How to boost your productivity
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- Опубликовано: 14 дек 2020
- This is everything I do to help me balance gaming, working and living.
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This is just what I needed right now
exactly
Yes 🤔
Lifting weights made me more confident, more handsome, more mentally focused. One of the best activities I can recommend to people.
I am going to watch this several times. Once is not enough. Thank you for taking the time to get this down so nicely and published for us.
I hope it's worth your time. Good luck!
@@Pogomix more videos please!
Fascinating insight, it puts more weight on the concept of FLOW. That place where you both are and aren't. Take out the ego, and let it flow...
Really well put!
"you dont want to bind to this idea youve got to be totally original"
how
how did you know im striving for that so hard
Honestly, what helped me alot back in high school was listening to pogo while studying for exams
I discovered Pogo during college and he carried me through the last two years of that torturous time
Well said, somethings we need to constantly be considering
I differ slightly in my schedule, it takes hours after waking before my brain is fully firing, and at its peak very late in the day, lots of different biological differences between folk, but its just about recognizing that and utilizing the proper window.
Treating youtube and content creation like a fun game to keep it light and detached from feeling is SO smart, its worked well for me so cool to see that mentality elsewhere.
Appreciate your diverse and cerebral content.
Was going to procrastinate my creative work by watching RUclips and this was the first video that popped up. Thank you.
I appreciate you! I just started a “mental toughness” challenge called 75 Hard that was created by a man named Andy Frisella. For the past three years, my mind has been in the slumps, and I let it impact my relationships negatively. I’m tired of feeling the way that I do everyday, and that is why I am embarking on this 75 day long journey of exercise, drinking a gallon of water everyday, sticking to a diet, and reading books, all while gaining mental fortitude and self-discipline.
This video came out at the perfect time. Thank you 🙏
Update?
You're spoiling us Nick. But seriously, this video is much needed. I've been in a creative rut for a bit and sometimes it's tough to get back into a good creative mindset.
Here's a tip that has worked well for me: don't open your email or DM-apps before noon. Emails and messages often distract you from doing creative work in the morning. Don't worry about missing important messages. If it's really important, people will probably call you.
Such a good idea. Thanks!
@@Pogomix Why thank YOU for the great suggestions in the video, not to mention the great music :)
What works for me is a reading. No music. No distractions. Just quiet and a book. Its like exercise for the mind, and the feeling you get after reading the denouement is beyond comparison. It requires you to use your brain, which I can't say for most mediums.
Good advice. Thanks for this!
Well, to be honest, this is exactly what iam struggling with the past 6 months or so, it makes me lay down in bed and don't wanna get up at times. It eats you away so to speak. Lack of motivation and deprivation is the killer, i'm telling you! Thanks for this video, it helped me a lot. Now i have to take those advices and turn them into action, which is another story. You know what i'm talking about. But i'm positive that i will make it step by step! Thanks again :)
It's not very often that I really get into deep flow when creating, but when I do, I don't want to interrupt it. I don't understand people who get into some work and after a couple of hours they take a break. For me, I've always done my best work when I start around 8 PM, it starts going really good around 10 PM, and I consider myself done around 4 AM. Maybe a quick run or two to the bathroom in there, but otherwise no breaks. I'll eat a hearty dinner, and I won't feel the need to stop for snacks or anything, I can just work for hours and hours, and I love it.
Remember running through my pantry for tuna cans during pandemic...i used these to make tuna & kale salad and it was such a change in diet for me that it was a huge boost in mental clarity, and feeling weightless. It really has an effect on mood, depression or day to day activity
you know you didn't have to make this... but you did. Thank you mate!
Amazingly well spoken. Excellent points on diet. Careful with the tuna! You might already know this, but just in case -- it's pretty easy to OD on mercury if you eat too much tuna. This can worsen brain fog, cause severe depression, etc. Thanks for the great video!
1. Eat and sleep properly.
2. Create your work enviroment to feel 100% comfortable
3. Do it for the process, then be proud of the outcome.
4. Spend time with your family and play with your pets.
5. Put on some Pogo's music. :)
Bro low key needs a podcast. Your voice and your creative ideas work perfect. Just make sure to get it to Spotify.
