Same with Peter that i love the idea! Pen & paper! Yes! I did it for years using those starbucks planners! Now it's just a big pile that i'm too attached to and now can't seem to get rid off or find use of outside of nostalgia. Cant even tracked down when i crossed any $#!+ out. So i'm doing this digitally now. With a BIG mental note to avoid distractions. Like commrnting on youtube.... 😅🤣😂
"Starting somewhere instead of starting nowhere at all". Really goes well with that quote of your sister: "Done is better than perfect". And that really helps me through the finish line of all my projects.
Within the first few seconds of this video I thought of Becki and what a pro and inspiration you are at planning/journaling through writing and crossing off tasks etc. 😂 You are this method, this method is you! it inspires me! 😎
Hi Peter! It's been over a year since this video came out and I just want to share that I finally finished doing this for 365 days! Looking back, the little steps I did every day helped me achieve a lot of cool things in the past year. Landed a new job, a side gig doing photography in my free time and a lot of other achievements. It was thanks to this video I was able to pull myself out of the pandemic. Thank you :)
I started doing this a few years back because I noticed my cousin brought a notebook everywhere. Accomplished so much because of it. It reintroduced me to doodling which led to drawing, full-color drawing with oil markers, then to painting. It then led me to write my own book and challenged me to draw a children's alphabet book within a week. Helped me learn Italian and currently learning Japanese.
As a psychologist, I've recommended this practice to many of my patients. It's not for everyone though, but I do encourage people to try it out. Good to see you're promoting this here.
No-one can hack into your paper. No-one can show you ads to distract you. No-one can try to convince you that what you are doing is wrong. It's your paper.
My ADHD is so bad sometimes that I have to write out a to do list for even just the next hour as I get up, go to the kitchen, put the kettle on, go to the bathroom, make tea, get a snack etc. Like everything has to be planned out sometimes or I will just forget and get distracted. Not to mention all the to do lists of actual tasks and work that I need to do. I can definitely vouch for the to-do list, it basically helps me function.
Love this! My rule: Pen & paper for planning, computer for working. If I sit down at the computer without a handwritten plan, I just end up wasting time on the internet.
LOL Yep, I was sitting here WITH my list when the video came up in my feed....Looking at my list, I felt vvveerrrryyyyy sssslleeeeeepyyyyyy, and thus....after this video, I laid down and napped for an hour!! Cuz I was overwhelmed! Then when I got back up, I came back and watched it again! ;)
I removed all social media from my phone, I then deleted all my social media, I them created my own website, I have a dumb flip phone, but I still use a iPad Pro for work. My journal is a leather cover that had two note books one is for my writing and reading or research, the other is work, study and tasks, I have 3 different quality Parker rollerball pens black, blue and green, I have a pencil as well. Nothing freaks people out more when you’re in a coffee shop reading a book and start underlining things in pencil with a small ruler and start making notes in a notebook.
I'm an artist and carry a sketchbook everywhere. I call it my sh*tbook because EVERYTHING goes into it. Lists, reminder notes, concept sketches and notes about said concepts, receipts, ect. I also allow myself bite sized chunks of time on social media with a timer. So it's not a temptation anymore for me at least. I had my fun, on to the next thing on my list.
I suffered from depression a while ago and I couldn't get anything done at all. My thoughts were like a giant ball of chaos, lost my job, wife cheated on me, best friend died from cancer, had to take care of my dog... and on and on and on. This is where I got the suggestion from my doctor to take a pen and a piece of paper and write down all that Chaos in my head. And that's what I did and still do to this day only that I've gotten through with the depression and now the writing is more like a great habit to capture ideas, thoughts and to do lists. Simply taking a few minutes of the day to sit down and write, really can bring some order into that chaos, that procrastination or creative struggle. It helped me a lot.
You may have just helped motivate me, I found out I have severe ADHD and am trying to live with it and control it so this is a great idea! Thank you PM!
@@jabbiejabbie3624 well excuse me for not being able to convey my inflection, if you read what I said, I was joking about it being severe, you guys are too serious for me.
I've tried it all... Covey Planner, daily planners, apps, EVERYTHING! This is simple, straight forward and pocket size. Thank you Peter. I'm going to give it a go!
Dude exactly! I was just explaining to my wife how many people are not in control of their lives. Think about it.... Are you reactive or proactive? Do you wake up or do you set an alarm the night before to control what time you wake up? Do you prepare breakfast knowing you will be hungry or do you prepare breakfast when you get hungry? If you are only reacting to your environment are you really in control of your life? You have to be proactive and take control of your life or it will control you.
I don't agree with this, because setting an alarm is being proactive, choosing the time at which you wake up. Same thing for the breakfast, most people get hungry after a full night of fasting, should I not get hungry to be proactive? If it rains, is it bad that I take my coat? That's reactive, but it's not a bad reactive, it's just adapting to my environment. I would say that being reactive is waiting for things to happen when you could make them happen, because I don't think that every reaction is bad, most are actually good, but not when you consider this to be the normal behavior.
