How I Balance Everything at Harvard
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2018
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Balancing competing priorities in college can be hard. In this video, I attempt to share with you the strategies that I've learned to balance things in college--including time management skills, prioritization skills, and communication skills.
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I love that your views and priorities are healthy and your not saying like “work harder and have perfect grades”.
But you actually value sleep and mental health. I really appreciate that!
OMG YES! I feel like no one understands that!
I totally agree with you
Yes this channel actually saved my college life. My first semester was like a hell as an international student in korea. Then during the summer break, I found John's channel, now my college life is just much easier and happier.
He still has a 4.0 gpa
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Anyone else get really motivated by him?
Yes!!!!
No, just annoyed.
Yeah
I changed my life lol
Not really. He's sheltered to the hilt. Life in college is the easiest time in the world. Everything is systematized/organized there. He is a lifelong student. He knows this business well. He reads a lot of books. You cannot learn more from books that you can get from life experience far away from school. I'm finished with school. I like to watch his channel thinking, omg, this guy has got to quit reading so damn much, and get out more. He is not experimental enough in his life. There that's my post-college thoughts.
He just happens to be good at prioritizing his time. He is disciplined. He's simply projecting the culture that he exists within as a student, and he is monetizing all of it through UA-cam. Good idea! He's capitalizing on his ideas, essentially selling lifestyle/guidance advice. If he is so after enlightenment and personal growth, he has got to get out of that environment where everything is the same cookie cutter culture. Once you're out of college, if you travel outside of any prosperous socioeconomic realm, you will go through culture shock like nothing else that will disillusion everything you think you "learned" in college. Jumping directly into life without an instruction book is the best thing ever for wiring your brain's creative side. It would be fun to see him do something wild on this channel. Anything out of his element would be interesting. Just waiting for that to happen, if it ever does.
8-9 hours of sleep A NIGHT?!?! GOD DAMMNN
I havent had that much sleep since the womb lol
LOL me as well
Samaira Stewart saaaame
Uhh, I get 5-6 hours. By choice since I work full time and am in college
I get 8-9 minutes of sleep
me in high school: sleeps at the most 4 hours
guy at harvard: sleeps 8-9 hours
b e c a u s e u u p p l a y i n g f o r t n i t e
If he gets enough sleep he probably does his work more efficiently than a person who only slept 4 hours
Sleep is incredibly important to retain information a.k.a. learning, and as such you need to sleep well to succeed in any academic endeavour (there are exceptions of course).
@email 1 probably because you don’t do your homework until late at night.
y e e t
You helped me a lot in my exam days and now I am determined to be much better this semester
Thankyou
Amazing, kill it!
I'm in the second year of Information Engeneering, and at the beginning of this year it was hard to keep going. I can't even say for sure if was the University, or all the other things. But now, I see that was all of them, because they were unbalanced.
Since then, I've been working on my organization, setting priorities, setting goals for my day, my week, my life. I started meditating and sharing my time with people that I really appreciate, I began to observe the beauty of the day by day, besides all the challenges that I had to deal with.
Sleeping well, eating well, practicing exercises, studying, developing projects, sharing happiness with people.
These things changed my life, in every possible way. And I'm really grateful for you Jhon, and all the other people that directly or indirectly helped me keep going and living my life as intense and happy that I'm capable to live.
Evolve, be happy, peace ! 👊🤙
Amazing, keep up the awesome work. I hope this year continues to get better!
I am replying to this comment so I may save your words 💖💖 thank you for everything that you do and everything that you are!
Tea making intro like in the old times.... OMG! We love your for this!
Thanks that you here again!
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So sorry, my friend. I'm not a native speaker. I'm German.@@taj__mcalister2836
I’m starting college next week and this video helped me so much. Thank you for making these ☺️
Where u going to college at
me too :) good luck
Haye
I’d wished to watch this video when I started college
Awesome, that's great. Keep learning and keep working for your dreams.
You're pretty interesting John.
No you are!!💕💕💕
Reddit is wrong, trust me
that’s right!
@@conradplank1948 source: trust me, bro
School is not a priority for me. Goes to Harvard.
ahah
It was not planned to go to Harved in the beginning.
That makes you wonder what his priorities are 😯
Because of you, I achieved straight A’s for the first time this past semester at university. Thank you, John❤️
Just the night before I was feeling overwhelmed with school and all that I have to do, and here you are with this video! Love you ❤
sounds like you have 40 hours in a day
Glad to have found another Canadian university youtuber! Supporting you from the GTA!
@Mot Backwards great toronto area
I love the first shot of the tea, well done!
