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  • @do-it-yourself-skills
    @do-it-yourself-skills2 жыл бұрын

    Comedian Jim Gaffigan said, "You ever have so much to do you just decide to take a nap?" Which 100% describes me.

  • @Sarah-fi2ie

    @Sarah-fi2ie

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same!

  • @IshaSharma11

    @IshaSharma11

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @LittleMissIssues

    @LittleMissIssues

    2 жыл бұрын

    BAHAHAHAHA YES!!!! lol that's exactly what happened !! Right after I watched this, took myself a nap to "clear my head" hahahah

  • @stillwithu_V

    @stillwithu_V

    2 жыл бұрын

    Anxiety and brain is playing games with my life☹️

  • @kellyarcher759

    @kellyarcher759

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nap or work? Choose nap

  • @BeckiandChris
    @BeckiandChris2 жыл бұрын

    There’s nothing more satisfying then crossing shit off a written list. Loved this!

  • @naeemkhota

    @naeemkhota

    2 жыл бұрын

    Within the first few seconds of this video I thought of Becki and what a pro and inspiration you are at planning/journaling through writing and crossing off tasks etc. 😂 You are this method, this method is you! it inspires me! 😎

  • @CodyWales

    @CodyWales

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreeeeeeeeeeeed.

  • @veraformaleatherworks6819

    @veraformaleatherworks6819

    2 жыл бұрын

    100%

  • @harshthakur.537

    @harshthakur.537

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍👍

  • @syedzohair

    @syedzohair

    2 жыл бұрын

    Indediooos

  • @A5M5-hm9lk
    @A5M5-hm9lk3 ай бұрын

    I have a gazillion pens and notebooks and I love making ‘TO DO’ lists, which we all know is overwhelming. HOWEVER, I have found that making an ‘I DID’ list instead of a ‘TO DO’ list is much more validating, rewarding, and motivating. Write down the little accomplishments throughout the day and it feels better. A personal high five. You’ll realize how much you actually do. I don’t think we really ‘forget’ what needs to be done anyway, we just choose not to remember it if that makes sense. At the end of the day you can go to sleep knowing even if there is only 1 or 2 things on your I DID list, it was an ok day. But try it. Give yourself credit for all the little things you do. I bet you’ll surprise yourself!

  • @ccbarr58

    @ccbarr58

    2 ай бұрын

    Like a Ta-Dah! List

  • @jedidiahcarmichael5747

    @jedidiahcarmichael5747

    Ай бұрын

    Oh My God (angel's singing). That is effing Brilliant! I'm trying that tonight. If I ever succeed in taking over the world, YOU shall get an ice cream cone...with sprinkles and caramel syrup!

  • @Leo-ci4ib

    @Leo-ci4ib

    Ай бұрын

    i do this when i study (im listing the hours spent studying) and it feels fulfilling and yeah i guess i should also start doing this i did list.

  • @theeburntwaffle1909

    @theeburntwaffle1909

    12 күн бұрын

    I make a bare minimum list with at most 5 things to do and then i make an extra list with other things I can do that will help me but arent as essential as my bare minimum tasks

  • @whawhajasmine

    @whawhajasmine

    6 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this tip. Id definitely apply this to myself!

  • @formoftherapy
    @formoftherapy2 жыл бұрын

    That square space transition was smooth

  • @sabrinakadirova7084

    @sabrinakadirova7084

    2 жыл бұрын

    Now, you will definitely see my comment.. do a reaction to the last dpr songs, please! And also to Huyna's!! Thank you! Love your channel a looot 😂

  • @nemadauod359

    @nemadauod359

    2 жыл бұрын

    love your channel :)

  • @sawyerhartman
    @sawyerhartman2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been doing it for three years, changed my life! Pencil and paper is the way of the future

  • @aaronkoh8236

    @aaronkoh8236

    2 жыл бұрын

    Way of the future way of the future way of the future !! Quote from my fav movie . ..

  • @CRPFilmsChristianRaymundPastor

    @CRPFilmsChristianRaymundPastor

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s so true

  • @timothyishyc

    @timothyishyc

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aaronkoh8236 what about writing on tablet??

  • @tonyb2179

    @tonyb2179

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same with Peter that i love the idea! Pen & paper! Yes! I did it for years using those starbucks planners! Now it's just a big pile that i'm too attached to and now can't seem to get rid off or find use of outside of nostalgia. Cant even tracked down when i crossed any $#!+ out. So i'm doing this digitally now. With a BIG mental note to avoid distractions. Like commrnting on youtube.... 😅🤣😂

  • @Diocritic

    @Diocritic

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s not the way of the future nor the past. It’s just classic, like a tuxedo.