@@highasheaven9239 It was an example, nor did I necessarily say it was bad, nor did I offer my opinion. It was simply an observation, and a thought provoking question, any notion of it being negative is imposed entirely by you. Everything is not meant to be black and white. I suppose you could assume I'm one way by my comment, but not for certain. If you would have just asked I would have told you that I sincerely believe the key in that statement is finding balance. What parts of your life are better served reactive, dronelike, versus other moments. I sincerely believe the more reactive you are, the faster you blow through life and the more often you will comment, "damn the years are flying by." In the sense I am speaking of, I consider the act of setting your alarm as proactive, hitting snooze reactive. There are people without jobs who wake up when their body says they're done, immediately goes to the bathroom to evacuate waste, eats food because they are hungry and eventually showers because they smell. Versus the person that goes against the temptation to be lazy that we all feel. You have to take control of your day to slow down life, to be able to stop and take it all in. And I thought it goes without saying that obviously there are things in life that are out of your control. Like I'm not going to stand on a railroad track and let it hit me just to prove I'm not reactive. Nor would anyone. I didn't say it because I thought it was obvious
This is the best short therapist, though one thing to know, very important; - Sometimes and mostly you need someone or something to control your life first before you take the hold of it and start to control by yourself. Great example is kids, they need to be controlled before they take the controller else they will doom themselves.
It's nice to know that I'm not the only one struggling about starting things to be done, and also going through this things consistently. And now you inspired me to give this idea a go. I hope to comeback one day on this comment and be proud of myself that i did it. Thanks Peter! Wish me Luck!🙏🙏🙏
I’ve been doing it in my head for the past 30 years. It’s awesome when you stare at that mirror at the end of the day and go “well done John, good for you”. I’ve tried doing the notebook thing but have realized over time it’s just not for me. What does work is getting up early, making or getting a coffee, sitting down away from your computer or phone and just thinking about the day and what you want to get done, some I mark as stretch goals and work at them. It’s not perfect but it seems to work.
Dude... The whole thing of describing "Too much to do and focus on, so I end up doing NOTHING" Literally describes a symptom of conditions like ADHD. I know that feeling too damn well.
I watched Peter McKinnon's videos for 3 years and it changed my life You're one of em' youtubers out there who inspired me to start my own channel. Can't thank you enough, Pete ❤️
I’ve been journaling on and off for the last few years but really want to start letting it have an effect on my productiveness too. Might have to switch to a small notebook like yours
How one person halfway across the world - who I’ve never met nor interacted with before - could make such a huge impact in my life, is so crazy amazing to me. You got me from 0 to where I am now. You may not know me, but heck I feel like you’ve been such a great friend and mentor all these years. Thank you for being you and sharing that to the world. 🙌🏻
That intro totally wrapped up everything I feel like. Trouble focusing when there's hundred of things to do and I'd rather do none than one. This was incredible! I've also learned documenting things down and returning to the list is helpful.
I started doing this at work about two months ago when I realized I needed help correlating my thoughts, ideas, needs and feelings into action and I have to say it has really helped. I love the idea of having a book dedicated to this daily list therapy. Fantastic video, thank you Peter.
When I heard the "8 critical tasks" I was like mmmm this has to be inspired by Andy Frisella, and of course it was! Awesome stuff as always Pete, loved this advice!
Loved the video Pete! I finished 75 hard a few weeks ago in which I lost nearly 40lbs, but there is a shit ton of power in one lists and you said and knowing what the goals are with your day. You move differently knowing you have certain things to get done and avoid shit that won't be conducive to those goals!
“make things bite sized” easily made this one of my favorite videos, apart from me wanting to journal more regularly. bite sized makes so much sense cuz ive tried all forms of to do lists but somehow how i still get overwhelmed
My mom was a list maker, she'd leave a list every night for me to complete. She made herself lists of her daily to DO. I always do better for the day if I keep a list. My son always does better at accomplishing any chores if I write it in a list form for him to complete. It truly changes the mindset.
Talk about putting things off... I've been putting off watching this video for a while, and I finally just finished it. I started reading Atomic Habits recently, and more and more I'm realizing that a lot of the things people talk about for leading successful, meaningful lives, really all just boil down to our daily habits. I really like "starting somewhere is better than not starting at all." That's absolutely right. For years now, I've been stuck, not getting enough done because I'm always trying to outsmart myself in a way, and do something really big and grand, meanwhile I constantly put off the smaller, more bite-sized and manageable stuff.
I totally relate to the problem. I get so overwhelmed by the amount of things that I have to do and I end not making progress on anything. Gonna give that notebook thing a shot. Thanks for sharing that Peter.
Just found this video but it came in at the exact right time for me. I have a bucket list for my whole life of things I wanna do, places I wanna visit, but I'm starting this everyday notebook thing even if it kills me. I really need the focus too...
I’ve used most of the enterprise / cool project management tools...and I’ve stuck with the bullet journal. The less screen time, the better. (I work in front of a screen all day.) Paper / white board / sticky notes are the best for ADhDled brain!
John Grimsmo!!! He has been one of my biggest influences that got me started machining and knife making. Now that I have found photography and your channel and how our passions are similar, just makes me in joy watching and learning even more.
I swear, I can't concentrate when working at home, but when I'm in the office I can work without even looking at my phone. Hell, at home, I distract myself with looking at the kitchen. Gonna be trying this along with my morning journal
agreed, these guys dont what we would call "traditional jobs" They dont have time scheudles like a 9-5 for example. Posting online can be done anytime and allows them freedom to do 8 tasks a day.
PM you’re killin me!! You have EVERYTHING linked BUT the pen and the notebook!! I’m in the progress of designing my own notebook so the pen is what’s most important to me. I need something cool to edc that won’t leak in my pocked and stain my jeans.
This is interesting. I lived through the age of the pen and paper…taking notes. Now years later a thirty something TH-camr introduces a concept of basically a refined to do list. You live long enough you see things repeat themselves and in an age of false connection and likes and dislikes..( no grey area). It’s so nice to see the old traditions are brought back to life through you and your discovering a new way of focusing your valuable energies. It’s not a new concept but reconnecting with ideas that work is a good thing.
