"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away" Antoine de Saint-Exupéry This has been my favourite quote ever since the first time I read it
While not quite as poetic, and I don't recall the author, this is quote has stuck with me for years: "All clutter is the result of delayed decision making."
So true. Why We Sleep by Dr. Matthew Walker really helped me understand why sleep is so important. I would highly recommend checking it out! amzn.to/2HGQ4tF
@Peter Nguyen But if you read too fast you cant comprehend everything you read. I do read and I think it is important. Also any books you would recommend?
I gotta tell you I thought you were talking directly to me, because everything you were saying about the Social media Distractions, your phone, email, all the personal things, having no routine each day and just flying by the seat of my pants, its not working....I'm chasing my tail building my Life outward instead of upward and that is exactly what I needed to hear, I kinda already knew it, but honestly listing to someone else tell me what I felt...wow it really hit home and I needed to hear that for real because I have just been running around like a mad man trying to get all this stuff done, several Facebook accounts and pages, 5 Instagram accounts, 2 RU-vid channels, 2 pinterest accounts, a Shopify Store, affiliate marketing, emails, and making zero progress for years, and the no sleep thing makes perfect sense, I'm easily coaxed into whatever anymore, I'm always tired and forgetful, so sleeping only 5 hours a night has really hurt in more ways than I could ever imagine. I'm going to do my best to try and get into a routine and close off those distractions, get back into the gym and focus on one business and one social network once a day. Thanks for the Video it may just help give me that kick in the ass that I need to get my crap together. oh and I subscribed and liked this Video. Thanks Sam
You said gym, one business and one social network. That's your '3 Things'. I use that template to pick things I'll focus on when I feel like I'm not being focused or intentional about what I'm doing anymore. The 3 things are usually more long-term and serve as main goals to keep in the background of the mind and plan your energy and effort around.
Never was a truer word spoken. Life tries to pull is in so many directions, and all we do is dilute ourselves and our potential. Finding what you love and focusing on that is a life lesson that too many of us never learn. It is one thing I want my kids to understand. Do what you love, follow your passion and you can make a success out of it. Be dedicated, be focused and be happy.
@@carlosschmidt4152daaamn, it's actually crazy, i'm a big fan of Jordan, i was shocked to see his comment here.. especially 5 years ago pretty much when he started
100% spot-on! Social media can indeed be a cancer and the No.1 waste of time. Best tip ever: "...stop being reactive to distractions, to all the bombarding that is thrown at you constantly...block out the noise and focus on what you need".
WOW!!! IV NEVER SEEN OR HEARD A VIDEO LIKE THIS ONE! WHERE SOMEONE/SAM IS SO CONSIDERATE THAT HE THINKS OF PUTTING TOGETHER A VIDEO TO HELP OTHERS SUCCEED AND NOT TO WASTE PRECIOUS TIME SO OTHER PEOPLE CAN TRY AND GET TO WHERE HE IS !! ( THANK YOU SO MUCH MY FRIEND!) BEST WISHES TO YOUR LADY WIFE TOO! TERESA XX
I've been binge watching your videos, since discovering you a few days ago Sam. (Thank you Alex Becker for pointing the way!) You are a phenomenal role model, as well as source of valuable information. I appreciate wholeheartedly the generosity of your time and mentorship!! Many continued blessings to your company and the legacy you're building.
Oh wow Sam, that truly hit home. I've learnt a lot from you recently and just wanted to take the time and say a massive thank you. I've been struggling with my business plus trying to manage my social media for a while now, so a few days ago I decided to invest in your course. So excited for this new chapter. Lots of love from Australia xx
Hi Melanie, 8 months later after your comment on Sam Ovens video , what is your take on his consulting course? Just want your feedback if it's ok with you to share
I uninstalled my Facebook and unnecessary apps after watching this video. I tealized it's totally waste time. Thank you for y your this meditation video. I would love to watch your more videos. Love from Pakistan.
Thanks Sam, I like so many others have been duped into believing that 'more' gives me more 'exposure' for my business. Thanks for helping me thin down.
legend, pretty much a re-minder that you have authority and make it work how you see fit, don't let shit discract you and when you give your time to what you want, the rest will take care of itself.
I've already been following most of Sam's advice. When my life was in turbulent waters, I closed my facebook account, let all my extra domains expire, took my main website offline and put an under construction page. All for 1 reason only - to keep my boat afloat. Did just enough work from home to keep my kitchen running (only serving existing clients) and read lots of books during those years. It's just yesterday I've made my main website online after almost 9 years. Let's see how it goes this time.
Great stuff Sam affirming the importance of focus. I've been letting other people's priorities creep in and disrupt my plans and I'm recommitting to focusing on one thing.