  • @sheenatheattendee
    @sheenatheattendee Жыл бұрын

    Hi Peter! It's been over a year since this video came out and I just want to share that I finally finished doing this for 365 days! Looking back, the little steps I did every day helped me achieve a lot of cool things in the past year. Landed a new job, a side gig doing photography in my free time and a lot of other achievements. It was thanks to this video I was able to pull myself out of the pandemic. Thank you :)

  • @PeterMcKinnon

    @PeterMcKinnon

    Жыл бұрын

    Love this! Thanks for sharing!

  • @arkkaisen
    @arkkaisen2 жыл бұрын

    I started doing this a few years back because I noticed my cousin brought a notebook everywhere. Accomplished so much because of it. It reintroduced me to doodling which led to drawing, full-color drawing with oil markers, then to painting. It then led me to write my own book and challenged me to draw a children's alphabet book within a week. Helped me learn Italian and currently learning Japanese.

  • @gailmariage5318

    @gailmariage5318

    3 ай бұрын

    Wow. How amazing.

  • @111...

    @111...

    3 ай бұрын

    💙

  • @greenjewel8652

    @greenjewel8652

    2 ай бұрын

    Holy 🐄 that's incredible!

  • @WhySteve
    @WhySteve2 жыл бұрын

    "Starting somewhere instead of starting nowhere at all". Really goes well with that quote of your sister: "Done is better than perfect". And that really helps me through the finish line of all my projects.

  • @BarkandJack
    @BarkandJack2 жыл бұрын

    50 seconds in and it’s scary how close you’re describing my brain 🤯

  • @honored.knight

    @honored.knight

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same lol

  • @TulioMaia

    @TulioMaia

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re not alone

  • @Samcoin1

    @Samcoin1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same af as well.

  • @Unknown2ThisPoint

    @Unknown2ThisPoint

    2 жыл бұрын

    Adult ADHD… welcome to the 4% of us :)

  • @nomadcompany

    @nomadcompany

    2 жыл бұрын

    agreed

  • 2 жыл бұрын

    As a psychologist, I've recommended this practice to many of my patients. It's not for everyone though, but I do encourage people to try it out. Good to see you're promoting this here.

  • @user-ic5yr2fu8f
    @user-ic5yr2fu8f2 жыл бұрын

    "When there's so many things get to be done, I just rather do none of them instead of doing any of them" So relatable TT

  • @ive-3692

    @ive-3692

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same ㅠ_ㅠ

  • @shafaq4234

    @shafaq4234

    2 жыл бұрын

    I felt as if he's talking abt me.... And that's exactly what happened today =_=

  • @LittleMissIssues

    @LittleMissIssues

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL Yep, I was sitting here WITH my list when the video came up in my feed....Looking at my list, I felt vvveerrrryyyyy sssslleeeeeepyyyyyy, and thus....after this video, I laid down and napped for an hour!! Cuz I was overwhelmed! Then when I got back up, I came back and watched it again! ;)

  • @LuvliexXJazzieXx

    @LuvliexXJazzieXx

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is where I live. 😭

  • @Winterappleby
    @Winterappleby2 жыл бұрын

    My ADHD is so bad sometimes that I have to write out a to do list for even just the next hour as I get up, go to the kitchen, put the kettle on, go to the bathroom, make tea, get a snack etc. Like everything has to be planned out sometimes or I will just forget and get distracted. Not to mention all the to do lists of actual tasks and work that I need to do. I can definitely vouch for the to-do list, it basically helps me function.

  • @reagantrose
    @reagantrose2 жыл бұрын

    Love this! My rule: Pen & paper for planning, computer for working. If I sit down at the computer without a handwritten plan, I just end up wasting time on the internet.

  • @LovelyG769

    @LovelyG769

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @asphixmx

    @asphixmx

    3 ай бұрын

    Simple and effective rule

  • @AboveAverageAmDiscGolf
    @AboveAverageAmDiscGolf2 жыл бұрын

    You may have just helped motivate me, I found out I have severe ADHD and am trying to live with it and control it so this is a great idea! Thank you PM!

  • @PlaceboEllie

    @PlaceboEllie

    2 жыл бұрын

    how do you find out you have severe ADHD? you find out you have ADHD, it's severity isn't relevant or measurable

  • @AboveAverageAmDiscGolf

    @AboveAverageAmDiscGolf

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PlaceboEllie that's not what I meant lol I was joking about that part, just adhd.

  • @jabbiejabbie3624

    @jabbiejabbie3624

    2 жыл бұрын

    Adhdometer smh

  • @AboveAverageAmDiscGolf

    @AboveAverageAmDiscGolf

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jabbiejabbie3624 well excuse me for not being able to convey my inflection, if you read what I said, I was joking about it being severe, you guys are too serious for me.

