Thank you for posting this. I needed help figuring out how to create a blueprint for my next steps. You helped bring me clarity. No need to think publicly. Just wanted to bless you as you have done for me. Appreciate it.
This is so helpful. It explains why my brain just shuts down even looking at the traditional 4 quadrant plan. Also hilarious top stories and to do list.
After watching this video twice, I'm simplifying it to 3 processes: (1) Use the cloud analogy to break down your goal into individual tasks (2) Set weekly goals for the best combination of urgency and flexibility (3) Structure your day with the inverted pyramid plan (start with, and spend the most time on, the most important task)
Personal Notes: Focus on the input to your goal, rather than outcome. Don't focus on the end result. Use pyramid to plan tasks, it self aligns itself according to deadlines. Make a cloud that represents your end goal. Then split it into chunks of things that'll make goal come true. Reduce the use of analog methods of productivity. One week is the most efficient goal to set to achieve familiarity with a certain goal. Such as learning Calculus or video editing. Set an importance or authority for yourself when learning something new for urgency sake.
Don’t think in terms of input vs goal two tier system …. Goal Plans Habits Also plan can be longer than 1 week… You are just reviewing the progress every week to make the adjustment
Massively underrated. Easily one of the best youtube channel to touch these topics. Goes into deep strategies rather than shallow tricks and tips. Not a channel that intends to change your day, or save ur exams but a channel that provides what he can to improve your life
Wow I need you as my PR manager. In all seriousness, thank you for the kind words. I hope to keep on making videos worthy of your time and attention ❤️
This is almost identical to the Hyrum Smith/Franklin Covey planning method, except for the “Quadrant 1.5” bit. That was an interesting twist. Hyrum Smith developed what eventually became the Franklin Planner (after merging with Stephen Covey). He wrote an excellent book called The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management. It’s usually on Amazon and eBay. It goes into the concepts presented here in even more depth.
I think for anything you want to achieve, setting your goal and focus on the input, rather than the output, is genius! It allows you to feel good about the act of doing itself, and the results of it just follow. It doesn’t matter if it happens slow or fast, you give your brain a break from all this pressure and expectation, and in the meantime get a boost of happiness whenever ANY kind of progress happens! Thank you so much for this insight!
There is famous writer who sat for hours and only ended up taking a coma out and when his wife asked what he got done, he told her that and was just as at peace.
Thank you for posting this video. I was having trouble figuring out creating a plan for my business. You have brought me so much clarity. Please don’t publicly thank me. Just know you are a blessing.
I have heard about these techniques many times and even read many books but the way you broke them down into really simpler things is just awesome. Thank you brother
Great video. Summary courtesy of Chat GPT: Planning as a Guiding Tool: Envisioning a future and strategizing steps to achieve it. Problem with Common Systems: Many people use planning systems that are either too basic or too rigid. Quadrant Framework: Life activities categorized into four quadrants, with most people fluctuating between urgent, non-important, and important tasks without clear direction. Focus on Quadrant 2: Emphasizes the importance of tasks that are important but not urgent, as these are key to long-term success. Creating Quadrant 1.5: A system that breaks down tasks into actionable, practical, and urgent steps that align with long-term goals. Top-Down Approach: Starting with the end goal and working backwards to determine necessary steps. Weekly Goal Setting: Setting urgent, achievable goals each week to maintain progress and adaptability. Inverted Pyramid Method: Prioritizing the most important tasks each day, starting with the most critical. Flexibility and Adaptation: The importance of adapting plans based on progress and changing circumstances.
I don't understand youtube. Doesn't EVER recommend your videos. I found you by search and you changed my life dude and I mean that. I've relapsed 6 times and you brought that hell to an end for me through understanding of my mind. RUclips needs to be putting your stuff on everyone front feed bc this is world changing content in a good way
Wow thank you friend. I seriously appreciate your kind words 🥹. Regardless of view count, I’ll try my best to keep on putting out stuff I think may help even the few that end up watching :)
I love this video! I think that goal setting being process based rather than event based (outcomes) is so important. You can’t control the outcome of anything, but you can control the process.
A very deep yet practical approach to gaining clarity about one's goals and how to move towards attaining them without stressing yourself in the process. Highly appreciated 👍.
Wow. It feels like I've always known this intrinsically, but I couldn't quite put it into a system. I've always struggled with this, watching tons of self-help gurus and still not figuring out the best system that works for my style and personality. I thought there was something wrong with how I saw things, until I found your channel, for some reason. You were able to articulate and share a system that finally resonates with me. Thank you, thank you for real. Your videos are exactly what I needed to hear at the moment.
If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them. Henry David Thoreau BRILLIANT AND INSIGHTFUL 10/10 THANKS AND SUBSCRIBED
I do something very similar. Plus I added a check in/review/reset every week, month, quarter, mid year to keep me on track. This way, I only have to focus on what I need to do today. I only started this process at the beginning of this year and have practically levelled up my life 10x 😮 completely smashed all the goals I set! I am shocked!
