Why I'm able to work 12 hours a day with 100% focus - 6 ONE-MINUTE Habits

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    Honestly, my secret weapon in life has been the ability to focus more intensely and for longer than the vast majority of other people. Intense focus, leading to a better understanding of concepts and mental clarity, IS THE SKLL that got me outstanding grades at Cambridge University and keeps me at the top of my game in my job as a corporate lawyer 🔥
    So, in this video, I share some of the tiny one-minute habits that keep me focused working 12-14 hour days as a corporate lawyer at a top London law firm. These "micro habits" are individually small tweaks to your daily routine, but together and over time, they compound to have a hugely positive impact on your ability to work for long hours in a state of flow. So yeh, prepare to have your focus and concentration radically improved by a handful of magical habits 🙌
    00:00 6 One-Minute Habits That Keep Me Focused
    00:52 Time Yourself To Distraction
    02:42 Set Personal Deadlines
    04:45 Plan to Work in Waves
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    07:37 Smile
    09:42 Set a Daily Non-Negotiable
    10:01 Plan at the End of your Day
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    About Me
    I'm a lawyer, part-time TH-camr, son, brother, startup founder, fiancé, black coffee drinker and plant dad. I graduated from Cambridge University (where I studied French and Spanish), topped my law school class and now work for a corporate law firm in London as a trainee solicitor (which takes up a lot of my time)!
    Around that, I'm a big fan of discovering new ways of thinking, of balancing work with life, and of performing to the very best of my ability. Ohh, and being happy. And I try to share all that on this TH-cam channel 😀
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    Information, views and opinions depicted in this video are my own. Information visible on screens or in documents does not relate to my work as a lawyer for clients.

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  • @charlotte.from.shropshire
    @charlotte.from.shropshire 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just a quick word of encouragement - your videos are simply the very best I have ever seen. 100% pro, entertaining, charming and educational. Well done x

  • @TechMGC
    @TechMGC 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    The last habit tip was so helpful, especially for me. I used to have a hard time falling asleep because I would spend hours thinking about what I need to do the next day. Now, I just follow the tip and it has made a huge difference.

  • @samueldavidvisuals2595
    @samueldavidvisuals2595 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is the first video of yours I have seen, and I really enjoy what you're doing. I like your style of narration and storytelling, as well the content you are actually presenting. These are really great and doable tips, rather than the usual productivity TH-cam outlining a whole crazy schedule. You could easily take even just one of these tips and benefit greatly from it. I also like your transparency, especially when talking about timing your focus, it made you and the video feel more relatable - while you still mantain your authority in the subject due to your tips being so good.
    Currently watching your brand ad for the backpacks, and honestly I love it. The fact that the one ad in this video is for your own brand, incredibly inline with your niche and demographic, and done in a very cool way with the bags being recycled. It doesn't feel so much like a normal ad, it is actually congrusive to the video, selling what seems to be a legitimately good product, that is also good for the earth. I love it man, keep it up. You got a sub from me

  • @JCNNRT
    @JCNNRT 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This was a great video, thanks for sharing. Im going to implement the timer, as when I time block, I think I’m overly ambitious about how long I can stay focused for maybe timing myself will help me plan on my day more effectively knowing that I can really only focus for 45 to 90 minutes at a time

  • @progressivedemagogue8480
    @progressivedemagogue8480 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You’re so organised it’s amazing

  • @ClaireDobransky
    @ClaireDobransky ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow that bit about the Sydney Opera House! Great tips thank you.

  • @abdelrahmanrashed2534
    @abdelrahmanrashed2534 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the 30 sec intro made me sub
    holy shit that was an awesome video intro, you made it to the point without even talking

  • @bernardnaques2951
    @bernardnaques2951 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really cool vidéo ! I'll watch it tomorrow

  • @jamarjobs
    @jamarjobs ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The thing I love about your videos is they are not just a list of a bunch of good ideas. This is value rich content that I can actually take into my real life and apply starting tomorrow morning. I’m so happy I found this channel. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

  • @GD-vu8hk
    @GD-vu8hk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I loved the video! I am trying to apply each of these tips to improve the quality of my days.

