My Simple Productivity System (for normal people)!

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    🧑🏻‍💻 I love watching productivity videos and implementing tips from Tiago Forte, Ali Abdaal, and Thomas Frank but I’ll be the first to admit it’s too hard to adhere to their productivity systems 100% 🥲
    So, I came up with my own simple productivity system that provides 80% of the benefit with just 20% of the effort:
    1️⃣ Step 1 - Capture
    2️⃣ Step 2 - Organize
    The biggest pro tip comes from Tiago Forte: The wrong way is to organize by where you found the information, the right way is to organize by where that information will be used!
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    00:00 The “Best” Productivity Systems
    00:47 My Simple Two-Step Productivity System
    01:03 Capture and Organize
    01:23 Step 1 - Capture
    03:12 Step 2 - Organize
    05:27 When to Capture and Organize
    06:01 Productivity System - Inbox Management
    06:37 Summary and Next Steps
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  • @JeffSu
    @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +674

    Normal people can like this comment, abnormal people hit reply 😏
    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 The “Best” Productivity Systems
    00:47 My Simple Two-Step Productivity System
    01:03 Capture and Organize
    01:23 Step 1 - Capture
    03:12 Step 2 - Organize
    05:27 When to Capture and Organize
    06:01 Productivity System - Inbox Management
    06:37 Summary and Next Steps

    • @peacefulbeing5951
      @peacefulbeing5951 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same🙌🏽🙌🏽..I tried many YT videos but nothing works…I brainstormed and created my own system….It works perfect ✨

    • @MichelleRandall
      @MichelleRandall ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you for breaking this down to something simple! Also, I have ADHD and that tolerance factor for simply waiting for slow apps makes a huge difference.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@peacefulbeing5951 Whatever works for you is by default the best system!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichelleRandall Thanks Michelle and totally understand that feeling!!

    • @patrick9969
      @patrick9969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This video came right on time, appreciate it Jeff

  • @jennchun
    @jennchun ปีที่แล้ว +945

    OMG I'm relieved to hear that I wasn't the only one who was overwhelmed by how these productivity experts were organizing their second brains. When Francesco D'Alessio talked in an interview with Tiago about how he uses EIGHT apps to capture his thoughts, I checked out. 🙄 Thank you for introducing a system that fits into an A4 page.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Hahahaha "I checked out" 😂. No problem Jenn! Although I do hope all of us can develop our own "advanced" systems in the future that perfectly suit our needs!

    • @Aspen567
      @Aspen567 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Same here! I watched that video and was like cool, I need to integrate 20 apps into some flow that seems to overcomplicate everything, awesome. So glad you made this.

    • @nascentnaga
      @nascentnaga ปีที่แล้ว +35

      all those influencers don't even do anything anymore they are all just TH-camrs selling clicks.

    • @chiizuu752
      @chiizuu752 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ikr like just why? Like Ali's Todoist content can be organized the same way in Notion.

    • @Simo-un2zu
      @Simo-un2zu ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@chiizuu752 Turned something simple into something convoluted and complex.

  • @spaghettimeatballswow
    @spaghettimeatballswow ปีที่แล้ว +417

    Nothing beats simplicity. Productivity influencers are simply that, it’s their full time job. A normal person does not have the time to set all that up. Time is precious and deadlines are tight.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Well hopefully......I'm a "good" productivity influencer in your book hahahahaha

  • @Hugo__IV
    @Hugo__IV ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Out of all productivity gurus, you've done the best one so far. REAL WORLD EXAMPLES PEOPLE! We don't all have TH-cam channels to manage

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hahaha thanks for the vote of confidence Hugo 😁

  • @BabyGirlNumber5
    @BabyGirlNumber5 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Thank you. It drives me so nuts, when other productivity TH-camrs are just like: "It's really quite simple" and then proceed to dump their entire knowledge of theirs, wich was build over several years on your head. I'm just a student, not a budiness owner.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Hahahaha I know what you mean. I think they all started out somewhere but they slowly got more and more advanced and didn't realize it (since it's still so simple to them) 😂

  • @ruriohama
    @ruriohama ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Omg, this is probably the best task management video I've ever watched!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That means a lot coming from you Ruri 😁!

