How to Make Consistent Progress on Your Goals (Even If You're Lazy)

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To master new skills and achieve your goals, you have to put in consistent (if not daily) practice. How do you stay motivated to keep doing that even when the going gets tough?
Today, I'll introduce an incredibly effective technique for keeping that consistency up. It's called the 20-Second Rule.
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Комментарии : 753

@iamkomposed7162 7 лет назад

"It's like a Netflix subscription you don't feel bad about." Best selling point ever :P

@gorkemaltok708 7 лет назад

Doing 25 push-ups to switch to distracting activities might help, and in the worst scenario you get fit.

@Thomasfrank 7 лет назад

Not a bad idea!

@T-Show. 5 лет назад

For me it would be 20+ minutes of running without headphones and without any company. Boring, annoying but healthy.

@zaki6131 4 года назад

i have a problem even with that ...

@scare_claw7064 3 года назад

It does work for me since 2020

@amirkhalaf570 2 года назад

What if you can only do 24 ... or 3 ?

@TheWheelchairGuy 7 лет назад

I have been going to college for 4 years now. I have been a part time student due to health problems and I'm physically disabled. I'm consistent and will graduate very soon. Stay strong

@essennagerry 7 лет назад

Mo Bahjat More power to you, sir!

@jeffilaguison4597 5 лет назад

Good Luck and God Bless to you Sir ☺

@rupakgbikas4477 Год назад

Sir, Congratulations.

@TheWheelchairGuy Год назад

I graduated a year after posting this comment

@BotGod-lm6mb Год назад

Wooooo congrats!

@tothorsi 7 лет назад

Pronunciation of Csikszentmihalyi is A+!! :)

@matyastornai4198 7 лет назад

tothorsi Hungarian here, confirmed

@tothorsi 7 лет назад

Mátyás Tornai me too That's why I felt the right to mark it haha

@kingabori5120 7 лет назад

just came here to say the same but I see there are other Hungarian CIG fans :)

@Gram628 7 лет назад

Same :D

@PetiHuber 7 лет назад

Big Hello from Hungary! My very first college semester is coming up, so I'm hanging on your channel all day :) love what you're doing!

@paxonite-7bd5 7 лет назад

Boy I have to start my art and music practice again

@Thomasfrank 7 лет назад

Get to it! :)

@paxonite-7bd5 7 лет назад

Can you me tell how to do "learning practice" instead of just practice

@paxonite-7bd5 7 лет назад

Just practice only becomes a mind ritual and I don't learn from it result I am tired and I don't want to do it

@Thomasfrank 7 лет назад

Essentially you need to plan ahead and figure out what specific skill area you're going to work on. When I pick up the guitar, I ask myself - what is my goal here? Some days it's becoming more fluent with modes (I'm currently mastering the Aeolian), other days it's drilling chord changes. I also use courses (like on Skillshare) or apps (Autochord is a great one for chord progression practice) to direct my practice. And of course, learning songs is a great way to stretch your abilities! I have a more in-depth video on this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0eItWeZFVHo.html (fittingly also sponsored by Skillshare)

@paxonite-7bd5 7 лет назад

Thomas Frank Awesome thanks Thomas! :D

@GrashalmTuts 7 лет назад

Reads a japanese book. Starts from the left.

@chillcat8031 7 лет назад

exactly what I was thinking hahaha

@Thomasfrank 7 лет назад

We were hoping someone would notice :P

@LadySugarth 6 лет назад

Thomas Frank Don't try to turn this around smart ass haha

@EminoMeneko 6 лет назад

Like the picture of the baby reading Kant but the book is upside down... ^^'

@NWforager 6 лет назад

chained a cheap bike pump in the garage . i let others use it , not steal it . A few more ppl started riding too

@eduardoseitz4104 6 лет назад

We need more people like you.

@VictoriaSobocki 6 лет назад

Voluntary public service!

@janyuen123 5 лет назад

You’re awesome

@tamaradimarco878 5 лет назад

You're amazing

@martunia867 3 года назад

Amazing idea!

@ImprovementGang 2 года назад

To all those who have ambitious goals; you got this! Get serious and implement strategies

@mariannkomlos8513 7 лет назад

I'm hungarian, and the pronanciation was exact and professional ;)

@mesh_plays527 7 лет назад

This Video couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you :) have a nice weekend everyone

@StudyMD 7 лет назад

This is a beautiful video, always killing it with the amazing editing/animation skills!

@BharathiBlogs 3 года назад

Hy i'm your fan girl man!

@AmitRajSharma 3 года назад

@@BharathiBlogs o ki

@cristianmerono 5 лет назад

Thomas, you really have evolved the way you make your videos, your cam equipment is also a lot better. I have been seeing you for a while and you have created a list of self-improvement summaries in video format. So incredible that someone that really wants to improve himself/herself could start watching you and get not only the knowledge but also the motivation. Thanks for everything!!