@@IAmKrow Honestly, I could talk for hours trying to explain the whole process. Here is the distilled version: The cloud represents your best or ideal future self. Once you figure out exactly who/what that means to you, reverse engineer how to get there until you have what needs to be done daily to reach it. Just focus on what needs to be done today. It's going to feel silly and like you're not making any progress, and sometimes, you're going to want to punch that ideal version of yourself in the face, but it actually works. The next part is prioritising (creating the 1.5 box). Occasionally, you'll lose perspective about what's important. It could be work, family, heartbreak, crises etc.. In those times, it helps to have reminders or mottos to get you back on track. Whatever works for you. I found this question to be effective: What is going to move the needle today? It cuts through all my bs and gets me back on track. I hope that helps. Good luck on your journey.
I love your editing style. I actually found myself watching the entire video instead of just listening to it. I am going to try this method of planning for Jan. Thank you!
I don't normally leave comments, but I often find myself returning to this video over and over. The way you built interest at the beginning through storytelling, then packaged the information made it all enjoyable and memorable. The summary at the end to bring everything together was the cherry on top. So long as you continue making content like this you will have me as a loyal viewer. Thank you
Wow so cool. It’s an honor to get a comment from you then! I will try my best to keep that in mind and develop future videos in line with this format :)
Interviewing yourself in the mirror for charisma is giving The Sims in the best way. 3 minutes left in the video and I appreciate your points enough to subscribe. Thanks!
In the need (or actually a want) of being productive we have been digging it deeper, trying to optimize everything. The video was really helpful. We are looking for the improvement in the productivity. Video presentation could be more relaxed. It rushed so fast. Please give it a thought. I am definitely looking forward to implement the methods. Thank you!
I subscribed because I like his choice of words when explaining certain things, and I also like the fact that there are no empty/repetitive videos. All his videos have their own little original theories/stories
I feel l should've paid to watch this video. Immensely valuable and my next action step is to get my coach to help me flesh out the cloud and define all the steps beneath! Pure Gold. thank you!
Would be great if you made a video just about the cloud and explain in detail more how to build it It would help a lot Its hard and im not sure how to do it
The content of this video is so helpful and the way you put it together visually makes it so fun and watchable. I've been so confused about how to make progress and I feel so much clearer now. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for this amazing video! I’m really struggling with my productivity and discipline lately. I want to get into the HBS MBA and I will apply these advices and system to plan my way into. I will reach out when I get into thanks, in part, of this amazing system. Since today you have a new loyal subscriber. Wish you the best!
Q: when determining the specific steps to accomplish (both the bigger sub clouds, as well as the individual actions), how do you effectively address one’s lack of knowledge to determine those specific steps (unconscious incompetence)? Put another way, you literally do not know what steps (some or all) to write down? You have a goal in mind (ex. Write a non-fiction book) yet you lack the knowledge and experience to determine the sub clouds and specific rain drops to get there? That leads into how do you know if you found good, practical advice or useless, non helpful advice to determine those steps?
Research. And don’t just research it once or for an hour. You have to kind of do it like an algorithm: the more interest you show in seeking this knowledge, the more all pertaining knowledge on the subject is revealed, the more you will see. In the process of researching from people who have actually accomplished the goal you aspire to (this is key) two things will happen: 1. You’ll notice some reoccurring information which means that part is imperative 2. You’ll learn enough to be able to weed out misinformation. From there you start following his systems to build your own path to your goals based off what you’ve learned from others through “research”. Personally I like to take in different sources when researching. Ex. To write a non fiction novel I’d watch videos of nf writers who’ve already done it (writers are quite forthcoming with helpful information to another/ aspiring writer, probably all the solitude lol), watch videos from literary agents (something you’ll need to get published AND information you’d find out you need through reoccurring themes in research) as they have insight/ perspective a writer likely doesn’t. They can tell you what all LAs look for and how to get their attention because it’s their job. I would then talk to/stalk writers AND readers (again insight/ perspective) in forums they frequently use and FB Groups. Google to see if any groups actually meet in your area. Read blog posts. Maybe books on certain subjects/ methods you need more clarity on. ALWAYS stop researching when you feel like you’re off the learning high. If your mind is numb/ you’re no longer paying attention during your research that means you’ve got the hang of it so stop trying to force your brain to consume more. Now it’s time for ACTION. Go DO IT! Hope this helps. Happy Level Up!😊
I think this is a good tip. Recently I’ve been trying to schedule my day by the hour and it was so stressful because there was no leniency. If something came up the entire day was ruined. My fears with the weekly goal system, and why I tried scheduling my day out in the first place, is that I feel like on the daily level I’m not sure what to do. Because it’s not urgent enough to me, I just end up playing video games all day. I think I will try weekly goals with daily mini goals that build up to it.
