The habits of highly boring people | Chris Sauve | TEDxCarletonU

Chris Sauve is a fourth year business student studying accounting and minoring in computer science. He has represented Carleton at case competitions. He is always looking to expedite how we do things, and make things better.

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[Ravengal]

"We're afraid of making the wrong choice and sometimes we're so afraid that we don't make any choices at all."

[agracemartin]

Here's the summary of this video as I understand it: 1. Write things down because otherwise you'll forget.
2. Don't worry about things that shouldn't really matter and choose simply. Put your mental energy into the important things.
3. Stop, take stock of what you have, consider what you want and then question if you really want and need that thing.
Have constructive original thought that is developed by thinking, re-thinking, and deeper thinking.
4. Think what is important, get rid of what isn't important, manage what you need to do and finally plan, organize, and do the things you love.
His main message is to be commonplace and boring in your schedule so that you can put all of your energy and passion into what is most important to you

[anjiudy]

I enjoyed this video. A week ago I was told I was boring, because I like to stay home and read a book than go out on the town. I thought about it, this year it wad a goal of mine to become financially healthy, I started writing down goals and dreams. I rid my life of things and people that weren't working in my life anymore. I have been making some noticeable changes in my life. I picked to watch this video today. I watch Ted videos everyday, it is part of my boringness, I can now appreciate how truly boring being Boring is. I know in one year from now I will have accomplished more goals than the last 5 years put together. And the onlookers can call me boring, ill take it as a compliment.

[kafkawood]

This dude really brought what the title promised.

[TheGrandBrand]

Boredom and narcissism are strong in this speech.
Respect to those who listened through it all!

[VanIslandLights]

These are actually some really great tools for reducing your mental load, and therefore giving yourself the mental space you need to really be present and focused in whatever you're doing. It's pretty basic, and *obviously* you don't apply it to everything in life, but these are tools that I've picked up and applied over time, and I can honestly say they're just as valuable as they are basic.

[smartcatcollarproject]

1. Write things down
2. Reduce to essentials
3. eliminate things you hate and don't have to do
4. automatize things you hate and have to do
5. Stop and question

[plannerjoy]

Very well articulated. As a working mom of two young children I find automation invaluable. Eating same things simplifies my life so much. At times, I deem it too boring and add variety and experience unnecessary overwhelm. Same with writing everything down - when I write everything down I experience a spike in productivity. As soon as I relax and attempt to retain tasks and reminders in my head - I experience overwhelm and my productivity plummets. Great talk! Thanks!

[ulalaFrugilega]

Thanks you Mister! Please don't believe the few comments i glanced at ... because indeed I'm sure this one of the most effective Ted- or even one of the most effective talks I've ever heard. I've been painting and listening to Ted for 5 hours straight (ok, had a few short breaks in listening, I'm no machine) now, and had just been forming the opinion that the overwhelming majority of talkers never get over presenting the problem ... never getting to give a tangible answer. Well this guy does everything in an incredibly  compact way, coherently, smoothly. Interesting exposition, presenting of needs, facts, ways to accomplish. I did hear it twice, but not for better understanding, just to learn it by heart (grin) without having to write it down.

[awfullyawful]

This may be the most important talk on the Internet. At least for people to whom this would be the most important talk.

[fanofyoubulb]

Inspirational for those who want to achieve something but lost somewhere in the heap of craps and don't know how to step forward. thank u so much. For some it is boring because they have something else to do which they love, not necessarily an achievement for others.

[MAPSMAPS]

I like it! One "boring" habit I've developed to help with that "decision fatigue" issue is outlining my daily plan the night before - right down to the hour. I don't always stick to it perfectly; sometimes I'll swap stuff for other tasks, block off time to fit in leisure or socializing, or have to deal with unforeseen circumstances. But even just having a guideline cuts down on having to brain calculate what I'm going to do when, and how I'll possibly fit everything into one day.

[immortalshi]

Thank you, Chris Sauve, for sharing this amazing message. It's going to help me more than I can give it credit for. And thank you Tedx Talks for letting him share his message with the world.

[MatthiasVichte]

No human is boring. Everyone has his own qualities

[RedBunnyFromMars]

I get his point, it's a valid point, though some of the support is debatable. A lot of people want to live the fullest moment but lose sight of their life's goals. Do go with your gut, don't try to counter it but do think it through twice.

[manifest]

This may be the most useful TED talk I've seen, and I've watched many TED talks over the last few years. It is a wonderful thing to know that there are at least a few  22 yr. olds that I can get really good advice from, lol! (I'm 54 :) I'm sharing this all over the place; unfortunately, most people I know won't take the time to watch/listen to this :(

[andyan]

You can automate things without losing variety.
I put shirts that I wash under the pile of shirts, and just take the one on top each day.
Automated variety.
Everyday I take the closest box of cereal, pour a bowl, and then put that box at the end of the line.  
Automated variety.  

[lisacoleman]

it....I think we need to come up with another word other than 'boring'....because he really described a  productive person...and people who get things done are not boring

[VTV-Live]

Nailed it, I've struggled with this dilemma for years.  I always thought I was fortunate to have so many options available. In reality it always makes me feel as if I get very little done.

[snowpuffxx]

I was skeptical when I started watching this, but 4-5 minutes in, I realised how brilliant it was. Thank you for sharing :)