How to Get Massive Loads of Work Done Every Day - College Info Geek
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- If you tell me you're super busy, I'm going to ask to see your written plan.
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Make a to do list - Yep
Make a daily list - Uh huh
Write things to do on white board - Mhm
Estimate time I do everything - Yes
Fudge ratio time buffer - Got it
Commitment to your plan - Ah, that's where I go wrong.
Haha 😂..... Same with me.... And a million others like us.... Lol.....
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+KakinTseGamePlayer have you triangulated every part of the pan with complicated calculus. Then given yourself a scenario outcome to follow if every possible event were to happen in a 20 page flow chart with colour coding.....
If so you are procrastinating. Fudge ratio time buffer sounds like procrastination.
end result= 100 pages of planning. You were only meant to write 1000 words on a chapter of a book.
I just go for a walk and come back to it. You stop wasting time when you intentionally do something else which is productive but unrelated to the work, like getting procrastination out the way in one sweep.
+jorgepeterbarton YOU SOUND LIKE A MANAGER THAT WILL MAKE A VERY POOR LEADER. A MANAGER ONLY FOLLOWS THE RULES. THIS IS FOR A LEADER THAT MAKES THE RULES AND NEEDS TO BE AWARE OF THE CONSEQUENCES OR UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES OF CHOICES. POPULAR OR NOT
Pete Deiler wut? yeh i'm in a self employed career so it probably a different skill. I manage and lead myself. Have no desire to manage and lead others, my personality type I suppose would find it horrible (you know the rule that only people who don't care bout others to a psychopathic level become politicians, and if not cold, it breaks people...) . But i do a good job managing myself thanks.
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Stop rolling thru the comments, watch this FINAL video and go get your work _DONE_
Checking back on this after three years I didn't even know this comment got so much appreciation, glad I could help you all!
Leaning Back With Handserino Kripperino thank you
Leaning Back With Handserino Kripperino NEVER...
Oh thanks! And I'm gonna obey your words... Cause, you made me realise it
you should comment this in every youtube vid!
Lolz
The first thing you do after waking up in the morning is come to your apartment? I'm impressed that you worked your walk of shame into your schedule.
TMM
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+TMM lol
+TMM Hahaha nice
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+TMM hahaha lol!
I'm not being very productive by watching this video on how to more productive. As a matter of fact, I should be doing my homework.
i get my homework and assignments done by jamaahomework.com. They help me reduce stress and pressure and also perform so well and i get time to do other things
Yeah me too 😂
I see everyone complaining about "I have no drive/commitment/motivation" and nobody seems to realize that... you've gotta do things that you don't want to do. Like, 90 percent of the time. 100 percent if you suffer from depression. The key is to force yourself to your own happiness. Stop waiting until you "feel like it". You're never gonna feel like it.
Motivation isn't part of the plan, for a good reason. There will never be a "how to" for motivation. Stop lying to yourself and just get things done. You can be happy later, and I mean truly happy, not "I watched netflix all morning"-happy.
randomtrucks hell yeah. Discipline creates habit.
I would love to see him do a video of productivity tips for depressed people because its very hard when ur brain is working against you. His vids are amazing you can tell he genuinely cares.
This. This comment.
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Thankyou so much
So weird how this video just randomly popped up in my recommendations when i was just thinking about how i should look for ways to get shit done...
they're watching over us
+113Robinho It just happened to me too, right now!
***** good guy illuminati. Reccomending productive videos so we're not clicking on cat videos one after another
+113Robinho We listen through your speakers. We know everything. Resistance is futile. LOL Google and UA-cam look at your search history to determine what you will be interested in.
+Lee Barrett Just a smart UA-cam algorithm. It serves you information based on your interests. Do you watch positive? You get served positive. You watch negative? You get served negative.
just found out about this channel. The videos are AMAZING. Great quality and relevant to students. I saw the book and was wondering how much it was and then i saw its FREE. The fact you made it FREE means i wouldnt hesitate to donate to you. I would be more than happy to donate due to the great contents of videos and free books. keep up the amazing work man !
