The danger of a distracted life
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We push and cram and squeeze everything into our lives. But, in reality, sometimes we add too much. Here is how to simplify your life.
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0:00 Intro
1:26 What's Important
5:35 Eliminate
10:58 Add
13:54 Newsletter
Editor: Martino Gasparrini
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My name is Zach. I’m a fourth-year medical student in Philadelphia. I make videos about medical school, studying, and growth. I love trying new things and often mess up. However, every time I screw up I usually learn something. Whatever I learn I post it either on TH-cam or on my website 🌐 (zhighley.com/).
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Thanks for the encouraging words team. It seems this video appealed to more of you than usual. I post content like this every Sunday in my Newsletter, so if you are interested you can sign up for it here: zhighley.com/newsletter
Thank you so much for your studying techniques.
I not only enjoy them more, but also they are more useful!
I just have one dilema:
How can I get information from youtube videos without the need to rewatch them?
I was taking notes while watching your videos to do what you said.
Is there a better technique.
And I didn't understand the difference between active recall and practice testing! I mean you practice questions during active recall. I think that during active recall you solve specific question over and over again.
but during practice test you just solve questions or tests and doesn't need to repeat them (except for the ones you got wrong)
You are on point! Thank you for saying the things I have thought but couldn’t organize it.
Are u really doing a giveaway or i'm just being scammed?
Bro can you do me one favour and make more of those 7 or 8+ hrs study vids
I spent 30 minutes counting all the spiders in my house because I don't want to call the dentist to make an appointment. Now I'm watching this video. Then I'll probably clean the house and try clearing out those spiders and prevent new ones from setting up camp. Than it'll be 4pm and the dentist will be closed...my life isn't all that distracted, I am...
Don’t miss the appointments
Don't miss the appointments
Don't miss the appointments
Don’t miss the appointments
Dont miss the appointments
Honestly, I think it is one of the biggest problems of the world today. We cannot figure out what to prioritize. And as a person who sometimes thinks really -reealllyy- deep into about that kind of stuff, this video got me. Thank you Zach. I just sent this video to my best friend and said "See? This is how I want to live." I will.
we cannot figure out what to prioritize..i have known people who are so smart but use it on these unimportant things a waste of lofe
@@abdus2845 wow like what
@@robertduluth8994 Smart things that don’t matter, worried about for something and stressing about it the whole time forgetting about the bigger picture. like focusing on “court” “what i’m going to say when this happens” “what’s going to happen when i do this”. Wasting life and not doing anything smoking weed. when they could’ve been great personal trainers…..RE AGENTS whatever
"you must be a strong defender of your time because no one else will." HELL YEAH!
booyakasha indeed!
Hey Zach,
I am a first year medical student & I really needed to hear this right now, thank you.
You got this, keep going.
same!! I got a paper and started to write with him my lists and now I feel like my mind is organized, although I didn't start actually doing it but now I have a plan
Same here!!!
congrats to all of you for getting into medical school, i hope this is the start of long and happy careers! I'm currently halfway through med school and I remember how first year felt like a bit of a shock to the system as you were faced with increased workload, etc. you've all got this, med school is difficult so don't be harsh on yourselves if it takes a little while to find your footing. remember that you earned your place at med school, meaning you have enough intellectual and emotional intelligence to succeed - that's why you were accepted, you deserve to be there. remember to take breaks and avoid getting bogged down in the details - it's literally impossible to learn everything in medicine, focus on understanding broad concepts well and everything will follow. keep in touch with loved ones and make time for self care as well as your studies. best of luck, my fellow future doctors!
This really hit me in terms of how much time I was spending on unimportant things and how many important things were falling off. It was good for me to make the lists as it was difficult to ignore then how poorly I was managing my time.
I've been struggling to get back on track on trying to get my grades up and focusing on what's important. I really needed this. I will come back when I succeed!
You can do it! 😁
I believe you will
I believe in you man
@@ZyroZoro 😏😁😁😁
I am so glad I came across this video. I am a college student, and recently, I feel like I’ve added too much to my plate. Thank you for the awesome advice to declutter your life and focus on what’s important!!
Good luck!
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I was very distracted but for two years now I see my life change with mental support,with workout,journal,meditation,healthy food,read books,push away toxic people,focus only on me,drink a lot of water,sleep 8 hours,acceptance,enjoy little things,pray and most important forgive yourself and others and love yourself even in the hardest days
This video is so relatable!! At times, it's best to step back and figure out what's important to us as an individual.
