A Simple Way to Organize Your Life
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
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Time stamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Step 1: Fireworks
03:54 - Step 2: Prioritization
05:49 - Step 3: A Timeline
07:31 - Ensemble
08:13 - My New Class
"There isn't a productivity app or piece of software in existence that comes anywhere close to the power of a pen and a paper" Can't agree more with this! ✏📖
I was going to say this 💕
Totally agree 🙌
Not to be that guy, but I have dysgraphia and can't really write legibly, so i've been on the search for calendar/planning apps that are completely customizable. If anyone has suggestions that would be amazing!!
@@drewway9599 try notion
This is why I love bullet journaling!
When a digital creator says that he prefers analog versus digital despite the obvious contradiction you know he says the truth. Thank you for the honesty Nathaniel, mad respect.
Agreed, very true!
Wonder if Nathaniel you'd enjoy the Remarkable (it's a super nice middle ground between analogue and digital and can see you really liking it)
I've seen you grow from 12k subs man. Love your work keep going
no i think he is just trying to sell amazon note pads lol but sure...
I toooooo like analog
“I wish I had a thousand lives. Then I would have the time to do all the things that I want to do and create all the things that I want to create. But I don’t. I have this life, and so the next best thing is to make the most of it.” I feel like this is something that people will be quoting 50 years from now.
I feel the same way.
They've said similar things the last 57 years...(I've been there. 😎)
Gonna start quoting it now
Same 💖
I love you
So basically it's
S1: put it down
S2: look at it
S3: get it done
Nice
I'm just in love with the idea of existence of this human being. He seems so surreal...like he's 22 but so ahead of his years. I'm in awe
hes a time traveler, man doesnt belong with us
He's 22?! Like, literally 22 or was it a form of speaking? Cause I'm 1 year younger, I didn't know we were so close in age...
@@LacrimarvmValle HE IS 22...but his wisdom might literally be 1500 years old
Whatttt is he 22?????
He turned 23 in October if I remember correctly
Nothing truly compares to a pen & paper...
Pen Pineapple?
This is why I love bullet journaling!
@@frankm.2850 yes!
@@MrJamesdryable Apple Pen!
That's true
“If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.”
I totally agree
Paper > software
True Nate, btw your channel is pretty interesting, I'm your newest subscriber haha
True
i don’t want to use software because once i type it in. i will never do it
Paper then software, got it
Jesus is the only way to be saved and enter eternal life, you should join His Catholic Church!
THESE EDITING SKILLS MAKE ME GO CRAZY
I really enjoyed the b-roll and the audio from voice to music was smoothly transitioned.
I think you are the only person on youtube who i trust for advice on how to get my shit together
That's 10000% facts!
Matt Davella's channel is also helpful. Be sure to check him out too!
yep
he's fabulous!
please also look at A Whole Happy Life. she's also youtube gold.
then you are truly truly in trouble!!!!!!!
I’ve tried productivity apps, but for me, it’s so hard to use them consistently because it’s not an external/physical thing. I’m happy to see a productivity CZcamsr that likes the good old-fashioned pen and paper.
Freaking the love the part where he said conversations are important. Honestly, this is one of the most important parts of life - you need to talk to people who you respect, believes in you and will tell you the truth. Damn, that's real!
I tell people the truth weather they want to hear it or not. Lol
I've gotten myself in sooo much trouble!
@@cinnamonoatmeal9998 eventually we learn to say things in ways that they can receive it better : )
(and you meant whether, in this case)
@@lisasommerlad1337 hmmm not always so? Depends on weather the person wants to recieve it . The heart would be a gage.
@@cinnamonoatmeal9998 whether is the correct word in that sentence.
weather means rain, snow, hot, etc.
and yes, i agree. speak the truth in love : )
"Channel your inner Da Vinci" - Nathaniel 2021
in all seriousness though, it's so important to have your skill be writing out your ideas and sitting on them instead of quickly believing you'll remember them or that when the time comes, you'll develop them. Really great advice thank you!
He has that aura
One year ago, i watches one of your videos. And i said "you know what, im gonna do what this guy says" And here i am. I made A TON of progress. It all just snowball effect. This new year, im gonna use this.
Yes... it’s 5 am and I woke up with this thought. I need to organize my life!! So this came up. Good stuff and I think exactly like this. No electronics needed there are too many distractions. Now I am looking at PLANNiNG my LIFE. Where I am where i would like to be and my priorities are... I feel like I am just being there. I would like to change that and plan it
It honestly feels like a miracle that your videos are freely accessible. There’s something so inspiring about the way that you present your ideas, both in clarity and aesthetic, and I’m so grateful to have stumbled across your channel. This has come at the perfect time and I often find myself hampered by trying to edit or censor my ideas so they come out perfect on the first go. Thank you for reminding me that there’s beauty in the messy journey.