DiLLZGFX thank you! That's seriously awesome feedback to get. I'm not ready to do it yet, but at some point I may think about adding Patreon or something and having additional bonuses :)
***** thanks! I published my book on my own, which basically entailed writing it in Scrivener, exporting it in the formats I wanted, putting it up on my website, and telling people about it. The hardest parts were writing it, as well as building up an audience over the past five years.
For my next book, I'm going to try going the traditional publishing route though :)
I've been doing this for the past month or so and you notice EXTREME changes in your lifestyle if you understand how habits work. If you pre-plan your day efficiently, you can literally be the most productive person ever.
The Simple Engineer exactly! I noticed this of deliberate habit-building in general; ever since I started seriously using HabitRPG and making sure I got certain things done every day, everything's started moving quite a bit faster :)
instead of getting my studying done, im watching videos on how to be more productive...............
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This is all great however... Its useless if you dont follow your plan. I have tried all sorts of to do apps and schedulers. Problem is I just dont stick to anything. After a short while I just end up doing whatever the fuck I want to do and at this point I really dont know what to do. My brain just doesnt like following rules, or "should do". How can people like me find a deeper reason to stick to this.
+OhMyBooda Humans are creatures of habit, start small first otherwise you'll overwork yourself and not want to do it. The fact you realise that you can't pay attention is good, use that to change your mindset, think about it everyday and it'll eventually stick.
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thank you m8
+OhMyBooda Try og mandino, the greatest Salesman in the world. It will help you
lifeWorthIt
thanks but in what sense will it help?
It has ten scrolls in the story that help a lot if you follow them to have better habits and eliminate that ones that are of no use for you. Type ten scrolls in google and see if it's usefull
That's really one of the biggest keys to success there is: planning! Having all of your tasks written down in front of you calms your mind and makes your more produvtive! Thank you Thomas!
The production value of the videos this dudes makes, is insane. I have never seen one, with so few sups, and still has this high production value! I have watched all your videos now, and you have motivated me to focuc more on studying :) I applaud you sir!
Emil Borup thank you!
As a STEM major thinking about homework, applying for leadership positions, networking, and internships, this is extremely helpful. Thank you!
These videos are going to save my sanity and my GPA for my sophomore year in college. Thank you, Thomas! You are truly a lifesaver!
Video in 2 seconds: he makes to do lists then actually does shit
I have gotten a lot of drive these past few months but I have always struggled with time management. You're channel is the last bit of motivation I needed to keep myself going. You my good sir are a lifesaver.
honestly my new favorite channel on this brain stealing website! Helps me get back to studying ! thanks bro! God bless!
Eric jr glad you're finding it useful :)
I've just recently gone back to college after a year off to study a masters and I'm finding it hard getting my work done properly and on time as well as make videos. This was actually very motivational, I'm going to go and get my assignments done right now!😂
Hey, im mormon (The Curch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) and the moment you said DAILY PLANNING at 2:23 my mind just went back to the mission field.... because as a missionary we are taught to make daily planning and weekly planning for around 2 years for men and 1.5 for women..... and your application way of using time wisely was so astonishing that you convinced me not only to redo the habit, but also to share it with others.... MAN THIS VIDEO WAS AN INVESTMENT OF TIME. i promise i will share it a lot. thank you and keep up the good work.
You are such a classy, helpful, intellect. I hope you go far in life and I aspire to have your motivation and self control.
Was distracted by floating books to the left...some sort of small, less visible shelf?
+Ze Xuan yep! It's called an invisible bookshelf, I believe. I got it for around $10 on Amazon.
+Thomas Frank i'm interested in what books you have there!!
Is it vegan?
I am way past college age :) but am finding your videos immensely useful - so much so that I just recommended them to my daughter who has just started college. Can't thank you enough
I can understand your work ethic just by listening to you talk. The way you speak is the way you work-no extra words, one thing leads to the next logically, no unnecessary points or tangents. Really cool
You have literally eliminated my urge to procrastinate Thank You Soooo Much!!!!