Thank you sir, I'm hoping more and more people will discover your channel because damnn your videos are helpful as hell. Out of all the videos I've watched, this is the simplest yet the most refreshing and effective method I've ever seen. The other videos just spits bunch of highly complicated stuffs so instead of getting my life together, it's making it more difficult. I'm glad I found your channel. Love the analogies too haha.
I found this video today 12/20/23, and I can honestly say this information is life-changing for me. I just know it. It is something I have prayed about because I just don't understand how others have reached their goals and dreams and I can't even make basic progress. I never understood strategy or planning, or even proper time management and have generally survived but now it's catching up to me and the distance between who I am and who I wanted to be is no longer sitting well with me. I have tried asking friends how they do it to no avail. The way to decide on your ultimate life goal and the actions to take on a daily basis was just so unclear to me (cloud analogy was helpful). So I did just watch this video 3 times and took notes, and I wanted to say thank you so much. Looking forward to learning more from your content!
I am so happy you found this video and so happy you commented. I love that you took something meaningful from the video and sincerely hope you get to where you want to go. Be the best you possible mscara. You truly truly got this!
This is only my 2nd video of yours i have watched and i am impressed. Your videos are engaging and actionable. You are making this whole thing so much fun. Your tremendous efforts to make this video and your upbeat energy clearly shows. Keep growing !!!
00:59 My morning routine is now going to involve taking a dump at 8:30am and wiping at 9am. Genuinely made me chuckle more than a few times here though. Awesome video.
When you get out of your house there is no guarantee you will get to your destination on time or even get there at all but what matters is that you got out the house around your planned time
you helped me soo much!! i was watching and replaying this video for one and a half hours to understand every little thing of it and take notes of it and im definitely using this method now❤️💕
I've been using a similar system where I prioritize important tasks with an inverted pyramid approach for my daily tasks --- but I enjoyed how you conceptualized a framework for establishing actionable weekly goals to reach the sometimes elusive and unclear larger goal. My current system still was vaguely connected concretely to my larger goals. I like how you compared the parts of the "cloud" as ways to assess my progress toward goals. You have a gift for explaining these concepts in an entertaining and understandable way. For many years, I have been mostly reacting to life's events and meandering toward my goals, sometimes reaching them, sometimes not. I am going to try this system and see how it goes. Thank you Spoonfed!
This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my RUclips channel 10 months ago about self development. Now I have 1,979 subs and > 2k hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.
@@spoonfedstudy Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my RUclips channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a RUclipsr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this RUclips thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
This was seriously helpful and brilliantly laid out,,, and I say this based on having viewed literally 100s of these types of videos. What it offered wasn't new information - but the frame/metaphors that you use. Taking the idea of a top-down approach - from the cloud down - is the right way to think of it. Interested in knowing more of what you offer. Thanks!
This content makes ali abdal's look basic! I LOVE THIS I BINGED Watched your videos and they are so full of information! My Fav so far are this and the one where you told your life story ❤ keep it going collegue
Really helpful! You are a mind reader. You answered exactly every single question I had! I always stay in quadrant 1, without realising. My goal lies ahead but I end up focussing only on today and tomorrow. This is surely the MOST PRODUCTIVE 'productivity' video. Best wishes for more subscribers!
This is almost identical to the Hyrum Smith/Franklin Covey planning method, except for the “Quadrant 1.5” bit. That was an interesting twist. Hyrum Smith developed what eventually became the Franklin Planner (after merging with Stephen Covey). He wrote an excellent book called The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management. It’s usually on Amazon and eBay. It goes into the concepts presented here in even more depth.
I thought twice or thrice to gather words to express my true feelings, but failed. Thank you. Bro. I have got an orange, peeled it and all ready for the third step 🤣
This video couldm't have come at a better time. His explanations are way funnier than if I was sober I also recently read "12 Week Year" and both of these reference using a week as a mesurement/ time for a goal.
Thank you sooooooo much for this. I cant wait to see how this works for me. Out of all the systems i have tried I always thought the 4 quadrant was not for me. New subscriber here🙋🏾♀️ love this breakdown
Woooooo! Sometimes it's just looking at something from a different angle that can help things click. I can't wait to hear about your results too! Let me know =)
I just want to know how you got into my head! 😂 I couldn't see what I was doing to kill productivity and fall into overwhelm. This has given me the direction to get out of the loop. Thank you, thank you!
I though I was done with "productivity RUclips" and there was no way for me to learn anything new... But then I came across your channel and was totally impressed. Very insightful and funny video! I had to stopped it a couple of times (I watched it in 1,5 speed) 'cause I wanted to read all the text in the doodles:) Also saved to it my rewatch list. Will try to do a 2-week-review though, I think it will work better for me. Thanks!
