99% of people use calendars wrong (how to fix it)

[@SimieIriarte]

Need more clarity on stuff like 10x & 2x? Get it here👉🏾 stuffthatsticks.kit.com/digital-analog-setup

[@anandsharma7430]

I truly envy all of you structured people. My life is basically dictated by chance, apart from the working hours. What I have learnt is that everybody should sit idle and stare at the sky or grass or trees for at least 30 minutes each day, even if at first you just doze off. Preferably 1 hour. Better still 2 hours. Just do nothing in that time. The amount of peace and self-introspection that happens in that time is amazing. You just let your brain do all the problem solving when you are awake, watching it prioritize, discard, drift, theorize, sort, declutter and so on. Also let's you know your true priorities. Also, any nasty work problems that you are stuck with, this is when the elegant solution hits. This is the true 10x block. Or 100x or whatever in marketingspeak.

[@HenryVeraOnlineLive]

Beautifully said. 👍

[@Lairdone_banana]

yes.

[@runemaestra]

To settle 10x vs 2x confusion: 10x are goal related tasks. Like if I want to write a novel as a goal, the steps to do so would go in my 10x category and i should strive to do one of these a week, as she said. 2x are things that need done, like maybe my household tasks, car taxes, etc, but aren't goal related.

[@benz.mp3]

Can a 10x goal be work-related? The examples in the vid all show what look like to be non-work-related tasks. I don't think I have enough hours in the day to block out 2 hours to work on personal goals AND still get an 8-hr-workday AND spend time with my family.

[@thisnthat42]

Why are they called 10x and 2x?

[@ExcaliburOfYuletide]

​@@thisnthat42I'm not sure. I think they just as easily could be called "goals" and "chores", but it might have to do with "energy" and "power ups", like gamer style? I really have no idea. I'm just speculating. 😆

[@sarra8913]

I think the idea is work goals get worked on during work hours. If you have chosen to do more than 8 hrs a day then sure I guess you could make work goals your after hours goals ​@@benz.mp3

[@reuelvillaflor]

Thanks for the input. These terminologies of the OP weren't defined well (in my opinion) and she just confused me every time she used them in this video. I mean the content was good until all these terms came out.

[@visi7891]

sleep. unwind. chicken leg. and cats. got it. i agree, lunches 100% reset my energy level in the day 😊

[@Quiddje]

Interesting concept, but as others have already mentioned, as a first-time viewer I need more input on the 10x and 2x and BB blocks. If you did videos about it, please link them.

[@coraljones537]

I don't know why everyone was so thrown off from 10x and 2x, completely made sense, great video

[@ikniet5032]

It threw me off because I have no idea what it means.

[@reuelvillaflor]

@@ikniet5032omg hard yes to this. I was like, did I miss something? Or am I just stupid?

[@pamela7411]

Just wanted to add my 2 cents and say that 10x, 2x, and B.B makes perfect sense to me (also funny since so many comments say they don't understand... That has now pushed me to add a comment saying I DO understand which I imagine helps engagement/algorithm stuff, so ironically maybe because you added something people don't understand easily it may lead to more views). Anyway, it's actually helped clarify something I've been having trouble with in my own planning. This difference between big like life ✨passion purpose soul magic ✨ things and things that are needed for like basic life maintenance, and then de B.B is new to me, but actually seems like a super cool idea. To make an ideal plan, and then add what actually happened in reality (and to PLAN for actually planning in the calendar) so it makes it super clear where the deviations are, never thought to do that. So yeah. Thanks!

[@Strawation]

What do they mean then? I think a lot of people get what they're meant for, but why are they called what they are? It's making the category system more confusing, so everyone is just questioning themselves with "does this belong here or there?". Assuming malicious intent would have me speculating it's a way to push you to get the digital kit. Assuming ignorance would just have me going "but why" the whole day.