4th year medical student here - never gets easier as you progress through life and definitely a good reminder for everyone out there! Thanks for the great piece of wisdom Zach 🙏🏻
Really appreciate your vids. You put in a lot of effort and one can feel that you sincerely want to help people with it. That and the fact that you can show vulnerability is what makes you different to other TH-camrs. This way you're much more believable and motivating, because it feels like we're told by a friend and not a teacher.
Thank you and take care.
Zach, THANK YOU.
This was what I really needed to hear right now and you’ve answered. Appreciate you!
Hi Zach! I’m in my last year of nursing school at UNE! I just watched this video hoping to find inspiration for staying focused on what truly matters. I found your message very impactful ….definitely going to simplify, simplify! Thank you for sharing :)
Really great idea of writing a list of the unimportant things because so much time goes there without being aware of it. Excellent video👍
Removing those inessential tasks or elements of life has had the greatest impact on not only my productivity but overall stress and wellness. Good advice
I was feeling low and stressed between balancing important and unimportant things in my life. And then this video popped in my TH-cam screen. I just want to say thank you for sharing your thoughts it helped me in a way that it gives me hope to start.
I appreciate how at least it feels like you actually teach by example. As in, it feels like you've applied these principles and experimented with them yourself before making this video. I really appreciate you for that
Thanks for these videos Zach. I'm 14 and they inspired me to start actually utilizing my time while I'm still young, which is something I've been depressed about for some time thinking I didn't enjoy my early teens and even when I was a kid. I've gone back to Duolingo to finally start consistently studying german to learn another language and I'm seeking to do way more this year. Again, thanks so much and good luck on your journey too man :D.
Hi Zach, I've been subscribing your youtube channel recently, and I found it very helpful and motivating for me. I'm currently in medical school, and I've been confused of how I'm able to organize my schedules, and how to become healthy and productive at the same time. Actually, your videos are incredibly amazing. These are the videos I needed and I've been longing to search for a long time, and now I found your channel. I'm literally excited in slowly applying these in my daily life. Thank you, Zach for being such an inspiration. I'm excited to a better me. Take care, Ciao!
Thanks so much for creating this video and articulating this message so precisely. I can say that this video has had a profound effect on me. Thanks again
You don't know how much I needed this video, thank you so much ❤
This is so true😢thank you , I really needed to hear this today 🙏🏻
this is the 1st video i saw on your channel and I love it. Going to watch this more than once to do the actual work. thank you because i needed this!
this video was so relatable. i fully understand that this natural process feels so good! thank yu for bringing this to my attention again. 💯
This is a great wake-up call for me to be mindful of how I plan my day and life. Thank you, Zach!
This video is for me
No,
for me
maybe for both of you
Not only for you 90% of the humans I guess we all distract ourselves with reality cuz we hate it lol
Such an incredible video 👏 Thanks Zach. Keep up the great work!
One of the best TH-camr
You really changed my mindset in a lot of good things
Thanks zach🙏🏻
Thanks Zach for this amazing video! It makes me aggressive to space important things in my schedule and eliminate the unimportant ones on your words!!
thank you Zach, i'm so relieved I wasn't the only one struggling with this. I'll use your tips, and it's gonna be really slow for sure (cause that's just how life is) but hopefully I'll persevere. thanks again
thank you so much for this, needed it!❤❤❤❤
That’s soooo valuable! Truly most important life strategy ever. Thanks a lot for sharing!!
Managing your time correctly is the most important thing you can do for your quality of life.
Perfect timing to drop this video brotha! Thank you.
Hi Zach! I've graduated from college recently, have been working on trying to grow my business, and have also been struggling to separate my work/personal/social life. I feel like I should be working all the time, but watching this is making me rethink that. Thanks for making this video, I think it's very helpful and impactful!
Nicely put . Keep your eyes on the most t important of all " FAMILY "
This video was so lovely to watch thank you for putting in the effort and time to craft this
Thanks for making this. Really needed it
Thanks for watching
tysm! spent time listening and doing all of the tips and steps you gave and i know it was worthy!
This is so amazing!
Really needed this video.
Will make the list ASAP
Thanks for the video man!
Zach, what a good job on this video because everyone wants to live a more fruitful life but gets bogged down in the mundane crap that we need to, as you say, eliminate or minimize. I have had 4 items on my written list that I consistently avoid doing and so the only thing I’m good at is writing lists! As a side note, I would consider doing the Italy trip because you already “speak” with your hands…😊. The best to you Zach and thank you for the life lesson.
Wow this is so helpful! Thank you!