Awesome presentation. Thanks for the great content. You make me think about publishing a video about my own time-management and planning system. We have so many things in common.
Just want to say that I’m putting pressure on the this video to change my life. Also I really appreciate the fun illustrations and animations. I can actually watch these vids instead of playing my little phone games while I listen 🤣🤣🤣
Man, thank you very much for your videos. As I mentioned on another one of them, your art is crazy good. I really admire people who can pull off elaborate editions such as yours. Could you share how you organize your video edits using that inverted pyramid method you mentioned on this video? On my editings I easily get lost or can't focus enough to proceed. Usually, when researching, I get distracted by RUclips itself. 😥
I am really struggling with distractions. Being a housewife and a full time mom I have lost the touch with outside world and now need to get back to restart my career. This is exactly what i needed. Thank you!!!
just off topic, my daughter has applied to Harvard and Yale this year and it sounds like your system can help students with specific help on how and what to do for that.
@mitalbabaria2804 Whoa! Amazing! I hope she hears back with good news. Speaking of which, my next video will be this very topic too. Fingers crossed for you and your daughter
genuinely helpful video. im definitely going to try and use this system for my 4 years of undergrad so i can get into the med schools i like. your week goals bit also reminded me of the book 12 week year where goals are based on a week-by-week basis in order to get a years worth of work in 12 weeks. anyways, thank you very much for this video ❤
This was so helpful and I was able to start making plans for my goals. I’m going to try this out and start changing my life for the better! Thank you 🫶🏻
Very good Video. One important thing: go for clouds of medium/easy difficulty. Going to Harvard Med School is a good example, it is a medium difficult aim. Bad clouds would be winning the Noble prize, worse: winning 2 Noble prices. and so on.
Holachristin! Thank you so much! I really appreciate the super thanks and the encouraging words!! Will be giving you a shoutout next video! Stay tuned ❤️
Thank you for posting this. I needed help figuring out how to create a blueprint for my next steps. You helped bring me clarity. No need to think publicly. Just wanted to bless you as you have done for me. Appreciate it.
This is so helpful. It explains why my brain just shuts down even looking at the traditional 4 quadrant plan. Also hilarious top stories and to do list.
Hahaa I had a good chuckle coming up with those stories too. Glad you enjoyed :)
Psycho ex girlfriend? Sexy outfit? Wtf.
@@flowerpower8722you’ve missed it 😅
Right😂
After watching this video twice, I'm simplifying it to 3 processes: (1) Use the cloud analogy to break down your goal into individual tasks (2) Set weekly goals for the best combination of urgency and flexibility (3) Structure your day with the inverted pyramid plan (start with, and spend the most time on, the most important task)
Thank you sir.
@christycaat yeah it was kind of hard to follow along
@@elle.3792how? It's 11 minutes only and straight to the point.
I love the way you summarized it. Thank you.
Oh thank god
Personal Notes:
Focus on the input to your goal, rather than outcome. Don't focus on the end result. Use pyramid to plan tasks, it self aligns itself according to deadlines.
Make a cloud that represents your end goal. Then split it into chunks of things that'll make goal come true. Reduce the use of analog methods of productivity.
One week is the most efficient goal to set to achieve familiarity with a certain goal. Such as learning Calculus or video editing.
Set an importance or authority for yourself when learning something new for urgency sake.
Good comment. I would like to add the importance of systems to make goals happen vs. just checking off boxes :). Don't forget the 80/20.
Don’t think in terms of input vs goal two tier system ….
Goal
Plans
Habits
Also plan can be longer than 1 week…
You are just reviewing the progress every week to make the adjustment
What do you mean by “ Reduce the use of analog methods of productivity”?
He didn’t specifically mention analog systems of productivity vs. digital ones (?)
great comment !!!
Massively underrated. Easily one of the best youtube channel to touch these topics. Goes into deep strategies rather than shallow tricks and tips. Not a channel that intends to change your day, or save ur exams but a channel that provides what he can to improve your life
Wow I need you as my PR manager. In all seriousness, thank you for the kind words. I hope to keep on making videos worthy of your time and attention ❤️
This is almost identical to the Hyrum Smith/Franklin Covey planning method, except for the “Quadrant 1.5” bit. That was an interesting twist.
Hyrum Smith developed what eventually became the Franklin Planner (after merging with Stephen Covey). He wrote an excellent book called The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management. It’s usually on Amazon and eBay. It goes into the concepts presented here in even more depth.
I think for anything you want to achieve, setting your goal and focus on the input, rather than the output, is genius! It allows you to feel good about the act of doing itself, and the results of it just follow. It doesn’t matter if it happens slow or fast, you give your brain a break from all this pressure and expectation, and in the meantime get a boost of happiness whenever ANY kind of progress happens! Thank you so much for this insight!
Great insights and great take-aways :) You got this 👍
There is famous writer who sat for hours and only ended up taking a coma out and when his wife asked what he got done, he told her that and was just as at peace.