I write in a journal everyday and have for years but I LOVE the idea of 8 critical tasks! Just made a new page in my large journal to try it out. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for making this video. I started doing this and writing stuff on a paper and crossing them off ones the task is done has never felt amazing. I was stalling and postponing stuff every day and now this motivates me do them. Thanks Peter 🙏
And the "Bullet Journal Method" would be the next level to this! Including helpful collections of ideas and projects, monthly planners and the daily checking off of tasks. It helped me so incredibly to get more productive and actually get things done.
I usually write things on my notebook and cross them off, recently I’ve been procrastinating too much that its become a habit to not do things. And watching this actually help me get things together, cause I’ve become so lazy to write tasks in my notebook that I’ve tried to rely on phone notes which kinda distracts me from real work! Thank you! 🙏
I keep a work bullet journal and a personal bullet journal. Just started 6 months ago and it is so satisfying to croos off completed tasks and it so keeps me organized. Good job Peter, keep up the journaling!
I just watched this video, I only discovered your channel 2 days ago. After watching it I realised that it came out on my birthday. Wish I had seen it then, but I'm glad that I have seen it all the same. Thank You. This video means a lot to me, I even wrote this entire comment on paper first just to make sure that I put exactly what I wanted to say, instead of firing off another comment that I'll forget as quickly as hitting the enter key.
I love notebooks! I make time every morning to list my yearly goals in one notebook, then daily tasks in another. I like the idea of a smaller notebook to carry around for the daily tasks. It’s so good for productivity! And I think 5 tasks is probably more manageable than 8
I ran into this same thought process through a friend, who bought me a Full Focus journal as a gift. Initially, it felt like a really odd "gift", but it when I stuck to it I was actually getting things done and feeling productive on a daily basis. I've strayed from that for some time, and really need to get back to it again. Peter, I totally get that feeling of satisfaction when you cross off a task! It really does feel great.
This is actually a really cool idea. I struggle with keep a straight mind, like you said - I will sit down with the intent of doing something but I just don't. I have tried todo lists but I spent more time making and planning my day than doing what matters. Bought myself a nice fountain pen and an A6 book (thats the right size, yeh?!) and I'm going to give it a go. Would love one of Gimsmo's pens but my bank may hate be bit too much. Be good to have an update on this to see how you've been doing!
It's been known for a long time that the more physically you record an idea, the deeper the neural pathways laid down by it. Writing it down with a pen works more than typing on a keyboard, and typing on a keyboard works more than poking a surface, which barely works at all. That's why so much slips through your brain - because you're not _interacting_ with your ideas anymore. The more physical the contact, the deeper the connection and the more likely you'll remember and engage with it.
Me again. This has changed my life! I tried daily but I would have to move things forward daily. So I used a spread for one week. Everything went down on those two pages. What a relief. No more anxiety over what I haven’t done. . It is all there in my book. No set amount each day. Just keep crossing them off day and evening..THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!
Thank you so so much for the awesome idea & inspiration. I'm on day 88 today for the daily 8CT after watching your vid & although it is such a simple idea, it's a life changer. I have never been this up to date & productive in work & life. I'd say to all those just starting out, honor the words you write to yourself! Thanks again!
love it when someone (you) is good at everything they do, pocket 2 balls on the table in a single shot! even when you're not good at something, you find a way to smash it!! I'm overkill on the notes, i'm gonna pull it back a notch, thx! for the info cheers Donna
The best thing I’ve ever done, was keeping a bullet journal. I’ve been more productive for work, I’ve improved my relationships with people, and I’ve kept a lot more commitments as well. I spend more time in the creative aspect of of my journal, but it draws out more of my creativity. Great vid.
Nice to see a fellow Baron Fig Confidant user! I have carried a small notebook with me everyday for the last 6 years, and I write in them constantly. I’m a singer/songwriter, so it’s a place for those random lines that hit me, and just general thoughts about something that eventually morph into a song. It’s a part of who I am, for sure.
We seem to always be on the same vibes... I’ve been writing lists & crossing off (word to austin kleon) for months now... helps SOOO much with my life! 💪🏼🔥
I make a lot of lists. I do like the “daily" breakdown. I’m curious on something though. Are you including personal tasks such as shower or brush teeth? Also do you include your home chores, dust, vacuum, wash floor etc?
Writing is one of my favorite things to do and I have been Journaling for most of my life on and off. I currently have 5 different journals that I use for different things. I find joy in it and so excited for you and this new journey that you are on!! Also, as you mentioned it is great to look back at where you were to where you are currently through your own thoughts, lists and handwriting. 😃
I absolutely love this! When studying I always write down what I have to remember. I didn't know that you retain 13% more by doing this. I also absolutely MUST cross off my to do lists. Thank you!
This advice actually comes at the PERFECT time! I've been looking for the perfect use for my Pete's Pirate Life black notebooks too. Just made my first 5 tasks for today and we'll see where I am in 30 days
Love that Pete just used his list to tease new things: 1. New website and presets 2. Secret video project 3. New ownership of ??? 4. Podcast with someone cool I need to know what these things mean! 😂
I find my retention of all kinds of things is more like 80% better written vs typed. Not just day of, week of, but way down the road. This was the perfect video for me with what’s blown up in my life. So thank you.
OMG this shook my Soul!! That’s my brain on a regular and then I get nothing done. I woke up this morning looking for motivation and a sign….this was it! Amazing as usual Peter ❤️
I'm carrying a notebook with me. Calendar, notes, lists, everything. I want to avoid my phone as much as I can and it works fantastic. I'm more focused on what I'm doing everyday and feel better.