I really needed this video! I would love to watch more content like this from you. I plan on implementing this starting today :)
I needed this. Thank you!
I always wanted to do a life clean up but don’t know where to start. Thanks for sharing the structured way of doing it, very helpful!
How lovely! I clicked on this video thinking from the title it would be a long rambling of all the things I shouldn’t be doing, but instead it was a very clear video with a good action plan. Well done. :)
Can I call you on wattsapp or chat with you on telegram
It is really the most important video, thank you Zach 💟
This is such an awesome vid... thanks!!
Thank you so much for making this video! Such valuable information.
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I was just telling myself how unfocused I am right now. I’m in medical school and I have so much to study but find myself so unfocused and procrastinating.
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Thanks for sharing, I needed this
This is one of those videos I would have appreciated there being a LOVE button. It was so impactful for me. Thank you Zach!
This is great, thank you Zach
It's really useful, thanks!
Thankyou Zach. I will surely implement them in my life.
Thank you Zach. Really loved the video , would surely try to make use of the tips and advices you've given. 👍🏼
this video was very insightful, thank you so much!
This video is so helpful and Thank you for it.
Truly loved this. Super helpful
The information you shared here, Is something I had heard tonnes of times before, but I just couldn't figure how to use that information, So thank you so much
Love the perspective you have!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Zach.
Thank you so much for this ❤
Thank you Zack,
Love the intro. Thanks, Zach.
This video is fantastic! One of my favorites on TH-cam! You got a new sub 😁👍
Thank you! 🌱
I found your channel yesterday. I think it's amazing. You show useful things in an enjoyable way. The video quality is great. I am a medical student as you But I don't even find time to do these things like you.
Keep continue to make The danger series zach! Love it
Thank you for this.
Great information thanks Zach
I love your videos. It really helps me as a student.
Hi Zach! I'm currently studying physical therapy as my pre-med. Thanks for this; I really need this to build an indestructible work ethic as I consistently prepare myself for med school proper. Godspeed!
grateful for this.please clarify more ob removing the negative in buying rule
That was lovely, thank you
great video, very clear good structure for actual help in improvement 🙌
Great video!! Thank you!!
Thank you sir,it was very useful.
I'm on my second semester of medical school and my inability to study consistently is starting to scare me that I'm going to fail the finals exam.
I've been here before, changed up my procrastination habits by simplifying tings and know it works extremely well and that I feel a lot better by doing so. I've done this TWICE before, and yet I'm back to feeling like my phone is a drug.
I can't delete my phone, or even all social media, because social life is extremely important to me, but this shit has to change. Screen on time being 6h/day on a weekday is surreal.
Starting tomorrow I'm cutting out Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram on weekdays.
Thanks for the push to actually get my shit together!
(ps. hope I actually do get my shit together)
How did it go?
Perfect as always 👌🏻 ❤
Beautiful video. Enjoyed watching it
Great informational video with practical application.
I have an app on my phone called ‘Grid Diary’ I have put up things there on different templates that are the things I should be doing ideally in a day, a week, a month and making a list there to tick off had really helped me realise what was important to me. In a day it’s just simple things like doing my skincare, having my meals, either going out or doing my assignments that day etc etc. I think having a checklist like that really helps also.
Thanks for the tips and a reminder of me needing to do this. I’m going to try harder to give things away
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Hey zach , thanks for the video
I love this plan. Thank you.
I loved it and it is life changing if someone takes half what's in there man
Thanks for your video, it really help me, appreciate bro
Thanks you are Amazing i Hope you more happy and peace in your life
Thank you so much
Very helpful. Thank you
Thank you. This was necessary for me at the moment, as my life just feels all over the place. Even just jotting down the things that are important to me helped me see more clearly what I should pursue more of right now. This video is very helpful!
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I am not avoid you..?
I do not know who deleted the sms....but the easy Wai is that you come to telegram please
Wait... I download it...
Funny, informative and entertaining ..love it😂💕
I see a Zach Highley video and immediately like!
This is such an amazing concept! I took notes and will definitely be coming back to them often. As an undergrad hoping to pursue med school, your videos really help me, not only through academics but through navigating the other complexities of life.
Thanks for being the best youtuber :)
Thanks, just checked out your channel - good stuff! Keep going
@@ZachHighley This just made my whole year... thank you :))
great thanks a lot for this!
Very important , deep usefull content in these videos. wish yu the best
Excellent Video
Love mister Zachary, wonderful findings, thanks
Amazing! Thank you
Watching this while I procrastinating on my study for pharmacotherapy exams