Thank you for posting this video. I was having trouble figuring out creating a plan for my business. You have brought me so much clarity. Please don’t publicly thank me. Just know you are a blessing.
I have heard about these techniques many times and even read many books but the way you broke them down into really simpler things is just awesome. Thank you brother
Great video. Summary courtesy of Chat GPT:
Planning as a Guiding Tool: Envisioning a future and strategizing steps to achieve it.
Problem with Common Systems: Many people use planning systems that are either too basic or too rigid.
Quadrant Framework: Life activities categorized into four quadrants, with most people fluctuating between urgent, non-important, and important tasks without clear direction.
Focus on Quadrant 2: Emphasizes the importance of tasks that are important but not urgent, as these are key to long-term success.
Creating Quadrant 1.5: A system that breaks down tasks into actionable, practical, and urgent steps that align with long-term goals.
Top-Down Approach: Starting with the end goal and working backwards to determine necessary steps.
Weekly Goal Setting: Setting urgent, achievable goals each week to maintain progress and adaptability.
Inverted Pyramid Method: Prioritizing the most important tasks each day, starting with the most critical.
Flexibility and Adaptation: The importance of adapting plans based on progress and changing circumstances.
I don't understand youtube. Doesn't EVER recommend your videos. I found you by search and you changed my life dude and I mean that. I've relapsed 6 times and you brought that hell to an end for me through understanding of my mind. RUclips needs to be putting your stuff on everyone front feed bc this is world changing content in a good way
Wow thank you friend. I seriously appreciate your kind words 🥹. Regardless of view count, I’ll try my best to keep on putting out stuff I think may help even the few that end up watching :)
Certainly don't want to go to med school but I can see how weekly goals and the cloud imagery can help develop a path. Thank you.
I love this video! I think that goal setting being process based rather than event based (outcomes) is so important. You can’t control the outcome of anything, but you can control the process.
Check-ins are so important. It helps keep me on track with my goals. I always do check-ins to check my progress for my goals sometimes daily.
A very deep yet practical approach to gaining clarity about one's goals and how to move towards attaining them without stressing yourself in the process. Highly appreciated 👍.
Wow. It feels like I've always known this intrinsically, but I couldn't quite put it into a system. I've always struggled with this, watching tons of self-help gurus and still not figuring out the best system that works for my style and personality. I thought there was something wrong with how I saw things, until I found your channel, for some reason. You were able to articulate and share a system that finally resonates with me. Thank you, thank you for real. Your videos are exactly what I needed to hear at the moment.
If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them. Henry David Thoreau
BRILLIANT AND INSIGHTFUL 10/10
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I do something very similar. Plus I added a check in/review/reset every week, month, quarter, mid year to keep me on track. This way, I only have to focus on what I need to do today.
I only started this process at the beginning of this year and have practically levelled up my life 10x 😮 completely smashed all the goals I set! I am shocked!
Hi Sonia, could you please explain your method to me? I'm very interested. Thank you!
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@@IAmKrow Honestly, I could talk for hours trying to explain the whole process. Here is the distilled version:
The cloud represents your best or ideal future self. Once you figure out exactly who/what that means to you, reverse engineer how to get there until you have what needs to be done daily to reach it. Just focus on what needs to be done today.
It's going to feel silly and like you're not making any progress, and sometimes, you're going to want to punch that ideal version of yourself in the face, but it actually works.
The next part is prioritising (creating the 1.5 box). Occasionally, you'll lose perspective about what's important. It could be work, family, heartbreak, crises etc.. In those times, it helps to have reminders or mottos to get you back on track. Whatever works for you.
I found this question to be effective: What is going to move the needle today? It cuts through all my bs and gets me back on track.
I hope that helps. Good luck on your journey.
Could you explain your way you did perform it more clearly for me? it's a bit confusing for me watching the video :
I love your editing style. I actually found myself watching the entire video instead of just listening to it. I am going to try this method of planning for Jan. Thank you!
Awesome! Thank you! I have a lot of fun drawing the little doodles so I’m glad it resonates :) Let me know how it goes!
Easily the most actionable and straight forward advice video I've watched. I'm going to give this system a shot and see how it goes.
Happy to hear you say that! Let me know how it goes 👍
Perfect timing, I need to rewatch and take notes. I usually spend the days between Christmas and New year setting goals for the next year.
I appreciate your videos, you make so much people's lives better!
I don't normally leave comments, but I often find myself returning to this video over and over. The way you built interest at the beginning through storytelling, then packaged the information made it all enjoyable and memorable. The summary at the end to bring everything together was the cherry on top. So long as you continue making content like this you will have me as a loyal viewer. Thank you
Wow so cool. It’s an honor to get a comment from you then! I will try my best to keep that in mind and develop future videos in line with this format :)
The gold in this clip is "all goals have one week deadline". Thanks heap.😄
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Interviewing yourself in the mirror for charisma is giving The Sims in the best way. 3 minutes left in the video and I appreciate your points enough to subscribe. Thanks!