Peter, I'd like to recommend a great book called Make Brilliant Work by Rod Judkins. Talks about focus and would compliment the techniques you mentioned in the video. It's so good!
Good point. I use both but since I can't text with my thumbs (arthritis from too many wrong jobs..haha), it would make sense to keep notebook in pocket so I go for that FIRST!)
Finally, a common sense, no-frills, budget friendly approach to getting things done. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I am adopting this. And I know it's going to work. Because I already have the notebooks and I already have lists, I just need to get stuff done!! 🤦🏽♀️ 🧐 😎 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I use it and I follow a simple rule. It has to be a SMART task. S: specific M: measurable A: achievable R: realistic T: timely Great vid thanks for shearing!!
I've been doing daily tasks for years! I always believed in the power of holding a pen and actually writing to-do stuff on a paper. I use the same method with my Autistic son. we call it "the plan" .. he wakes up excited to read what's written in the plan, and REALLY enjoys crossing things out or writing "DONE!" next to the completed task. It's a very useful "Applied Behavior" tool to organize thoughts and I strongly believe that, over time, it teaches discipline. This is a great video Peter - Thank you.
I like the idea of keeping it all in a notebook - I tend to just use scraps of paper to recycle them and then fold & use as fuel for the fire. But the idea of 8 tasks stresses me out by just thinking about it :-/ A few months back I met a retired pal again who told me how he never got his things done and wasn't very much enjoying retirement because he felt stressed all the time. He then considered - and gave me the advice - to only concentrate on one task a day. Because you usually get more done than just the one. But if you have that one big task a day done then you feel you've achieved something and the other tasks magically come to you, without feeling stressed. I've been using that approach and it has helped me big time so far. Loved your video and the style of it, thanks so much for creating and sharing!
I really really really like this video. Pen and notebook are the way forward. The went analogue a couple of years ago and it really improved my life also! Thanks for this.
Is this the most original content? No. Is this a topic that's covered in a million TH-cam videos and by a million different creators? Yes. Is this brilliantly made? Absolutely yes. That's the amazing thing about great creators. They don't invent, but everything they make, they make it undoubtedly theirs. I don't know if this is the first time Peter makes a productivity-themed video, but it's the first time I see one and it's great, absolutely Peter-style. To be able to make a content in your style regardless of what it's about means that you are just a great creator. You're inspiring, Pete.
The podcast I was listening to this morning was talking about journaling. I've heard journaling was so good for so long but have been like "eh, idk, not really something I want to do." After this video, I'm in. I'm going to do it too. Thank you for the inspiration.
I have always thought that physically writing things down helps me remember to do them and get them done, my only problem is that I end up doing this on scrap paper or different notebooks and then it's just everywhere. Notion has worked wonders for me though just because I always have my phone or computer on me so I always have access to my....well everything.
Hahahahaha dude same! I have so many random scrap pieces of paper and too many notebooks. I gotta designate one and try to keep it organized in its own spot.
I’ve been doing it for three years, changed my life! Pencil and paper is the way of the future
Way of the future way of the future way of the future !! Quote from my fav movie . ..
That’s so true
@@aaronkoh8236 what about writing on tablet??
Same with Peter that i love the idea! Pen & paper! Yes! I did it for years using those starbucks planners! Now it's just a big pile that i'm too attached to and now can't seem to get rid off or find use of outside of nostalgia. Cant even tracked down when i crossed any $#!+ out. So i'm doing this digitally now. With a BIG mental note to avoid distractions. Like commrnting on youtube.... 😅🤣😂
It’s not the way of the future nor the past. It’s just classic, like a tuxedo.
"Starting somewhere instead of starting nowhere at all". Really goes well with that quote of your sister: "Done is better than perfect". And that really helps me through the finish line of all my projects.
There’s nothing more satisfying then crossing shit off a written list. Loved this!
Within the first few seconds of this video I thought of Becki and what a pro and inspiration you are at planning/journaling through writing and crossing off tasks etc. 😂 You are this method, this method is you! it inspires me! 😎
Agreeeeeeeeeeeed.
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Hi Peter! It's been over a year since this video came out and I just want to share that I finally finished doing this for 365 days! Looking back, the little steps I did every day helped me achieve a lot of cool things in the past year. Landed a new job, a side gig doing photography in my free time and a lot of other achievements. It was thanks to this video I was able to pull myself out of the pandemic. Thank you :)
Love this! Thanks for sharing!
Comedian Jim Gaffigan said, "You ever have so much to do you just decide to take a nap?" Which 100% describes me.
Same!
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BAHAHAHAHA YES!!!! lol that's exactly what happened !! Right after I watched this, took myself a nap to "clear my head" hahahah
Anxiety and brain is playing games with my life☹️
Nap or work? Choose nap
I started doing this a few years back because I noticed my cousin brought a notebook everywhere. Accomplished so much because of it. It reintroduced me to doodling which led to drawing, full-color drawing with oil markers, then to painting. It then led me to write my own book and challenged me to draw a children's alphabet book within a week. Helped me learn Italian and currently learning Japanese.
Wow. How amazing.
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Holy 🐄 that's incredible!
wtf. thats insane
As a psychologist, I've recommended this practice to many of my patients. It's not for everyone though, but I do encourage people to try it out. Good to see you're promoting this here.
No-one can hack into your paper. No-one can show you ads to distract you. No-one can try to convince you that what you are doing is wrong. It's your paper.