  • @jabbiejabbie3624

    @jabbiejabbie3624

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AboveAverageAmDiscGolf ay I was jokin too

  • @DJBattousai
    @DJBattousai2 жыл бұрын

    Dude... The whole thing of describing "Too much to do and focus on, so I end up doing NOTHING" Literally describes a symptom of conditions like ADHD. I know that feeling too damn well.

  • @AlejandroSifuentes
    @AlejandroSifuentes2 жыл бұрын

    When I heard the "8 critical tasks" I was like mmmm this has to be inspired by Andy Frisella, and of course it was! Awesome stuff as always Pete, loved this advice!

  • @JustinBradleyPhotographer
    @JustinBradleyPhotographer2 жыл бұрын

    Dude exactly! I was just explaining to my wife how many people are not in control of their lives. Think about it.... Are you reactive or proactive? Do you wake up or do you set an alarm the night before to control what time you wake up? Do you prepare breakfast knowing you will be hungry or do you prepare breakfast when you get hungry? If you are only reacting to your environment are you really in control of your life? You have to be proactive and take control of your life or it will control you.

  • @speliotis

    @speliotis

    2 жыл бұрын

    right on Brother Justin....

  • @highasheaven9239

    @highasheaven9239

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't agree with this, because setting an alarm is being proactive, choosing the time at which you wake up. Same thing for the breakfast, most people get hungry after a full night of fasting, should I not get hungry to be proactive? If it rains, is it bad that I take my coat? That's reactive, but it's not a bad reactive, it's just adapting to my environment. I would say that being reactive is waiting for things to happen when you could make them happen, because I don't think that every reaction is bad, most are actually good, but not when you consider this to be the normal behavior.

  • @JustinBradleyPhotographer

    @JustinBradleyPhotographer

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@highasheaven9239 It was an example, nor did I necessarily say it was bad, nor did I offer my opinion. It was simply an observation, and a thought provoking question, any notion of it being negative is imposed entirely by you. Everything is not meant to be black and white. I suppose you could assume I'm one way by my comment, but not for certain. If you would have just asked I would have told you that I sincerely believe the key in that statement is finding balance. What parts of your life are better served reactive, dronelike, versus other moments. I sincerely believe the more reactive you are, the faster you blow through life and the more often you will comment, "damn the years are flying by." In the sense I am speaking of, I consider the act of setting your alarm as proactive, hitting snooze reactive. There are people without jobs who wake up when their body says they're done, immediately goes to the bathroom to evacuate waste, eats food because they are hungry and eventually showers because they smell. Versus the person that goes against the temptation to be lazy that we all feel. You have to take control of your day to slow down life, to be able to stop and take it all in. And I thought it goes without saying that obviously there are things in life that are out of your control. Like I'm not going to stand on a railroad track and let it hit me just to prove I'm not reactive. Nor would anyone. I didn't say it because I thought it was obvious

  • @crellagecommunity7168

    @crellagecommunity7168

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is the best short therapist, though one thing to know, very important; - Sometimes and mostly you need someone or something to control your life first before you take the hold of it and start to control by yourself. Great example is kids, they need to be controlled before they take the controller else they will doom themselves.

  • @Xobaer
    @Xobaer2 жыл бұрын

    I needed this man. Thank you.

  • @earljon278
    @earljon2782 жыл бұрын

    It's nice to know that I'm not the only one struggling about starting things to be done, and also going through this things consistently. And now you inspired me to give this idea a go. I hope to comeback one day on this comment and be proud of myself that i did it. Thanks Peter! Wish me Luck!🙏🙏🙏

  • @IshaSharma11

    @IshaSharma11

    2 жыл бұрын

  • @philthad8906

    @philthad8906

    2 жыл бұрын

    How did you do?

  • @oracleofvalerius
    @oracleofvalerius2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been doing it in my head for the past 30 years. It’s awesome when you stare at that mirror at the end of the day and go “well done John, good for you”. I’ve tried doing the notebook thing but have realized over time it’s just not for me. What does work is getting up early, making or getting a coffee, sitting down away from your computer or phone and just thinking about the day and what you want to get done, some I mark as stretch goals and work at them. It’s not perfect but it seems to work.

  • @ColinMitchell124
    @ColinMitchell1242 жыл бұрын

    I started doing this at work about two months ago when I realized I needed help correlating my thoughts, ideas, needs and feelings into action and I have to say it has really helped. I love the idea of having a book dedicated to this daily list therapy. Fantastic video, thank you Peter.