Thanks Ian. :)
This reminds me to get back to what I should be doing even if it's one hour of FL studio a day five days a week. I've fallen into gaming the past few year's and this video made me remember the true feeling of contentment and excitement of working on a project.
Music certainly is essential to getting into a flow state for me. I also keep playlists of movie trailers and scenes to channel as energy when needed. I would add for those looking to balance work/creativity/and general well-being, keep a whole day reserved to be spontaneous. Relax. Let your mind steer you. I find that day of resetting is so helpful to give my brain a break. Also read a book at night! It activates a different part of your brain than watching visual media. Thank-you for these tips, Nick. Your music has gotten me through countless hours of work!
little did i know that my childhood favorite dj would be giving his fans informative self improvement advice. great video man
As an aspiring VFX artist and RUclipsr, I really needed this video. Burnout and mental health are huge and sometimes it’s hard to be as passionate as I was when I started. One step at a time.
This is even better than any premium "become famous instantly" subscription club combined.
Mental health is so important. I need to cut back on alcohol. It's been too easy of a crutch in this crazy year. Also have had almost zero social interaction beyond people at work. Your videos are so inspiring. I can see the creative energy in your eyes, and that's a really awesome thing. I feel like I was that way 10 years ago, and it's been lost over the years. You make me feel like I can get there again.
Man I really needed to hear this stuff. Thank you. The only thing is, I tend to be pretty creatively dead until my brains been going for a while. I do better at night after being awake for awhile. but that will vary person to person, I think the relevant point is to pay attention to when you're at your best and plan accordingly.
This is absolutely spot on. Love the way you explain it.
This was extremely profound, as someone who felt like they hit a wall with their own creative work, this was much needed, especially this year.
Thank you so much Pogo. What an inspiration.
Similarity does that to people.
This resonated with me, I can relate to much of what you said. Your perspective on some of the topics mentioned is something I'd never really thought about in, especially the brain behaviour. This has helped give me clarity. Thanks mate, all the best!
I've struggled with depression the longest time isolating myself. This is amazing advice for myself, thank you pogo. ❤
Like all the suggestions especially blocking your time out for certain tasks and even having certain days for certain work. Habits are super powerful. The only thing I would do differently is eating less meat and rather supplementing it with plant proteins alternatives.
I tried a very similar routine and stuff when I was depressed, and it literally almost disappeared, so thank you for sharing this with us! I swear it's very useful
I'm struggling with depression at uni rn. I love Pogo's music and have wanted to work on my mental health/ productivity. This video came at a great time. Thank you for sharing Allison.
Dude I seriously found you at the greatest time
Great advice. I do a lot of what you suggested and it works for me. Especially the exercise. I find the biggest killer of my creative motivation is my 9-5 job. All day at work I think about my creative projects, but by the time I finish work I find it hard to get motivation to be creative.
I’m in this heavy rut of just laying in bed all day , smoking weed and only really going out to see my friends. I also drown myself in the ideas of “what if’s” and I become anxious and unconfident and miserable and I all I can do is cry and feel bad for myself. POGO thank you so much for this video your music was lifts me, and to see this motivational video from you, is the best feeling ever
Pogoooo I’ve been watching you for maybe... 12 years.... thank you for shaping me as a musician and being such an inspiration 🙏🏻🎧🎵🎧🎵
Running a creative business with my wife (which is truly endlessly motivating and engaging), but certainly foregoing diet and exercise in the meantime. Haven't even tried to really make music in years now. Used to be a real habit for me, making music, being a conduit of inspiration and ideas. I'm not as torn up about it now that I've left the office life 9-5, but these tips of yours are certainly a wake-up call in terms of my mood and energy as I'm navigating a young small business in a pandemic and wondering where my musicality has gone off too. Thanks for doing these videos.