My ADHD is so bad sometimes that I have to write out a to do list for even just the next hour as I get up, go to the kitchen, put the kettle on, go to the bathroom, make tea, get a snack etc. Like everything has to be planned out sometimes or I will just forget and get distracted. Not to mention all the to do lists of actual tasks and work that I need to do. I can definitely vouch for the to-do list, it basically helps me function.
don't worry somedays are like that for me
That square space transition was smooth
Now, you will definitely see my comment.. do a reaction to the last dpr songs, please! And also to Huyna's!! Thank you! Love your channel a looot 😂
love your channel :)
Love this!
My rule: Pen & paper for planning, computer for working.
If I sit down at the computer without a handwritten plan, I just end up wasting time on the internet.
Same
Simple and effective rule
"When there's so many things get to be done, I just rather do none of them instead of doing any of them"
So relatable TT
Same ㅠ_ㅠ
I felt as if he's talking abt me.... And that's exactly what happened today =_=
LOL Yep, I was sitting here WITH my list when the video came up in my feed....Looking at my list, I felt vvveerrrryyyyy sssslleeeeeepyyyyyy, and thus....after this video, I laid down and napped for an hour!! Cuz I was overwhelmed! Then when I got back up, I came back and watched it again! ;)
This is where I live. 😭
I removed all social media from my phone, I then deleted all my social media, I them created my own website, I have a dumb flip phone, but I still use a iPad Pro for work. My journal is a leather cover that had two note books one is for my writing and reading or research, the other is work, study and tasks, I have 3 different quality Parker rollerball pens black, blue and green, I have a pencil as well. Nothing freaks people out more when you’re in a coffee shop reading a book and start underlining things in pencil with a small ruler and start making notes in a notebook.
I'm an artist and carry a sketchbook everywhere. I call it my sh*tbook because EVERYTHING goes into it. Lists, reminder notes, concept sketches and notes about said concepts, receipts, ect. I also allow myself bite sized chunks of time on social media with a timer. So it's not a temptation anymore for me at least. I had my fun, on to the next thing on my list.
I suffered from depression a while ago and I couldn't get anything done at all. My thoughts were like a giant ball of chaos, lost my job, wife cheated on me, best friend died from cancer, had to take care of my dog... and on and on and on. This is where I got the suggestion from my doctor to take a pen and a piece of paper and write down all that Chaos in my head. And that's what I did and still do to this day only that I've gotten through with the depression and now the writing is more like a great habit to capture ideas, thoughts and to do lists. Simply taking a few minutes of the day to sit down and write, really can bring some order into that chaos, that procrastination or creative struggle. It helped me a lot.
You may have just helped motivate me, I found out I have severe ADHD and am trying to live with it and control it so this is a great idea! Thank you PM!
how do you find out you have severe ADHD? you find out you have ADHD, it's severity isn't relevant or measurable
@@PlaceboEllie that's not what I meant lol I was joking about that part, just adhd.
Adhdometer smh
@@jabbiejabbie3624 well excuse me for not being able to convey my inflection, if you read what I said, I was joking about it being severe, you guys are too serious for me.
@@thediscgolfphotographyguy ay I was jokin too
50 seconds in and it’s scary how close you’re describing my brain 🤯
Same lol
You’re not alone
Same af as well.
Adult ADHD… welcome to the 4% of us :)
agreed
I've tried it all... Covey Planner, daily planners, apps, EVERYTHING! This is simple, straight forward and pocket size. Thank you Peter. I'm going to give it a go!
Dude exactly! I was just explaining to my wife how many people are not in control of their lives. Think about it.... Are you reactive or proactive? Do you wake up or do you set an alarm the night before to control what time you wake up? Do you prepare breakfast knowing you will be hungry or do you prepare breakfast when you get hungry? If you are only reacting to your environment are you really in control of your life? You have to be proactive and take control of your life or it will control you.
right on Brother Justin....
I don't agree with this, because setting an alarm is being proactive, choosing the time at which you wake up. Same thing for the breakfast, most people get hungry after a full night of fasting, should I not get hungry to be proactive? If it rains, is it bad that I take my coat? That's reactive, but it's not a bad reactive, it's just adapting to my environment. I would say that being reactive is waiting for things to happen when you could make them happen, because I don't think that every reaction is bad, most are actually good, but not when you consider this to be the normal behavior.
@@highasheaven9239 It was an example, nor did I necessarily say it was bad, nor did I offer my opinion. It was simply an observation, and a thought provoking question, any notion of it being negative is imposed entirely by you. Everything is not meant to be black and white. I suppose you could assume I'm one way by my comment, but not for certain. If you would have just asked I would have told you that I sincerely believe the key in that statement is finding balance. What parts of your life are better served reactive, dronelike, versus other moments. I sincerely believe the more reactive you are, the faster you blow through life and the more often you will comment, "damn the years are flying by." In the sense I am speaking of, I consider the act of setting your alarm as proactive, hitting snooze reactive. There are people without jobs who wake up when their body says they're done, immediately goes to the bathroom to evacuate waste, eats food because they are hungry and eventually showers because they smell. Versus the person that goes against the temptation to be lazy that we all feel. You have to take control of your day to slow down life, to be able to stop and take it all in. And I thought it goes without saying that obviously there are things in life that are out of your control. Like I'm not going to stand on a railroad track and let it hit me just to prove I'm not reactive. Nor would anyone. I didn't say it because I thought it was obvious
This is the best short therapist, though one thing to know, very important;
- Sometimes and mostly you need someone or something to control your life first before you take the hold of it and start to control by yourself. Great example is kids, they need to be controlled before they take the controller else they will doom themselves.
It's nice to know that I'm not the only one struggling about starting things to be done, and also going through this things consistently. And now you inspired me to give this idea a go. I hope to comeback one day on this comment and be proud of myself that i did it.