  • @mas45890
    @mas45890 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very inspiring personality and amazingly done video!thank you!

  • @user-qv9ew2tr6k
    @user-qv9ew2tr6k ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love the edit!

  • @ozieedpxx8389
    @ozieedpxx8389 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yooo the editing is dope!! I hope the youtube algorithm notices this

  • @shekrahman2118
    @shekrahman2118 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Just bought the bag, and this video has been super helpful, thank you.

  • @bhagyasri2073
    @bhagyasri2073 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GREAT EDITING!

  • @olivercross3684
    @olivercross3684 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First-time viewer and subscribed to the first video. Great content.

  • @GabrielPereira-lh6tx
    @GabrielPereira-lh6tx ปีที่แล้ว

    I am Brazilian. And I love your video productions

  • @ahmedsaleem5357
    @ahmedsaleem5357 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your editing man>>>>>❤❤❤

  • @salmanmakhlooq4467
    @salmanmakhlooq4467 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! 👍🏻

  • @gialamhuynh5448
    @gialamhuynh5448 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome ! Thank you Liam !

  • @pearlhabor7993
    @pearlhabor7993 ปีที่แล้ว

    So helpful for my investment banking life too lol btw u look great in suite !

  • @piccolaradge8333
    @piccolaradge8333 ปีที่แล้ว

    The intro was 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

  • @TinaMondelia
    @TinaMondelia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The editing and energy in this video >>>

  • @marianapadilla9634
    @marianapadilla9634 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thank you!

  • @av1623
    @av1623 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video 💯

  • @DarrenCampbellmusic
    @DarrenCampbellmusic 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those noises in the intro are soo soo sooo satisfying

  • @jessbooth5495
    @jessbooth5495 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well said!

  • @ashleytrue7678
    @ashleytrue7678 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I sat outside yesterday and set the timer for 15 minutes, Ended up being out for 35! It felt good after walking to get a coffee. I need to do this more for walks and getting outside.

  • @yoursocialmediaassistant-d1827
    @yoursocialmediaassistant-d1827 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great tips thank you

  • @EmpoweredUniverse
    @EmpoweredUniverse ปีที่แล้ว +51

    "The training was hard, but i told myself suffer now, and live the rest of your life like a champion “ - Muhammad Ali
    The best part of staying focused like this is that you can work really hard for only 2, 3 years and set up the rest of your life

  • @PonPremium
    @PonPremium ปีที่แล้ว

    just new here! Thank you for your contents, Love it!

  • @ivarivano
    @ivarivano ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one, thanks.

  • @dawnfmEnthusiast
    @dawnfmEnthusiast ปีที่แล้ว

    Captivating intro!

  • @mmcmsp
    @mmcmsp ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Me too. One vyvanse and I’m good to go!

  • @Sabuya100
    @Sabuya100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have any video about book recommendations? It would be so helpful!

  • @henrik_jakobsson
    @henrik_jakobsson 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Perfect!

  • @olivier3516
    @olivier3516 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ll apply this to studying too

  • @Gester143
    @Gester143 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The time to distraction is awesome :O

  • @DA-wr9uy
    @DA-wr9uy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    subbed. good video

  • @candicelondon
    @candicelondon หลายเดือนก่อน

    liam is like the coolest guy

  • @jessbooth5495
    @jessbooth5495 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Clear, informative and concise. 👏A rate trifecta to be found on TH-cam Thank you for sharing your tips.