Weirdly enough I listened to a really good video by HealthyGamerGG about motivation and ego and the different types of motivation people experience and it was really helpful in helping me understand the way I get motivated isn't wrong it's just different from how others are motivated to create. I'd highly recommend going watching that as well but this video was really helpful Nick. Hammered home some points I've been thinking about recently, that and the fact I need to just take a step back, ask myself why and listen to my body and mind and on what it needs. Cheers for the info my dude, keep doing you. :)
Thanks for your amazing tips, Nick! Keep up your awesome life style and keep making beautiful music! We all appreciate the content you provide for us!! 😃
Super kind of you. Thanks Stump!
I know a lot of people have said this but I needed this right now! I’ve had very little motivation to do my coursework, but after watching this I’m ready to buckle down and get it done. Of course this means I need to cut back on things like social media but in the end it’s worth it.
Thanks for the wonderful advice.
This is all so perfect. Love the subtle touches like lighting and no music to add to the mood. Love the message and how you explained it perfectly. “You can’t make energy out of nothing”.
Most important for me was to learn to not blame myself anymore if I'm not able to get things done. The feeling of guilt was worse than anything.
Yet it's true - this is about your true potential, very important and I'll try to have a look into that.
Traveling to non western countries in particular is so good as you often have to think, act and communicate on a whole other wavelength, I felt like a kid again the first time I did this, I had an outlook I have not had since my childhood, so refreshing and great for my mental health at the time.
This is by 𝕗𝕒𝕣 - The most innovative, educational, and uplifting RUclips video I’ve come across in years. How to tap in and boost motivation and productivity. I think youv missed your calling Sr. Maybe thy’r are much like this out there, this one speaks to me directly. Thank you so much for even sharing your process. You won’t find that with most people at all. Thanks again.
I don't care about outcomes so much, but I do feel that the result of finishing is what I love the most. The feeling of having written. I do enjoy the process of writing music, but I find the mountain of resistance when it comes to starting the process. It takes the most effort to get over that first hump.
Man I feel like I just need to keep watching this video over and over. I’ve heard a lot of talks about all of these kinds of subjects but man you just hit so much of it right on the head. Great thoughtful and experientially backed words on productivity and creativity thank you so much!
Profound and very thoughtful. Thank you for your energy mate.
There is so much wisdom to feast on in this video. I appreciate you. Sharing this video with people important to me.
It actually motivates me to make my life better, like, here and now. I've had my own methods of staying sane while doing a lot, but this rules don't work anymore. Now I understand why, so I'm going to come up with new solutions this week.
Thank you for this, it was like a cold shower itself! (I mean, it was inspiring.)
What I know that always worked for me:
1. Some kind of morning routine. If I feel that all that's standing between me and my work is me actually waking up than it becomes next to impossible to do it. I should change it for sure, but in that form or another it is a must for me.
2. Fruits, nuts and green food give me a lot of energy. Sad part is, I'm not only one in my family who loves it, so they disappear quickly. However, food is something very individual, so it may sound strange from aside.
3. Sleeping more than 7 hours a day. Otherwise I am sleepy in the very beginning of the day and hugely unproductive whole second half.
4. Diary. It's a way to collect ideas and feelings... or to get rid from them. It can be used in many ways and can give an opportunity to better know yourself.
Excellent advice. Thanks for sharing this! It might be worth keeping a diary at the start of each day too, just to plan what you want to achieve and how.
My biggest struggle last year was every time checking my social media instead to do my homeworks and school projects. Then I thought, this is too much for me and I was mentally killing myself with this all of junk. Then I deleted all my social networks, where I was registered, and saved only important my Internet tools: school's e-book, email, materials for my projects and for little entertainment RUclips. In this present day, I am feeling very grateful and productive. I got more focused on my studies and achive better grades than previous year. Stayed more active, hydrant and every day spent at least 3 hours outdoors: walking, gardening and even meditating. I think, this is the greatest experience and self development in my life and I suggest to do more realistic activities in your lifestyle than scrolling through your phone screen. About my relationship with food and diet, unfortunately, I really love to eat, but in acceptable amounts. We know that Christmas is coming, so, right now I prepear my stomach for delicious holiday dinner. :)
About doing our best work in the morning, I've noticed that it sort of also works after an afternoon nap. Anyone else noticed that?
I absolutely love this video right now. Exactly what I need
I absolutely adore when a video of such type as this one is made with zero jumpcuts. Great job, very pleasant to look and listen to.