Thank you!
This guyy literally throwing down treasure on to us
In the need (or actually a want) of being productive we have been digging it deeper, trying to optimize everything. The video was really helpful. We are looking for the improvement in the productivity. Video presentation could be more relaxed. It rushed so fast. Please give it a thought. I am definitely looking forward to implement the methods. Thank you!
I had a serious 1-hour long discussion with my Pet Hamster and he approved this Video.
That is freakin awesome.
I subscribed because I like his choice of words when explaining certain things, and I also like the fact that there are no empty/repetitive videos. All his videos have their own little original theories/stories
I feel l should've paid to watch this video. Immensely valuable and my next action step is to get my coach to help me flesh out the cloud and define all the steps beneath! Pure Gold. thank you!
Would be great if you made a video just about the cloud and explain in detail more how to build it
It would help a lot
Its hard and im not sure how to do it
nice perspective on the important but not time-sensitive tasks of quadrant 2. thank you!
The best system I've seen so far. Thanks for sharing it with me.
Anytime! Thanks for stopping by!
The content of this video is so helpful and the way you put it together visually makes it so fun and watchable. I've been so confused about how to make progress and I feel so much clearer now.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for this amazing video! I’m really struggling with my productivity and discipline lately. I want to get into the HBS MBA and I will apply these advices and system to plan my way into. I will reach out when I get into thanks, in part, of this amazing system. Since today you have a new loyal subscriber.
Wish you the best!
Q: when determining the specific steps to accomplish (both the bigger sub clouds, as well as the individual actions), how do you effectively address one’s lack of knowledge to determine those specific steps (unconscious incompetence)? Put another way, you literally do not know what steps (some or all) to write down? You have a goal in mind (ex. Write a non-fiction book) yet you lack the knowledge and experience to determine the sub clouds and specific rain drops to get there?
That leads into how do you know if you found good, practical advice or useless, non helpful advice to determine those steps?
Research. And don’t just research it once or for an hour. You have to kind of do it like an algorithm: the more interest you show in seeking this knowledge, the more all pertaining knowledge on the subject is revealed, the more you will see. In the process of researching from people who have actually accomplished the goal you aspire to (this is key) two things will happen: 1. You’ll notice some reoccurring information which means that part is imperative 2. You’ll learn enough to be able to weed out misinformation. From there you start following his systems to build your own path to your goals based off what you’ve learned from others through “research”.
Personally I like to take in different sources when researching. Ex. To write a non fiction novel I’d watch videos of nf writers who’ve already done it (writers are quite forthcoming with helpful information to another/ aspiring writer, probably all the solitude lol), watch videos from literary agents (something you’ll need to get published AND information you’d find out you need through reoccurring themes in research) as they have insight/ perspective a writer likely doesn’t. They can tell you what all LAs look for and how to get their attention because it’s their job. I would then talk to/stalk writers AND readers (again insight/ perspective) in forums they frequently use and FB Groups. Google to see if any groups actually meet in your area. Read blog posts. Maybe books on certain subjects/ methods you need more clarity on. ALWAYS stop researching when you feel like you’re off the learning high. If your mind is numb/ you’re no longer paying attention during your research that means you’ve got the hang of it so stop trying to force your brain to consume more. Now it’s time for ACTION. Go DO IT!
Hope this helps. Happy Level Up!😊
I feel my adhd and this system will work better than task list etc. Thank you 🙏
I think this is a good tip. Recently I’ve been trying to schedule my day by the hour and it was so stressful because there was no leniency. If something came up the entire day was ruined. My fears with the weekly goal system, and why I tried scheduling my day out in the first place, is that I feel like on the daily level I’m not sure what to do. Because it’s not urgent enough to me, I just end up playing video games all day. I think I will try weekly goals with daily mini goals that build up to it.
Thank you sir, I'm hoping more and more people will discover your channel because damnn your videos are helpful as hell. Out of all the videos I've watched, this is the simplest yet the most refreshing and effective method I've ever seen. The other videos just spits bunch of highly complicated stuffs so instead of getting my life together, it's making it more difficult. I'm glad I found your channel. Love the analogies too haha.
Thank you! Love to hear this was helpful! Analogies help me conceptualize and connect things better so I’m glad it’s useful for you as well! ❤️
I found this video today 12/20/23, and I can honestly say this information is life-changing for me. I just know it. It is something I have prayed about because I just don't understand how others have reached their goals and dreams and I can't even make basic progress. I never understood strategy or planning, or even proper time management and have generally survived but now it's catching up to me and the distance between who I am and who I wanted to be is no longer sitting well with me. I have tried asking friends how they do it to no avail. The way to decide on your ultimate life goal and the actions to take on a daily basis was just so unclear to me (cloud analogy was helpful). So I did just watch this video 3 times and took notes, and I wanted to say thank you so much. Looking forward to learning more from your content!