  • @aaronvalentino4698
    @aaronvalentino4698 ปีที่แล้ว

    Backpacks are a cool idea would love to know how the logistics of getting the bottles into her backpack happen

  • @deusvultpictures6550
    @deusvultpictures6550 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    Who is proud of working 12 hours a day? I did a 10 hour shift once and swore to myself that I would never do that again

    • @jeanmax1me
      @jeanmax1me 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      it's not a question of proud or not. the longer you work the more you get done, the more money you make. it's working toward goals. if you work 8 hours/day your goals are so far away compared to someone who work let's say 14 hours/day, and you just can't compete with that person. obviously this is not for everyone, but the more you grind the quicker you will achieve your financial or professional goals. this is how some people retire at 30 years old, because they work 2 high-paying jobs, one in a company one as a freelancer, 15 hours/day for 10 years, and one morning they wake up as 31 years old with $2M saved up.

    • @ganeshkulkarni2152
      @ganeshkulkarni2152 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Did 27 hours once..I'll do it again if I get the money I got that time ..

    • @Blashmack
      @Blashmack 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@jeanmax1meyou're just going to burn out working 15 hours a day for 10 years.

  • @beyourahi
    @beyourahi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    one of the best intro ever

  • @hannahbrown1487
    @hannahbrown1487 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Productivity gains mean I work 6 hours a day maximum most of the time. The hustle is culture is dead. No one wants to work 12 hours a day unless they have to. 😅

    • @hannahbrown1487
      @hannahbrown1487 ปีที่แล้ว

      And i don’t multi task 😂

    • @paulb5680
      @paulb5680 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Life is way too short for that.

  • @periteu
    @periteu ปีที่แล้ว

    1:26 - im thinking about changing my daily use mouse to an ergonomic one. I wonder if your mouse is the best option for me.

  • @kennethlimosnero2131
    @kennethlimosnero2131 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did Newport sponsored you this? Just need to know because I am buying the book. Thanjs

  • @Roy.Abhishek
    @Roy.Abhishek ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Woah, the editing is on a whole other level.

  • @evanskelly3200
    @evanskelly3200 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can we get a guide/ tips for summer interns/associates!!

  • @EMMASAUDIOS
    @EMMASAUDIOS ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Editing has really leveled up, liam. Amazing!

    • @BrickTemplar
      @BrickTemplar ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The big takeaway from Liam's videos is to outsource some work like video editing!
      Also cleaning, cooking and ironing, and spend the rest of your day and the weekends with your family, travel and work out.

  • @anautismjournal
    @anautismjournal ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Could you do a video on how you do your to do list? I’ve seen your Trello videos, etc, but I just wonder how you remember to do it all, prioritise, etc. thanks

  • @MilanMileticbgd
    @MilanMileticbgd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is minimum to invest in stocks?
    And can you propose me site where to invest and in what?
    Thanks

  • @aergia9610
    @aergia9610 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing little nuggets! Will try to incorporate those to my daily routines starting tomorrow!

  • @aziztursunov1902
    @aziztursunov1902 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    Editing is 100 out of 10

    • @MUZKF47
      @MUZKF47 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He needs to chill a little

  • @minugany
    @minugany ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the BRITA

  • @sarasawaed4770
    @sarasawaed4770 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I get nervous when I study quietly without phone and solve wrongly constantly but when I study when I watch a series I'm more foucs to solve problems with right answers, the cons I spent longer time.
    Please I need help what can I do

  • @SweetMoon87
    @SweetMoon87 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The intro 🤌🏻

  • @michal_codes
    @michal_codes ปีที่แล้ว +164

    Writing my todo list in the evening was a game changer. My morning personality is way too ambitious than my evening one and I was always over-committing when I was planning in the mornings 😁

    • @densitydad
      @densitydad ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is a great idea as I'm a night owl. Might be able to better guide morning me

    • @BrickTemplar
      @BrickTemplar ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I tried writing the to-do lists but I always do whatever is more pressing instead.

