Roger that! I love how he delivers truths and makes them seem possible. So many have delivered the exact same message and I was left feeling like hiding under a rock. Struthless you rock!
The acknowledgment of the chronically ill and disabled in the beginning made me feel seen in a world that often forgets us. Especially after the past year. Thank you for this. As always, wonderful work.
1. You are a marvelous human man 2. I’m not hitting on you, I’m a 72 year old artist/successful musician who has had enough time to check out how the world works and you, dear one, have a LIFE ahead of you! Notice I didn’t say perfect or great or any superlative because any Life truly lived has its Ups and Downs, but YOU, you already have a Compass (at least 80% of the battle!) Congratulations 3. I’m so glad that I found your channel. You’re an inspiration! Keep up the good work!
Just a couple of minutes into the video and I realised how much I genuinely missed you man. I can definitely confirm that your videos make the world a better place. You're the funny, caring and concerningly wise friend everybody should have
I really liked that he took in consideration disabled people, mothers and others in this video because a lot of the time we forget that depending on who we are the time management can be completely different or take longer for something smaller. Thanks for the reflection lol
"If you do happen to over commit you have to deliver". yep! been there done that and it was worth it. I think the one thing I would add to this video is make sure what you are committing to do are your priorities and not somebody else's. it's amazing how much of our time goes to other peoples asks when we haven't even gotten our priorities done yet.
“Third disclaimer…I don’t have a chronic illness.” Yes, thank you! I have fibromyalgia along with a few other physical and mental issues. Some days I am an absolute fiend checking things off my to-do list and other days I can barely get anything done because it’s a high pain day or a high symptom day. I try to tell myself that’s alright. Thank you for acknowledging us 😊
I like the rule of doubling the time you think a task might take to make a more realistic plan but it also makes me wonder how Parkinson’s Law comes into play then too. How do you decipher when you’ve given yourself enough realistic time or simply filled an overcorrection?
Depends on your goals but having more time lets you decide when something is "done". Having more time might let you refine something and make it better than it wouold have been. Also, adjust your estimate for similar tasks over time if you're always out.
I wouldn't worry about the law, it was meant as satire after all, its holding you back from taking the first step. If you finish early make a note so if you face a similar issue in the future you can compare and decide if the outcome will be the same. Id you think you spent too much time, you can make a note of that too. Also, if you finish early, you can move on to the next task.
I mean, it seems obvious, but breaking things down into "first shitty page" levels -- that's SUPER helpful!! it's not going to be amazing from the start, but it won't be ANYTHING unless you start! thanks for another great video :D
There's been more times than I'd like to admit where I was completely overwhelmed with something and, in the end, handed in my shitty draft. I'm not lying, it worked 100% of the time.
Topic idea 💡: how to get over things that havent happened and probably wont happen to you? I like the quote worrying makes you live the pain twice - however if you're just worrying then that's not helpful and hurts you
I'm so happy you exist. I still don't have my life together yet but your videos really help me understand myself and eventually I think I'll get there.
I unironically got a pen and paper to write out my priorities list and make a hierarchy. Been stuck in a rut lately of feeling worn out from work so having no energy for any hobby things in the evening, but maybe it's just in my head that the hobbies aren't my priority (so I'm making them!)
I am 53 with chronic illness, adolescent kids to whom i owe it to get my shot together and an ambition for two community Projects i want to set up, one multi million dollar and the other at least 50k and i don’t have any income or experience in this sort of thing, but your videos are helping me lean towards going for it, what i have i got to lose after all, my self respect and reputation went many years ago, and it is ok, i am quite prepared to fail.
I dont usually think productivity youtubers are genuine. But you hit different man. In my opinion you actually make a world a better place. Iam very pleased that you fougth your addictions. Cheers
2:43 this is such a thing though, i have boxes on my to do list every day and i know exactly when i need to get up in order to be able to tick all of them off but. guess who wakes up 3 hours late because they don't wanna start doing things lol this just really resonated with me
Just started the video but I'm so appreciative for the note about chronic illnesses making this might not work. It means a lot to have that pointed out!
