The notifications tips are good advice for general life! I am so much calmer, organised, focussed and productive since I eliminated unnecessary notifications and adopted "emergency only" sessions.
I have to say, your channel stays true to development. You simply stick to hands on tutorials and talking about how to improve instead of adding on the fear that's around job seeking and the industry around with a lot of other channels. Kudos to you!
I'm one of those people who will keep either youtube or some other streaming service on in the background. Not because I'm actually paying attention to any of it, but because my brain likes the background noise. Makes me not think of everyday matters, distracts me from reality and actually HELPS productivity. Might be a neurodivergent thing, but hey, it's a neat thing
A lot of this is stuff I already knew, but I definitely needed the reminder for every facet of my daily life rn. Sometimes, it's just good to hear it externally. Appreciate it
Team no case, software engineering AND an AOPA member!? Instant sub.....why am I sweating? In all seriousness, really appreciate your content. Helping a former aircraft mechanic through a career change to tech.
omg forrest what a good series of advices, tysm! i really need it, i always get rough on me sometimes and im in the mindset that every second i dont code its a second wasted... and its driving me crazy, tysm for the advices
Some great points. Some of this advice is ok in a vacuum but when you're part of a team if you don't look at notifications/contribute in meetings then you're costing someone else their time (while they wait for you), and if you rely on someone else to do your code reviews you're also wasting their time (they are essentially doing something you should be able to do). Just have the required conversations with your managers/team members to minimise distractions. Blocking out your calendar ahead of time is probably a better actionable point than hoping your managers book your meetings in blocks. LLM tools are really good for documentation.
I tend to listen to metal and take a solid break every 45 minutes. As for getting distracted with my phone, Every app has its own notification. I also have different notifications for when my daughter sends me something. I tend to prioritize what she sends.
For me, you're the only tech youtuber that's worth it. You speak from the experience in a compelling, natural and tactful way, taking all (I think) factors and variables into consideration. Over time, I've literally stopped following everyone but you. 🙌🏻 Plus, I must admit, I also feel quite identified with you 😅. Long hair, cup anywhere and anytime, studying at college, motorbike... I won't have a farm though 😅, I prefer mountains.
a good tip: make a schedule/ list of what needs done in the day and high to low priority of the tasks and when you can/should get them done. if you plan out everything that needs done and when it does in advance you prevent distracting yourself daydreaming about what needs done while you’re coding or whatever else you’re focusing on as you already know when and what you are going to do. SCHEDULES/ DAILY PLANNERS ARE EVERYTHING
The problem here is that a lot of people will then focus on the high priority tasks, and if you get hung up on one thing, it becomes difficult to move on. There can easily be times where you’re low energy, distracted, or otherwise not at peak performance, and you could easily knock out a bunch of simpler tasks while leaving a more complex (but higher priority task) for when you’re at peak performance. Planning is good, but too many folks get stuck adhering to a plan much too strictly, to their detriment.
Recently, I've been using something called an Eisenhower Matrix. For every assignment, answer two 'yes or no' questions. Is it important? Is it urgent? If yes and yes, then do it now. If yes and no, then triage it. If no and yes, delegate it. If no and no, ignore it for now.
The key point about the Eisenhower Matrix is that one should set aside time for Important and non-urgent tasks, NOT triage them. These are the most important tasks for long term success
I've been trying to be productive for around 8 months, but I have become more unproductive and stressed, feeling overwhelmed by watching too many productivity videos and learning different productivity methods. 💡 This video is really insightful. Thanks for the video ❤️
Happened to me, but the cause often lies elsewhere. In my case I was constantly not properly rested, didn't exercise much and didn't eat that well. And the kicker was that I knew at all times it's probably because of that. Inaction is painful.
TLDR: 1. Check emails, messages, updates before working then turn off notifications 2. Do not multi-task, complete one task well, don't hop around from task to task 3. Avoid procrastination, just get started 4. Cut meetings, question if it's needed and who needs to attend 5. Perfectionism is paralyzing, embrace iteration, done is better than perfect 6. Prioritize your health and rest, optimize sleep, exercise, drink lots of water 7. Write good documentation, save your coworkers and future self time
You had that since you were a kid? If not you don't have ADHD, you don't just get it randomly. It's far more likely you are just another victim of the modern world. I never had ADHD, still struggled with these issues because of my lack of discipline.
@Leonhart_93 I would take an ADHD test, not everything in this world is your own fault. Poor Discipline is easily confused with a lack of executive function.