  • @BeaChuTV
    @BeaChuTV2 жыл бұрын

    How one person halfway across the world - who I’ve never met nor interacted with before - could make such a huge impact in my life, is so crazy amazing to me. You got me from 0 to where I am now. You may not know me, but heck I feel like you’ve been such a great friend and mentor all these years. Thank you for being you and sharing that to the world. 🙌🏻

  • @baileyconway6890

    @baileyconway6890

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @Raptvre_media
    @Raptvre_media2 жыл бұрын

    I suffered from depression a while ago and I couldn't get anything done at all. My thoughts were like a giant ball of chaos, lost my job, wife cheated on me, best friend died from cancer, had to take care of my dog... and on and on and on. This is where I got the suggestion from my doctor to take a pen and a piece of paper and write down all that Chaos in my head. And that's what I did and still do to this day only that I've gotten through with the depression and now the writing is more like a great habit to capture ideas, thoughts and to do lists. Simply taking a few minutes of the day to sit down and write, really can bring some order into that chaos, that procrastination or creative struggle. It helped me a lot.

  • @markkut
    @markkut2 жыл бұрын

    That intro totally wrapped up everything I feel like. Trouble focusing when there's hundred of things to do and I'd rather do none than one. This was incredible! I've also learned documenting things down and returning to the list is helpful.

  • @jazzysvision
    @jazzysvision2 жыл бұрын

    Loved the video Pete! I finished 75 hard a few weeks ago in which I lost nearly 40lbs, but there is a shit ton of power in one lists and you said and knowing what the goals are with your day. You move differently knowing you have certain things to get done and avoid shit that won't be conducive to those goals!

  • @CorneliusHayes
    @CorneliusHayes2 жыл бұрын

    Love how I felt like I had been unproductive. Tried to get back to my roots and start watching videos for inspiration and this comes up! Thank you!!!!

  • @attiwolf
    @attiwolf2 жыл бұрын

    No-one can hack into your paper. No-one can show you ads to distract you. No-one can try to convince you that what you are doing is wrong. It's your paper.

  • @justinwarembourg
    @justinwarembourg2 жыл бұрын

    I really like the format of the Bullet Journal. It's helping me organize my thoughts. I like leaving the To-Do List under 10 items.

  • @somycolleaguescantfindme
    @somycolleaguescantfindme2 жыл бұрын

    I watched Peter McKinnon's videos for 3 years and it changed my life You're one of em' youtubers out there who inspired me to start my own channel. Can't thank you enough, Pete ❤️

  • @JunkJournalideas
    @JunkJournalideas2 жыл бұрын

    love it when someone (you) is good at everything they do, pocket 2 balls on the table in a single shot! even when you're not good at something, you find a way to smash it!! I'm overkill on the notes, i'm gonna pull it back a notch, thx! for the info cheers Donna

  • @SweetlyDarkArt
    @SweetlyDarkArt4 ай бұрын

    I'm an artist and carry a sketchbook everywhere. I call it my sh*tbook because EVERYTHING goes into it. Lists, reminder notes, concept sketches and notes about said concepts, receipts, ect. I also allow myself bite sized chunks of time on social media with a timer. So it's not a temptation anymore for me at least. I had my fun, on to the next thing on my list.

  • @cjk1956
    @cjk19562 жыл бұрын

    I keep a work bullet journal and a personal bullet journal. Just started 6 months ago and it is so satisfying to croos off completed tasks and it so keeps me organized. Good job Peter, keep up the journaling!

  • @CreativeRyan
    @CreativeRyan2 жыл бұрын

    We seem to always be on the same vibes... I’ve been writing lists & crossing off (word to austin kleon) for months now... helps SOOO much with my life! 💪🏼🔥

  • @itsirispaulina
    @itsirispaulina2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been journaling on and off for the last few years but really want to start letting it have an effect on my productiveness too. Might have to switch to a small notebook like yours

  • @WimberleyFilms
    @WimberleyFilms2 жыл бұрын

    I've tried it all... Covey Planner, daily planners, apps, EVERYTHING! This is simple, straight forward and pocket size. Thank you Peter. I'm going to give it a go!

  • @Mr.Cheese423
    @Mr.Cheese4232 жыл бұрын

    Really glad I've been on a journey with you for the past 3 years. Taught me a lot so I thank you good sir. Much love.

  • @chulanii1566
    @chulanii15662 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this video. I started doing this and writing stuff on a paper and crossing them off ones the task is done has never felt amazing. I was stalling and postponing stuff every day and now this motivates me do them. Thanks Peter 🙏

  • @ShantanuKumar
    @ShantanuKumar2 жыл бұрын

    I was just watching your podcast on lew later 😂😂, had to pause that and watch this first.

  • @harshthakur.537

    @harshthakur.537

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you great

  • @AdidasLove

    @AdidasLove

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is the way.

  • @AreebProductions

    @AreebProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    I upload photo editing tutorials come if you want to....!