@PersonalPower 7 лет назад

If you are a complete lazy fuck then commit to doing one important thing every day. Something that makes you proud at the end of the day. Next you create the habit to do this thing first in the morning, before you check your social media or anything else. This helped me a lot! Even if I have a lazy day I get one thing done in the morning and, I can go to sleep with a good feeling! -Personal Power, makes self improvement videos and is overcoming his own laziness!

@samte1237 7 лет назад

nice!!

@ChrisandersonmusicCoUk 7 лет назад

Absolutely love that one of the youtube preview slides this video is your sunglassed lama

@tnuoccaeht 7 лет назад

Thomas I love how your Channel is all about self improvement, but WITHOUT a mystical/metaphysical spin on it, or a red pill spin on it. It's pure, it's lighthearted, it's accessible, it can take my money. I love it, I LOVE IT, and you rock. 🍑🍑🍑

@abotaweela1 3 года назад

Why the peach emoji though? Lol

@iamangi 6 лет назад

This was really great! I've used this method a few times but am glad I finally have more structure to it. Gonna try to implement it in my everyday routine and workout motivation as well. I'll keep you posted!

@adamkrause7033 6 лет назад

Dude, just found you channel and this is the 3rd video I've watched related to productivity/planning/habits and I really appreciate it. Lots of good stuff that I found really helpful. I spent so many years living a fairly unstructured life and so for a year or so now I've been slowly making changes too, like you said you did when you moved to Denver. Thanks again! This 20 second rule/concept is really great. I've noticed that since keeping my art-making tools and supplies around, I have been practicing every day as well. Cheers!

@IshanMisraBEAST 7 лет назад

Love the work thomas!

@kvoprime1291 6 лет назад

Thank you so much man, I love your videos and signed up for the premium for skillshare. Really appreciate what you do AND the two free months! All the best to you and yours, man. Cheers!

@adityaswain9833 7 лет назад

Love your videos, Thomas! Thank you for helping all of us!

@hugthebluebow 7 лет назад

Oh man, this video came out just in time for me. I'm trying to teach myself c++ and art, relearn calculus, and trying to stay consistent with HIIT, yoga, and bullet journaling. Knowing what I know now, my physical activities are consistent because I keep my equipment in the living room and the area clear. My studies are waning, most likely because I keep that stuff at my desk where I don't frequent as much. RU-vid and Facebook are my worst time vampires. Thank you for the advice!

@ianj.gonzales4839 7 лет назад

I just love this video! Great work!

@fmeister2077 7 лет назад

You're a cool guy, Thomas. Watching your videos has motivated me to get my life in order (I'm still in the process though). Thanks for everything, and keep being awesome.

@StyeAI 7 лет назад

To be honest, this youtube channel is one of my top 5 favorites. Super useful when it comes to life challenges. Thank you!!!

@actuallynr 7 лет назад

This is the best youtube channel on youtube, I get entertained by learning all of this.

@sizzlinsj8135 7 лет назад

I turn the Wifi off ...start studying if i feel like google something i write it down. Since i am too lazy to turn the wifi switch on i finish my studies and then turn it on. but when i start it on.. i spend too much time. i recently read 'Deep work' and started practicing it.

@annabalogh7711 7 лет назад

Great video as always, Thomas. And even though your friend doesn't speak Hungarian he pronounced that name amazingly.

@henriquefalleirosmareze7188 6 лет назад

Thomas, I figured out your channel and watched for the first time yesterday and it's amazing. I'm really addicted to it. Nice stuff. Thanks! New subscriber from Brazil 🇧🇷

@nathanjensen310 7 лет назад

LOVE IT! This 20-second rule is something I've already implemented, but now that I know the "science" behind it I'm inspired to use it to dispose of some bad habits. One of them being, as boring as it is, a procrastination addiction. I've been watching your videos for a few months now, and already I've cut down significantly on my procrastination addiction, and have become a much more productive and self-satisfied person. I will apply the concepts featured in this video to my piano passion as well.

@maschafestival 6 лет назад

Great video Thomas! When I was still living at home I realised trying to get all the things I wanted to get done in one small room almost made the effort redundant. Now, I'm big on re-arranging my living spaces to find the best layout suited to my needs. I think about furniture as shapes rather than their intended home in (say) the bedroom or bathroom; things can be moved around and re-purposed in a multitude of ways. Additionally, I can reach a point within any given room where I'm trying to do too much within one singular space. This makes work, relaxing, or getting underway with any project, difficult because there are too many things to distract and/or there's just a lack of space. Having a purpose for each room together with experimenting with the layout of furniture etc goes a long way to calm me down, get more things done efficiently, or increase my creativity. Same principles can be applied to the electronics :)

@cjleongson 7 лет назад

your one of my heroes thomas. thnx!