Nice! you just summarized Slow Productivity by Cal Newport and delivered better than his book. So if anyone was interested in the book just watch this video and save your time
I've been learning Web development for two years now, I remember I used to watch Videos of Programming before too (those hours long Coding courses) but couldn't grasp the concept of Basic fundamentalism but after learning from experienced teachers in person, I can proudly say I learned a lot of Basic Concepts of programming and now when I look at the videos of languages that I never touched like JAVA and C++ and many more which has nothing to do with web, I still somehow understands them easily because fundamentals and concepts are all the same wether we talk about Functions/methods, MVC, Components or APIs or even OOps. All the languages share something in common. What I'm trying to say is, Stop relying *heavily* on tutorials and get in a circle of alike people from whom you can learn and grow together. There's no shame in asking for a lil help or Motivation
The 2nd monitor is useful only for comparing stuff that won't fit on the half of the screen, or when you need to have a reference open without alt-tabbing. Other than that... yeah, it's best to turn it off.
Finding motivation to code is really easy, just gaslight yourself into thinking that if you don't finish the work in time someone out there will end up dead because you're overdue, and each time you delay your work, that person suffers more, easy win, gets it done.
Accidental productive procrastination: trying to swap to a "faster" dev environment, just to end up back in vscode at the end of the day with nothing done.
hey forest hope ur doing well , thx u for amazing videos and all the hard work as always , i was wondering if u can just make a play list considering the topis i would really appreciate it
Hey Forrest , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with more Quality Editing in your videos and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail and also help you with the overall youtube strategy and growth ! Pls let me know what do you think ?
The notifications tips are good advice for general life! I am so much calmer, organised, focussed and productive since I eliminated unnecessary notifications and adopted "emergency only" sessions.
I have to say, your channel stays true to development. You simply stick to hands on tutorials and talking about how to improve instead of adding on the fear that's around job seeking and the industry around with a lot of other channels. Kudos to you!
I'm one of those people who will keep either youtube or some other streaming service on in the background. Not because I'm actually paying attention to any of it, but because my brain likes the background noise. Makes me not think of everyday matters, distracts me from reality and actually HELPS productivity. Might be a neurodivergent thing, but hey, it's a neat thing
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I’m definitely the same way
I’m the same. It’s so damn weird isn’t it…
music does this for me, but I have to turn it off if I read big chunks of text, like documentation or smth
That's what I used to think. Then I went with silence, and the difference is stark.
Forrest, your video is valid for every other procrastinator out there, whether you are a coder or you wonder why thy don’t call you a programmer.
A lot of this is stuff I already knew, but I definitely needed the reminder for every facet of my daily life rn. Sometimes, it's just good to hear it externally. Appreciate it
Team no case, software engineering AND an AOPA member!? Instant sub.....why am I sweating?
In all seriousness, really appreciate your content. Helping a former aircraft mechanic through a career change to tech.
omg forrest what a good series of advices, tysm! i really need it, i always get rough on me sometimes and im in the mindset that every second i dont code its a second wasted... and its driving me crazy, tysm for the advices
Some great points. Some of this advice is ok in a vacuum but when you're part of a team if you don't look at notifications/contribute in meetings then you're costing someone else their time (while they wait for you), and if you rely on someone else to do your code reviews you're also wasting their time (they are essentially doing something you should be able to do). Just have the required conversations with your managers/team members to minimise distractions. Blocking out your calendar ahead of time is probably a better actionable point than hoping your managers book your meetings in blocks. LLM tools are really good for documentation.
I tend to listen to metal and take a solid break every 45 minutes. As for getting distracted with my phone, Every app has its own notification. I also have different notifications for when my daughter sends me something. I tend to prioritize what she sends.
For me, you're the only tech youtuber that's worth it. You speak from the experience in a compelling, natural and tactful way, taking all (I think) factors and variables into consideration.
Over time, I've literally stopped following everyone but you. 🙌🏻
Plus, I must admit, I also feel quite identified with you 😅. Long hair, cup anywhere and anytime, studying at college, motorbike... I won't have a farm though 😅, I prefer mountains.
a good tip: make a schedule/ list of what needs done in the day and high to low priority of the tasks and when you can/should get them done. if you plan out everything that needs done and when it does in advance you prevent distracting yourself daydreaming about what needs done while you’re coding or whatever else you’re focusing on as you already know when and what you are going to do. SCHEDULES/ DAILY PLANNERS ARE EVERYTHING
The problem here is that a lot of people will then focus on the high priority tasks, and if you get hung up on one thing, it becomes difficult to move on.
There can easily be times where you’re low energy, distracted, or otherwise not at peak performance, and you could easily knock out a bunch of simpler tasks while leaving a more complex (but higher priority task) for when you’re at peak performance.
Planning is good, but too many folks get stuck adhering to a plan much too strictly, to their detriment.
Good advice. For some of us it's the difficulty is that we have to communicate with people while trying to write/read code. This is the toughest part.
Recently, I've been using something called an Eisenhower Matrix. For every assignment, answer two 'yes or no' questions. Is it important? Is it urgent? If yes and yes, then do it now. If yes and no, then triage it. If no and yes, delegate it. If no and no, ignore it for now.
The key point about the Eisenhower Matrix is that one should set aside time for Important and non-urgent tasks, NOT triage them. These are the most important tasks for long term success
productive procrastination is such a real thing I always did but never gave word to
I've been trying to be productive for around 8 months, but I have become more unproductive and stressed, feeling overwhelmed by watching too many productivity videos and learning different productivity methods.