  • @HenkBartl

    @HenkBartl

    2 жыл бұрын

    wait where can I find his podcast? I had been searching on apple podcast ....like ages

  • @ShantanuKumar

    @ShantanuKumar

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@HenkBartl Look up “Lew Later” on KZread

  • @artpass0s
    @artpass0s2 жыл бұрын

    I totally relate to the problem. I get so overwhelmed by the amount of things that I have to do and I end not making progress on anything. Gonna give that notebook thing a shot. Thanks for sharing that Peter.

  • @lillydaniel2486
    @lillydaniel2486 Жыл бұрын

    "starting somewhere is better than not starting at all" Well said

  • @amyharris2121
    @amyharris21212 жыл бұрын

    My mom was a list maker, she'd leave a list every night for me to complete. She made herself lists of her daily to DO. I always do better for the day if I keep a list. My son always does better at accomplishing any chores if I write it in a list form for him to complete. It truly changes the mindset.

  • @HofTheStage
    @HofTheStage2 жыл бұрын

    Just found this video but it came in at the exact right time for me. I have a bucket list for my whole life of things I wanna do, places I wanna visit, but I'm starting this everyday notebook thing even if it kills me. I really need the focus too...

  • @Tronic416
    @Tronic4162 жыл бұрын

    I just watched this video, I only discovered your channel 2 days ago. After watching it I realised that it came out on my birthday. Wish I had seen it then, but I'm glad that I have seen it all the same. Thank You. This video means a lot to me, I even wrote this entire comment on paper first just to make sure that I put exactly what I wanted to say, instead of firing off another comment that I'll forget as quickly as hitting the enter key.

  • @Marco-wm4qo
    @Marco-wm4qo2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Pete, I have been struggling a lot to organize my time and keep focus especially since I started university. I'll try this from now on!

  • @ShantanuKumar
    @ShantanuKumar2 жыл бұрын

    Loved that logo you sketched out 6:47 👀

  • @ishanalam3522

    @ishanalam3522

    2 жыл бұрын

    You inspired me as a designer 🖤watched all ur vids ✨

  • @joelgeorge949

    @joelgeorge949

    2 жыл бұрын

    wud shantanu? haha

  • @DanielleNocon
    @DanielleNocon2 жыл бұрын

    Good for you, Peter! I've been trying Greg McKeown's "done for the day list" instead of a to-do list.

  • @howtoadultschool
    @howtoadultschool2 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are SUCH a joy to watch visually! I'm just starting to dive into video for my youtube channel after years of being a professional photographer, and am constantly amazed by how different they are! I've got lots to learn, and your videos are so inspiring!

  • @kellyarcher759
    @kellyarcher7592 жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad I saw this video! I’ve been so overwhelmed with implementing tasks. I just took a tiny notebook I have and will use it now. Thanks!

  • @LALopezWei
    @LALopezWei2 жыл бұрын

    Talk about putting things off... I've been putting off watching this video for a while, and I finally just finished it. I started reading Atomic Habits recently, and more and more I'm realizing that a lot of the things people talk about for leading successful, meaningful lives, really all just boil down to our daily habits. I really like "starting somewhere is better than not starting at all." That's absolutely right. For years now, I've been stuck, not getting enough done because I'm always trying to outsmart myself in a way, and do something really big and grand, meanwhile I constantly put off the smaller, more bite-sized and manageable stuff.

  • @UKDisneyVlog
    @UKDisneyVlog2 жыл бұрын

    Love this. Been a list writer for years but this takes it to the next level. Definitely improves the mind/ flow

  • @TheEricSchubert
    @TheEricSchubert2 жыл бұрын

    I ran into this same thought process through a friend, who bought me a Full Focus journal as a gift. Initially, it felt like a really odd "gift", but it when I stuck to it I was actually getting things done and feeling productive on a daily basis. I've strayed from that for some time, and really need to get back to it again. Peter, I totally get that feeling of satisfaction when you cross off a task! It really does feel great.

  • @02wranglerman
    @02wranglerman Жыл бұрын

    John Grimsmo!!! He has been one of my biggest influences that got me started machining and knife making. Now that I have found photography and your channel and how our passions are similar, just makes me in joy watching and learning even more.

  • @timsoong
    @timsoong2 жыл бұрын

    I usually write things on my notebook and cross them off, recently I’ve been procrastinating too much that its become a habit to not do things. And watching this actually help me get things together, cause I’ve become so lazy to write tasks in my notebook that I’ve tried to rely on phone notes which kinda distracts me from real work! Thank you! 🙏

  • @katchii93
    @katchii932 жыл бұрын

    “make things bite sized” easily made this one of my favorite videos, apart from me wanting to journal more regularly. bite sized makes so much sense cuz ive tried all forms of to do lists but somehow how i still get overwhelmed

  • @SarelJVisagie
    @SarelJVisagie2 жыл бұрын

    This video is SUPERB! Thank you Pete for this very influential video that gave me so much insight in starting to set mini realistic goals to help work more productively. Keep it up Dude and see you in the next vid!!