Thanks Peter! Wish me Luck!🙏🙏🙏
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How did you do?
"starting somewhere is better than not starting at all" Well said
I’ve been doing it in my head for the past 30 years. It’s awesome when you stare at that mirror at the end of the day and go “well done John, good for you”. I’ve tried doing the notebook thing but have realized over time it’s just not for me. What does work is getting up early, making or getting a coffee, sitting down away from your computer or phone and just thinking about the day and what you want to get done, some I mark as stretch goals and work at them. It’s not perfect but it seems to work.
I needed this man. Thank you.
Dude... The whole thing of describing "Too much to do and focus on, so I end up doing NOTHING" Literally describes a symptom of conditions like ADHD. I know that feeling too damn well.
I watched Peter McKinnon's videos for 3 years and it changed my life
You're one of em' youtubers out there who inspired me to start my own channel. Can't thank you enough, Pete ❤️
I’ve been journaling on and off for the last few years but really want to start letting it have an effect on my productiveness too. Might have to switch to a small notebook like yours
How one person halfway across the world - who I’ve never met nor interacted with before - could make such a huge impact in my life, is so crazy amazing to me.
You got me from 0 to where I am now. You may not know me, but heck I feel like you’ve been such a great friend and mentor all these years. Thank you for being you and sharing that to the world. 🙌🏻
Same
That intro totally wrapped up everything I feel like. Trouble focusing when there's hundred of things to do and I'd rather do none than one. This was incredible! I've also learned documenting things down and returning to the list is helpful.
I started doing this at work about two months ago when I realized I needed help correlating my thoughts, ideas, needs and feelings into action and I have to say it has really helped. I love the idea of having a book dedicated to this daily list therapy. Fantastic video, thank you Peter.
When I heard the "8 critical tasks" I was like mmmm this has to be inspired by Andy Frisella, and of course it was!
Awesome stuff as always Pete, loved this advice!
Love how I felt like I had been unproductive. Tried to get back to my roots and start watching videos for inspiration and this comes up! Thank you!!!!
I really like the format of the Bullet Journal. It's helping me organize my thoughts. I like leaving the To-Do List under 10 items.
Loved the video Pete! I finished 75 hard a few weeks ago in which I lost nearly 40lbs, but there is a shit ton of power in one lists and you said and knowing what the goals are with your day. You move differently knowing you have certain things to get done and avoid shit that won't be conducive to those goals!
“make things bite sized” easily made this one of my favorite videos, apart from me wanting to journal more regularly. bite sized makes so much sense cuz ive tried all forms of to do lists but somehow how i still get overwhelmed
My mom was a list maker, she'd leave a list every night for me to complete. She made herself lists of her daily to DO. I always do better for the day if I keep a list. My son always does better at accomplishing any chores if I write it in a list form for him to complete. It truly changes the mindset.
I have ADHD, and that intro is EXACTLY me. 😅
Lists definitely make everything better. I use them for ALL the things. Thanks for a great video!
Talk about putting things off... I've been putting off watching this video for a while, and I finally just finished it. I started reading Atomic Habits recently, and more and more I'm realizing that a lot of the things people talk about for leading successful, meaningful lives, really all just boil down to our daily habits.
I really like "starting somewhere is better than not starting at all." That's absolutely right. For years now, I've been stuck, not getting enough done because I'm always trying to outsmart myself in a way, and do something really big and grand, meanwhile I constantly put off the smaller, more bite-sized and manageable stuff.
I totally relate to the problem. I get so overwhelmed by the amount of things that I have to do and I end not making progress on anything. Gonna give that notebook thing a shot. Thanks for sharing that Peter.
Loved that logo you sketched out 6:47 👀
You inspired me as a designer 🖤watched all ur vids ✨
wud shantanu? haha
Just found this video but it came in at the exact right time for me. I have a bucket list for my whole life of things I wanna do, places I wanna visit, but I'm starting this everyday notebook thing even if it kills me. I really need the focus too...
I’ve used most of the enterprise / cool project management tools...and I’ve stuck with the bullet journal. The less screen time, the better. (I work in front of a screen all day.) Paper / white board / sticky notes are the best for ADhDled brain!
John Grimsmo!!! He has been one of my biggest influences that got me started machining and knife making. Now that I have found photography and your channel and how our passions are similar, just makes me in joy watching and learning even more.
I swear, I can't concentrate when working at home, but when I'm in the office I can work without even looking at my phone. Hell, at home, I distract myself with looking at the kitchen. Gonna be trying this along with my morning journal
Perhaps 5 critical tasks instead of 8 decreases the overwhelm for me. Love this! Thanks Peter.
I'm also going to start with 5, seems less stressy for me.
Yeah, I thing starting with less and slowly increasing if you feel its too easy is a good thing
agreed, these guys dont what we would call "traditional jobs" They dont have time scheudles like a 9-5 for example. Posting online can be done anytime and allows them freedom to do 8 tasks a day.
I relate to this SO much. The number of planners I’ve bought and trashed with 95% unused is embarrassing.
PM you’re killin me!! You have EVERYTHING linked BUT the pen and the notebook!! I’m in the progress of designing my own notebook so the pen is what’s most important to me. I need something cool to edc that won’t leak in my pocked and stain my jeans.
This is interesting. I lived through the age of the pen and paper…taking notes. Now years later a thirty something TH-camr introduces a concept of basically a refined to do list. You live long enough you see things repeat themselves and in an age of false connection and likes and dislikes..( no grey area). It’s so nice to see the old traditions are brought back to life through you and your discovering a new way of focusing your valuable energies. It’s not a new concept but reconnecting with ideas that work is a good thing.