  • @ft.jackjimmy7282
    @ft.jackjimmy7282 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    I love simple productivity techniques. It's also to remind everyone that everyone is different and there isn't one solution fit all. My process is very much similar to yours but I have a side art hobby with my full time job so i do keep a physical sketchbook for art ideas and notion for work. I like writing with my hand when it's a random note for myself since it's messy and faster and I prefer typing when it's official work so I have to keep physical notes instead of going full digital.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's so relatable! For some things I definitely like the physically write it down in a notebook, and it feels more "professional" and "formal" to type. Totally get it!!

    • @EKisPEER
      @EKisPEER ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I feel the same way about writing with my hand. But I use a box nova air instead of actual pen and paper. It's great, feels very similar to writing on paper and doubles up as a great Ebook reader.

  • @cassioalexan
    @cassioalexan ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That is just the video we really need to watch over and over until we learn all the knowledge contained in it!
    It's certainly worth a thumbs UP! And save it to be watched again!
    Thanks, Jeff! Mostly for the helpful, practical examples shown in the video!
    We need more videos like this on TH-cam.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Cassio! As long as I'm around these types of videos will be around 😁

  • @hd-ok7zl
    @hd-ok7zl ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Glad to know that I'm not the only one who feel the tips and methods from those productivity "gurus" are too complex for everyday people.
    This system is just what I need.👍

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Glad to hear it! Let me know how it works out for you 😁

  • @strandlie92
    @strandlie92 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    A breath of fresh air with a simpler approach than most - and I totally support the "what app you use doesn't matter". In my head it is more about your strategy for how and actually putting stuff in a pre-defined place to be able to come back to it at some point, what apps you utilize is secondary at best. And the bit with Ali Abdaal cracked me up so hard! Thanks for a great video

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you think so too!! 😁

  • @sakthisomaskandan6438
    @sakthisomaskandan6438 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the simplification of the process. The capture organise steps are enough for most of my workflows. Thanks Jeff!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it Sakthi!! 😁

  • @MamboBrah
    @MamboBrah 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jeff- you're channel is CRIMINALLY undersubscribed. From this to job searching and career tips there's so much great and easy to understand content. Thank you

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No arguments from me Henry 😏, but haha thank you!

  • @markodonohuemaths
    @markodonohuemaths ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a great video! A nice mix of clarity, simplicity, and humor. Thanks Jeff!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it!! Thank you 😁

  • @usalinksystem5312
    @usalinksystem5312 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great idea, Jeff. Keeping the system simple and tailored to your unique features and goals could indeed help you stay focused and achieve more.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely 🙌🏻

  • @BenMcNevis
    @BenMcNevis ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Working with many apps or systems adds so many frictions. I deeply appreciate your way of according organisation with efficiency!
    Thanks again for this great video Jeff !

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem Benjamin! Anytime!

  • @leandro_80
    @leandro_80 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Very good, Jeff. Like you always say, a good productivity system must be easy to use and hard to avoid. The more simple it is, the better. Even GTD itself is complicated to follow

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the input Leandro! Agreed! And hopefully as start using "simple" systems, we will continue to grow and evolve and create our own "advanced" systems as we see fit 😁

  • @Jenx3989
    @Jenx3989 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thanks Jeff! That was totally my reaction after watching Ali’s video too! 😂 The way you break it down makes it WAY more easier and practical to follow. I also found Notion hard to use to create quick tasks on the fly. I now use Taskade, which is a Notion-like version of Todoist in terms of visual appeal.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      I've heard about Taskade before! How does it stack up to Todoist (if you've used Todoist before as well)

    • @Jenx3989
      @Jenx3989 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JeffSu Taskade has an iPhone app and online web based app that sync together well so if I need to quickly add a task on my phone, I can do that and then later go back on my laptop to refine it. I can create a Work space separate from my Personal space and create Folders and Projects or Lists within each. The greatest feature is being able to visualize your projects and tasks in several different ways. Kanban style, vertical Lists, Mindmap, Org Chart views. Within each type, you can create nested lists that can fold up when you just want to see the main headers. I can create personal habit tracking lists based on a custom template that I created. Templates are also great so you save time when you want to create a new list or project. You can have a Folder as your Bullet Journal and use a daily journal template with lists and sublists of things you want to capture everyday. You can write paragraphs and bullet points in addition to tasks. I have created mini knowledge bases on topics of interest, reading lists with sections for reading notes and ratings. It’s very flexible and visually appealing. You can add custom image backgrounds or use their standard images to make each Project or List page look nice. They also encourage the use of cute icons to make it more fun.

