How To Take Back Control Of Your Life (Deep Work Cycles)

I've talked about the 4 hour workday many times in the past. But life isn't static. When you feel the pull to become obsessed with your purpose, do it. If you can't do that because you lack motivation, energy, and discipline, this video is for you.

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0:00 Create A Glitch In The Matrix
1:53 You Already Have Motivation
4:00 The Cycles Of Progress
7:11 1) Perplexity
9:10 2) Curiosity
11:35 3) Intensity
13:00 4) Consistency
17:20 Why You Can’t Focus For 12 Hours A Day With Ease
17:33 1) Remove Focus Blockers
20:56 2) Throw Your Mind Off The Deep End
21:47 3) Think Bigger, Act Smaller
23:21 4) Reverse Engineer Your Priorities
25:01 5) Refine Your Productivity System Each Week

#SelfImprovement #Productivity #Focus

[ellamiss]

A little over 10 years ago, I began waking up two hours before work to learn how to produce music because I enjoyed it. Today I wake up at 4:00am everyday to build the business that was a result of learning how to produce music. I am now one of the few women in the country who owns and operates a recording studio. It's still a work in progress but I have made it a part of my daily life to learn and build. In less than two years, my goals is to quit my day job as a public school music teacher. It has been a long and wonderful journey. I believe I will achieve this goal.

[Hey_Its_Mikki]

There’s a video of yours that I once watched where you spoke about allowing yourself to get bored. Changed my life! I’m about to launch my first business that’s gonna fund my next one and I couldn’t have done it if I didn’t cut out distractions and let myself be bored. You are the only person on the internet who’s ever given me a real solution to productivity - simply allowing myself to be bored. I’m still mind blown by all that I’ve been able to accomplish in such a short space of time.

(I’m on track to make my first million which is $55k in your currency. Can’t wait to come back to this comment to give an update- 15/10/24)

[VickyLashenko]

How does Dan know exactly what I’m thinking and what to need to hear?! Every dang time. Grateful for you Dan!!

[romainauberon]

Awesome video. And it pretty much corresponds with the saying that success isn't built on success, but on frustration and many failures. I read a lot about this in a book Chase No More The path to success and wealth. I was really surprised by the quality of this book, and author has recently released two new ones so you might be able to get everything in a bundle.

[MokaandChai]

Dan I’m 53 and young man you are inspiring beyond words. Keep up the great work

[Behumanwithme]

Yes! I can attest to change all your habits all at once - sometimes slow and steady doesn’t win. Why? Because it’s too slow and before you know it - you’re back at square one. Complete overhaul works!!!

[ananasadi]

Dan, your videos deserve hundreds of thousands of views. The content is top-notch, and the audio is incredible. I’d love to see a behind-the-scenes video showing your setup and morning routine - how you come up with ideas, write, and create those amazing slides. I think a lot of us would benefit from seeing your process. Thanks, brother!

[MountainofInspiration]

Right on. Perplexity is a great ingredient for our creativity. Boredom can be the beginning of a great revolution. I am loving this.

[POVofanENFP]

I got fired for making Youtube videos at work so now I'm all in on this journey! Here are my personal notes for Dan's video
1:18 - Keep working during the early mornings & late nights
1:59 - You can focus for 12hrs per day...You're already doing it
3:13 - Life is a video game
5:26 - Progress is non-linear
6:50 - What to do when you feel forced to work
7:11 - Perplexity-The solution to boredom is building
8:55 - Allow yourself to be bored thus leading to curiosity
9:15 - Curiosity-Problem-Purpose
11:19 - Embrace shiny red object syndrome
11:39 - Intensity is the climax-Flow state- 3/6 months go by in a blur
13:00 - Know when to set a new baseline to maintain progress
13:13 - Consistency is tool to maintain progress
15:08 - Maintain the new baseline
17:10 - Cycles of Progress
17:35 - Remove focus blockers
19:22 - Environment is a distraction
19:32 - Food focus blockers-eating too much
20:34 - Knowledge blockers-listen to podcast while walking/exercise
22:22 - Anti-vision - {i.e. Everything you hate)-Equals your brand vision
23:16 - Big goals vs small goals
25:12 - Test and improve w/feedback

[justeatgood]

You are the reason i began my journey on social media some weeks ago. Quite inspiring what you got to say, although i'm entrepreneur since 12 years. Couldn't accept or let's say wouldn't accept that its possible to not work that much. To make it possible to have a good earning with just one person. Atm i'm making 10k a month from my freelancing which was always fine to me. From my companies i couldn't get money out, only for my employees over the last decade. But what you say about cycles and everything you got to say shows me that my cycling in good and slow phases is acceptable and the "grind" everyone talks about can be ignored, if someone doesn't want to accept this. So really liking your approach to business and what you got to say. Sadly i just found you 3 weeks ago. Regret i didn't found you earlier. Keep up!

[pdxify]

Spot on Dan - In Buddhist tradition, the early morning hours are considered sacred and auspicious. The specific period referred to as the “Buddhist God Hour” or “Brahma Muhurat” is typically between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM. During this time, many Buddhists believe that the mind is most receptive to spiritual practices and that the energy of the universe is particularly conducive to meditation, contemplation, and spiritual growth.

[devansh]

I like your thinking frameworks and I greatly appreciate that you are giving away this wisdom to the world for free. Thanks man I am grateful to your meaningful work.

[StuffedforLaughs]

wow the timing is crazy.. really needed this right now

[Uncommony]

I get lost working on myself and my business, I absolutely love it. Finding my purpose and my calling has been so liberating. Stay Uncommon!

[Michae-gi]

Glory!!! After so much struggles i now own a new house with an influx of $115, 000 every month God has kept to his words, my family is happy again everything is finally falling into place. God bless America.🙌🏻

[sardor]

Thank you for your work, keep doing what you’re doing 🙏🏻

[ChrisHanlonnz]

Got up at 04:30 went across to the park with TRX & resistance bands and did a 1 hour workout.
I haven't done that for years.
Thanks for the push Dan. ❤
Now to keep it up...

[davideylerYT]

LOVE the B&W b-roll cuts too - looks great!

[cinematictrailerstudios]

The intro alone is epic! I agree i love creating at night i feel my most creative

[JaxAndree]

Such. Valuable. Content. Thank you, Dan! Please keep it up. 💪