  • @cleo_travels
    @cleo_travels4 ай бұрын

    I absolutely love this! When studying I always write down what I have to remember. I didn't know that you retain 13% more by doing this. I also absolutely MUST cross off my to do lists. Thank you!

  • @unapologetic_adi
    @unapologetic_adi2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I’m dealing with “procastination”.

  • @meMiner

    @meMiner

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm dealing with it tomorrow.

  • @lsmeteor4652

    @lsmeteor4652

    2 жыл бұрын

    So am I. Why do today something you can do tomorrow ? Lol

  • @JMichaelThurman
    @JMichaelThurman2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve used most of the enterprise / cool project management tools...and I’ve stuck with the bullet journal. The less screen time, the better. (I work in front of a screen all day.) Paper / white board / sticky notes are the best for ADhDled brain!

  • @ERey55
    @ERey552 жыл бұрын

    You're always an inspiration Pete! Actually I do this for work, when I have a bunch of tasks for the day. Seeing them and crossing them really organize my workflow. But every night I remember some little chore that I had to do and did not, and I wake up and this thing keeps getting lost between work and other new things. So I think I'm getting a notebook and I'm gonna start this also.

  • @JoanneStep
    @JoanneStep3 ай бұрын

    Awesome to hear you're making progress! Best of luck and I hope it continues to benefit you through your life.

  • @areyougonnafinishthat3069
    @areyougonnafinishthat30692 жыл бұрын

    I swear, I can't concentrate when working at home, but when I'm in the office I can work without even looking at my phone. Hell, at home, I distract myself with looking at the kitchen. Gonna be trying this along with my morning journal

  • @anniesmith2
    @anniesmith22 жыл бұрын

    Me again. This has changed my life! I tried daily but I would have to move things forward daily. So I used a spread for one week. Everything went down on those two pages. What a relief. No more anxiety over what I haven’t done. . It is all there in my book. No set amount each day. Just keep crossing them off day and evening..THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!

  • @jesvictor3788
    @jesvictor37882 жыл бұрын

    I write in a journal everyday and have for years but I LOVE the idea of 8 critical tasks! Just made a new page in my large journal to try it out. Thanks for sharing!

  • @SamuelOrf
    @SamuelOrf2 жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to say thanks. I have tried several productivity methods over the years and while it's still early days, the method in this video has helped me. I am crossing off day 13. While getting more stuff done is always good, I think the big value for me is having an easier time switching tasks. I have never been much of a multitasker. But, with the paper method and having this benchmark against myself every day, I know what to expect and what's coming up next. It makes it easier. Super rad. Thanks again.

  • @eschrad
    @eschrad2 жыл бұрын

    I relate to this SO much. The number of planners I’ve bought and trashed with 95% unused is embarrassing.

  • @TalithaNeville
    @TalithaNeville2 жыл бұрын

    I started doing this like a year and a half ago when we went into lockdown. I found that doing it on my phone is more productive for me personally. But either way, it’s been extremely helpful in getting stuff done but also in just feeling like I’m moving forward.

  • @Andrew_Asmunt
    @Andrew_Asmunt2 жыл бұрын

    Pete. You have no idea how much I needed this video right now. Thank You!

  • @RossHicks
    @RossHicks2 жыл бұрын

    Wow wow wow! This video has come at such a perfect time... EVERYTHING in this video resonates with what I am going through at the moment!

  • @meowbabymeow
    @meowbabymeow2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so so much for the awesome idea & inspiration. I'm on day 88 today for the daily 8CT after watching your vid & although it is such a simple idea, it's a life changer. I have never been this up to date & productive in work & life. I'd say to all those just starting out, honor the words you write to yourself! Thanks again!

  • @TriFitwithTimandAmanda
    @TriFitwithTimandAmanda2 жыл бұрын

    I love notebooks! I make time every morning to list my yearly goals in one notebook, then daily tasks in another. I like the idea of a smaller notebook to carry around for the daily tasks. It’s so good for productivity! And I think 5 tasks is probably more manageable than 8

  • @paeden5431
    @paeden54312 жыл бұрын

    I can see how Casey's film making style has rubbed off on you, in a good way! I was stoked as hell to see you two collab!

  • @LauraTryUK
    @LauraTryUK2 жыл бұрын

    I really really really like this video. Pen and notebook are the way forward. The went analogue a couple of years ago and it really improved my life also! Thanks for this.