💡 This video is really insightful. Thanks for the video ❤️
Don't watch productivity videos. Just turn off the noise (literally and figuratively), remove distractions from your environment, and WORK.
Happened to me, but the cause often lies elsewhere. In my case I was constantly not properly rested, didn't exercise much and didn't eat that well. And the kicker was that I knew at all times it's probably because of that. Inaction is painful.
first timer here! enjoyed the video ❤ spot on!
Thank you for this video it was well needed!
Forrest the master! 😎😎 hope you’re doing great!! I’m doing all the things that you’re advising not to do hahah I have to be more productive!
Great advices, I'm gonna activate notifications for further videos
I have a very small window to go to the gym during the week. When a meeting gets scheduled during that window I completely lose my shit.
4 hour code blocks are great if you already have a plan of what to code.
I can spend hours doodling concepts on my iPad.
I have a really bad case of brain fog these days. I just zone out and keep looking at the code instead of thinking of a solution....
TLDR:
1. Check emails, messages, updates before working then turn off notifications
2. Do not multi-task, complete one task well, don't hop around from task to task
3. Avoid procrastination, just get started
4. Cut meetings, question if it's needed and who needs to attend
5. Perfectionism is paralyzing, embrace iteration, done is better than perfect
6. Prioritize your health and rest, optimize sleep, exercise, drink lots of water
7. Write good documentation, save your coworkers and future self time
Been struggling with my ADHD lately and needing this exact chat.
You had that since you were a kid? If not you don't have ADHD, you don't just get it randomly. It's far more likely you are just another victim of the modern world. I never had ADHD, still struggled with these issues because of my lack of discipline.
@Leonhart_93 I would take an ADHD test, not everything in this world is your own fault. Poor Discipline is easily confused with a lack of executive function.
Energy in this video
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Nice! you just summarized Slow Productivity by Cal Newport and delivered better than his book. So if anyone was interested in the book just watch this video and save your time
Very helpful video
My code compiling on the first try is a GIANT red flag.
I've been learning Web development for two years now, I remember I used to watch Videos of Programming before too (those hours long Coding courses) but couldn't grasp the concept of Basic fundamentalism but after learning from experienced teachers in person, I can proudly say I learned a lot of Basic Concepts of programming and now when I look at the videos of languages that I never touched like JAVA and C++ and many more which has nothing to do with web, I still somehow understands them easily because fundamentals and concepts are all the same wether we talk about Functions/methods, MVC, Components or APIs or even OOps. All the languages share something in common.
What I'm trying to say is, Stop relying *heavily* on tutorials and get in a circle of alike people from whom you can learn and grow together. There's no shame in asking for a lil help or Motivation
The 2nd monitor is useful only for comparing stuff that won't fit on the half of the screen, or when you need to have a reference open without alt-tabbing. Other than that... yeah, it's best to turn it off.
Currently procrastinating watching this 😂
What keyboard is on your desk?
Finding motivation to code is really easy, just gaslight yourself into thinking that if you don't finish the work in time someone out there will end up dead because you're overdue, and each time you delay your work, that person suffers more, easy win, gets it done.
Like from Brazil! +1 Subscribed!
thank you very much 🔥
I didn’t know this video was featuring me 😂
You can priortize your family and still use DnD. You just set their contacts up to bypass DnD, then you have a single switch off/on.
Have you read Deep Work, by Cal Newport by any chance?
I'm sorry I have to ask : is that a drawing on your desktop tower or just your kids artwork?
Amazing American Accent, gotta learn some of it too!!
I remember when I wrote a recursive function that passed all the tests on the first try.
What chair do you use?
Accidental productive procrastination: trying to swap to a "faster" dev environment, just to end up back in vscode at the end of the day with nothing done.
hey forest hope ur doing well , thx u for amazing videos and all the hard work as always , i was wondering if u can just make a play list considering the topis i would really appreciate it
oh wow is this the benq programming monitor?
Hey Forrest , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with more Quality Editing in your videos and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail and also help you with the overall youtube strategy and growth ! Pls let me know what do you think ?
forrestkinght is the Matthew McConaughey of coding
I fixed my squeaky door on Wednesday when I could have been coding...
big fan of u...
Chatgpt breaks your focus?
you should have more subscribers
First seed planted in this forest!
That sounds a bit odd hehe
No wonder that our developers don’t answer customer service emails.
jsyk the second half of the video is mislabeled as entirely sponsored content
According to one commenter you're having so many issues because you're a Java dev and about to be obsolete. All that worrying about finding jobs 🤣
That commenter probably never worked, a kid hobbyist from discord servers probably
@@Lykkos-321 I figured they're glued to Theo and Primeagean.
@@brandonw1604insufferable people, my goodness
How is coffee business going?
5th place ultra bronze 🥉