  • @btlapitan
    @btlapitan ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I love how you always simplify everything!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Can't help it 😉

  • @InterpretersWorkshop
    @InterpretersWorkshop ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally. This video is a breath of fresh air. I started a podcast last year on the side. Trying to expand it, add segments to the business for monetizing, newsletter, etc. takes time and effort. I don't know how many videos I've watched and apps I've tried to use only to go back to pen and paper for speed. This makes me have a clear step-by-step action plan to follow. I hope it works. Thanks!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      First of all, congrats on starting a podcast! Must be exciting 😁! And thanks for hte kind words, sometimes I think simpler = better haha

  • @superrustycin
    @superrustycin 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the most helpful productivity video -- precise, short, and accurate. Thank you!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you my friend 😁

  • @norhafizahyaakob2933
    @norhafizahyaakob2933 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I came across this fantastic video while searching for different methods to make organizing my daily tasks and new assignments easier. It really made my day! Thank you so much! Peace from Malaysia

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's what I love to hear Nor! Thank you!

  • @JonDotExe
    @JonDotExe ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I swear, this video was a breath of fresh air in the organization space. Side note on the 'just use whatever works' mantra: I tried ticktick for a while bc mkbhd and several others recommended it, but it won't leave me alone or dismiss notifications properly that don't have dates attached after the 'organize step'. Meaning I constantly have 30+ notifications waiting for me. Plus subtasks are really wonky. I might try taskcade, but switching back to todoist has smoothed things out for now.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great point!! The best app is definitely the one you can consistently use and minimizes friction at the same time 😁

    • @nascentnaga
      @nascentnaga ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like ticktick! just turn off notifications?

    • @The.BlackJackal
      @The.BlackJackal ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've been a TickTick user for years, it's very hard to pinpoint where the issue may be with your notification setup but I think you should give it a solid effort before moving away from it.

    • @The.BlackJackal
      @The.BlackJackal ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nascentnaga That's definitely an option, it sounds to me like the root cause is that these "tasks" are set up incorrectly.

  • @fleshoutV2R
    @fleshoutV2R 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Within one pomodoro time (25 minutes) I fell in love with your videos. Thanks mate. These are amazing.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOL thanks 😁

  • @felipepessoto5844
    @felipepessoto5844 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the simplicity! I was struggling with that when I was thinking that my system was to simple, but as you said the 20% effort that causes 80% result!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly Felipe! The 80/20 rule to the rescue again!

  • @terzaful
    @terzaful ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Have to say just one thing. This approach seemed very much familiar to me, and handled the same gripes I had with productivity gurus around YT. Then I clicked on your profile and saw you are a fellow management consultant 😂😂😂 - now things make much more sense, and thank you for this!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahaha we consultants have the best processes and workflows 😉

  • @juansebastiansuarezvalenci6256
    @juansebastiansuarezvalenci6256 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The quality of the content and production of this video is blowing my mind in ways that I can't highlight enough.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for the kind words Juan 😁

  • @pranavgaikwad4283
    @pranavgaikwad4283 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so easy and so perfect. This is exactly what we all were looking for. Thank you so much Jeff. Your channel is just amazing!❤

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to hear it Pranav! You're very welcome 😁

    • @pranavgaikwad4283
      @pranavgaikwad4283 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JeffSu All the very best and congratulations for the upcoming 300k ❤️🥳

  • @howardoneal598
    @howardoneal598 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the idea of linking and having a centralized location where all the info is used (In my case i use Google Sheet instead of Calendar). Thank you so much for sharing!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice!!! No problem 😁

  • @KunleOladehin
    @KunleOladehin ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks for affirming my recent ‘downgrade’ in productivity systems. I use an app called Drafts to capture everything. The feature I like most is that I can use quick actions to move it to other storage systems (If needed) in one click. Less friction is absolutely key

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've used Drafts myself! I really like how you open up a new note everytime haha. And yes less friction is a MUSt

    • @devramachandran4436
      @devramachandran4436 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Drafts together with Tot which is limited to seven notes and meant for temporary (meeting) notes that need to be processed / moved daily or weekly at least