  • @valeriemartinez3505
    @valeriemartinez3505 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I need to do 12 hours a day to catch up with life been depressed for a while,the method that works for me is get up do 20 minutes and then rest for 5 or 10 it helps but I need to push myself harder

  • @rdmuller
    @rdmuller 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is a menos back pack with a light colored like a light grey or equal comming? Because then I woukd buy one but i hate backpacks you cant find you stuff in because they are all black

  • @asherwade
    @asherwade ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What you've described sounds like the training routine of a 100m Sprinter, whereas ('and', we all know the the story of the Tortoise-&-the Hare) I'm concerned for the, proverbial, 'loooong-term'; i.e. burnout or 'give-up' effect.

  • @NikhilBhat1503
    @NikhilBhat1503 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Took me 25 distractions to get through this video :)

  • @dil8849
    @dil8849 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Another one I think is underrated is a good morning routine. When I found myself rushing in the morning I was less focused in the day, since I woke up earlier and had a more relaxing morning I was more focused at work

  • @phil.m
    @phil.m ปีที่แล้ว

    Why not listed on CC's website ? Still working there ?

  • @aju5868
    @aju5868 ปีที่แล้ว

    You would be a good film maker

  • @eershadguness8094
    @eershadguness8094 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Whats the case you sre using for your phone?

  • @TheWorldMaker
    @TheWorldMaker ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video, just some constructive feedback though - try to make it way less obvious that you are taking selfies in the thubnail.

  • @onCrusade
    @onCrusade ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the intro gave me anxiety. this is what hell on earth is for me

  • @saizk
    @saizk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man you're stimulating your mind and body by coffee, its actually not fair.

  • @ArunKumar-bf9bg
    @ArunKumar-bf9bg ปีที่แล้ว

    First time in my life, i had to reduce video speed to watch and understand 😅

  • @MikeSmith-rd9fi
    @MikeSmith-rd9fi ปีที่แล้ว

    how much profit do you make per back pack?

  • @nimsilva9898
    @nimsilva9898 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love this - made my day thank you:)

  • @mikeherzhoff8972
    @mikeherzhoff8972 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very motivating clip! Beside the marketing of course 😁

  • @MostAlpha
    @MostAlpha ปีที่แล้ว

    @4:02 What is Hotata's law?

  • @shuumishuum
    @shuumishuum 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can currently work 30 minutes for a time without being distracted, but going to try 45 minutes today to see how I do!

  • @Vwesno
    @Vwesno ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the tips! I love Endel for focus work ( a tip you shared in an earlier video) It’s so much easier to stay in the flow. Highly recommend!

  • @DarrenAllatt
    @DarrenAllatt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any chance on doing a larger Menos like a 25L or 30L with a soft internals that can use camera separators?

  • @vikikeni1047
    @vikikeni1047 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't use my cell phone when I'm at work. Unless I'm on break. I focus on computer processing Delivery from shipments payments all day. & People don't understand other workloads. My deadline is 1 hr. We are human. & need to learn to cope.

  • @tyraharris2090
    @tyraharris2090 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i just started a job where i work 12 hours twice a week and 8 hours twice a week. i will never in my life work 12 hour shifts. it’s ridiculously difficult for me.

  • @freedomjusticehappiness5773
    @freedomjusticehappiness5773 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    is your blod pressure ok?

  • @Yosya8059
    @Yosya8059 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting advice! Some of it is really unconventional, at least for me. I like the upword timer idea, smiling and one non-negotiable.

  • @RAGEIndP
    @RAGEIndP ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Kind of fascinating. On the one hand some countries discuss 4-day workweeks to reduce pressure to employes and help regaining as everyone keeps complaining about to much work
    On the other hand we have this guy.

  • @charlenec.6166
    @charlenec.6166 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    loving the new editing style! Informative video as always!