Sam, you r god damn right! I just realize how much all this little things and how lack of self-discipline its affecting us. I´ve been offline for about 2 years on social media and it have had a great impact on my life. Thanks for sharing.
This is a great video, mostly comes from the book "the one thing" nonetheless a great reminder to focus on the fundaments. I respect Sam for making these, while most other marketers are pushing crap down your throats and big companies pushing things bad for your health.
This is pure very pure. Love it.. The words, advice and learning of you..your sharing. Appreciate putting this video up. Here is thing i tookout: be basic Put energy on one thing Less apps Isolate to boost Schedule and strict.
You have really put things into perspective for me in this video. I just bought the consulting accelerator program 2 days ago & am going through the videos. I am a single mother of 3 young kids who are all active in extracurricular activities. Time management is a struggle for me. Im still in a JOB which i work from 10pm to 2am which throws off my sleep pattern completely. I work while they sleep. I still manage to go to the gym though. I am all over the place right now but the more I follow you the more I learn. Thank you for your hard work & dedication in helping others succeed. I look forward to being one of your success stories & achieving my dreams! :)
This is a great video with practical actionable information. This one hit home for me especially. I find myself chasing the tail of many tasks and progress is short. I am immediately implementing this information as soon as I finish this post. Thank you, Sam for sharing your perspectives.
Everything you say rings very true and this is fantastic advice. I actually already do nearly everything you suggest in the video out of necessity; I'm very close to defending my PhD in a STEM field, and there is NO way to accomplish something like that unless you eliminate distractions and get enough sleep(!!!!!) and exercise so that you can do the deep thinking required. I should add 2 things here: 1) if I would be unable to finish the PhD, I would have to return the salary I earned plus interest, so failure is not an option, and 2) nothing drives home the importance of sleep like the fear that you may get sloppy in the lab because you're too tired and splash a dangerous chemical onto your skin!
Hey Sam, I love this. Yes, small errands take up so much time and energy. Same as food. So I decided to do intermittent fasting so I only eat for 6 hours and fast the rest of the time. I also batch food. Thanks for the great suggestions from up top.
Deleted all social media apps from my phone and focus now on my one product and get my clients awesome results. Thanks Sam for the reminder and powerful insight!
The level to how much i can relate to what he is saying is actually unbelievable. He has got me spot on. I, without a doubt, spend hours on end trying to figure out HOW to do more than actually doing the things that need to be done.
Thank you for 30 minutes of your time. I've convinced myself that RU-vid itself isn't social media -"it's education", I'd say- but from now until I am waist-deep in my project, I will only watch this video if I choose to access this site. Goodness, it's easy to get distracted in this information era.
ehi Sam, very useful video, thanks! You say that you have to focus 100% on the goal, close the windows and the doors. Well I've been doing this for 2 and a half years and now my goal is to stop focusing 100% on the business because I'm losing contact with my friends and my relationships area is not going as it should. Consider I'm 21, truthfully now I want to enjoy life instead of getting mad trying to schedule my time strictly and follow everything perfect because otherwise "I don't achieve my goal". I've been working years for achieving my goals and I know it's time to pause a minute. Right now I know that business is not a priority: my priority is to build better relationships, enjoy life and start opening the doors instead of closing them. I'm in the middle of my youth and 10 years from now I don't wanna recall these moments and say "yes those days I was following a strict routine and I was working hard to achieve my goals". Mhh, that doesn't sound the best option for me right now. I already spent 3 years straight doing it relentlessly but I know now it's time to switch priorities, which are: relationships, love and enjoying life. So does your advice apply to "mature" business people or to young ones as well? P.S.: I'm already enrolled in CA
Sam I got this idea from another one of your videos and I had to watch again because my clients are under so much chaos its delusional... but we live in a "productivity culture of success" and we have heal this delusion now!!!
It does not matter! Notifications are turned off anyway. For example I use my facebook only to get in touch with my son in a way. Or maybe it was already installed on it.
hi Sam i came accross you trough Alex Becker(thank you Alex). This is really an eye opener and i recognize myself in a lot of things you told in the video. I got into action and already got rid of allmost all the apps that makes no sense. als i shut down all the notifications,i unsubscribed from all the email lists and reduced it from 200 to 3. I reduced the focus to 20 shiny balls to one business to focus on. What i noticed doing all above it is gettting my head straight and i am getting more focus. Thank you for the priceless advice. Greetings Anthony
i have a real estate company and have had many agents come and go .. I always say keep it simple , stay focus ,have a schedule to run with , a time to call , a time to return calls/emails/texts, a time to see costumers, a time for yourself, a time for family .. my best times in life I spent more time enjoying life and less time working , I have hobbies that I set goals for ,, i always say its a numbers game.. I need to spend 2 hours a day on the phone I need to find 2 listings a day 8-10 a week 40 a month i will close 4-6 transactions a month without fail . i live a nice life but i am always looking how to make it better to work less enjoy more life ..