John: *gets accepted into Harvard*
Also John: "School actually isn't a huge priority to me."
yeah , sounds pretty weird
It actually makes sense. I think the message that he his trying to say is refraining yourself from being too fixated with school that you tend to neglect yourself and your social life, which both are important aspects in life. It shouldn't be prioritizing school, it should be prioritizing yourself as you do school.
Currently having a hard time doing that. lmao
This helps alot, been having a hard time in college and what has been happening in my life. Stressed out and the lack of sleep and problem with friends and a lot of extra curricular activities. I didn’t know how to properly balance everything out, this really helped me a lot...
You’re such an inspiration! Thank you! Keep on doing what you love bro
I struggled a lot with time management during my freshman year of college. This year I set my mind to it and I have been using my Growth Book every day to keep myself on track and I'm very happy with how well I've been doing thus far in the semester. Thank you, John.
In his old vids he didnt have a strong lisp but when he went too harvard it got Super Strong
i don't have a balanced life like you...i am literally spending most of my time on the books, making notes, solving Numerical... i usually get like 6 hours sleep....i am nailing every test but i am really stressed out...time to go easy on myself...thanks for the video btw.... subscribed!!!
Prabuddha Shrestha well I am focused on my academics and sleep around 6 hours a day but I’m not going to change it becuase it’s my priority to get good grades.Dont copy what he’s doing blindly,ask yourself do you really want to study less and get less marks?
I think we both need to sit and think...does grades matter that much that we compromise our health?
It seems like a good idea ^-^ Some people need more sleep than others by default, so don't beat yourself up because you get the sleep you need. When your body is well rested you might even find that you learn faster/better ^-^ School is important surely, but even as a top priority it shouldn't overwhelm you so much that you don't take care of yourself properly!
You're right, one shouldn't adopt new behaviors without thinking them through a bit, to see it they fit them well. At the same time, health is not something you should compromise on for good grades, at least that's how I see it.
Think about it, if you sleep well enough, you'll be rested and so you'll be able to learn faster and better. Then again, the amount of sleep people need differs from person to person, so you might be ok with sleeping that much, while for others it may be a very destructive thing to do.
I'm on the same boat as you prepping for NEET. I started prioritising the most important things like sleep and mental health and spending less time on books (making those 6 hrs of work really efficient) now my grades have actually improved, I'm able stay alert and observent during class and I retain more stuff. Spending less hours doesn't necessarily mean bad grades just use them wisely and be focused. I made these changes because I realized that this bad cycle is never gonna stop. Even after I get a medical seat I have to work my ass off anyhow.
With all the pressures of senior year and managing maintaining good grades, applying to colleges, and playing a fall sport, this video really has enabled me to take a step back realize how all the activities I am doing can be manageable and it does not have to be a very stressful and overwhelming experience for me. Thank you for making such incredibly helpful videos!
Thanks for sharing this! Balance is difficult to achieve. Glass you are figuring it out and sharing with people
Your videos are getting better and better ! Keep doing it !
I really love you videos, I discovered the channel yesterday and already being inspired by you, I have 2 years yet to go to college, and your videos are inspiring me to become better, your perfect balance, your passions, it can be seen that you do this because you truly like it. Good luck!
Hey dude, I have troubles with time management and this REALLY helped. I was so unmotivated but this REALLY improved my motivation, so I got up and did my homework. Thanks man!
What’s really hard to control for me it’s time management. I am really struggling and it’s hard keeping with school and friendships at the same time.
this video is exactly what i needed in my life right now. thank you so much. keep making videos with advice for college students, they help me a lot
The tea intro's back!!!? Thanks John!!
You're so young yet you know so much. You've become one of my favorite channels to watch nowadays, you help keeping me motivated. Thanks for that John :)
your videos are soooo inspiring John! Im currently in my senior year in high school and you really get me to think about life and the deeper meaning of education...thanks very much!!
It's really cool what you say. It's really generous of you to share this type of info!
This video is amazing. I have been feeling very stressed by all the things I need to do recently, and through your video I’ve realized I’ve had my priorities wrong and now will try to fix that. Thank you!
I have struggle with balancing school and life,I set many goals for myself,and,eventually,i abandoned them all.It's really good to be supported by your video!
I love this. I have been writing down what I need to do each weekend/week for school. I am double majoring and triple minoring and have been applying these aspects of balance talked about in your video into my life. I feel I have gotten really good at balancing my life. I still maintain my straight A's, I have a decent social life in and outside of class, and even find time to play ultimate three to four times a week. It all just takes a bit of work to figure out what you need vs what you want and what ranks higher in one's life, like you said in your video about prioritizing school, social life, extra curricular ordeals.