I am so happy you found this video and so happy you commented. I love that you took something meaningful from the video and sincerely hope you get to where you want to go. Be the best you possible mscara. You truly truly got this!
me too.@@spoonfedstudy
how things are going now?
This is only my 2nd video of yours i have watched and i am impressed. Your videos are engaging and actionable. You are making this whole thing so much fun. Your tremendous efforts to make this video and your upbeat energy clearly shows. Keep growing !!!
Thank you again! I want to make each video as fun and engaging as possible so I'm glad it has resonated with you. So awesome.
I'm gonna use this for a minor goal of mine. I'll come back with the outcomes
Nice! Let me know how it goes!
Dude… so good.
At least 30 books worth of knowledge in 11 minutes.
Appreciate you saying that!
00:59 My morning routine is now going to involve taking a dump at 8:30am and wiping at 9am. Genuinely made me chuckle more than a few times here though. Awesome video.
When you get out of your house there is no guarantee you will get to your destination on time or even get there at all but what matters is that you got out the house around your planned time
you helped me soo much!! i was watching and replaying this video for one and a half hours to understand every little thing of it and take notes of it and im definitely using this method now❤️💕
You are remarkable. thanks for this approach.
Thank you Stan! Appreciate the love!
Great video
I've always lived that way. Though it's my first time hearing about the 1.5 quadrant. Good stuff! Thank you for sharing and keeping me focused!
This may be the most valuable video on youtube.
This is the best channel ever omg. I cannot thank you enough.
Appreciate the kind words! ❤️
I've been using a similar system where I prioritize important tasks with an inverted pyramid approach for my daily tasks --- but I enjoyed how you conceptualized a framework for establishing actionable weekly goals to reach the sometimes elusive and unclear larger goal. My current system still was vaguely connected concretely to my larger goals. I like how you compared the parts of the "cloud" as ways to assess my progress toward goals. You have a gift for explaining these concepts in an entertaining and understandable way.
For many years, I have been mostly reacting to life's events and meandering toward my goals, sometimes reaching them, sometimes not. I am going to try this system and see how it goes. Thank you Spoonfed!
This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my RUclips channel 10 months ago about self development. Now I have 1,979 subs and > 2k hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.
That's awesome Nathan! You should be proud of yourself. It feels like I hit the 1000 sub mark just the other day. Point is, keep on going friend!
@@spoonfedstudy Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my RUclips channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a RUclipsr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this RUclips thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
Love the humor in these videos, really hits the nail on the head! 😊
I liked how you gave an example for the interview part
This was seriously helpful and brilliantly laid out,,, and I say this based on having viewed literally 100s of these types of videos. What it offered wasn't new information - but the frame/metaphors that you use. Taking the idea of a top-down approach - from the cloud down - is the right way to think of it. Interested in knowing more of what you offer. Thanks!
Thank you Dan! It means a lot to me to here you say that. These kinds of metaphors help me a lot so I’m glad they are useful to you too :)
I kept nodding my head in agreement as you laid this out.
Wow I love your videos! All of them are very well put together and the animations and humour make it light hearted. Thank you!
Thank you!!! ☺️
This is not only a helpful, it’s really a beautiful, funny and interesting video. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
This Man is a Genius ❤Thank you for the Knowledge ❤
This content makes ali abdal's look basic! I LOVE THIS I BINGED Watched your videos and they are so full of information! My Fav so far are this and the one where you told your life story ❤ keep it going collegue
Wow speechless 😶
@@spoonfedstudy KEEP GOING 🙏😀 You're doing great
The cloud analogy is awesome. Great job.
Wow, you have an anointing for teaching. May God bless you🙏🏽
Thank you! Super happy to hear you say that. Hope it helps you in all the goals you may have!
Really helpful! You are a mind reader. You answered exactly every single question I had! I always stay in quadrant 1, without realising. My goal lies ahead but I end up focussing only on today and tomorrow. This is surely the MOST PRODUCTIVE 'productivity' video.
Best wishes for more subscribers!
Thank you 🙏 I am honored to hear you say that! ❤️
This is almost identical to the Hyrum Smith/Franklin Covey planning method, except for the “Quadrant 1.5” bit. That was an interesting twist.
Hyrum Smith developed what eventually became the Franklin Planner (after merging with Stephen Covey). He wrote an excellent book called The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management. It’s usually on Amazon and eBay. It goes into the concepts presented here in even more depth.
first subscription of 2024! Awesome content!
Would love a video on defining the cloud and breaking up the rain drops
I thought twice or thrice to gather words to express my true feelings, but failed. Thank you. Bro. I have got an orange, peeled it and all ready for the third step 🤣
This video couldm't have come at a better time. His explanations are way funnier than if I was sober
I also recently read "12 Week Year" and both of these reference using a week as a mesurement/ time for a goal.