"I would imagine, considering you clicked on this video, that you're looking for a way to organize your life." Honestly, nope- I just like your videos xD
haha totally agree!
This video felt like art.
I LOVE this video. You explain every point so well. I usually can’t get through sit down videos, but this one I definitely can. And I’ll be watching it twice ☺️
Love the appreciation for Ratatouille in this (and I’m sure I’ve seen it in one other) video. Remy just teaches us so much, when he says “Change IS nature!” - that’s so Nathaniel Drew.
does anyone else pause to read out what he's writing? it's so intriguing
Had to read all of them😂 Curiosity levels got too high
I thought I was the only one 😂😂
those notes form the other videos he made haha I knew what he did who he met on a certain week of may 2018 lol
Yes...
Lol 100%. One day he will leave a message in there "caught you snooping"
One thing I found super helpful was to write down my to-do list by the hour. Like that I know exactly what to do every hour and not procrastinate!
Thank you for inspiring me Nathaniel!
This sounds effective .. I will try it
ohh thanks for this! I set an hourly timer but still stressful dealing with huge chunks of tasks.. but this could work, hourly list.
I absolutely agree with writing things down. When I'm feeling overwhelmed or have anxiety I just brain dump everything on paper. That helps to be able to organized, get a clearer picture and decide what's just filling your head, what needs to get done and what's important to you.
You're so right about the power and simplicity of pen and paper, and how important it is to write all your ideas down. I do my best thinking and creating this way!. I love this video and see the value in it for us all. Thanks very much for sharing!
I have always preferred writing out my to do list or thoughts onto paper. For whatever reason, they seem more "real" to me which gives me a sense of urgency to be more productive. Maybe I'm just playing a cheap trick on my brain, but for whatever reason it works!
Nope-writing is more real, sinks in more.
I also like using a highlighter to cross out each item on the list. It provides the gratification of visible progress. Otherwise, a good many accomplishments leave no trace and it's too easy to feel as if I've done nothing.
I agree so much
typiing onto a laptop distances and depersonalises it, at times.
"There is great power in seeing what is going on in your head and not just thinking those thoughts." I think you nailed it. I've discovered I do my best thinking when I write. Writing is thinking. Thanks for your insights as always.
Agreed. I'm very visual when it comes to my thoughts.
Username checks out lol
The point where it feels overwhelming is exactly what you mentioned about being able to share some of the time with someone that you respect. Its scary how one person can reroute another’s existence and it’s a reminder that we can do that positively for someone else also. Take care of yourself so we can take care of eachother!
I recently rediscovered your channel and I love how genuine your latest videos feel. They just seem more personal and I feel like they have more of "you" in them. I feel like I'm listening to a friend, rather than a stranger on the internet. Looking forward to your next video ❤️
I can relate very well with the "power of conversation".THAT IS SO UNDERRATED!! You said it! Sometimes, I need my close friends to pull me down to earth from my unrealistic plans and ideas... It really makes a huge difference!!! And what a great video!!! This is brilliant, in terms of content and production.
Is unrealistic always unrealistic tho or just the limits of the imagination of those who can’t fathom the same possibility for themselves? I think there is value in outside perspective but most people will never know what is possible because they can’t even conceive it themselves
@@nevereverstopsinging I guess I understand your question and this is my answer. And it can be different for someone else.
It's not about, not able to fathom your own limits but for example, I would try to be a perfectionist in most of the projects (according to my idea for the result I wanna achieve) and that could affect other things in life. Most of the time it is as simple as getting too excited about something and spending all the time and energy for it (which is not a good thing mostly). Even if the 'conversations/outside perspective' isn't there, I will figure it out by myself whether something is a "good choice" (let's change the term "unrealistic" here as it could cause confusion) or not but it would take more time. A trustworthy healthy outside perspective is always useful to keep things in track. And in my case, my friends don't make judgment about my plans but they would ask me questions which will in turn make me wanna recheck my to-do list. It had saved me from beating me up/ letting myself down.
After all, healthy conversations always bring some good ideas on the table. Hope you understood my perspective. :)
Again, he posts a video that I desperately need.
A conversation with another is so incredibly valuable and grounding. One can lift their ideas of a paper and have another to be a clarifying or grounding element.