I love your message, this year I lost any motivation, I actually look forward to Monday as I have to be a work and be productive
This video is so appreciated Nick. Been stuck in a rut recently. I will be trying to mix up my days and block out time as you suggested. Love your stuff man, keep it up
Thanks for this, very pleased to see this aspect of your work. Thank you for taking the time to do these type of videos Pogo.
Very straight to the point advice and I just bought the War of Art on Audible. I'm a lighting designer on weekends and I have very little time to physically be creative. Thank you for sharing this.
My pleasure. Enjoy it! Mine was an audiobook, too. Pressfield reads the book himself. :)
You have no idea how helpful and inspiring you are
Thank Nick! Awesome way to close this rather difficult year.. all the best!
Thanks for your advice! Your words are always inspiring to improve on the things that I love. So is your music.
These things are perfect to start in the new year! This has some awesome info in it!
You just dropped some incredibly helpful tips for free. You are a legend, thank you for this.
I like to do my art when I wake up and the days I'm at work I reflect on how I can improve and look at other artists. I never get bogged down on needing to do it every day.
Its always good to get a reminder on those things from someone I respect. Thanks mate, right on time.
Thank you for your words. You've spoken a lot to my heart, mind and spirit. I needed to hear someone say what you said. It has shaken me and I am so grateful for that.
I have found the morning is where I'm mentally the strongest as well, and I definitely should divide the hours of the day into something more productive because I do have a good work ethic I just need to be reminded of it.
Interestingly I find that for my full time job I am most productive in the morning, but for my personal creative projects I work best as a night owl. This is detrimental since I get up at 6-7am to start full time job, and have to go to sleep by 9--cutting short my personal time.
And thanks for sharing! :)
Coming to the end of the year, this has helped align a lot of thoughts I had floating around my head, but really need to commit to. Thank you.
What we are putting into our bodies and into our minds is soooo key here. Yes, that inflammation is the worst! When I create, I try not to take myself to seriously and just create! That is like the biggest burden that holds SOO many back from their potential, thinking they need to get it perfect right away. It takes repetitiveness and you will see your craft grow like a mighty Oak Tree. Know your not the best at something? Who cares, try it anyway. You are your own worst critic and once you are released from the lies you speak over yourself, boy o boy, you will see amazing things develop! Thanks for what you do Nick. This has inspired me to get to moving my body and exercising. I am terrible at that, but your right, when you do, you feel the mental benefits instantly!
Great video. I've gone through a bit of a lull this year, which started before all of the covid stuff. Kind of a creative block mixed with an existential crisis. Started paying more attention to my diet as well, but have never gone to a gym in my life. Should probably start going. Keep it up, dude!
Well i needed this video, the homework in this months is a lot and my inspiration to draw little.
I like to listen to your music make me happy.
Good video Nick.
This is exactly what I needed now that exams are nearing, and my sleeping schedule is completely screwed. I hope this will become the push that I want/need to somewhat correct my life and habits. Good luck keeping up your own and thanks for sharing your insight.
I've had a lot of troubles to motivate myself back then when I actually started creating something. The thing is I was mostly hurt by people who were jealous of what I could actually create, they would always let me down and make me feel horrible. But at the same time I was thinking like "But that's not really my problem you can't do that or you don't do anything to actually improve your skills" or etc. At one moment, I just stopped everything, because I couldn't handle the fact that whatever I created nobody took my work seriously or would bully me and etc. I could never stop what I really liked doing, even if I forced myself to stop. It's great, yeah, hanging out with people, but that was never in my to-do-list, I've never found people interesting somehow and I don't really know why.
Now, I'm finding myself a better person, because I found my place where I can express myself, not fully yet, but I'm surely feeling more free than before. I've found my inspiration in games, they give me an opportunity to dive into something new, something that would help me to constuct my imagination, make it wider. I wish I had an access to games early in my childhood, I think it would have helped me a lot to deal with everything I had there.
Also, Pogo, I know, maybe It's a cliché thing, but I discovered your music and I found it very interesting and somehow it opened my mind what you actually can do with any sound on this planet, basically. This music helps me to express myself, so I started creating music as well, the style is different, but it's inspired by yours. So, I would like to thank you for "helping" me when I was 13 years old.