Thank you sooooooo much for this. I cant wait to see how this works for me. Out of all the systems i have tried I always thought the 4 quadrant was not for me. New subscriber here🙋🏾♀️ love this breakdown
Woooooo! Sometimes it's just looking at something from a different angle that can help things click. I can't wait to hear about your results too! Let me know =)
A dream deferred becomes a nightmare
Very useful video, I have a better sense of how I want to achieve my major goal and understand how to better motivate myself to do so
Awesome! You got this! Rooting for you
wtf was that, i was expecting nothing and you delivered everything! What a nice way to approach planning and goal persuing!
amazing video. I wonder how you apply this methodology: handwriting, some app??
I just want to know how you got into my head! 😂 I couldn't see what I was doing to kill productivity and fall into overwhelm. This has given me the direction to get out of the loop. Thank you, thank you!
I’m so happy to hear you say that! Helping others get to where they want to be is exactly why I do this. Your comment just made my day ❤️
I though I was done with "productivity RUclips" and there was no way for me to learn anything new... But then I came across your channel and was totally impressed.
Very insightful and funny video! I had to stopped it a couple of times (I watched it in 1,5 speed) 'cause I wanted to read all the text in the doodles:) Also saved to it my rewatch list. Will try to do a 2-week-review though, I think it will work better for me. Thanks!
brilliant video! stumbling upon gems on youtube is a hobby
Wow thank you, really this is prefect for the new person I am turning into.. thank you
Awesome presentation. Thanks for the great content.
You make me think about publishing a video about my own time-management and planning system. We have so many things in common.
Btw the discord link in your bio doesnt work
Thank you! You really should! When you do, post it here. I’d love to see it :)
❤ thank you so much, very insightful. My son surely needs to improve his time management.
Just want to say that I’m putting pressure on the this video to change my life. Also I really appreciate the fun illustrations and animations. I can actually watch these vids instead of playing my little phone games while I listen 🤣🤣🤣
The best video on youtube for this topic
Man, thank you very much for your videos. As I mentioned on another one of them, your art is crazy good. I really admire people who can pull off elaborate editions such as yours. Could you share how you organize your video edits using that inverted pyramid method you mentioned on this video? On my editings I easily get lost or can't focus enough to proceed. Usually, when researching, I get distracted by RUclips itself. 😥
Man!! you are a case study!!, its crazy how you just get my attention for free 🙂💔
This is the smartest thing I've ever watched.
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I am really struggling with distractions. Being a housewife and a full time mom I have lost the touch with outside world and now need to get back to restart my career. This is exactly what i needed. Thank you!!!
Anytime! You sound like you have a full plate, wow. I wish you the best of success. You got this!
oh thank you so much 🙏🏼 I am planning to sit down with your “unstoppable video “ and jot down my plan for the year!!!
just off topic, my daughter has applied to Harvard and Yale this year and it sounds like your system can help students with specific help on how and what to do for that.
Yes!! Be sure to come back in a few months and tell us all about your progress ❤️
@mitalbabaria2804 Whoa! Amazing! I hope she hears back with good news. Speaking of which, my next video will be this very topic too. Fingers crossed for you and your daughter
So much value packed in 10 mins, thank you!
Instant like and describe
Step 3 of the orange worked really well for me.
genuinely helpful video. im definitely going to try and use this system for my 4 years of undergrad so i can get into the med schools i like. your week goals bit also reminded me of the book 12 week year where goals are based on a week-by-week basis in order to get a years worth of work in 12 weeks. anyways, thank you very much for this video ❤
Please reduce noise gate so your breath sounds and chops dont only cut half of them! Great content thank you for this!🔥
All I was needing, literally
Glad to hear it! 😀
Bro, I love this video. Thank you for sharing!
This video is masterclass in “show don’t tell” video making.
Thank you so much for sharing. Tried many methods but dint worked. Your method is a eye opener.
Great to hear! I hope this one works for you 🙏
Lots of information packed into 1 video
Great work
This was so helpful and I was able to start making plans for my goals. I’m going to try this out and start changing my life for the better! Thank you 🫶🏻
So cool! Please come back and report on your progress!
Did anyone else notice how hilarious the list of stories to sprinkle into his interview was?
Very good Video. One important thing: go for clouds of medium/easy difficulty. Going to Harvard Med School is a good example, it is a medium difficult aim. Bad clouds would be winning the Noble prize, worse: winning 2 Noble prices. and so on.
Thanks for sharing this knowledge, it was very clear and gave me actionable steps. Hope the algorithm will be in your favor!
Holachristin! Thank you so much! I really appreciate the super thanks and the encouraging words!! Will be giving you a shoutout next video! Stay tuned ❤️
This was pure gold thank you so much