I write in a journal everyday and have for years but I LOVE the idea of 8 critical tasks! Just made a new page in my large journal to try it out. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for making this video. I started doing this and writing stuff on a paper and crossing them off ones the task is done has never felt amazing. I was stalling and postponing stuff every day and now this motivates me do them. Thanks Peter 🙏
And the "Bullet Journal Method" would be the next level to this! Including helpful collections of ideas and projects, monthly planners and the daily checking off of tasks. It helped me so incredibly to get more productive and actually get things done.
I usually write things on my notebook and cross them off, recently I’ve been procrastinating too much that its become a habit to not do things. And watching this actually help me get things together, cause I’ve become so lazy to write tasks in my notebook that I’ve tried to rely on phone notes which kinda distracts me from real work! Thank you! 🙏
I keep a work bullet journal and a personal bullet journal. Just started 6 months ago and it is so satisfying to croos off completed tasks and it so keeps me organized. Good job Peter, keep up the journaling!
Exactly what I’m dealing with “procastination”.
I'm dealing with it tomorrow.
So am I. Why do today something you can do tomorrow ? Lol
I just watched this video, I only discovered your channel 2 days ago. After watching it I realised that it came out on my birthday. Wish I had seen it then, but I'm glad that I have seen it all the same.
Thank You.
This video means a lot to me, I even wrote this entire comment on paper first just to make sure that I put exactly what I wanted to say, instead of firing off another comment that I'll forget as quickly as hitting the enter key.
I love notebooks! I make time every morning to list my yearly goals in one notebook, then daily tasks in another. I like the idea of a smaller notebook to carry around for the daily tasks. It’s so good for productivity! And I think 5 tasks is probably more manageable than 8
I ran into this same thought process through a friend, who bought me a Full Focus journal as a gift. Initially, it felt like a really odd "gift", but it when I stuck to it I was actually getting things done and feeling productive on a daily basis. I've strayed from that for some time, and really need to get back to it again. Peter, I totally get that feeling of satisfaction when you cross off a task! It really does feel great.
This is actually a really cool idea. I struggle with keep a straight mind, like you said - I will sit down with the intent of doing something but I just don't. I have tried todo lists but I spent more time making and planning my day than doing what matters.
Bought myself a nice fountain pen and an A6 book (thats the right size, yeh?!) and I'm going to give it a go. Would love one of Gimsmo's pens but my bank may hate be bit too much. Be good to have an update on this to see how you've been doing!
update update please
It's been known for a long time that the more physically you record an idea, the deeper the neural pathways laid down by it. Writing it down with a pen works more than typing on a keyboard, and typing on a keyboard works more than poking a surface, which barely works at all. That's why so much slips through your brain - because you're not _interacting_ with your ideas anymore. The more physical the contact, the deeper the connection and the more likely you'll remember and engage with it.
Me again. This has changed my life! I tried daily but I would have to move things forward daily. So I used a spread for one week. Everything went down on those two pages. What a relief. No more anxiety over what I haven’t done. . It is all there in my book. No set amount each day. Just keep crossing them off day and evening..THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!
Nothing better than a good pen and a great journal. Been Journaling for years now.
Thank you so so much for the awesome idea & inspiration. I'm on day 88 today for the daily 8CT after watching your vid & although it is such a simple idea, it's a life changer. I have never been this up to date & productive in work & life. I'd say to all those just starting out, honor the words you write to yourself! Thanks again!
Peter is my new Productivity Guru. :)
I have tried with so many apps, but nothing like pen and paper for the To Do list.
love it when someone (you) is good at everything they do, pocket 2 balls on the table in a single shot! even when you're not good at something, you find a way to smash it!! I'm overkill on the notes, i'm gonna pull it back a notch, thx! for the info cheers Donna
I’m so glad I saw this video! I’ve been so overwhelmed with implementing tasks. I just took a tiny notebook I have and will use it now. Thanks!
Love this. Been a list writer for years but this takes it to the next level. Definitely improves the mind/ flow
The best thing I’ve ever done, was keeping a bullet journal. I’ve been more productive for work, I’ve improved my relationships with people, and I’ve kept a lot more commitments as well. I spend more time in the creative aspect of of my journal, but it draws out more of my creativity. Great vid.
I was just watching your podcast on lew later 😂😂, had to pause that and watch this first.
Are you great
This is the way.
I upload photo editing tutorials come if you want to....!
wait where can I find his podcast? I had been searching on apple podcast ....like ages
@@HenkBartl Look up “Lew Later” on TH-cam
Nice to see a fellow Baron Fig Confidant user! I have carried a small notebook with me everyday for the last 6 years, and I write in them constantly. I’m a singer/songwriter, so it’s a place for those random lines that hit me, and just general thoughts about something that eventually morph into a song. It’s a part of who I am, for sure.
We seem to always be on the same vibes... I’ve been writing lists & crossing off (word to austin kleon) for months now... helps SOOO much with my life! 💪🏼🔥
I make a lot of lists. I do like the “daily" breakdown. I’m curious on something though. Are you including personal tasks such as shower or brush teeth? Also do you include your home chores, dust, vacuum, wash floor etc?
Writing is one of my favorite things to do and I have been Journaling for most of my life on and off. I currently have 5 different journals that I use for different things. I find joy in it and so excited for you and this new journey that you are on!! Also, as you mentioned it is great to look back at where you were to where you are currently through your own thoughts, lists and handwriting. 😃
I absolutely love this! When studying I always write down what I have to remember. I didn't know that you retain 13% more by doing this. I also absolutely MUST cross off my to do lists. Thank you!