Great video John. Keep it up. I might see you at Harvard one day.
I'm struggling in my school lately and now I embracing my flaws like failures not getting high score on quiz,exams and grade, at the same point i isolated everything that cause me distracted in studying even my communtion to others and yea you're right that its more harder to kept all alone hoping i can get through this. Thank you for sharing your experience and motivating me.
Great video as ever. I started watching in early summer and now I'm in freshman year in high school at a college prep school these videos have really helped. Thank you for sharing your experiences!
Hey John, i'm from Germany and i just had my first week as a student in pharmacy. I'm really scared, because its so much new stuff and our first exams are in 3 weeks. But i'm really glad that i found your channel, so i can start my studies right and get the right mind to solve this challenge. Your videos are helping me so much and i also got me a copy of flow to understand the principals more.
Keep up the great work and thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us.
Do a room tour pls the other one was really good
Your videos, thoughts and routines REALLY do help! You really know what you’re talking about and I feel the energy and care you put into every word you say! Thank you!
Thanks so much for this man, I am such a huge procrastinator but really enjoy the feeling of accomplishment that comes with ticking things off a structured game plan for the day. This is great perspective
Last year I came to you since I was struggling academically. I took your advice and used your tips and end the year I finished with a 91.2 overall average. I just want to say thanks since I’m excited for this year.
Nice vid!
Really helpful john, keep the good work up
I just discover your channel recently and I really want to say thank you for inspiring me ! Always a pleasure to discover and learn new things from you.
Awesome vid. Being comfortable with the tradeoff due to shuffling my priorities is what I've struggled with the most lately. I'm still getting comfortable. It's nice to hear this articulated from another. Thanks for your thoughts.
This is a wonderful video. I think my favorite part was the bit about priorities. I've always felt guilty that school was never a top priority for me, but it's really inspiring that, as a student of Harvard, you are able to say that you can still be a successful student and not necessarily have school as your number one priority.
Same! I love making schedules and plans. Ticking the things I've done made me really satisfied. It's also great to set goals with my friends so we always supervise each other to meet the goal. Thank you John for always being positive and active. I learnt a lot :)
Been waiting for this video for so long! Thank you and keep creating!
Thank you so much for this video. I just recently started to go to university and I struggled a lot to keep up there and still findig enough time for all the things and people i love. What helped me the most was just starting to say no to all things that are not a priority of mine and that i would have normally just said yes to, to not having to say no and to deal with the disapproval
Kudos to you, John! I really like your videos!
Thanks a lot Jon - I have my own methods for balance but seeing yours gave me some new ideas to make things even better. Keep on killin' it in life! All the best.
from your eye bags under your eyes, i am sure u got stress or lack amount of sleep but anyway u have succeed to balance almost everything and even managed to release new video on youtube. Great job bro , you have impressed me so much and always be my inspiration. Thank you
i sleep 8hrs a day and i always have eye bags and dark circles lmao
Yeah I sleep a lot but I still have dark circles.
Amazing video John, you're big man!
I just started college, and I've been struggling with this exactly. This video helped me. Thanks John, great video!
So glad to have your videos back, john! Keep it up with the good content)
You really don’t look like someone who’s bragging and showing off, keep the good stuff going, thank you for showing us that it’s possibile!
This is such a substantive, useful video. Thank you very much! 🎈🎈
Definitely working on the balancing techniques you've put forth.
I love you man, youre so inspirational
Creating balance can be really hard... but all of these tips and suggestions are super good! Thanks for the help! :)
Dude, you're like my role model man. Keep it up! I've learnt so much from you and you should be super proud of the content you produce. Don't worry about bragging by the way, I mean just getting it out there is sort of like that "communication" part you just mentioned. I'm also an athlete and I run the 200m and 400m, so I guess you are my role model. Take all the breaks you need but it's nice to have you back. All the best in College!
I am a 2nd Year Mechanical Engineering student. Watching your videos motivate me in a very good way and I am very happy to tell you that it is effecting my life greatly. Thank You! Keep up this good work!
The tea is back! I missed the school videos dude, this is great content.
Your videos are so inspiring. I always feel like getting up and doing something useful after watching them. Good luck at Harvard!
Reading for 30 minutes each before going to bed and after waking up at 7 every day after watching your videos. Thank you John! You are a wonderful student!
just found your channel and i'm already obsessed :) i feel motivated now thank you!
I also keep a journal and calendar, but I really liked how you said that even the microstructure of your daily life being noted can make a difference. I hadn’t thought of that :) I’ll be adding that from now on.
