My Favourite Productivity Book of All Time
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In this episode of book club we're talking about Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky. We look at the factors making life busier, the 4 part framework proposed in the book as well as some of the tactics that they suggest we can use to help us make time for what matters in our lives. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
01:10 Why is life so busy?
02:56 The Four Part Framework
03:50 Step 1 - Highlight
05:20 Step 2 - Laser
08:28 Step 3 - Energise
10:45 Step 4 - Reflect
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I remember in one vid Ali dropped a bar: âIâve stopped saying I donât have time for something and started saying I am deciding to not make time for this thing â.....love your channel and thanks for inspiring me on mine :)
That is from the book 'The 7 habits of highly effective people' by Stephen Covey. It's a very insightful and interesting read if you're up for it. This specific quote is about being proactive in your life.
had kind of the same moment :)
How are you guys getting inspired and overcoming your distractions. I can't do that at all.đ
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1. Prioritise your task 2. Avoid distractions 3. Sleep well 3. Reflections
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I searched up "doctor productive" to find you becuse I forgot you channel name and you where litterly the only thing that popped upđđđ
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Hey, I'm a doctor too man. But I haven't made any productivity videos.
@@dnajournal4321 lol
SUMMARY - but watch the video to fully understand!
*Why is life so busy?*
1 - *Busy Bandwagon* - We think being busy is a good thing and feel like we should always be doing something. Results in Endless Tasks.
2 - *Infinity Pool* - Sources of an infinite supply of content., such as Social Media. Results in Endless Distraction.
We can't rely on willpower to counteract this force, since these are habits.
*The 4 Part Framework* :
1 - *HIGHLIGHT* - Set a single intention each day that will be priority. You can be intentional and focused, rather than busy or distracted. Consider Urgency, Satisfaction and Joy when choosing this.
2 - *LASER* - Make your distractions hard to access, rather than relying on willpower. Create Friction between you and your distractions.
3 - *ENERGIZE* - Don't just focus on the brain, think about the body. Keep yourself healthy. Factors like sleep and diet are important to keep your body healthy and energized.
4 - *REFLECT* - Reflect often on what works with you and what doesn't Learn from this and experiment.
Remember that you are in control of your time and energy. Find what works for you.
Ganesh H what is sleep. Sleep is for the weak. Also this is meant to be a joke lol.
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Thank ya
Thank you for this!
My infinity pool is CZcams đ by watching this video and other productivity vids instead of working on something that matters......
He posts videos, is a junior doctor, reads books, plays guitar, writes blogs, attend meetings/calls and teaches online. How does he have the time for all of this?
Does he watch other CZcamsrsâ videos?
Does he take breaks? Or blogging and reading books is his way of taking breaks from working? Did he trick his brain into thinking that attending trivial works is the BREAK Time?
Iâm asking because I feel like I have to watch a CZcams video whenever Iâm taking a break. I know itâs bad and Iâm working on it.
If anyone reads this comment, please try answering my questions. Because I believe theyâd greatly help me grow.
Thank you.
I think he developed this mindset through conscious effort and overtime it became his nature. I dunno about you but my brain automatically categorises work under the category of âsufferingâ like I need to sacrifice something I like to get the stuff done and achieve my goal. But I donât think Aliâs brain does that. So now he no longer has to âtrickâ his brain to do the work bc both his conscious and subconscious brain doesnât view reading books and coming up with ideas for CZcams as âsufferingâ. Does it make any sense to you? Btw this is just what Iâve understood from watching his videos and what Iâve said could be incredibly different from whatâs going on in his head but I hope this helped you in some way :) if you havenât already, try listening to the podcast he did with Noah Kagan it was super informative
He also plays the piano, sings (takes singing lessons), makes podcasts with his brother, and listens to other podcasts. The way he has done this is by shaping his lifestyle. Pastors, especially good youth pastors, develop their faith and knowledge by incorporating it in everything they do. Their whole life is built upon their mindset.
Most really hate school, because they're forced to do/learn something they don't want to. Ali has found all the things he loves doing and learns to make a profit from most of them. This way he is earning money to pay for the things he needs while having fun and enjoying the jobs. If Ali writes a book, it should be about adopting his lifestyle: doing what you love and getting paid for it. Lol, it should be called "The Productivity Grease Monkey" or something of that nature. Just know that Ali can't be himself alone. Without his friends who are into stuff he is, he could never harness the energy of synergy. I honestly need to sit down for 3-4 hours and just ponder what I love, how I can make money from doing so while having fun, and what it takes to be a productivity grease monkey. Thanks for the thought!
open.spotify.com/episode/5WTFJ9vBpeyGbLEgmhTSc0?si=UH2Nr-HWTr233X7Daq7D9w
I have the same thing of watching a CZcams video every at break of studying or whatever!