  • @marshallcapps624
    @marshallcapps624 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Glad to see that our systems mirror each other but with different tools. It took many false starts of paper, programs, mindmaps and a ton of other stuff to distill to get to the 2 step you've demonstrated here. For capture I use GQueues instead of ToDoList. GQueues also syncs to my Google calendar and like ToDoList has natural capture with date/time and tagging. There are no doubt others as good as GQueues but I've used it without a hitch for 11 years.
    Instead of Notion, (which is just too much for me) I use Nimbus Notes which is a program that is a nice simple blend between Evernote and Notion. Nimbus also has a nice web capture extension which I use extensively as well as tagging.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow I never heard of GQueues until now. They seem to be a solid app! Thanks for teaching me something new today Marshall 😁

  • @DebarghaBhattacharjeeDB
    @DebarghaBhattacharjeeDB 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the best and simplest system out there for productivity. Really was overwhelmed with all the complicated setups. This one just hits the spot.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you my friend, that means a lot 😁

    • @DebarghaBhattacharjeeDB
      @DebarghaBhattacharjeeDB 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@JeffSu Wow, I can't believe you really took out your time to reply to that. Thanks a lot.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DebarghaBhattacharjeeDB for sure✌️

  • @DavidLindgren89
    @DavidLindgren89 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just love the way your videos look. The graphics and animation are so sleek, smooth, helpful and not disturbing. It all aligns with each other. Love that. 🤩

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it David! Thank you 😁

    • @DavidLindgren89
      @DavidLindgren89 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JeffSu Just curious, is it some kind of graphic package or something you've developed over time? I would love to create a similiar (and personal) style for myself :)

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DavidLindgren89 You can check everything out here: www.jeffsu.org/gear/

    • @DavidLindgren89
      @DavidLindgren89 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JeffSu Love it, thank you Jeff! 😃

  • @ionamtab
    @ionamtab ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent! I watched all of the videos you referenced and I am drowning in trying to A. Figure out what apps to use and B. Learn all of the intricacies of each. Your video has simplified the method so I can actually start and allows me to figure out the details along the way. Your real world examples were extremely helpful. Cheers.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy to hear the real world examples were useful my friend. Let me know in 2 weeks if you ended up implementing some of these tips 😁

  • @marysata9864
    @marysata9864 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is the most simplified yet most efficient systems I've seen. It covers everything needed with less friction indeed. 🙈 New subscriber here.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear you say that Mary!! And welcome 😁

  • @leeles
    @leeles ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Jeff, I really like your Intro and sense of humor. True, if the system is so complicated, it is a huge hindrance to ever start it. The entry hurdle should be small and easy to get onboard.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha glad you found it entertaining (and useful I hope)! Thanks so much Lee 😁

  • @cmapy
    @cmapy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the simplicity. I can’t explain how much you helped for the year to come. I felt so overwhelmed the whole of 2023 because of these gurus and that I had to use 5 different apps for my daily life. Excellent content, excellent channel! Keep it up

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Will do my friend 😁

  • @gadrush
    @gadrush 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD & Bipolar Mood Disorder and these disorders make me procrastinate a lot and I have difficulties keeping up with deadlines. This video was much needed. Thank you Jeff.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're very welcome!

  • @andrgavr
    @andrgavr ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great stuff as usual! I'm watching Ali's videos from time to time now. Fun, but his productivity videos aren't that easy to implement if you're not a productivity junkie (I'm not 😊). Your systems on the other hand are very straightforward. I love the idea of storing notes where I can use them. Will definitely give another try for todoist (I have used it for various purposes over the years but never as a temporary inbox, go figure).

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it Andrey! Hopefully one day both of us can get to where Ali is (because his systems ARE great) and think it's still "simple" 😁

  • @UnicornPizza
    @UnicornPizza ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These productivity videos are a gift from Heaven! Thank you so much for your content!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're so sweet asami! I'll be so sad when I stop seeing your comments one day 🥲

  • @joshclarencebunag6280
    @joshclarencebunag6280 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is actually the best advice for productivity here on youtube. No BS straight to the point! Thanks

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're very welcome!

  • @westongraham4332
    @westongraham4332 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This system is very minimal which in my eyes means it’s going to be more useful and easier to stick to. Thank you for this!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly! The best systems are the ones you can stick with consistently!