Here I am 53 year old getting great advice from a 22 year old🤦🏼♀️. Love this younger generation!
Your filmmaking is a piece of a art. From graphics, to visuals, to music and sfx.. genius! I look up to your story telling so much.
Loved when you said there is great power in actually seeing your thoughts and ideas materialise on paper! It definitely feels more tangible and physical compared to a electronic version on the computer.
Absolutely!!
I’ve always loved seeing my ideas, schedules etc. on paper. A man after my own heart.
I really appreciate your videos, As a chronic procrastinator and a person who is always trying to get their life in order, I find your videos helpful in getting me moving in the right direction.
Yesss! Analogue all the way, no matter if it's writing, reading or photography. I found especially with this pandemic and all the online learning (I study at Uni) actually writing my notes per hand and planning things on paper calms down my mind so much more :)
Digital offloading just seems plastic. I don't feel free and relaxed after using any APP for dumping my ideas. But by actually writing it with your hands and just holding it close to you makes it so real and special. Uff!!
Thanks Nathaniel. You are the friend we all need 💕
Exactly. Having a separate app for photos of things you’ve written down may be a good way to marry the two for convenience and transferability. But pen and paper is just so much realer and more personal feeling💗
I wonder what would happen to me if I spend an entire day talking to this man. Probably, my life would change literally and figuratively.
better than therapy!🤍
@@jmsl910 DEFINITELY 🙌
This video is clear and conducive... what kind of work Do you do? It's a miracle I watched this.
Love this. I've always struggled with organising my thoughts as I am Dyslexic. This tends to be even more difficult for Dyslexics as we are often very creative and have many ideas. The difficulty is time management. Having systems in place like this; helps dyslexics harness their ideas and plan. This, in turn, helps them become very successful; Thank you.
I have a to do list on my phone, but seeing this made me realize I haven’t used a pen and paper for ideas in a long time. There’s some things that are too complicated to type out in a singular format on a phone, so I just don’t. I just keep it in my head. But maybe writing it out on paper would help me. Thank you for this video!
Thanks! I’m on a roll changing my schedule and focussing on my priorities this year. It’s going super well, really productive and finding your resources, videos, courses, even book recommendations is a great find. Look forward to more insights and new learning. I love learning!
I love that you love writing things down too! My family teases me because I have to make lists and otherwise organize my thoughts on paper. It's a necessary step before turning ideas into reality.
I love the 3 month timeline idea- amazing! I’m starting it straight away! Thank you! I needed this so badly! 😊
"there is great power in seeing what is in your head and not just thinking those thoughts" ; "get your ideas out your head, write them down. scribble them out. list them. draw them." thank you SO MUCH Nathaniel for making this video. needed this!
Wow! This video was so eye opening! The background music hits every single feeling and gives you such a pointed way how to even figure out what you want. I am definitely watching all your videos.
I hope you know, your videos have the some of the most inspiring thing I’ve seen which has in turn help me get on my feet every time I fall apart. Thank you for existing
I appreciate every detail in this video, the content is great and the amount of effort you’ve put into everything surrounding the content is beautiful and heartwarming. I’ve never seen a CZcamsr do this before. I love your aesthetic, you’re fantastic.
I so agree with you on using pen and paper.
Thank you for this. I used most of the methods you provided last week and now I feel a lot better and ready for the coming months.
This video just keeps getting better. Thank you so much!!
I feel like we have created this misconception that we need these apps to be ''productive'' just because some guy on the internet said so.
Just wanted to take a moment to compliment your growth, man. The animations, the writing, the structure of the video as a whole; just fantastic. Love it. Keep doing what you’re doing bro.
your videos are truly changing my life, god bless you Nathaniel
I agree with you. I feel that taking the ideas that float in your head and putting them on paper is the best way to take control of your thoughts and organize them so you don't feel overwhelmed. Greetings from Ecuador.
Man, the idea of just planning my life in 3 month span seems a lot more manageable than 3 years or even a whole year. Thanks so much for the idea.
He is just so inspirational...
It's sometimes hard to find channels that I think truly deserve the numbers they have. Yours is one of the channels that I can clearly see why. The effort that must go into these videos, and the quality they deliver, is huge!
Thanks a lot to you ! Since your first video about an analogue way of noting down i began writing down my ideas and my whole year plans on my note book for 2 months. So far it is helping me a lot more day by day than i could ever imagine!! I totally feel you with noting down on an actual paper with a pen i always used to love analogue way of doing things :)
thanks so much !!!
