felt ! Thank you a lot for your refreshing video !

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Can't agree more Adrien 😁

  • @shastisarvagya
    @shastisarvagya Рік тому +1

    I am so glad that I found this. Productivity Influencers were driving me nuts. This is simple and practical.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Glad to hear it my friend!! 😁

  • @danishamjad5807
    @danishamjad5807 Рік тому +3

    I have observed that most of the people creating videos are content creators. Their way of managing knowledge is optimized for creating content. It creates a tremendous bias.
    Thank you for creating this video to show that not every person needs complex second brain systems.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      No problem Danish 😁

  • @kwoknation
    @kwoknation Рік тому +3

    "in between sets of 800 kilograms" 😂😭

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +2

      Are you doubting me 🤔

  • @invictuz4803
    @invictuz4803 Рік тому

    Dude the production value of this video is insane, that Big Bang joke was perfectly selected! Great references to the BASB video with Tiago and Ali, both hilarious and helpful.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I try my best for amazing viewers such as yourself 😉

  • @hollyravel2208
    @hollyravel2208 3 місяці тому

    @JeffSu Ican't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge for free. This has been a game changer for me. Recently, I went through a burnout from work and personal stress. This is simple enough to implement and yet, very powerful to have a life changing impact. Please keep up the fantastic work! You are truly helping people!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  3 місяці тому

      Woohooo glad to hear it 😁

  • @babaturanurang
    @babaturanurang Рік тому +3

    Thanks for the helpful information. However, please slow down your speech and explanation because some of your audiences need more time to process the information. 😁

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the feedback! Some other people have told me I speak too slow 😂. I guess it's a good thing UA-cam lets us speed up/down the video!

    • @Tommy_Univerxse
      @Tommy_Univerxse 16 днів тому

      Ah I swear!

  • @shirosahab
    @shirosahab Рік тому

    I just dropped my like under the 1st min of the video. I really needed this video, since Ali & Tiago's system does feel overwhelm to implement. Thankyou Jeff for this. ♥️

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      You're very welcome Shiro!! Glad you found this video useful my friend 😁

  • @salenareynolds2018
    @salenareynolds2018 Рік тому +2

    THIS IS HOW I FELT YESTERDAY! Thank you so much Jeff! 😭

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Hahaha trust me I can relate Salena 😁

  • @Gaealexxx
    @Gaealexxx Рік тому +1

    Wow finally someone simplifies this productivity madness! Jeff, I wonder if you can make a video that shares the folder/category structure of the Capture and Organise process, please? Be it in your to-do, email, Notion, etc... thank you!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      I use the PARA structure more of less, but I'm not an expert in that...yet!

  • @simonblanche4872
    @simonblanche4872 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video, as always!
    Jeff, I think it's time for THE video. The video we have all been waiting for - your full Notion setup 🤩 We got some great ideas about capturing ideas and now we all need some inspiration about where to put the ideas 😁

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +2

      Hahaha I'll get to the full Notion video soon! 😁

  • @TonyLudlow
    @TonyLudlow Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this, Jeff! Keeping things simple is the surest way I'll do it and practice it.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      You're very welcome Tony! Let me know how it goes 😁

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  • @DebarghaBhattacharjeeDB
    @DebarghaBhattacharjeeDB 8 місяців тому +1

    This is the best and simplest system out there for productivity. Really was overwhelmed with all the complicated setups. This one just hits the spot.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you my friend, that means a lot 😁

    • @DebarghaBhattacharjeeDB
      @DebarghaBhattacharjeeDB 8 місяців тому

      ​@@JeffSu Wow, I can't believe you really took out your time to reply to that. Thanks a lot.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  8 місяців тому +1

      @@DebarghaBhattacharjeeDB for sure✌️

  • @moniquea2497
    @moniquea2497 Рік тому +2

    hahaha I love the "normal people" part! I gave up with Notion for my personal stuff and now just sticking with Obsidian, Google Calendar, Google Keep and handwritten journal (thanks to Matt Ragland's W.R.A.P method especially)

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Interesting, never heard of WRAP method before, will check it out. Thanks for sharing Monique 😁

  • @TeaDrinkingHacker
    @TeaDrinkingHacker Рік тому +2

    This was really good. Concise, cleanly presented and genuinely useful.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Thanks so much Gregory 😁

  • @absolute-media
    @absolute-media Рік тому +1

    I just started the video and have no idea if the system will be good but needed to stop it, give a thumbs up and comment just for this introduction. 🤣

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Hahahaha well after watching the video, what do you think?

    • @absolute-media
      @absolute-media Рік тому +1

      @@JeffSu It is good! I agree that other "systems" are too complex.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      @@absolute-media Wooohoooo thanks for following up and letting me know Alexandre!

  • @fayes7237
    @fayes7237 Рік тому +1

    Love this video and I've sent it to a few friends! I was already doing some sort of version of this; your video allowed me to fine-tune it :D

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      This is the type of comment I love to see Faye! Glad you got some inspiration from this video and didn't just copy paste the exact workflow (since we all have our own ways of doing things)!

  • @LarisseCarvalho
    @LarisseCarvalho Рік тому +1

    thanks for this, Jeff. it seems so simple and practical that I'll definitely try it!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Let me know how it goes for you Larisse 😁

  • @Rosamariatvofficial
    @Rosamariatvofficial Рік тому +1

    I love Todoist. I've used it for a long time. I've also been simplifying my capture process since December because I have a mobile 3-year-old. The takeaway from this video is to organize quickly. I can definitely improve on that.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      We all can Rosamaria 😁

    • @olivierdelasalle806
      @olivierdelasalle806 Рік тому

      Thank you for writing the name of the app, I kept hearing "todolist" 😅

  • @MichaelHayashi-re7wo
    @MichaelHayashi-re7wo 22 дні тому

    Great video! I use Amplenote to capture, organize/distill and execute. I love that everything stays integrated within the app/system. Tasks are also given scores which, in turn, helps me make choices / weigh which tasks are most important to accomplish.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  22 дні тому

      Interesting! Never used that before

  • @cgpov
    @cgpov Рік тому +2

    💯 agree, the capture process HAS to be frictionless. When I see the insane processes by other productivity UA-camrs it makes me laugh. Keep up the great content!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Haha thanks Chad! I guess we all have different definitions/thresholds of "frictionless"

  • @carlossolis9968
    @carlossolis9968 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video, perfect timing. . . just what and when I needed.
    Thanks

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Glad to hear it Carlos 😁

  • @papisorrels5952
    @papisorrels5952 Рік тому +1

    WOW! I just got my life back! This was awesome! Thanks Jeff!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Glad I was able to help Papi!! 😁

  • @albertogaragnani5688
    @albertogaragnani5688 Рік тому +5

    Hey Jeff! You can save links directly to to-doist by sharing the page. You can even put it as your preferred sharing option

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Thanks for letting me know Alberto! I actually did try this but I want to input the action as the title instead of the title of the link if that makes sense haha

  • @rebeccaw9656
    @rebeccaw9656 Рік тому +2

    I also love google calendar, although I love the Tasks function within google calendar in Schedule View, tasks and Events listed in one view - helps my possible ADHD brain to see both together in one list on my phone or iPad. If it’s not in my calendar, I’ve forgotten it already. I especially love the Gmail create Task function.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Yes the integration is pretty nice!

  • @yashkumarsahu5588
    @yashkumarsahu5588 Рік тому +1

    "capture capture capture, organise". I love it.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Me too Yash 😏