  • @TiagoForte
    @TiagoForte ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This intro was perfection

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      The legend himself! Thank you Tiago 😁

  • @horheyyy
    @horheyyy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Video! Often times we look for a perfect system but it's so important to just get started! Thank you for the simple system that I'm sure many will benefit from!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes!!! Getting started is the MOST important step!

  • @peeltheapple177
    @peeltheapple177 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The beginning of this video was classic and TOTALLY identifiable. Great job

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahahaha glad you think so my friend 😁

  • @Andrea.Anderson
    @Andrea.Anderson ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was great! I love productivity TH-camrs, but they can be quite overwhelming. Thanks for simplifying!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem Andrea 😁

  • @stephenbozzone1116
    @stephenbozzone1116 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is so helpful. I was feeling “guilty” for mixing my To Do app Thomas Frank’s Notion methodology. This makes perfect sense.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Trust me I've been there Stephen!! 😁

  • @OShackHennessy
    @OShackHennessy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re the man. I’m generally well organized but have been having such a hard time remembering things and using my iPhone calendar for reminders takes too many steps. I always have a list of things to accomplish each day and unfortunately it’s easy for me to forget things like that. It’s weird because I’m quite intelligent and can complete complex tasks easily but remembering appointments and scheduled tasks is almost impossible for me. My life was organized via yellow post-it notes and that doesn’t work well when you’re moving around. Thanks man.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're not alone! Our brains weren't created to capture ideas long term!

  • @leandro_80
    @leandro_80 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This couldn't come in a better time! I was just rewatching your video "how I never forget a task". Nice one!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah I hope you weren't bored in this video then! The concepts I share are very similar, I just refined it 😂

  • @juan_austral
    @juan_austral ปีที่แล้ว +14

    That intro made me laugh loudly! congratulations for this excellent video, its super clear and instantly applicable, great work!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahahahaha glad you enjoyed the intro Juan!! I honestly felt that after watching some advanced productivity videos 😂

  • @CanadianFinanceSimplified
    @CanadianFinanceSimplified ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Were you always this good at video editing? This video is just incredible.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope. If you look at my first ever video it was terrible

  • @cozymatcha11
    @cozymatcha11 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow, I love how this video was organized and included various examples of how to capture and organize (as someone who likes repetition in learning, this was much appreciated!). The way that you explained this concept was so easy to understand and makes the productivity system all the more approachable. Thank you and subscribed :)

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's what I love to hear!!

  • @d3vastatlon
    @d3vastatlon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been an avid onenote user for the last 10+ years. I use it so much that if you have ever had a conversation with me within the last 10 years, I will most likely be able to provide you with the notes I've taken about that conversation. What I have always struggled with is capturing and organizing my thoughts. This video makes a lot of sense and I can't wait to add that widget to my phone for todoist and try it your way!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow you take a lot of notes, that's awesome! Yes I guess the next step for you is to organize them in a way where you can access any one note very easily. Excited to see what you come up with 😁

  • @muhammadaria8451
    @muhammadaria8451 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The amount of energy you put into talking motivates people to better productivity 😂 (content was super useful too)

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Soo..... basically my content is average but my voice is motivating... 🤔. I'll take it 😉

  • @AureliusTjin
    @AureliusTjin ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Perfect. Thanks for keeping things simple, Jeff👌 I use Things instead of Todoist.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah I see we have a rich person in our midst 😏
      All jokes aside Aurelius how is Things 3? 😂 Is the subscription worth it?

    • @AureliusTjin
      @AureliusTjin ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JeffSu I love it’s simplicity and intuitiveness. I believe it’s a one off payment actually. But I bought it for both my iPhone and Mac.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AureliusTjin Oh interesting...I should check it out... Thanks Aurelius!!