The kids today can't focus, hence, can't quite get things done but the comparison to more successful people still continues. I think that's depressing a lot of the youngsters today. Your content should be taught at school. Thanks again for your time, see you as soon as I saved enough for your Accelerator Program!
I agree completely about the number of apps on a smartphone. Too many apps use the push notification feature as a way of spamming without actually signing up for a mailing list. This is why the few apps I do use on my phone all have the notification feature disabled. Lots of great tips on creating a strict regimen.
These videos you are posting on RU-vid are awesome!! They really help me remember the core principles which I forget all the time. Thanks for making my life simpler everyday Sam!
I like the idea of ISOLATION. I have been an Online Entreprenuer for 10 years and a few years ago I decided to get an office in the city. BUT after watching this i'm going to start only going to the office 1-2 times a week max and isolate myself the rest of the week to get pure work done. Great video!
Thanks for this video, I was questioning if how I was living was the right thing, I watched this at 3.6x speed eating my Pre-cooked Keto meal. I've delegated all my dishwashing and laundry to services.
I agree about the importanceof sleep. I'm a zombie without my 8 hrs of sleep. I call grocery shopping day: town day. Growing up I lived in the country. It was a big deal to go to town, so everything that was needed from farm supplies to groceries was put on the town list, to be taken care of once a week or every 2 weeks. I still carry this out, even though I now live 5 mins from the grocery store 😊 What a big one to not put your phone number on your business card= you're poor 😮
I like the thing about sleep. I noticed that sleep is important a long time ago. I keep getting angry at motivational speakers who yell that if you want to have success, you have to be sleep deprived.
This topic resonates with what I struggled with in the past without being able to get past the point of bare minimum in my sales the entire process frustrated the living out of me. It was like walking forward but going backwards. Just simply couldn't grasp the entire concept without having major burnouts because I like homemade food and cooked meals for my diet, and by the end of the day I'd be so tired the last thing I wanted to do was think about cooking. And I do not like eating the same thing everyday it makes me feel like a never-ending groundhog day is on the prowl lol. With a new setup and an entire shift in not only my career choice but also in being able to decrease my expenses and live in a place where things are much more affordable, hiring someone to clean and cook for me will cost little to nothing in comparison to living in Canada. Looking forward to this new journey and being able to really maximize my time and get so much more done with simplified tasks and proven systems that I'm also learning along the way. I feel like God is finally working with me or rather I'm not going against the grain or what have you. Thanks for t he content!
Hi Sam. I agree with you. You helped me to clarify things in my life. Due to a wrist injury, my life is upside down, no routines. Now I know I have to be strick to myself. Sleeping is so important and all the rests. I watched a few of your videos and webinar. They are extremely useful and simple. People don't think simply. They want to follow the crowd not to be left behind and are afraid to be different. You think differently and you are different and simple. I like to listen to you. My plan is also to move away from the crowd and write my book how I was sold in the UK but not eventually abducted. My plan is to stay alone for a few months to get the book done. What you say is valuable and crucial to achieving goals. Thank you again for this. Don't care about stupid comments. They are jealous and full of envy. I can't buy your course now. I want to do E-commerce and teach it in Hungary after my book. But it is hard to start because I am injured and rely on my husband's money. I will block out a lot of things now, but I will check your new videos later! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! - Anikó
Very helpful advice thank you Sam. Miles van der Rohe’s design paradigm “Less is more” is elegantly applied to the intentional and focused use of energy. I’m learning how to not disperse mine, thanks for the tips.
"Semplicità e Armonia" has been there for centinaia di anni. It is probably the core of Japanese culture, and a big part of the Zen, Buddhism, and Shinto belief systems. "Nihil sub sole novum" Nulla di nuovo sotto il sole. All inventions are just collections of previous people's ideas. You're right, intentional energy is everything!
Sam me and you are very alike, how you live your life is very similar to how I structure, protect, focus and organize my areas of life. It should be taught to others because this is smartest way you can be really productive and effective with less distractions.
The best self-improvement guide on RU-vid. However, this video contradicts the Billionaire mindset video. There I have to do do and master different layer of stack. Here I just do one thing!
This video was recommended to me by the accurate RU-vid logarithm today. Complements, on the high quality video, it opened my eyes that I spent too much energy on menial things. Thank you!
WOW!! This challenged everything I was influenced to believe about how to go about living life. I will definitely share this wisdom with others! Thank you Sam! Pretty much everyone in my life knows about you by now :)
Excellent advice. I've started implementing some of these during the video. This is exactly what I need to do with my business & personal life. Thanks Sam!
Excellent Sam. I've been searching for this info for years, read many useless books with general advice and same BS everyone tells about productivity. This video is all you need to know.