You are the best john😀
So happy to see you after a long break😊
I am really loving your videos
Thank you John! you're dropping gems!
There should be more videos like this, i just started watching all his videos and i can say that it's been really helpful!! I prioritized my stuffs and know what's the most important thing to do. Thanks 👍, sorry for my English haha im just learning it. Regards from Mexico 🇲🇽 keep it up 👏
You are such a inspiring person John. Thank you.
What a precious channel I have found! Thanks for the advices bro.
I am glad that I found your videos!! I benefit a lot from them！
you have changed my point of view on school and life so much,keep up the good videos!!
Yooooo 6:20 could be it's own video!!! All of this is so helpful, however I really was hit when you discussed the value of communication with people in your life. This was like WOW and eye-opening for me. Thank you
I like videos like this. They make my complex life, well, not so complex. It's nice.
I love how you’re still yourself even after all the fame. Much love from a long time fan💖
im still in school but i think there are so many things happening right now that i didn´t know what to do or how to develop them until i saw this video, thank you john. Thank you so much for this.
I like your videos. The content is to the point. No other irrelevant stuff. Keep doing what you are doing :)
John, thank you for the energy!
John Fish is the ish. You inspire me man. I'm also doing computer sciences. South Africa. Big up.
everytime with the tea! its just so soothing...
thank you for existing John! it's super super helpful :)
Another amazing video. Thanks so much, John.
This helped a lot. I am a freshman in college which is far away from my hometown. It has been overwhelming and stressful for me these days. The common language there is english it is really difficult for me to communicate, make friends, and balance everything out. Thank you for your advice
The video was great. Awesome to have you back because you are an amazing inspiration. However as a disabled person(I walk with walking stick because there was a mistake made during surgery) I can't relate to some things that you say. It is much easier for a healthy person to do your university stuff, physical activities, social life etc. I do my best but sometimes the sadness of my situation overcomes me. I would like to ask you if you have any advice for me considering finding a balance between doing my best/hard work and also having a rest without becoming lazy. Also please keep up making your videos considering the topic of university and your personal growth because for a disabled guy like me it is one of the greatest inspirations I have in my life. Kind Regards!
I'm very sorry for your situation. Although, I think you can still translate those things to priorities of your own. Maybe substitute physical activities for a stimulating brain activity like chess or pool, or do yoga or what can help preserve your health. John mentions a book he read called "The subtle art of not giving a F*ck" and I think you could find the main purpose of that book very interesting (quick, easy read too). I can't imagine how hard it must be going through what you are, as I am obviously very grateful and lucky to have a relatively healthy body, but everyone has their own individual problems and in the end it comes down to our views of these problems and our response to them.
It's also about acceptance. When you can accept who you are now you can begin to move forward. You really need to embrace your new life and find your new self.
I’ve never had to deal with anything like that before and I’m so sorry that you do. That being said, it sounds like you’re being super self critical and maybe a bit neurotic about your situation. I can’t blame you, I get neurotic about mine for no reason. The key for me is to try to stay as closely tied to reality and the moment as possible. Don’t beat yourself up for not being able to work out: figure out how to apply your energy to something productive. And if you have no energy, rest. It’s not lazy if you need to rest, it’s normal and healthy. I think if you study and practice how to stay in the moment, it could be really beneficial to you.
MrPresidente98 I very much agree with all the previous comments. Accept who you are and shape your goals according to yourself; don’t hold on to your previous life but see your difficulties as challenges. It all depends on your response to life’s circumstances. Wish you all the best.
bro you're very inspiring man I really appreciate your work! Thanks so much!
You seriously deserve more subscribers and views. Glad I stumbled upon your channel. Super helpful videos!!
Extreme thanx to u.. really love to watch you
This is the most HD vlog I've ever seen. It's so HD it feels like a short movie. Not to mention the brilliant editing.
great vid as always . keep it up
I love your videos ! I am trying to learn to be better organized
Just what I needed 💛💛 Thank you so much for inspiring me to become better!
All of your videos have shown me how it’s possible to live the life I want as well as how to do it thank you for sharing your tips with the world :) but also when are you gonna make your growth books available in Canada?! U gotta get these books out here to your fellow waterloo/kitchener pals
Love your channel dude!
he is so graceful under pressure... so much more chilled out than I am
Thanks for this, struggling with university right now so this was really helpful
I’m getting really inspired and motivated, as I’m watching this at 1 in the morning.
So envious of your mindset John! I wish I was half as balanced as you!
John, you are just so inspirational!!