I think that's how most the world works actually. Hey, we should start a discord revolving around finding out Ali's secrets of life by pulling apart all his content. If you have ever read the book "Ready Player One" (Lol I read that before I figured out Ali did too.), you will know about Wade Watt's super in-depth research of Halliday, and the massive amount of data passionate people collected over the years. There was practically a whole society that revolved around Halliday's childhood and all his thoughts, everything he ever did, etc. We should start that society. Actually, yes... I LOVE this idea. Making it now. K, done... Here it is: (Pls join) discord.gg/fgUZKa
Edit: I take back the whole "let's just stalk Ali and learn all about him, his childhood, etc." Going through the messages I sent through earlier, I think I would much rather find out how to "become" Ali. (Adopting his productivity principles.)
âHe who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.â
â Friedrich Nietzsche
sadly I don't really have a reason to live by
@@DSCS_HarshaS If you look at yourself deeply, there are multiple reasons to live by!
so trueee!!
yo why do i see on every philosophy/ productivity videoo??
Iâm very picky with self improvement books. But your book recommendations changed my life. Thank you so much â€ïž
Which one?
Indian?
@@sabyasachitulu yes from Gujarat and you?
@@Patrickmax007 same question. I need to know too
Is it an exxageration or does it really changed?
0:37 this guy is not joking with speed reading
lmao
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i could easily read 2000 book in a year with that speed :o
What caught my attention is not the speed reading but the way he broke the spine
@@asmaaria5066 true, books with broken spines start to tear pages up, and books with good spines don't open up very well, we need more books with encyclopaedia like dual spines!
great insights đđ
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Timestamps:
01:10 Why is life so busy?
02:56 The Four Part Framework
03:50 Step 1 - Highlight
05:20 Step 2 - Laser
08:28 Step 3 - Energise
10:45 Step 4 - Reflect
One more infinity-pool? :P
What happened to time stamps?
I forgot to put Ali at checkout page
Is there a way to access your content on curiositystream.com still
Just finished the book! Thank you so much Ali for recommending this book. One of the greatest self-development books I've read so far. The book is so simple yet the concepts are truly life-changing. Looking forward to applying the things in it! đŻ
I love your book club series! Please keep them coming! And thank you for putting so much time and energy into your channel!đ
Wow the quality this video was off the charts!! iâve literally watched it two days in a row, and put it in my âwatch laterâ so i can come back and reference it in the future. the b-roll was cinematic and the way you summarized the book made it easy to understand. not to mention that you have clips of interviewing the author, which also added a lot of value!! Make Time is has definitely been added to my reading list. I also subbed, loving the book club series man!!
Re-energising is incredibly important. "Hustle culture" ignores an important proven fact, there are diminishing returns from working hard. Get your đŽ
Reading Matthew Walkers book changed my view on my sleeping habits.
something which is presented so wrongly on social media .. hustle culture doesn't imply that you hustle 24/7... so true :)
Ali: focus on the tasks that matter the most
My brain with ADHD: *proceeds to focus on every task, and then not do them at all*
AAAAAH I LOVE the book club series SO SO much! Thank you so much doc!!! I hope you know ur videos are making my quarantine bearable đ€đ€đ€
Love his cheerful, soothing and reassuring British voice. Thanks for being you !!
Been trying to follow the daily highlight ever since I discovered your channel a few months ago. Never knew it went this deep. Thanks as always for spreading so much awesome knowledge Ali
Wow, just discovered you. An awesome quality content Ali, really impressive. Your work ethic and attention to detail earns my respect.
Make Time
1. Highlight - choose single activity that you do first - attack
2. Laser - Create barriers against distractions - defence
3. Energise - Exercise, Sleep, Diet, Meditate
4. Reflect - review
âLife can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.â
â SĂžren Kierkegaard
Fan of your book club videos..alot of efforts to make it...from reading to summarizing to interviewing the author..excellent editing..Awesome Dr Ali..
Such a well crafted and calm video Ali! I'll be sure to read the book and use the tips from it you've explained!
This video is great Ali. I love watching you get better overtime!
I have read this book yesterday and tried some of the solutions mentioned in the book which turned out to be really helpful. Making time even makes me happier while i was suffering in bad mood recently. Thx :)
Your videos should really be called: âHow I plan to add books to your life.â This is like the 3rd recommendation of yours Iâve bought. Plus I need new book suggestions anyway. Love the content you publish sir!
The book club and journal club series truly add the most value to my life. Thank you!
I love it when you summarize knowledgeable books and putting your time in it!
I have been studying self-help, leadership and time management books my whole life ( or at least since 1998). I find your views to be refreshing and a virtual kick in the butt to get back in action. Thanks for the reboot encouragement.
Thank you so much for producing this video about this book. It's been on my list for quite some time and I believe that the strategies would be very useful. Now it's time for me to make time for this book!
You have excellent content but Iâm OBSESSED with the production value- like Iâm mind blown every time!!!
These are always so well filmed đđŸ
Your book recommendations genuinely influenced my life, thanks a lot for adding so much value!