@henrymichal8522 7 лет назад

great video man. thank you

@AlexHardy316 7 лет назад

You're awesome Thomas!

@lullabymemo8520 7 лет назад

Thank you for these videos , it is very inspired

@gabrielaqueiroz8436 7 лет назад

Great vídeo. You have been helping me a lot

@inspressions8905 6 лет назад

Your channel is awesome! It inspires me to get up and just do stuff.

@TechMDi 7 лет назад

Great points, Thomas! Enjoyed listening to your talk.

@JakeVoorhees 7 лет назад

Thomas you rock man! Love that you showed Simon Sinek as the example for presentation skills learning on skillshare :) even tho cc is required to sign up for 2 free months, i did! cheers!

@erinalexander9013 7 лет назад

Thank you Thomas!

@KarolisRudelis 4 года назад

I love your videos, I get many great ideas, thanks!

@makshat10 7 лет назад

Love your channel, every video is very motivating and helpful!

@MrRyanMinnick 7 лет назад

Starting college next month. I'm super nervous but excited, your videos are awesome :)

@dewadebadon 6 лет назад

Thank you for the great content 👍

@TheJohnDeere5R 7 лет назад

Great video, always been a fan of your work !!

@brentwub 7 лет назад

Great video bud!

@broccoli2699 7 лет назад

Exactly what i need for now, tks dude

@florenciamesa7388 7 лет назад

The videos esthetics has improved a lot!! I love it. it shows how much you are involved with College info geek :) greetings from Uruguay.

7 лет назад

Hey, i'm Brazilian and thanks for your videos. they are helping a lot

@BenjamindeVries528 7 лет назад

Great video!

@peterbaines1763 7 лет назад

Just came across this channel from crash course. Looks amazing only had time to view a couple of videos but definitely going to check more out. Wanted to say a thank you and keep up the good work.

@Kman31ca 6 лет назад

Awesome, that just gave me some great ideas.

@andersonmiranda603 7 лет назад

Dude, that was incredible, will help me a lot!!! Thanks

@abbyhilden5075 7 лет назад

Thank you for the Skillshare trial! So cool!

@abigailnottingham7104 7 лет назад

I love it! Going to keep my pencils and brushes stored right next to the spot I sit to draw so I can literally just come home and start sketching. Simple but great advice, thanks Thomas. (also I enjoyed Martin's language cameo!)

@audrey_bond_ 4 года назад

that was so helpful, thanks

@AdmiralTetanus 7 лет назад

I love this so much. Thank you for sharing your habits of success.

@GoodOnPaperpvg 6 лет назад

This video is fantastic and really helpful! Thanks!

@joserobertocastellon 7 лет назад

Yet another amazingly helpful video. Your video on Habitica has been a game changer for me. It hasn't been a magical solution, of course it's progressive and proportional to the effort I'm putting in, but man do I ever notice a huge difference in my productivity, both at work and at home. I've been doing stuff I would passionately procrastinate and feeling really good about my progress. *Thank you so much for all you do and share with us.*

@victorcurtis6400 4 года назад

“The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life” By Shawn Achor Such a great book. Got it at the library then bought it for my shelf. Thank you for another great video!

@stratixfinance 6 лет назад

I..I... im just flabbergasted. Buddy you are UNIQUE! I just learned that you can drag and drop the site into the bookmarks bar. THANK YOU for LOADING up your vids with GREAT and USEFUL CONTENT! Soo glad that theres ppl like you doing vids.

@azeminaay4971 7 лет назад

Congrats on being recognised and getting a segment on the crash course channel😊😁You deserve it👊🏻✌🏻️

@Peter-ez8tn 3 года назад

Thank you much!!!! I already knew the 20s rule but this guitar app that you've shown is godlike!!!!

@drhf1214 5 лет назад

This is awesome! Even before watching this video, the concepts you discussed are some that I've already encountered. I guess I indirectly use the 20-second rule to keep my running consistent since if I want to make sure I run a certain day, I'm already wearing my running gear. It really is all about reducing that friction.

@maxi-me 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing these great tips and for making them sound so practical. I don't have a problem with consistency it's the launch. Once I'm fully immersed in something I'm committed.

@RomajaneAbrenio 7 лет назад

Thank you for this vid!

@fatima-zohrakhechai8812 6 лет назад

just loved this video, It is hard to find the path of consistency!!! Prioritizing is the most difficult part for me and I am working on it now

@uditadatar1858 7 лет назад

your hair looks so good!!