  • @stevengeis6295
    @stevengeis6295 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Capture Capture Capture Organize is a perfect mantra. This dude knows how to be engaging & interesting without being annoying. Subbed.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it Steven! Welcome 😁

  • @TonyLudlow
    @TonyLudlow ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this, Jeff! Keeping things simple is the surest way I'll do it and practice it.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome Tony! Let me know how it goes 😁

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  • @siddhantkumar9492
    @siddhantkumar9492 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Super crisp and concise content highlighting how to hack productivity! Loved the video, keep up the great job, Jeff.
    I recently started using Notion to capture my ideas, but would fail intermittently because of the same reason mentioned in the video. Now I can use Todoist to capture, before hoping to Notion

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you my friend 😁! And glad to see I'm not the only one that needed an extra "Capture" tool

  • @itzaddam9910
    @itzaddam9910 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That intro was hilarious. I love Ali but he talks so fast and his steps are so complex. Love your simplification of processed. ❤

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I have huge respect for Ali (obviously) but sometimes simpler is better :P

  • @carlossolis9968
    @carlossolis9968 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video, perfect timing. . . just what and when I needed.
    Thanks

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it Carlos 😁

  • @Andrea_Dong
    @Andrea_Dong ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video as always and I completely agree with you on your point about having a frictionless experience! It really helps minimize burnout :)
    Also, I love how simple your two step process is and I really appreciate the skillfully used memes 😆 that snooze feature has also been a god send!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If I can't incorporate memes I don't know why I would make TH-cam videos 😏. And yes snooze is super underrated!

  • @mihowbogucki4928
    @mihowbogucki4928 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video helped me simplify my quick capture / inbox step to my productivity system.
    I thought I needed different capture step for each area or system I have (work, person, side projects) because I use different tools for those areas.
    Rather have a single place to quickly capture your ideas and then organize later.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes! Funneling everything into 1 platform/app seems to work for me the best. However I do understand why some people use Readwise for Kindle highlights, pocket for online articles etc. But I try to keep it as simple as possible

  • @maxh.2293
    @maxh.2293 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    God I hate those "second brain" productivity systems for robots. Write it down here, then move it there, schedule it on your calendar, create a page in Notion, create a checklist, link it to a database, and so on and so on. Life is tough by itself, who needs to make it even more complicated with tools that are supposed to make it easier? Love your approach, though! I follow a similar system that I developed for myself, but got some good insights from the video. Subscribed. 🙏

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Woohooo thank my friend 😁

  • @_syazreenaida
    @_syazreenaida 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you so much! This video really helps me a lot. I watched a LOT of productivity videos, and this video are the BEST!! 😍 Simple yet very powerful

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad to hear it! 😁

  • @invictuz4803
    @invictuz4803 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude the production value of this video is insane, that Big Bang joke was perfectly selected! Great references to the BASB video with Tiago and Ali, both hilarious and helpful.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I try my best for amazing viewers such as yourself 😉

  • @Strangekabuki
    @Strangekabuki ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hi Jeff! Great video. I am retired, and all those other productivity workflows are MASSIVE overkill. Yours is straightforward and cost-effective. I am still working out the best capture method. Notion seems like a lot of effort for a "simple life." Maybe you should do a vid on capture for the retired/stay-at-home types who still want to capture ideas and such. I like to write or hear an interesting story and what to capture the idea. Great enthusiasm and clear presentation for a large amount of information. Keep up the good work!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Got it, thanks for sharing your experience! What's stopping you from using todoist as the default capture step?

    • @MarcP5267
      @MarcP5267 ปีที่แล้ว

      Use Apple reminders as a capture with Siri

  • @johnpaul6983
    @johnpaul6983 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your system fixes the need to have two or more notes app to capture ideas. You can add ideas in Todoist as a task and any additional information on the task description field and comments. Thanks Jeff, you have simplified the Second Brain system for me and made it practical for me. 👏

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it John! Let me know how it goes 😁

  • @fayes7237
    @fayes7237 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video and I've sent it to a few friends! I was already doing some sort of version of this; your video allowed me to fine-tune it :D

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      This is the type of comment I love to see Faye! Glad you got some inspiration from this video and didn't just copy paste the exact workflow (since we all have our own ways of doing things)!

  • @justdoittt6361
    @justdoittt6361 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for understanding us "Normal People"
    PS: Man your energy is unmatched!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha anytime my friend 🙌

  • @dokterwinner
    @dokterwinner ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I HAD A GREAT ONE watching this video. Finally something that me (and probably most of the people) can relate and APPLY in terms of productivity system.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Well I had a great one reading this comment Winner 😂. Thank you so much!!