Thanks for sharing this Nathaniel and I'm genuinely excited for your next projects man! Especially the project "Begin Streaming on Twitch" that's gonna be super fun and cool for you as well as everyone watching!
Glad to see you're posting again and saw your collab! :)
omg
Hi!
Wow you're here ! ,
Wow!
I like how straightforward your videos are.
This has been very helpful, thanks! I woke up feeling depressed today, as usual, but the video has inspired me. The habit of writing things down has also really helped over the last year. Nice video
Just to say, on top of watching your videos for why you created them, I also rewatch all your videos like this all the time, specifically to escape the chaotic American reality that I am living, in which many around me are in support of a civil war starting. Your videos really help me calm down and relax and work towards moving away to a healthier atmosphere.
Thanks for generously sharing your process, and not feigning "effortlessness" like most other so-called influencers!
Nathaniel's joy for life and art is contagious!
You. Do. Not. Know. How much this video gave me clarity.
Its like a refreshingly cold drink in summer 🙋🏻♀
Keep safe and healthy
we create so much unneeded stress simply because we make ourselves far busier than we need to be. thank you for this Nathaniel!
i wish i was busy...
I love this! So simple, so powerful!! The first step to getting your life together is putting it all down in one place. I appreciate phisical notes also more than digital. :) Don't know why exactly..
Thank you for that video, you're so good at structuring your ideas and making it a short and interesting story that catches attention. Looking forward to see the class, thank you for your work.
I have had my skillshare account for months now but haven't utilized it much until this year. One of the first classes I watched was your Intentional Documentation. I enjoyed it. Most of the things you mentioned were practices I already apply in my life, and at the same time, I learned near things. Shared it with friends who are also using Skillshare, and I hope they watch it too and learn from you.
When you said "A dog petting a cat", I got distracted and right away searched for the video and watched it.
I literally just saw your Skillshare notification and then saw this! I’m gonna go check out the class!
that's what I've been trying since the new year's started. That timing of this video, man, THANK YOU xx
That 3-month vision is super helpful for a more realistic view of life. Thank you so much! Badly needed it.
watching your new class right now. it is so clean and good dudeee
Thank you!! I'm so glad to hear that :)
Keep up the good content Nathan🙏your videos are so inspiring
Agreed
and SMART.
I study architecture and during the pandemic and the online studying i struggle to devote to the physical notes and putting your thoughts and ideas on paper since it's so easy to reacb out to the digital form, thank you for reminding the importance of it 💛
I'm really happy to see your love of analog has grown into photography. I got back into analog photography 5 years ago after putting it down upon the arrival of all the canon dslr in 2010. I love digital for gig and practicality on low budget motion picture production, but I adore film. The pace and thoughtfulness that goes into shooting film is so nourishing. It's like a form of creative self care. Writing as well. I write all my first drafts of screenplays by hand. First in notes and random scenes on legal pads. Then once I have a substantial work I put full draft into a journal. Make a wave of correction and then hit the keyboard.
Planning and all is good, but I really fail in the execution part.
YES. I have the same. Finding the discipline to stick to my planning is the worst. It takes up a lot of energy as I keep fighting to get myself to do stuff. But at the end of the day this leaves me with no energy and no work was done. I am really desparately trying to find a way to break this cycle but it's incredibly hard. It has always been a problem but it definitely got worse with covid...
Have a look at James Clear's book -- Atomic Habits.
A no-bullshit no-rainbowy-cliches book on the science of building good habits and stopping bad ones.
@@roosb.967 I have it the same way, and it truly makes me fail at things I know how to do. I have read a lot of discussion revolving around this, and some I understand and relate to, especially when it has to do with coming to sit down and start, and after doing a minute and a half of something you feel tired and you get up and try to do something else even though nothing was done. Some part of it has to do with sitting and once we start, we start thinking of the other things we should do and so we stop doing what we are supposed to do and then the whole cycle breaks and the effort to get back into it is tremendous and tiring. And obviously much more things but that’s one of them.
@@roosb.967 I can relate so much its painful. Here is what I did that has helped me more than any single thing. Start by just writing things down. Get a standard spiral bound notebook (I like the quad ruled) and on the first page make a calendar for the month you are in. The only thing you have to do to be successful in this expiriment is write one line about each day. it could be what you did, how you felt. The idea is to stick with it. If you only open the notebook for 10 seconds to write your sentence fine, you showed up. And even if you miss several days go back and fill in the days you missed you can usually remember about a week. Whatever you do keep that calendar filled in. Then do whatever you want on the other pages write down lists even if you don't have an organized way to keep track of them. Write long form journal entries even if you only do it once a month. Draw stick figures if it floats your boat. As you do this for months on end, patterns will begin to emerge that are completely unique to you. When this happens you can slowly start to systematize that practice. Like Nathaniel said you just have to externalize it before you have any concept of how to utilize it. I've done this for almost a year now and my notebook is my lifeline and I feel totally lost without it.