@deeyrawdah7763 7 лет назад

love the new look! okay I'm going to go back to the video

@kas2583 6 лет назад

This stuff is really inspiring me. I want to learn to play the guitar but I know that I have very bad self discipline. My room is also super full and I always procrastinate cleaning up because I know ,because of my small room, everything would be messy again within a day. So I got rid of my bed because I used to sleep on a mattress anyways and ordered a guitar. I also re-arranged my room for it to be more open because it was never a safe space for me because it was so closed off. Hopefully now I'll read more, play guitar, watch tv more in my room because it all will be more accessible! Thank you for making these videos!

@user-ee7yw1uo5l 7 лет назад

2 month membership trial is yummy! And I think that I've been using the 20 seconds rule for the past year without even knowing it... For the same goal, as Thomas - honing guitar skills. Amusing.

@DMRVR 6 лет назад

Right now, I am working toward improving my marching snare drum skills. I am planning auditioning for drum corps next year, and am preparing myself to do so. Thanks for the awesome video! I'm going to try this out and hope it works!

@alinaglover_ 6 лет назад

Being more organized is something that I need to work on as a college student with big girl expenses. I signed up for SkillShare & I'm excited to use it!!! Thank you so much!

@SharifSourour 7 лет назад

These are really good tips! Thanks for all your awesome videos.

@ojibwayinca8487 3 года назад

Of all of your videos I have found this one to be the most immediately helpful, practical, and implementable for quick, real-world life change. It's such a no-brainer that I wonder how I've gone so long without doing this. Thanks!!

@yourstory-ground 6 лет назад

I keep my books and all the study essentials all near my study desk and it's amazing to see me myself always engaged in my work really 20 seconds rule is great . thank you sir very much .

@aagamchopra8750 7 лет назад

From quite long time I've been liking your video before completing it

@simpleyachtrentals 7 лет назад

great video bro

@teodorapolgar 7 лет назад

love your videos

@ChillTheFuckOutMeditations 7 лет назад

This was so helpful. Thank you!

@marlings 3 года назад

Great energy jumping out of the screen, thank you so much. Why do bike tires always need pumping up, such a pain!

@hemantbanik7493 6 лет назад

Valuable Video!

@TestingChannel1407 7 лет назад

You are awesome my friend.

@mireyarodriguez8306 7 лет назад

Thank you so much! 👌

@polifonica_ 7 лет назад

Thank you so much Frank. I used to play guitar during my freshman college period, and for some reasons (exams, practical work, lessons) I stopped practicing. But now your video helps me a lot 'cause a long time ago I wanted to continue. You are amazing! Sorry about the englinsh, I'm from Argentina 😁🤘🏻💪🏻💕

@wadrianalefe6490 6 лет назад

Maybe the best channel I found out on youtube until today.

@Gilgamesh631 6 лет назад

This video was just brilliant Frank

@_firstlight 7 лет назад

Thomas, I'm so excited for your Crash Course series! :)

@ummicoats5207 7 лет назад

Isabella Wait, What?! How come I wasn't informed about this!!!

@alexandergnatyuk4053 7 лет назад

Hi! I've been watching your videos on productivity for a long time now. Thank you for sharing all the valuable knowledge you have. I am going to implement this video's insights in the following way: 1. Implement the rule about rebooting PC before switching to another task. 2. I will write a script that opens the folders which I need at start up. 3. I will put the books I must read on the next day somewhere I can always see them (maybe the desk?) before I go to sleep. The same goes for any other non-digital resource which I will need during the next day (like sheets for my Japanese writing practice, etc.). 4. I will create a folder in my browser's bookmarks toolbar that will contain bookmarks of resources I need in order to do my work so that I don't need to search for the information the first 10-20 minutes of my time blocks. This folder with bookmarks will be updated regularly and represent whatever I am focused on. These are just my ideas which I'll probably need to modify.

@juancarrau7929 3 года назад

This is actually the best of RU-vid

@DD-uo9zo 7 лет назад

Zabardast re pora.thomas ek number

@holland5782 7 лет назад

I swear this is EXACTLY what I needed!!! 😂 thank you!!

@WajidAli-jd7jg 7 лет назад

Excellent video dude! Its making me pick my guitar back up!

@Reibernadao 7 лет назад

My current goals are to improve my english (I'm a portuguese native speaker) and I got so much better at this by only watching youtube videos. I used to watch makeup videos but then I found your channel and at first it was so hard for me to understand the sentences but now (about 10 months later) it feels so easy. THank you

@AlexandraStrimbu 7 лет назад

One of my new resolutions was to start taking more classes on Skillshare, so thank you!

@Bluedevildragon7 4 года назад

I think this has helped me to understand that if you have everything set up beforehand it's easier to do. Including the environment definitely saving this in a playlist.

@kardrynka 6 лет назад

I love it. You make me want to use skillshare

@MattMosca17 7 лет назад

Perfect timing here, as I'm moving back to Utah for my last year of college and I'm going to organize my room based on what I want to do most... music.