Sneha K now that's what I like to hear! Study hard :)
I just wanted to take the time to thank you for making these videos. I'm 16 and I'm impressed with the content and the layout of how you execute the information. I have been binge watching your videos, not very productive of me but still your videos are worth it. Thank you again. :)
Methusha Ravi Well said :) I agree. These videos are high quality!
Dude, you have got your shit together, Like that is goals right there.
Dude.... I needed to hear this LOL! Ever since I became a mom.... finding time for school, running my business, cooking and cleaning for my family... Kids you guys.... kids change EVERYTHING!
This video just pinpointed where I went wrong. I didn't break down what I had to do to real actionable tasks. I just wrote what was need to be done and tried to stick to that which didn't work. So when I broke down what I had to do further, I started to see more clearly. Thank you so much.
It all makes good sense. Thanks for the Edison quote. Being " busy" has an anxiety component.
Being efficient or productive as a result of proper planning has a much better feel. One knows where one is going.
Over-planning takes you out of the moment and causes you to perceive "time" to be moving faster.
I saw the Megaman X poster in the background and said to myself "I don't even care if this video is good or not now. For that I will watch the whole thing through."
Hello Dave..
I'm your student here.. 💙
Thank you so much for putting your book out for free! I cannot explain how pitifully broke I am as a fulltime student. I can't wait to read it and I'm sharing it with anyone I know who is in university as well!
Sis can u share with me?
@@jessicasesay6625 There should be a download link right under his video. I’m not sure this was a while ago that I did this!
Good video. Planning... it seems to be the Golden rule of productivity.
I need to start watching your videos every day as a reminder that I have to study and most importantly stick to the schedule. I kind of lost myself during faculty, I am 1 year late. I think you are a great motivator, and I thank you a lot :)
Nina Nicole glad you're finding the channel useful!
Similarly, Isocrates said: "Do not mistake activity for achievement"
You and seanwes are slowly turning me into a good student, thanks and keep it up :)
bierfuizl seanwes is awesome :)
I wish I knew about your channel during my time in college haha. Awesome content man. I'm aiming to gear my channel to help people live a more positive and happier life and take them through my journey of opening my own company at 21. These techniques have definitely helped me accomplish more already
THANK YOU MANU!!
1st video I've ever watched of yours, and immediately subscribed.
I do some of the things on this already - though, not as consistently - but seeing how successful you are with this and having it explained more fully the way that you did, makes me feel more confident about me being able to make the same accomplishments for myself.
Much appreciation. :)
So i recently discovered Thomas Frank and all i can say , iam so happy with all this advice he is giving us!!
I am so proud of myself. I have been a lot more productive the last few weeks and got so excited that I watched this video for more tips. Turns out I do all these things! I use my bullet journal for it. Everything I need is in that book. It is fantastic!
A good video. That's the point for starting personal development centered in high workloads. However, not always doing is the best way. Sometimes quietness and perception is the solution.
Your videos are literally changing my ways to look towards life , they are changing my life , my lifestyle, my habits , my personality .
Nice videos, great content.
Your voice, your accent and your pronounciation... They're all perfect! And the content is beyond perfect!!
Really clear & concise points for getting work done on this vid- I have a really bad procrastination problem, I hope pre-planning each day will help me fix this problem. Good video!
Pirate Yoga I think it will. It definitely works for me!
Hello from Kazakhstan :) Just have downloaded your book. Thank you so much for letting us download it for free. You are so generous. Wish you success in everything you do:)
Very thoughtful video. I do planning for days and week, too, but almost never try to estimate time. I feel a little scary when I will take a full time job and five classes next Fall. I am trying to imagine what would happen to take preventive steps.
*thomas frank at the pinnacle of eloquence* is a mood i shall revisit frequently
Many people know this. Point where most of us fail is getting the actual work done, meaning sticking to the schedule because often times work is boring.
MM Inc. yyyyyep. +
That time of year to rewatch your videos and get my life together
When I was graduating I had a journal in which I wrote things I wanted to get done and at the end of the day I wrote down "good" and "bad" things that I had actually done. This may sounds stupid, but it helped a lot.