  • @hazel-hanavu3824
    @hazel-hanavu3824 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is precious. I'm so grateful I stumbled up on this. Will try to set this up right now!!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it Hazel-Hana! Let me know how it goes 😁

  • @simonblanche4872
    @simonblanche4872 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video, as always!
    Jeff, I think it's time for THE video. The video we have all been waiting for - your full Notion setup 🤩 We got some great ideas about capturing ideas and now we all need some inspiration about where to put the ideas 😁

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahaha I'll get to the full Notion video soon! 😁

  • @xtracredit
    @xtracredit ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good video. I've noticed, from my own experience, that some apps will lead you down a rabbit hole. You can spend more time setting up, tweaking, and organizing some apps that you become less productive. That happened to me with Omnifocus and Notion.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly! I found the sweet spot to be: set it up just enough you can start using the system, then when you have "down time", play around with it 😁

  • @plaincrackers6438
    @plaincrackers6438 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love simple! Full time job + full time life, I don't have the time or brain power to juggle so many apps. Thanks for keeping it real 😊

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me and you both my friend! You're very welcome 😁

  • @shirosahab
    @shirosahab ปีที่แล้ว

    I just dropped my like under the 1st min of the video. I really needed this video, since Ali & Tiago's system does feel overwhelm to implement. Thankyou Jeff for this. ♥️

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome Shiro!! Glad you found this video useful my friend 😁

  • @JuanAponte1
    @JuanAponte1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Everything in this video was incredible but the snooze option blew my mind. Already using it. Thanks Jeff!
    Also, Jeff, I’d love to pass an idea to Google. Is there a protocol for it?

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to hear it Juan!
      Honestly I'm not sure because I don't work on B2C Google products haha

    • @JuanAponte1
      @JuanAponte1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JeffSu ah! no problem at all 😁

  • @LarisseCarvalho
    @LarisseCarvalho ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for this, Jeff. it seems so simple and practical that I'll definitely try it!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Let me know how it goes for you Larisse 😁

  • @olivierdelasalle806
    @olivierdelasalle806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, I like how you simplified the process to its core. Will try starting today!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it Olivier!! Thank you and good luck 😁

  • @adriensmajdor7886
    @adriensmajdor7886 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Actually, this is funny because the more we are creating overwelming productivity systems, the more we are unproductive because we feel completely lost... That how I felt ! Thank you a lot for your refreshing video !

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can't agree more Adrien 😁

  • @amitairos
    @amitairos ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Awesome! Thanks Jeff! Completely related to Ali's overkill mind-boggling system 😀
    Question: I really like Google Keep, but still not sure for what part of the system to use it exactly. Currently my Google Keep is a mess. Do you have any suggestions for organizing it, and for which part of your system it can be used? Would love to hear your thoughts about it and maybe a video about Keep :)

    •  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, he has some suggestions :) Check this out th-cam.com/video/-jCyuBLLcvs/w-d-xo.html

    • @777whatwhat
      @777whatwhat ปีที่แล้ว +6

      If you using Keep as a task management tool, I would suggest switching to Google Tasks. I was in same boat and Tasks has been a life saver, especially its integration into Google Calendar.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks so much Amitai for the question and 777whatwhat for helping out!
      If I'm being honest, I don't use Keep as a task management tool at all, I use it mainly to capture notes I've taken at work, then organize those rough drafts into something more structured later on

    • @cassioalexan
      @cassioalexan ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've been using Keep to remind me of payments of the day, but recently I'm willing to give Tasks a try, and let Keep for capturing my ideas along the day.

    • @yperano
      @yperano ปีที่แล้ว

      There isn’t a reason to use gtasks over keep

  • @shastisarvagya
    @shastisarvagya ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am so glad that I found this. Productivity Influencers were driving me nuts. This is simple and practical.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to hear it my friend!! 😁

  • @Bizutz
    @Bizutz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice summary of a complex concept! And it’s actionable! 🙏

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to hear that feedback! Thank you my friend 😁

  • @baierp94
    @baierp94 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    again: Awesome Work Jeff! Why are you using ToDoist for your task tracking/creation? I mean, if you are only creating the tasks to move them to another program you also can use the default reminder app or?

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You mean the default Apple reminder app? I just prefer Todoist 😁

    • @baierp94
      @baierp94 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JeffSu yes :) Well, I can understand it. ToDoIst looks more clean 😅

  • @caedengoering
    @caedengoering ปีที่แล้ว +102

    I see it’s Jeff Su. I click.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Very very very good habit you got there Caeden, I'm impressed. You should share it with others

    • @caedengoering
      @caedengoering ปีที่แล้ว

      @Daniel J great minds, my friend!