These videos are saving me from absolutely losing it as a self taught artist figuring out deadlines and commissions. Excited for RU-vid to get higher on the priority list!
sometimes i feel like you're very similar to me but you're 11 years older so it's genuinely so nice to see you figuring it all out. makes me feel like i can too!
This type A person actually decided to take a break from my artwork to watch your vid, thanks the encouraging words! Now...back to work and managing my time:)
Struthless always coming with the bars! Such a balanced view on being a creative. We're not robots, we're all human beings who have ups and downs. 24 hours in a day isn't built for us to always be grinding, let's be easy on ourselves and be human!
When a friend is asking you out don‘t say „We can meet after I‘m finished studying“ instead say „We can meet after I worked through chapter x in book so and so“. Makes a huge difference.
I seriously have to watch these videos over and over to grasp and learn everything there is in here. I started drawing a house everyday 347 days to go!
As a former addict myself, I love what you're doing, and even though I've been clean for 5 years, got married, and had kids; I feel like I've been in a rut for the last year or so and not moving forward. I just recently discovered your channel and it seems to really be helping me get a grip on my aspirations and where I want to go in life. This video in particular seems very helpful given that 90% of my day is spent either working, picking up after my 2 year old, and of course spending time with the wife. I see this as the time management equivalent to a Dave Ramsey budget, that dude helped me get my finances together and when I put it all on paper I realized that I had about $300 of surplus money each month that I could be investing or saving instead of getting take out or buying new toys (tools, car mods, ect.). I hope that I can use the tips in this video to do something similar and be able to carve out a good hour or two after work to have time to do the things I want that could help me move forward in life
The fact that you toss kids AND chronic illness is amazing because spoon theory with chronic illness is a thing and having it acknowledged is pretty powerful. Good on you sir
The part about doing it for your kid really resonated. I have a tattoo on my wrist with 2 symbols representing both of my daughters. It is turned inwards, towards me, and whenever I'm struggling I can look at it and remember I'm doing it for them. Thanks for the great content as always and good luck on hitting those goals!
For me, living with a chronic illness and being a procrastinator, your advice on productivity definitely works for me too. I can't work for 16 hours a day but I can work within my own limits, I just need to have my priorities right and factor in rest, how much I can do on a good day, and how much on a bad. I also need to factor in more flexibility and learn to know my limits. Never promise things that are unrealistic in my situation and learn to say no. Some I do better at nowadays but being a procrastinator I liked the false deadline advice.
I’m an artist. I love your videos. You combine being creative and mental health, nicely. I have 2 kids. Don’t wait till your ready, You never will be. They are a wonderful addition to your life. Gives you even more purpose.
YES FINALLY SOMEONE THAT GETS IT - everyone knows the productivity advice, but confidently setting a structure is different to sitting down in the quiet space that structure assigns you with hard work ahead of you. I always feel so seen when I watch your videos. Thank you!
You always pop up just when I need to know that things are possible! I love your content and it actually helps me in my work. (Mental health Respite work) Cannot wait for the book that is so awesome. You and Felicity seem like exactly the people I would want raising members of the next generation. *Baby dust*
You are a year older than me. This is comforting in that, i know what I want. I have designed my life, layed out what I want to achieve. I framed myself successfully into the fixed set of things I want to focus on. I have realistic goals. My vision is thicker than all the fat people in your neighbourhood. I'm getting quite used to not having moral support. My brain feels broken. I'm obviously depressed. Have been for years. This is comforting. Thank you very much. ❤️
Honestly, I come back to your channel whenever I feel down or overwhelmed and you lift my mood immediately! Thanks for being there doing this. Lots of love from Turkey ❤️
I can relate sooo much to the "talking about my to-do list to a friend" part! It motivates me even more, but everytime I'm like "dam*ed , REALLY? So impressing people? we're that far? " but as you said at the end of the day, it works, so...