  • @Tom_514
    @Tom_5142 жыл бұрын

    This is actually a really cool idea. I struggle with keep a straight mind, like you said - I will sit down with the intent of doing something but I just don't. I have tried todo lists but I spent more time making and planning my day than doing what matters. Bought myself a nice fountain pen and an A6 book (thats the right size, yeh?!) and I'm going to give it a go. Would love one of Gimsmo's pens but my bank may hate be bit too much. Be good to have an update on this to see how you've been doing!

  • @razz6475

    @razz6475

    2 жыл бұрын

    update update please

  • @MakeSomething
    @MakeSomething2 жыл бұрын

    Peter, I'd like to recommend a great book called Make Brilliant Work by Rod Judkins. Talks about focus and would compliment the techniques you mentioned in the video. It's so good!

  • @timbrandt6929

    @timbrandt6929

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great tip, thanks!

  • @20jeccha10

    @20jeccha10

    2 жыл бұрын

    I want to read that book but I think it is not available here in Philippines.

  • 2 жыл бұрын

    Was "commenting a Peter Mckinnon video" on your todo list David? Really? Focus David! Fooooooocus.

  • @shauncastertroy2534

    @shauncastertroy2534

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@20jeccha10 I am from Philippines tooo. MINDANAO

  • @BrendanEvan

    @BrendanEvan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also, The Practice by Seth Godin

  • @gwilymhowarth
    @gwilymhowarth2 жыл бұрын

    Peter, that was a seriously awesome video. I’m definitely going to give this a try myself. Thanks!

  • @RaquelGonzalezShop
    @RaquelGonzalezShop2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you thank you thank you!!! Is this an issue that all creatives face? Your description of messy anxious days are pretty much my daily life... It's so overwhelming. I will find me a notebook today and get started. Good luck and keep up with this amazing routine🤟🤜

  • @SouthernStyleDIY
    @SouthernStyleDIY2 жыл бұрын

    This advice actually comes at the PERFECT time! I've been looking for the perfect use for my Pete's Pirate Life black notebooks too. Just made my first 5 tasks for today and we'll see where I am in 30 days

  • @wulaen

    @wulaen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its been 30days! How is it going?

  • @LivTarot
    @LivTarot2 жыл бұрын

    Perhaps 5 critical tasks instead of 8 decreases the overwhelm for me. Love this! Thanks Peter.

  • @charlottesmom

    @charlottesmom

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm also going to start with 5, seems less stressy for me.

  • @drachearoc

    @drachearoc

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I thing starting with less and slowly increasing if you feel its too easy is a good thing

  • @CasualJaack

    @CasualJaack

    2 жыл бұрын

    agreed, these guys dont what we would call "traditional jobs" They dont have time scheudles like a 9-5 for example. Posting online can be done anytime and allows them freedom to do 8 tasks a day.

  • @jaymelliza7409
    @jaymelliza74092 жыл бұрын

    This vid is literally givin you a hint how you proceed to the next step of your life everyday. It is simple but at the same time it is worth watching. Thanks Idol Pete!

  • @kingmanjay7235
    @kingmanjay72352 жыл бұрын

    This is so me I find I have been procrastinating my whole life and I feel it has drastically slowed down the progress of my success so I have been actively trying ways to over come this and think this video will help thank you 🙏

  • @kassymenke
    @kassymenke2 жыл бұрын

    Writing is one of my favorite things to do and I have been Journaling for most of my life on and off. I currently have 5 different journals that I use for different things. I find joy in it and so excited for you and this new journey that you are on!! Also, as you mentioned it is great to look back at where you were to where you are currently through your own thoughts, lists and handwriting. 😃

  • @davidjones8070
    @davidjones80702 жыл бұрын

    This is interesting. I lived through the age of the pen and paper…taking notes. Now years later a thirty something KZreadr introduces a concept of basically a refined to do list. You live long enough you see things repeat themselves and in an age of false connection and likes and dislikes..( no grey area). It’s so nice to see the old traditions are brought back to life through you and your discovering a new way of focusing your valuable energies. It’s not a new concept but reconnecting with ideas that work is a good thing.

  • @dougandcandacebishop7259
    @dougandcandacebishop7259Ай бұрын

    Took LOTS of notes about this. Now to try to put it into action. Thinking I'll start w.5 items 'cause I get overwhelmed then stressed then discouraged then give up rather than try again. Thanks for sharing!

  • @RobFike
    @RobFike5 ай бұрын

    Hey Peter, coming here from your future video to let you know you kept at it. Way to go!

  • @BradenLimb
    @BradenLimb2 жыл бұрын

    Love that Pete just used his list to tease new things: 1. New website and presets 2. Secret video project 3. New ownership of ??? 4. Podcast with someone cool I need to know what these things mean! 😂

  • @Izzythrills
    @Izzythrills2 жыл бұрын

    Love this idea! Going to start it immediately!