Great video. Cheers Ali !!!
My fav line:- My attention, time and energy are mine to decide
and I have to establish my own system of learning and doing things in life.
I needed this! Thanks so much Ali!! I relate so much to feeling guilty when I'm not working or creating something. I'm definitely checking out 'Make Time'
Your channel will grow to be big .
Awesome content. Mark my words
I bought it after watching this vid and just finished reading it, so I came back here just to tell you all that it's amazing!!!
Thank you so much for making this series! Can't wait for you to do one on Storyworthy!
Very inspiring and well-done content here. Really enjoyed this video.
I love watching this guy, never boring. Such an inspiration. I never comment any where. But Thank you for all your work.
this is exactly what I need! thank you! I just recently found this channel and I'm excited to watch more of this.
You are changing the way I try to manage my time and my whole life haha, thanks a lot đđ»ââïž
Ah perfect timing for the topic im needing right now. Thank you!
So much value in your content. Thank you for enlightening us. :)
Ali always impresses me, you are the reason i changed my life from procrastination to productivity. Thank you so much, love from Malaysia
This series gives just enough information to be extremely valuable while making me want to read the book!
I'd like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. It's because of you I've become so productive lately. Take care, you're awesome! :)
Been waiting for this...Dr.Ali you are doing an awesome job
Love the series Ali... keep it going
Absolutely loved this video. Thank you so much for this valuable information Ali. Lots of love from an Australian đŠđșđ
Loved the content. Agreed with most of the points. Haven't read this particular book though. Will be reading it soon as well. Thanks.
that subtle ending with the book tilt haha, love it!
One of the best youtubers that I watch every now and then, thank you for sharing us your thoughts and ideas.
Tons of great info here. Definitely gonna have to pick this book up. Thanks for sharing.
I ALWAYS FIND MYSELF TAKING NOTES WHILE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS THANK U SO MUCH
WOOO! Viewer from Singapore! I have a class test two weeks later! So nervous and using all your studying tips (especially testing myself!!)
:)
Was waiting for
this!
By far the best video I have ever seen on productivity....and the book is on the way!!!
This is very helpful. It enlightens me. Thank you, Ali, for this.
Love your book club and other cool stuff.
Really enjoyed this! Thanks for sharing. Excited to apply!
Really good job with this, found it really helpful
I'm so grateful to stumble upon this video today. I need this book ! Everyone needs it ! đ
Wow! Great video and GRRRRREAT editing!
I am not gonna lie but you play a part in my life like it started reading self-improvement books, set a daily goal for myself and much more! A big thanks to youđđđ
Out of all the productivity channel, I like yours the best - clear and concise
Loved this review, thank you Ali!
This is the best series you have ever done imo, please keep it up :)
Great content! Super insightful helpful and bite-sized information!
I absolutely love videos like these.
same here :)
This was great, straightforward, and refreshingly non 'self-indulgent' (like a lot of similar channels). Great work, thanks!
I have read 270+ books so far. This book really changed my phone usage! I recommend it đ
Great video. Thank you so muchâ€ïž
Loved it! Hope, I'll get one copy of this book asap! Thank you brother â€
This such a well organized well filmed video!!! đđ
Thanks Ali, appreciate the content.
Congratulations on 800k subs
Ali has literally changed my life 1st with Notion . I absolutely love the software I organise everything in it 2nd by This book now Iâll try to become super efficient
Omg finally a book review again đđ so excited
Another video I've been watching for a few times, and the book, definitely worth reading... thanks Ali
Absolutely love book club thanks Ali
I'm new to your channel and it seems like you're really putting out great informational content! I'm staying đ good job on the video wow
đThanks for sharing!
It's amazing that all of these principals sound obvious but often got ignored. Thanks for sharing ALI!
that is true .. sometimes it is so obvious that I start asking myself why didn't I come to that point :D
Love the book club series!
Thanks for the review - it looks a lot more interesting now than the title makes me think. Also, I'm a big fan of blue light filtering glasses and the built in filters on computers and phones. They're great for processing disorders as well as sleep.
Love the vids Ali
thank you on this amazing video!
I was waiting long for this
I really like such videos of yours!
Currently reading this one..Enjoying so much
Great Presentation - thank you very much!
I remember watching the stream that the sections were taken from. Does that show I watch Ali too much? đ
You are a life changer Ali, thank youâ€
Amazing video as always ali. I have been waiting for this. đ
In our education system, we have to memorize those paragraphs as Q and As and write them down in the exams, any tips?
800000 subscribers âcongratulationsđ from Japan. ăăă§ăšăâ
Love it when I open CZcams and there's a new video from Ali
I love this guy's channel! đž
This book is fantastic, it's beginning to change my life already and I only employed a few of the strategies in the book.
Huge Pediatrician fan from Brazil ! Another nice video, take care and keep going !
congrats on 800k