Now I understand, how much I value my work and I love the fact that I improve where I want to improve. I stopped using internet as a source of validation about 3 years ago, and I surely feel so much better without it. I'm surrounded by people who are now inspired by me and it's an incredible feeling, to be honest.
Stay safe and wish you lots of motivation, Pogo!
Peace.
Jesus man three minutes in and we are going deep into human psyche. I find fascinating to see the POV of someone this talented and with a clear passion, not only that but you got wise. Even if you don't read this, thanks for the video. You said some things we needed to hear, even if we ourselves have no passion.
Hope you find it helpful!
Great tips Nick, thank you.
As a content creator I 100% understand that creative process, that feeling of weightlessness that comes from working on a project.
Its a great feeling.
What works for me is recreation at least a few times a week. I rock climb and that brings me zen. I have goals, exercise, problem solving, and challenges physically/mentally all in one. If I don’t climb for a week I become irritable. I’m even building a wall in my basement and various blocks/hangboards which gives me creative freedom/outlet. Then it motivates me to eat well too, all around great sport to motivate me and improve my mood!
Generally good advice given in a deep speaking voice. Very nice!
Thank for helping me take a step back and really start analyzing what drives me to help make a positive future impact! Love your work as always
The timing of this video is no coincidence..
Everybody is on break now and the year is almost over!
Thank you, nick I've really needed this especially when it comes to my creativity
Watching 2nd minute and it feels like you're basically answering the most sacred questions of my last 2 years. Thanks a lot for this!
Like you've said "It's important to put yourself on your to-do list and not just stuff you want to get done". A month ago I realised that I don't let myself to make myself happier, I scold myself for relaxing. It's really depressing. So I started to keep a "wishes-list" where I write all the things I want: to buy a cool jamper, to go ski, to call my old friend etc. Of course it doesn't solve all problems, but it certainly helps to be more happy with life
You are true inspiration Nick! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!
Wonderful insight! Thanks for the taking the time to share. Been following you from the early days. Love seeing the whole story along the way too
You are a true virtuoso! Thank you for all your beautiful music.
Hey Pogo, thank you so much for your advice and ideas! I am inspired by you and your work and am pursuing sound design as a career. I’ve been bogged down in my classes recently because I’m losing the motivation to complete my assignments to my fullest potential and I feel like I’m becoming trapped by the monotonous nature of my routine. Your tips are really helpful and I will be implementing most of them to my day-to-day. I’ll be restructuring my time, watching my diet and exercise and asking myself those big questions about motivation. Thank you again for your amazing content and your role in my life and my creative mentor and inspiration.
For animators, there's usually the discussion on whether you should listen to music while working or not. Richard Williams wrote on The Animator's Survival Guide about when he asked Milt Kahl about it and he said he wasn't smart enough to think about two things at the same time.
To me, I very much prefer listening to something, usually podcasts or essays when there's something I want to know about or music when I want to set a specific mood. I'm fine with silence, but I noticed that when I'm not listening to anything, my work tends to get more mechanic and I start thinking about the number of frames something should take than how a specific motion feels like.
Just finished watching this, finally. I find it intriguing how I've done nearly everything you mentioned, except for the part about cutting bread off my diet, making a schedule, & not working at night. I may need to try that! Thanks again!
So glad you care to share what you've learned in your young adult years to us, Pogo. Being a fan of your's for over a decade... I've grown up with you in a heartfelt way. Now I'm an adult living in continuous ups and downs, as we all do. I feel your music and conversations has impacted my life so deeply. Thank you so much for the genuine years. 💛❤💙🐰
This video was fascinating. You put into words a lot of the less concrete thoughts that I've been having in recent days, thanks dude. I love your content. Novel going well.