Also filming yourself while studying in a time lapse and uploading that video to tumblr is motivating. There is a whole community supports and pushes each other to be productive. When I'm procrastinating extremely, I do this. Wanting to look productive is sometimes the only way for me to get things done
The title of this video is... unfortunate if your browser tabs are just the wrong size. "How to Get Massive Loads ..." 😁
Try eating oysters or zinc tablets.
XD
How can I get your massive loads though?
oh, I thought you were going to say cocaine.
knife maker omg
Highly considering aderral these days 🙃
@@NinaR478 try meth its better
I am really happy I am not the only organised-freak here. Great video! Straight and simple.
all the planning scares me... when every slot on the calendar is filled im not me anymore im just a machine
Who is this »you«, though?
Isn't it just another machine on auto-mode that's ultimately following a particular pattern as well?
Just because something isn't planned and thus the reaction comes more spontaneously doesn't necessarily mean that it's any more »you« than if this »you« followed a plan.
After all, that plan also comes from that »you«, as it must have been set up at one point in time.
So in the end, you just made some decisions earlier than you would have otherwise.
And isn't that just what planning is meant to do?
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meh just words... i know what im talking about... sometimes you just need to get a lot of stuff done for exterior reasons and they end up taking up all of your time... after a week like that i feel like drinking my brains out cause i didnt do anything for my self all week... but i did that because i was constrained to do that for constructive purposes is hard to fathom... its not that i never do constructive work but its hard to plan like that
Lone Wolf Well, then the problem is not so much the planning than merely coming to the realization through the planning that you don't actually have as much leisure time as you'd like to have.
Thinking you'd have more if you didn't plan is a fallacy. In fact, good planning often leaves more time for yourself, as you know when you can afford to lean back.
I don't always plan either because I make the same mistake and like to persuade myself that there's still time to do the stuff I'm supposed to do later.
But in the end, procrastinating only increases the time you have for yourself at the cost of being forced to cut down the time of doing something constructive and ending up with something half-assed.
As a compromise, you could plan with a less restrictive schedule right away (which is what you should do to begin with - before you don't plan at all, better just plan a little bit, and leave the rest of the day open so you don't feel constrained).
Better settle with the middle ground and be proactive every so often than always be reactive.
When your calendar is filled with things you actually want to do, accomplish, and enjoy, what part of that isn't you? I find that when I make plans and stick to them I'm being more true to myself because I'm not listening to my impulses. I don't identify with my impulses, my thoughts, or anything that tugs at me for control over my actions(especially against my better judgment.) Intention is key, you are in the pilot seat, find out what you want and take control of your body or it will take control of you, THEN you are just a machine, running on habits and impulses. Autopilots don't make plans.
I liked these videos because I usually find what you say is backed up by books or successful self-help techniques!
Very useful to see them practically applied.. waiting for your videos about each of them.
Your insights are great.
It's easy to get confused when everyone around seems to be " busy " , while not being totally productive, so the question arises : " Is being ' busy ' the optimal way for productivity ? " and the answer is a colossal " NO " .
Being busy arises often from a constant feeling of pressure and irritability; busy people are unconsciously being in a state of constant tension , because they don't master time , but get defeated by it. The reason for this is that they don't apply the formula:
Focus -> Analyze goals/Required Actions/Current Situation/Etc. -> Plan -> Execute
I like very much your idea of " fudge ratio " , because that is very logical and often one gets nervous because not fitting in the time causes stress, but this problem gets solved by the fudge ratio. I call it " dynamic planning " also, because for every plan that one has, it is a smart idea to make it dynamically changing, in case in which it is required.
Seeming to do is what I'm good at. And that's where I'm doing things wrong. Thanks for sharing the light.⚡
Last video's cliffhanger problem is now resolved; very interesting information. Oh and also, in progress of reading your book; great so far!
macolauncher sort of, at least :P Every time I get an idea for a video, I eventually realize there's too much content for just one! More to come :)
Thanks man planning ahead does actually make a huge difference. Its also good to mention that when you finish your tasks you seem to feel very accomplish and it makes you feel motivated to do more. Well at least for me. Thanks again. You got on subscriber
One thing that I always notice is that it takes me double the amount of time I thought it would to do something. I had this science hw, thought I’d do it in 1 hour but took me 2.