  • @AnneSoul
    @AnneSoul2 жыл бұрын

    OMG this shook my Soul!! That’s my brain on a regular and then I get nothing done. I woke up this morning looking for motivation and a sign….this was it! Amazing as usual Peter ❤️

  • @shahiraifrit7992
    @shahiraifrit79922 жыл бұрын

    This helps Peter, this really helps. Peter has more concrete advices than all of those productivity gurus combined. Watching the gurus can be daunting.

  • @ThomasTheSapling
    @ThomasTheSapling2 жыл бұрын

    This Is crazy advice I didn't even know I needed. Trying this tomorrow!

  • @KabirAliJ

    @KabirAliJ

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you try it yet?

  • @adrivanhal

    @adrivanhal

    2 жыл бұрын

    Try this today!

  • @anthonyostrovsky

    @anthonyostrovsky

    2 жыл бұрын

    Updates?

  • @PierreVignau
    @PierreVignau2 жыл бұрын

    The first thing I write when creating a list is: "Make a list". When I'm done I can cross the first item!

  • @swapnilpimplikar5639

    @swapnilpimplikar5639

    2 жыл бұрын

    Christopher nolan-esque😂

  • @zoe-xx5zm
    @zoe-xx5zm2 жыл бұрын

    stumbled on this video and its totally changed my mindset on journalling. i was almost convinced that i wanted an entirely digital set up but i love the idea of this challenge. getting it started right now!

  • @sharicutty

    @sharicutty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @samwebb585
    @samwebb5852 жыл бұрын

    I've been trying things like this for a long while - writing things down to make sure it's done, cold showers to get over procrastinating, consuming content and consumer goods considerately (read: minimalism) and various other bits. The end result I've found, which is a never ending process but brings HUGE benefits, is that I've found my "time from idea to time to getting on with idea" is dropping massively. I'm achieving so much more and it makes me feel so fulfilled and actually, genuinely more creative as my brain is just piping out ideas that I'm ACTUALLY doing. There's no losing there!

  • @joedavis9842
    @joedavis98422 жыл бұрын

    I have always thought that physically writing things down helps me remember to do them and get them done, my only problem is that I end up doing this on scrap paper or different notebooks and then it's just everywhere. Notion has worked wonders for me though just because I always have my phone or computer on me so I always have access to my....well everything.

  • @addiemorgiewicz4973

    @addiemorgiewicz4973

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahahahaha dude same! I have so many random scrap pieces of paper and too many notebooks. I gotta designate one and try to keep it organized in its own spot.

  • @nikolairomanow1623
    @nikolairomanow16232 жыл бұрын

    I'm carrying a notebook with me. Calendar, notes, lists, everything. I want to avoid my phone as much as I can and it works fantastic. I'm more focused on what I'm doing everyday and feel better.

  • @sanagul2028

    @sanagul2028

    2 жыл бұрын

    good luck... I am inspired.... I'll also do same

  • @maalim0991
    @maalim09912 жыл бұрын

    I've been doing daily tasks for years! I always believed in the power of holding a pen and actually writing to-do stuff on a paper. I use the same method with my Autistic son. we call it "the plan" .. he wakes up excited to read what's written in the plan, and REALLY enjoys crossing things out or writing "DONE!" next to the completed task. It's a very useful "Applied Behavior" tool to organize thoughts and I strongly believe that, over time, it teaches discipline. This is a great video Peter - Thank you.

  • @calliedaly1940
    @calliedaly19402 жыл бұрын

    I find my retention of all kinds of things is more like 80% better written vs typed. Not just day of, week of, but way down the road. This was the perfect video for me with what’s blown up in my life. So thank you.

  • @JohnnyChiuchiolo
    @JohnnyChiuchiolo2 жыл бұрын

    Pete: "...I just rather do none of them" Me: Is he talking about me? lol

  • @CHEFPKR
    @CHEFPKR2 жыл бұрын

    I keep a note pad by my bedside, but I'm going to start keeping one in my pocket instead of reaching for my phone.

  • @debb.6413

    @debb.6413

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good point. I use both but since I can't text with my thumbs (arthritis from too many wrong jobs..haha), it would make sense to keep notebook in pocket so I go for that FIRST!)

  • @EXZACHTLYWRIGHT
    @EXZACHTLYWRIGHT2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been working on consistently journaling and figuring out my own format that works for me. I love the 8 critical tasks idea! I’m implementing that immediately. Thanks for sharing. 😎🤘🏻

  • @l_ogiq
    @l_ogiq2 жыл бұрын

    Well, this came at the right time. I'm currently struggling with a lot of stuff I need to start or finish and instead, I'm doing nothing. Thanks for the tip Pete!