  • @lilybliblablubb5023
    @lilybliblablubb5023 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I don't want to work focused for 12 hours though, gotta have some free time and hobbies man

    • @benserkowski4663
      @benserkowski4663 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here all that extra cash gets taxed anyways

    • @DEMZY1
      @DEMZY1 ปีที่แล้ว

      For a lot of us work is that hobby 😅

  • @thoughtuk
    @thoughtuk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, very useful

  • @Donpablockb
    @Donpablockb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Because you work for the matrix and you do everything you can to protect it”

  • @blgannon
    @blgannon ปีที่แล้ว

    The last thing I need is more productivity tips tbh but your storytelling/editing is so captivating that I’m gonna subscribe anyway. Well done

  • @rictr7421
    @rictr7421 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How about being more efficient? Finding ways to make more in less time for the same amount of money? I automate as many tasks as possible so I only work for 4 hours a day with a full time contract.

  • @bradb1633
    @bradb1633 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much caffeine do you drink per day?

  • @StudywithReform
    @StudywithReform ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The notion that still being in a state of flow and going past the pomodoro timer is terribly wrong. The point is to control your emotions and "how you feel" when doing things like studying. When you disregard the timer to take a break, you are essentially going based off of your own feelings, which pushes away from discipline. This is why it is extremely important to take that break even if you feel like working more. Same thing goes for still working even if you feel like taking a break.

  • @samporter-thomas2409
    @samporter-thomas2409 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The last point on notes for the next morning has been a game-changer for me. Such a good tip

  • @JasonMolter
    @JasonMolter ปีที่แล้ว +32

    STEP 1: be around 30 years old and unencumbered by other life distractions that often come after this age.

    • @RachelFayLovelyDay
      @RachelFayLovelyDay ปีที่แล้ว

      25

    • @simonelayton9597
      @simonelayton9597 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes, no mortgage, kids, emerging health issues, elderly parents with dementia to care for etc

    • @joelwillis2043
      @joelwillis2043 ปีที่แล้ว

      These nonsense videos are the equivalent of porn. Nothing is realistic.

    • @paulmorra790
      @paulmorra790 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Step 2: Apply these techniques realistically to your own situation rather than comparing yourself to others

  • @benrisman8467
    @benrisman8467 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    combining the personal deadline with the non-negotiable works quite well. For example, Every day I go for a walk at 6pm (non-negotiable). I must therefore finish all my work by 6pm (personal deadline)

  • @vspu100
    @vspu100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoy more, life is too short.

  • @amberhyland
    @amberhyland ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Hi Liam, genuine question - does this not eventually burn you out? I struggle with anxiety and have tried to slow down so the prospect of being go-go-go seems super overwhelming.

    • @janesmith9024
      @janesmith9024 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Sarandib22 I started in 1983. By doing the suggestions of Liam I think people can haev long healthy careers - get some exercise, try to get enough sleep etc It will ebb and flow over a long career and the worst for us was when we had 3 children under 4 and were both working full time so stopping work at mid night for example can mean you are up with a baby for 2 hours after that and every 2 hours every night for years. Lovely and cute though babies are they do add an extra harder bit to it all

    • @BrickTemplar
      @BrickTemplar ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s what Liam is saying, that you need to find time for yourself after dealing with work asap.

  • @phillipsmith4785
    @phillipsmith4785 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was that a boro top?!

  • @RachelFayLovelyDay
    @RachelFayLovelyDay ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your videos Liam, and the product looks great. I hope you make enough money with TH-cam and Menos to be able to stop working such insane hours just making the partners in your law firm rich.

  • @wherestheparty_
    @wherestheparty_ ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thought we were over promoting hustle culture but I guess I was wrong 🤷‍♀

  • @davidtarbuck3532
    @davidtarbuck3532 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve lost sight of this channel so glad to be back… great video Liam

  • @ursulaclarke6066
    @ursulaclarke6066 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just wondering if Menos is ok for 52 year old professionals? 😂😂😂😂. Not sure I qualify as “young”anymore, but I do like the backpack

    • @liam.porritt
      @liam.porritt  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂 Absolutely - should have said young at heart 😝😂