Could you make a video on studying for multiple test and different subjects effectively?
Anne Jean for sure! I've got that topic on my list :)
*One day or day one. You decide.*
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Life Progress - a channel for introverts Nice
Wow! Found your channel through Reddit and I have to say I AM REALLY IMPRESSED! This is the first video I've watched and I'm subscribed already! You're really inspiring, keep up the great work
As a Freshman, thank you inexplicably :D
Maximus Alexis glad I could help!
Thanks a ton +Thomas Frank! I had about 6 different assignments for 5 college classes this week! All worth and requiring about 2 hours of work each but thanks to this video reminding me of my old routine good habits and getting-it-done-asap attitude, i was able to complete them all in about 36 hours! Thanks!!!
Discipline and motivation gets work done. Lists help.
+Thomas Frank..
I am a medical student and our study is considered the most difficult ,so I keep watching videos to improve my methods but your videos are really amazing.. I am glad its not so late because I have my finals coming up:) n I really needed motivation ..thankyou so muchh..!!! greatt job
Hey Thomas! I’m rewatching some of your content and I just wanted to express how awesome you are for making your book available for free! It’s basically a holy grail for students and I’ve only ever come across very pricey very bland books. So, thank you for being amazing!
I just recently found out about your channel, and honestly its great. You have helped me. thank you Thomas
love from the UK :)
Salma Bayleh glad you're enjoying the videos! :)
Oh my, I already spend hours pretending to myself and the people surrounding me that I would study. But I always end up imaging situations and drawing stuff on my papers.
Suggestion for a video: How do you stay motivated to keep doing accomplished goals. Things that are necessary to maintain in an accomplished state, not just to achieve. Example: Have a daily fasting blood sugar of less than 110. Once you achieve the goal, the sense of accomplishment stamps "done" and it is hard to remember to check the blood sugar after that. This can apply to a number of things, financial goals, etc. It is almost like success is the beginning stage of failure.
This is great advice. I need to diversify my study times better. Sometimes I'll just stare at a set of homework problems after two hours of intense study, when I could have solved the rest in 30 min if I worked on it the next day. Math + words = .....squiggly lines.
You are amazing and truly inspiring! You just got yourself a new subscriber :)
twilightsagasuperfan thank you so much! Hope the channel continues to be helpful :)
This is such a crucial video. The idea of productive vs busy is something relevant to everyone, even and sometime especially outside of the school environment. I feel that while in school I was ridiculously productive, able to knock out a masters program and graduate by 22 in only 3 semesters, with a 3.98 GPA... I never appreciated the importance of that accomplishment and what it showed about my work ethic until much later in life. Jump forward to being a full time work from home entrepreneur I was lost in the trap of BUSY ALL THE TIME, nothing to show for it ever. smh I had to step back and analyze myself, my life, and what changed. The idea of school seemed obvious, this is just what I'm supposed to do - I have to do my schoolwork, etc. When it came to my own life projects, with no teacher handing out a syllabus, that's where the busy crept in and productivity stopped. Appreciate your channel and this information being presented so much!
1.) Daily planning
2.) New tasks add on to do list
3.) Create Estimate time for completion
4.) Take short breaks apply pomodoro
You have always been an inspiration for me! I am just rewatching the video to get motivated! Thanks!
Very interesting! I am "seeming to do" a lot because it's comfortable. Thank you for sharing your perspective!
I hear a lot of people saying "I have a lot to do", but the weeks go and go on, and they never get those things done!, it's amazing how some people can spend their time doing simply nothing, and, it's okay, "do nothing" is awesome. I always think of easy things become when you just "leave your pc and cellphone away", you do a lot of stuff that way :)
GOLD- if you're going to procrastinate, procrastinate with this!
I love this. This is pretty much exactly what I began to do and it.is.awesome. I went out and bought a daily planner complete with labeled hours. I write down everything and know exactly when I should be doing tasks and where I need to be.
