This simple productivity system got me into Harvard and Yale

I've never been a big fan of complicated productivity systems and convoluted calendar schedules. While it may work for some, it felt like extra work and noise to me. Instead, why not keep it simple?

In this video, I'll reveal the 4 strategies I use to keep myself accountable, adaptable and flexible. It got me to Harvard, Yale, medical residency and beyond and I think it will work for you too.

00:00 Intro
00:35 Inverted Pyramid Method
01:47 Pareto Principle
04:34 Do High-Intensity Exercise for Breaks
06:06 Focus without Distractions

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[ahmedelamin]

Guys please take his word and take action on implementing this advice. After 6 years of achieving subpar results, I took some time to let go of everything I knew and build a system based only on fundamentals truths. Everything you said has been what I boiled down to the essentials. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

[mostafafadel]

1 . Focus on core/baisc things
2. Empower your body (exercise & breath)
3 . Work only on one task for one block of time without any kind of distraction .

[SimonSlav-GameMakingJourney]

Man, I felt it when you mentioned "doing bussy work" instead of the hard thing that would actually move you.

[ykwtfim]

As someone with unmedicated ADHD, I have tried probably 100 different productivity methods, or at least I've tried to understand that many. This is the FIRST METHOD that I have not only been able to understand, but that I feel able to actually implement in my life. You are so correct that other methods are just so overwhelming, I can't even get to the point of even TRYING them to see if they work or not. I watched this video probably 5 or 6 times or more while I took my own notes, until I felt like I understood it enough to explain to someone else. I am especially grateful for you explaining the Pareto Principle and the danger of "busy work" that feels productive but really isn't. That is one of my BIGGEST issues. Also I love taking breaks that turn into doom-scrolling.

Now I am ready for my classes/work to begin on Monday. (: THANK YOU SO MUCH! My ultimate goal is CRNA school after I finish my RN and work in the ICU, and now I actually feel like I can really do it, and it's not just a crazy idea lol.

[fatimaahmed-mxtx]

This is honestly the best out of all the crazy, complex productivity vidoes out there. I was always overwhelmed by seeing those that i could never bring myself to use them.

[whilefree]

Awesome content. I suggest you not to decide what to do when you want to start your work. Decide it the night before, when you go to bed, and write it down . This way you don't even distract yourself to decide what to do. You just follow the list on which it's pretty clear what is the most important thing and what must be done after that.

[TinyFitnessHabit]

Love the inverted pyramid my friend! I've been using that for quite some time and found it to be massive effect in allowing myself space to get the most important thing done first. I always use the question "If I was only allowed to focus on ONE thing today.... what would that be?" That becomes my first task! Something I would add... figure out ALL of your 3 - 2 -1's the night before... get organised so you can rest easy knowing that the next day is scheduled and ready to go.... no thinking about what to do first, second or third! Also put it in your diary... make appointments with yourself to complete everything in your pyramid ( just as you would making a doctors appointment! ) it's that important that we need to schedule it as "important work!" I've only just found you.... I love your work... You've earnt a new sub for sure. Thank you my friend!

[gill.guntas]

Really this is the most practical guide to how to study. No video ever reached near to the usability and practicality like this video. Thanks Doc 👌🏼

[wizcatcheslightning]

I’m not opposed to longer videos, but man, you nailed this one. You utilized every second efficiently with the information you provided. Looking forward to your future content! I’ll try to utilize this method with my own channel.

[GrahamLaight]

This is an ASTONISHINGLY good video! I rewound it to take notes, and doing so took me a long time because although it's less than 7 minutes, it is jam packed with absolutely top quality information. Everyone who finds this is very lucky!

[bjcuyge]

Found a diamond video in dirt !
Keep up the good work.. if just one video of this quality gets viral it could change the entire course of this channel and get the recognition it deserves.
Cheers 🥂

[chaya]

Very helpful. Thank you. I like your calm voice and simple instructions. I'm finding that putting a time limit on activities is actually more productive than continuing until the task is done.

[pujas]

you are right. all of the productivity systems online are so overwhelming. even if i understand them while watching the videos, implementing them feels impossible because i get so overwhelmed. This one is really simple. i think i can do it because it doesn't really tell me to build a complex system which seems like a tough task itself, rather it's like a guide with 2 or 3 simple steps where my focus is on the study itself and not on the "system". THANK YOU.

[nafissadmanayon]

after watching multiple videos on productivity I can say this is probably the best one I have seen in a while. Great content, subscribed ❣️

[_Minute_Man]

This is incredibly simple, to-the-point, practical. Simply incredible.

[kenho]

This is the best productivity video I have ever watched. So insanely direct and impactful.

[AdrianMark]

Concise and knowledge filled. I can personally agree with a number of the recommendations and I plan to implement the others, the HIIT exercise breaks during my next work cycle.

[christophergreene]

Informative, educational, and entertaining; Excellent work. I very much appreciate your down-to-earth delivery and humor that's present throughout. Aside from the concise and highly valuable information shared, the no-bullshit or unnecessary fluff is my favorite part. 

I tell my 4 and 1 year old sons, "smell you later, " any time I leave the room, so I especially enjoyed that one. Great work man, keep at it!

[Kramlets]

The way I work is very similar to you; the way I choose “important” tasks is to go with whatever is most limiting. If you learn systems theory, it is the elimination of limits that creates growth, and that is what I’m always intending to achieve: identify and eliminate the limits to growth.

[ziggytonumaa]

My man, thank u!!! This is the only productivity video i'll ever need! Using the 1st method (the inverted pyramid), i just accomplished in 2, 5 what ive been putting off for 1 year 😮