This advice actually comes at the PERFECT time! I've been looking for the perfect use for my Pete's Pirate Life black notebooks too. Just made my first 5 tasks for today and we'll see where I am in 30 days
Its been 30days! How is it going?
I can see how Casey's film making style has rubbed off on you, in a good way! I was stoked as hell to see you two collab!
Love that Pete just used his list to tease new things: 1. New website and presets 2. Secret video project 3. New ownership of ??? 4. Podcast with someone cool
I need to know what these things mean! 😂
Thanks Peter, thanks you tube. Many many miles away yet I can still learn from people like you Peter. Cheers man
Pete: "...I just rather do none of them"
Me: Is he talking about me? lol
I find my retention of all kinds of things is more like 80% better written vs typed. Not just day of, week of, but way down the road.
This was the perfect video for me with what’s blown up in my life. So thank you.
The first thing I write when creating a list is: "Make a list". When I'm done I can cross the first item!
Christopher nolan-esque😂
OMG this shook my Soul!! That’s my brain on a regular and then I get nothing done. I woke up this morning looking for motivation and a sign….this was it! Amazing as usual Peter ❤️
I'm carrying a notebook with me. Calendar, notes, lists, everything. I want to avoid my phone as much as I can and it works fantastic. I'm more focused on what I'm doing everyday and feel better.
good luck... I am inspired.... I'll also do same
Peter, I'd like to recommend a great book called Make Brilliant Work by Rod Judkins. Talks about focus and would compliment the techniques you mentioned in the video. It's so good!
Great tip, thanks!
I want to read that book but I think it is not available here in Philippines.
Was "commenting a Peter Mckinnon video" on your todo list David? Really? Focus David! Fooooooocus.
@@20jeccha10 I am from Philippines tooo. MINDANAO
Also, The Practice by Seth Godin
This is so me! It makes me feel good to see I’ve checked things off a list, otherwise I’m all over the place with a million ideas, dreams and goals 😂
I keep a note pad by my bedside, but I'm going to start keeping one in my pocket instead of reaching for my phone.
Good point. I use both but since I can't text with my thumbs (arthritis from too many wrong jobs..haha), it would make sense to keep notebook in pocket so I go for that FIRST!)
Finally, a common sense, no-frills, budget friendly approach to getting things done. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I am adopting this. And I know it's going to work. Because I already have the notebooks and I already have lists, I just need to get stuff done!! 🤦🏽♀️ 🧐 😎 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Love this idea! Going to start it immediately!
Woooow! This thing is really working! Thank you Peter this changed my chaos into order and clarity. 😍😍😍😍🥰🤗😘
I use it and I follow a simple rule. It has to be a SMART task.
S: specific
M: measurable
A: achievable
R: realistic
T: timely
Great vid thanks for shearing!!
As a teacher we call it SMART goals.
I've been doing daily tasks for years! I always believed in the power of holding a pen and actually writing to-do stuff on a paper. I use the same method with my Autistic son. we call it "the plan" .. he wakes up excited to read what's written in the plan, and REALLY enjoys crossing things out or writing "DONE!" next to the completed task. It's a very useful "Applied Behavior" tool to organize thoughts and I strongly believe that, over time, it teaches discipline.
This is a great video Peter - Thank you.
This Is crazy advice I didn't even know I needed. Trying this tomorrow!
Did you try it yet?
Try this today!
Updates?
I like the idea of keeping it all in a notebook - I tend to just use scraps of paper to recycle them and then fold & use as fuel for the fire. But the idea of 8 tasks stresses me out by just thinking about it :-/ A few months back I met a retired pal again who told me how he never got his things done and wasn't very much enjoying retirement because he felt stressed all the time. He then considered - and gave me the advice - to only concentrate on one task a day. Because you usually get more done than just the one. But if you have that one big task a day done then you feel you've achieved something and the other tasks magically come to you, without feeling stressed. I've been using that approach and it has helped me big time so far. Loved your video and the style of it, thanks so much for creating and sharing!
Good for you, Peter! I've been trying Greg McKeown's "done for the day list" instead of a to-do list.
Kirk this edit is awesome 👏
"When there's so many things that need to get done, I'd rather do none of them"
I'm in this picture and I don't like it 🤣
I write the shopping list down before I go food shopping. Then never have to look at it. Writing stuff down is super helpful
Peter gonna run Notion out of business
And his channel hahahah
I really really really like this video. Pen and notebook are the way forward.
The went analogue a couple of years ago and it really improved my life also!
Thanks for this.
Is this the most original content? No.
Is this a topic that's covered in a million TH-cam videos and by a million different creators? Yes.
Is this brilliantly made? Absolutely yes.
That's the amazing thing about great creators. They don't invent, but everything they make, they make it undoubtedly theirs. I don't know if this is the first time Peter makes a productivity-themed video, but it's the first time I see one and it's great, absolutely Peter-style. To be able to make a content in your style regardless of what it's about means that you are just a great creator.
You're inspiring, Pete.
The podcast I was listening to this morning was talking about journaling. I've heard journaling was so good for so long but have been like "eh, idk, not really something I want to do." After this video, I'm in. I'm going to do it too. Thank you for the inspiration.
what was the podcast called?
I have always thought that physically writing things down helps me remember to do them and get them done, my only problem is that I end up doing this on scrap paper or different notebooks and then it's just everywhere.
Notion has worked wonders for me though just because I always have my phone or computer on me so I always have access to my....well everything.
Hahahahaha dude same! I have so many random scrap pieces of paper and too many notebooks. I gotta designate one and try to keep it organized in its own spot.