Factoring in buffer time is such a great tip. It took me much longer than it should have to figure out tasks rarely go as planned. Great advice! Thanks for sharing :)
I might add this : Ideas are easy; execution is everything (Casey Neistat)
duuuuude your channel is saving my life
Your videos have helped me prepare for college so much! I'm so glad I found this channel! Thank you, you rock!
Don't bother seeing "busy-ness" as a needed virtue. What you want instead, is the self-awareness of WHY you would want to get work done in the first place. The saying goes "where there's a will, there's a way", which speaks to the "WHY", and no system of techniques or apps will ever be the magical formula to this. Even after the will is acquired, the work one does should be more about quality than quantity. The more we develop the genuine will, the more heart we will put into the work we do, the more valuable it will be, and the less "quantity" of it will ever matter. That is the virtue of simply being present. :)
Thomas, I loved this video. I have read IboNLable's (somewhat hateful) comment below, but for me, it worked. You did NOT just focus on to do lists, and motivation alone doesn't work, either! There are thousands of motivational videos on youtube that help, but are not enough! What's helped me is what you said about focusing on OUTPUT. Not doing things, but OUTPUT. Excellent stuff, thanks.
New Subscriber :) Love your videos. Im a new youtuber but a freelance writer first. So im always jugling cleaning, writing, videos and other task. I feel like you videos have really helped me.
Watching Thomas' videos really motivates me!
Thank you for your wonderful and easy to understand ideas! As a full time student and mother of 3 boys, I'm always looking for ways to effectively manage my time to get the most done. This feeling of busyness is all too familiar. Any ideas for parents?
Cherie D. glad you enjoyed the video! Honestly, I can't claim to know much about mitigating the workload that comes along with being a parent...
I believe it has to be adaptable. My schedule is fairly simple (school work/studying/classes/p.t. work/volunteer work) but I also struggle with doing what I need to do with no one watching - mainly school work/studying. My major involves theory (reading and understanding) and also a lot of hands-on skills (involving step-by step tutorials and hands-on practice in a lab).
I guess I could be considered lucky because I have it all mapped out for me in a gigantic syllabus. Therefore, I always know what I need to do. It's the doing it when I need to in order not to waste time that takes commitment. I usually map out my day the night before, not a week or month before, but the night before. I put out usually at least 3 big general tasks (what I need to read, what I need to practice that day, what hours I'll be working for $) that must be accomplished no matter what followed by more specific tasks that could technically be put off or just aren't very important (calling someone not business related - buying energy drinks). With many things on my to-do list my mind is usually filled with the things I should be doing. Although I know subconsciously I'll more often not accomplish everything on my list in a day, my important tasks are usually accomplished and its easier not to steer off course from pertinent things.
This may sound all-over the place but I have at least a mild case of A.D.D. that makes sticking to my essentials a decent challenge. It works for me. I stay busy, what I do is usually worth doing (as Tom Edison says-productive), and I've accomplished a good amount since I began using this plan a year and a half ago.
Great video, though. I really appreciated it.
I really love the fact that it popped up in my recommendations ♥
I've just discovered your channel by accidentally clicking on a video. BEST MISTAKE IN MY LIFE!
I love your video's, very helpful! Subscribed. :)
I love the videos, the advice are single but they work !!!! I find they are similar to a lot of books I read.
DiLLZGFX well said mate... Thomas is doing a great job...keep up the good work mate...!
I love you so much. You keep me motivating. I really look forward to your uploads.
Your videos always inspire me to be more productive, thaks a lot for that.
Very interesting, especially putting a time limit to each ToDo list item. Thanks!
I keep rewatching these videos just for the nostalgia
plus that dope Megaman X wall scroll gives you some serious motivation power.
Thank you so much!! I am a first time college student and your videos help me a lot :)
Thank you! You're videos are really well thought trough and very motivational.
I actually went to an advisor/therapist and asked for help in organising but all they said is try to write down your tasks. What I need is thoroughly developed system of organization. But I cannot seem to discipline myself enough.
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