    • @JoeCartersChannel
      @JoeCartersChannel ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JoeCartersChannel Everyone's so supportive 😂

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Daniel J Yayyyy 🙌🏻

  • @DavideBonetti
    @DavideBonetti ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THIS! I was looking to come across someone who has got to manage corporate life AND his personal brand at the same time. It is just evident that a lot of people struggle with a similar issue and I am happy to have found your channel! Subbed!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Woohoooo that was what I was going for!

  • @TeaDrinkingHacker
    @TeaDrinkingHacker ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was really good. Concise, cleanly presented and genuinely useful.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Gregory 😁

  • @danishamjad5807
    @danishamjad5807 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have observed that most of the people creating videos are content creators. Their way of managing knowledge is optimized for creating content. It creates a tremendous bias.
    Thank you for creating this video to show that not every person needs complex second brain systems.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem Danish 😁

  • @babaturanurang
    @babaturanurang ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the helpful information. However, please slow down your speech and explanation because some of your audiences need more time to process the information. 😁

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the feedback! Some other people have told me I speak too slow 😂. I guess it's a good thing TH-cam lets us speed up/down the video!

    • @Tommy_Univerxse
      @Tommy_Univerxse 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ah I swear!

  • @MichaelHayashi-re7wo
    @MichaelHayashi-re7wo 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video! I use Amplenote to capture, organize/distill and execute. I love that everything stays integrated within the app/system. Tasks are also given scores which, in turn, helps me make choices / weigh which tasks are most important to accomplish.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Interesting! Never used that before

  • @moniquea2497
    @moniquea2497 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hahaha I love the "normal people" part! I gave up with Notion for my personal stuff and now just sticking with Obsidian, Google Calendar, Google Keep and handwritten journal (thanks to Matt Ragland's W.R.A.P method especially)

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Interesting, never heard of WRAP method before, will check it out. Thanks for sharing Monique 😁

  • @kwoknation
    @kwoknation ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "in between sets of 800 kilograms" 😂😭

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Are you doubting me 🤔

  • @carlosorjuela4645
    @carlosorjuela4645 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is what i was looking for. simple and effective. Thank you

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome to hear Carlos 😁

  • @tatedottech
    @tatedottech 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Listen.... this is my 30th time sitting down trying to watch Thomas Franks tutorial in the last 6 months... and it went EXACTLY like your skit. I start watching.. make it 10 mins in.... then devolve into twitter, facebook etc... and an hour later tell myself I'll try again tomorrow. LOL

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hahahaha I know right??

  • @shivamsingla6910
    @shivamsingla6910 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am glad that i stumbled up on this video, cheers mate, awesome stuff

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad you stumbled onto this video too Shivam!

  • @daniellabutler
    @daniellabutler ปีที่แล้ว

    Great workflow! I'm definitely gonna steal some of your ideas for my own productivity.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Steal away! Let me know what you come up with 😁

  • @somratdutta
    @somratdutta ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is so pratical as compared to both Thomas Frank's system and Ali's.
    Also, the pratical examples are just so good and relatable.
    Thanks for this one.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to hear it Somrat, thank you!!

  • @salenareynolds2018
    @salenareynolds2018 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THIS IS HOW I FELT YESTERDAY! Thank you so much Jeff! 😭

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha trust me I can relate Salena 😁

  • @papisorrels5952
    @papisorrels5952 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW! I just got my life back! This was awesome! Thanks Jeff!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I was able to help Papi!! 😁

  • @hardik6700
    @hardik6700 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I actually liked your approach quite a lot. Much simpler and easy to follow. Thanks for always bringing some valuable insights.

    • @hardik6700
      @hardik6700 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I actually found. Thank you.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No problem 😁

  • @karaowen-tc2yj
    @karaowen-tc2yj ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it, thank you! I just found the Second Brain system and this makes figuring it out in my life so much clearer and easier.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it Kara! You're very welcome 😁

  • @maheshbedre5254
    @maheshbedre5254 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Jeff..!! for the pro tips as always, keep up 👍🏻

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome Mahesh! And I will as long as you're around!