Have chronic fatigue after getting covid in March 2020. Clicked onto this video because I'm struggling to manage all the work I used to now lockdown is easing and my work is picking up. Reversed my car into a tree on Wednesday. Because I was fatigued from doing a fraction of my old work load. Your intro mentioning chronic illness just stopped me in my tracks. I have a chronic illness. Normal rules don't apply. I can only do what I can do. I need to reassess my schedule. I'm going to watch the rest of the video now. Thank you for getting what I'm dealing with, even when I didn't!
One of the most underrated youtuber. Your desclaimer about health and family members were pretty amazing. The fact that you were even considerate about those situations shows that you are an overall nice person and not one of those you-can-do-it gurus.
You are such a lovely person. Your children are going to have a cool, compassionate dad with a life story they can't wait to share with their friends. ☺ Good luck on all of your projects, and thank you for sharing your process here!
Thank you once again for making an awesome, relatable, and sincere video you are the only channel I can come for advice that doesn't feel like a Pinterest hashtag!
Everyday I think I'm falling apart you bring this videos to me easy to digest on real information and suddenly things looks doable so thank you and please don't stop making videos
I like many have said down below really REALLY appreciate you acknowledging the disabled/chronic illness community and acknowledging that time management can be harder when you have unpredictability in your life. Real life scenarios: Dr: ' now you have a chronic illness why don't you spend all that time you now have learning the guitar.' A doctor over 2 years later, 'why don't you walk along the beach and pick up rubbish in your spare time to help your mental health.' Answer to both, crippling pain and fatigue makes being alive hard enough thanks. XD But also makes your understanding that it doesn't give you more usable time even more appreciated, as I don't often get it in my everyday life.
hi, i'm from brazil. i've never found someone who gaves to me so practicals things. changes have being since i put in practice your guide. so, genually thanks for all!
I'm so glad I found your channel, so relatable and filled with great advice. Also, through your honesty and great respect for people and their differences it just adds a bit of extra magic. Thank you for being you! 🙂
Thank you SO much man. I had wondered why you were noticeably absent and I see you have been suitably overstretched. So stoked you got to do an animation for the Dallas Mavericks! That must have been so awesome. I also do a weekly video and can relate to the procrastination so acutely, this powerful resistance to do the "important stuff" and how priorities can get mixed up so quickly. So yeah, I'm going to try your advice, although I feel you've just reverse engineered your last few months into this advice, almost like hindsight, and thats always 20/20 so they say! Thanks man, stoked to see you back on the tube! ❤️ PS. I'm actually going to watch it again and take notes 😉
Glad to see you back here, but also glad to hear you've been up to cool stuff! I really do look forward to your videos (and will look forward to your book).
You are honestly my biggest inspiration! Your videos motivate me constantly and I love your advice! In one of your videos you mentioned how motivation doesn’t just come to you (most times) you just have to DO IT and then the motivation comes! And I’ve been DOING IT! And it’s been working and I’ve been getting better and feeling more productive every day. Thank you for your videos I love listening to you speak and I love your art
Watching this video now knowing that you’ve got a lovely new born is such a heart warming feeling. I’m doing the tripling my time plan thinking “I don’t know what I’m doing so I will just have to accept this takes longer and I will eventually start to do things better”, when you said “just triple your time” it’s such a comfort and encouragement. Thanks heaps ❤️
i appreciate that you mention illnesses and other things in the beginning. I have really bad depression and ADHD just tops it off. It's so hard to even do normal people things, imagine trying to do anything that will reap fruit in the future when you don't even give a f about future, cuz well, you wanna be gone. Everything feels so empty and meaningless and I never have energy, brainfog is also a (redactred). People brush that off as a laziness but only I know how many times I just sat with my tabled and felt numb then cried out of frustration.