LOL
What i love most about this channel is that it isn't d usual cliche content every self development channel has to offer! They r repetitive in wat dey put out to a point where u lose interest in it! But the content on this channel is well thought off n is practical! Dats wat I love! He is so genuine n raw ! It feels gud to follow his journey n get better along d way with him! His ideas n beliefs changes wid time n that is a thing I can relate to d most ,obviously which d other channels lack( they act like they know everything already)! His topic maybe d same but with a different or better approach each time( because he learns stuffs everyday)..man I luv him! N not mention his videos r on a whole different level of aesthetic n production! Gosh Im happy I'm on d better side of youtube..not to be cheesy or anything but he is my fav. youtuber!
Sorry I'm not dat gud in English( learning😄)
Im still studying but once I start earning Im gon support u by donations( I think dat didn't come out as I expected😁 but I really wanna support u)
Lots of luv Nathan! Thank you ❤️❤️
Ur English is pretty good considering that ur still learning. And I totally agree with u !!! Just some feedback, I think that if u use d instead the, ur English will sound a lot better! 😊😊😊
Pen and paper is the absolute best! I love the crinkly sound the paper makes once you've filled it with words.
Wow, you really nail the essence of this process! What has helped me is to organize thoughts around the intentions in my life - like color coding my fireworks depending on what area of my life they pertain to.
6:57 You are going to stream on Twitch?! FINALLY! I thought about it long time ago and now you are doing it! Gonna save my Prime Sub ;)
Thank you Nathaniel for inspiring me to start my own CZcams channel!❤️🙏🏻 Your content is so educational!!
I'm glad you mentioned color coding ideas. This helps me so much!
Thank you. Very helpful. Totally agree about importance of pen and paper in this process.
Le fait que tu accordes une importance particulière au papier, au son du papier, au fait de l’avoir dans tes mains... ça a quelque chose de tellement français pour moi haha. Mais je connais pas trop d’autres cultures donc peut-être que c’est juste l’idée que j’en ai 🤷🏻♀️
I was almost about to report you missing.
😂
The editing, the sounds and the overall quality of this video is sublime
All your advice somehow brings me back to earth. Thank you, Nathan!
My goodness I love these videos Nathaniel! So much wisdom each time, and the way you word your videos make them inspiring.
Thank you Lucy!
Everytime I buy a journal, I forget about it or lose track if it with a week or two, with digital its saved to the cloud so at least I never lose it (still forget about it often though). Hey look, a squirrel!
Nice comment buddy, very well meeting you on here, I'm an expert in foreign exchange market. Are you familiar with forex trading.. would you like to explore the idea?
Nathaniel, Your videos are so captivating, I don't think I've ever just wanted to focus on a video more than yours, so thank you for that. You really have brought a bit more clarity to my life, and I only started watching your videos a couple of weeks ago. I just want to say that this video hit different. I'm currently in re-evaluating my habits, priorities, and organization. It's something I do every year, but every 4 years or so, it feels different. Right now is one of those inflection points for me, and your videos have been powering some changes that I am implementing. So, thank you... like..... a lot.... your perspective and eloquence has really elevated my mind and makes me more determined to push myself to where I need to be. :)
Your videos are lovely, informative and helpful. I feel like I can follow the advice to reflect, plan and order without as if I would be 'less than' for not working myself into exhaustion by trying to fit way too much into my life.
I was eagerly waiting for your video, and this is just amazing 🤗 Your digital minimalism guides are really helping me stay focused. I will definitely try this 'simple way to organize MY 2021(at least first 3 months )' 😛
three resources we only have a limited amount of: time, attention and fucks to give
yeah not sure about the attention and fucks to give..
Wow, sooooo profound!
I'm guessing you just read Mark Manson's book... 😏
It was incredible !!!
I am searching for a good and organized way to organize my life for years!! And eventually you gifted me exactly what i wanted!
Don't know how to thank!❤
I really appreciate your videos Nathaniel. This subject is one of my favorite, believe me. When I read about it I really enhance my skills trying to fight against my lazy and procrastination moments. It's so boring looking myself trying to get up of the bed and my mind isn't able to be strong.
This video will help me to grow a lot. Tks