I've been thinking about this productivity malarky a lot recently especially since I've been forced to work from home and my social life has been restricted to Discord and Zoom meetings. From my perspective, Nick is spot on. I recommend daily planning, making clear physical and mental boundaries between work and play, and getting at least 7 or 8 hours of sleep in. Oh, and at least 1 hour a day on Cyberpunk 2077 😉
The process and taking the time to shape and create the sounds and melodies together, is definitely the best part. I can't lie, I have this thing where I will get to about 90% with a project, and then never finish it by structuring the song, etc, and that's something that I do alot. I have so many 90%'s in my arsenal of music, it's crazy when I think about it, but maybe that will come in handy in the near future, because I haven't completely structured it or put the whole thing together, who knows...SBN RESONATE
Just to add to what you said at the end of your video about how you are deprived of your creative outlets when you travel, it's so true! And when you are a creative person who is constantly in to their creative projects, it can be very hard. But the benefit of being deprived and taken away from those outlets is that it is a time that will really sharpen and focus your priorities. If you're like me and you have lots of project in your mind, some for work, some for interest and some that just need to b done....(say for family or household), you will think the most about the ones that are most important to you when you are away and the whole process can really help you to feel motivated, charged, excited and read to move forward with a plan and maybe even a timeline.
Nick, as for the rest of your video, I couldn't agree more. I turned 40 this year and 3 years ago, I went through many diet changes to figure out what was wrong with me. I now know that I have fibromyalgia and gluten triggers it, so three years ago, I completely cut out gluten and it's a game changer for me. I avoid dairy except for Friday -homemade pizza night- as dairy seems to bog me down. I avoid refined sugar but can completely fall off the wagon when things like toblerone and mini eggs hit the shelf....ha!
You're bang on with your philosophy, I couldn't agree more. Some people never realise the correlation between all of these things while others seem to not have to and can eat whatever. It's ll about knowing you.
Keep the tunes and positive energy flowing! :)
I'm sort of figuring this out right now. The 45 minute blocks seems appealing. When it comes to diet I am far more complicated. I live in an area with hot summers and very cold winters so my appetite changes seasonally, in the summer I crave salad and raw crispy veggies with a dip like hummus but the winter calls for heavier meals with spice, meat and potatoes. But I've never lived "in tune" with who I am inside, I've just worked jobs I hate to make money. This process of getting to know myself has been difficult. But this video helps. Thank you.
I tried keto this year. I did feel a difference, but I eventually stopped during the pandemic.
I've not been discouraged and I hope to begin the process again next year.
Watching this video has made me want to sustain a healthier lifestyle and improve my productivity as an artist.
Measured, controlled and clearly reasoned. Thank you.
I find the constant flow of ideas to do something new and exciting more distracting than anything else.
That’s not to boast, in fact quite the opposite. I find myself more in love with the idea of the idea than actually carrying it out. Carrying it out is hardest thing, because I’m afraid of the disappointment of my execution.
One of the narratives I hold onto goes like this:
You start out with great taste. You have great taste in music, or art, or literature, or whatever it is that you love and measure on a daily basis.
Eventually you want to emulate that craft and you start to to create, but because you have this great taste, your creations fall short of your expectation. This is where most people give up.
If you can push through the hundreds, thousands, and tens of thousands of hours that it takes to get to something that you feel is worthy, then that’s where you can start to feel like you’re doing something good, worthy.
The work is in the journey, and from then on in, it’s from the production of that journey that you find greatness.
Been struggling a lot with anxiety and depression recently which has lead to a lot of the similar distraction, ego feeding and outright lack of motivation...needed this, seriously needed this from somebody I consider to be massively successful in what they do.
Thank you dude.
I just started a new job as a video editor, and these tips are great! I never realized how much editing would keep me in my own head, so making time to hang out with friends and family has been super important for me. Even if you think “it’ll only take a few hours to finish this project up!” take the time to socialize in some way or another. Your mind, body and soul will thank you!
I've been having such a unproductive couple of weeks since I'm on break from uni, and this video really got me thinking about ways to get back into my video and art creation crafts.
On my way to take a cold shower and make some plans! Really awesome video, Nick :)
For a long time I dreaded going out and I just labeled myself an introvert. But in reality i think it was that frustrated fear of having no outlet for "creative productivity" and an overwhelming since of guilt if I wasn't being "productive."
You put that into words that resonated for me. I need to start viewing my outings and social breaks as a relief not a burden.