[@pamela7411]

@@Strawation ​ Lol well I try never to assume malicious intent (though as I wrote this I saw the pinned comment pointing us towards the kit for more clarity on 10x and 2x, which proves your point haha). Still, it's not malicious, nobody is forcing me to get the kit. They're just doing what they need to grow their business. I guess for me the naming of it doesn't really matter, it just makes sense to me conceptually. So I think something that's needed in that case is observing that you're letting the 'names' hold you back. You could also just decide for yourself what they mean and get on with it. Or name them something else if that feels better. Otherwise it just seems like another way to procrastinate. If you get it you get it right? The meaning has been conveyed, so what does it matter what it's called? It's just the ability to be able to schedule blocks of time called 10x or 2x or B.B. You just also just name them Super, or Minor. Or Important and Maintenance. What matters is that YOU know what you should be doing during those blocks. :)

[@radicant7283]

Yeah but why is it the number 10 and the number 2?

[@rayanah9039]

​@@radicant7283 10x has bigger impact on your life and goals than 2x, also 2x tends to be much simpler than 10x but not necessarily ( an outlier example: studying calculus for the finals (2x) is more complicated than like downloading and installing an app that's necessary for programming in my case(10x) ).

[@juliebee690]

Oh my god this is it. I've been trying to figure out how to mix GTD in digital and analog spaces together, particularly with a bullet journal, and I feel like you're showing the most beautiful way forward right here.

[@searchforsecretdoors]

Looks like a good concept. I'm annoyed by 🎉the self-deprication. For instance, 8:08 "I know, super original." I object to that thought being projected onto me. Please don't be so judgmental towards yourself. You are awesome. Sending love.

[@ZeKiwiOfTheNorth]

I always enjoy your videos. I have to say, i don't really *feel* the 10x and 2x blocks thing. I don't thinks it comes through clearly for new viewers (as other comments suggest), and i do need the definition again every time it comes up in a video. Maybe "Power blocks" and "Maintenance blocks" or similar would help to carry the idea a little more?

[@gwarlow]

Starts here: 1:52 Really helpful video - thanks for sharing. 😊

[@rozannalichnock1784]

Brand new subscriber. This is the 1st video I have seen of yours and am hooked!! What does 10x and 2x mean? What does it signify in terms of time blocking?

[@wheredidsamgo]

Super helpful framework. Thank you for sharing! I would also love to hear if you have some tips on how you handle reminders for tasks or follow ups that are one week or even beyond out. I currently use a digital task app for this because I like having the scheduled reminder for the future, but then I find I’m having to juggle that, plus the journal, plus calendar.

[@fik_of_borg]

I love it how you chose a cat emoji for the wind-up wind-down time blocks! Also your voice and style is like a teacher should have, makes one want to try ASAP what you explain.

[@ahuseymakaya4214]

one of the best journaling videos ever!! as an adhd person i loved it tnx

[@laurenlovesstories]

I love your planning videos and this one is like 😮 I can’t wait to try this out. I have been needing a different way to manage my calendar and I like how flexible this is from week to week!

[@AndreSjoberg]

This is the video about the system that I’ve made for myself in my brain without even knowing it - loving the clarity, cohesiveness and flow of this explanation :) And the hoodie skull is the best thing ever :D I’ve been using a «stage based» approach to my tasks, analogue as in strips of paper on my studio/workshop kitchen cabinets, moving them back and forth based on what stage the task is in (these are either projects or orders from customers, I’m running a web design company *and* a roller skate shop at the same time, + started my channel in october last year) - long story, lots to do, but blocking like you have done in the calendar, and then doing the tasks analogue and referring to my task list (with stages) based on my blocks in my calendar is how I’m keeping track of everything, as well as color coding tasks in terms of urgency. Not yet perfect perfect, a digital touchbased screen for moving the tasks around would have been great - but for now having the *when* to do tasks of certain types (calendar), and the «what to do» tasks to move around every morning and before leaving work is great - thanks for this vid, it kind of explained my system to myself :)

[@Stalus]

I've been looking around for methods on how to be productive in a better way and I'm glad I came around to this video! My methods usually has a plan, but it didn't back up the spontaneous changes that come along with it which leads me to get into a slump and wander around. I'm gonna give this a go and see how it goes! Thanks for making this!

[@estherotecamg]

Hello! I love this video! I´m trying to apply it and for this i have some questions:
1. what do you do with the transport time?is it a transition block?
2. I dont understand what is the descompression block exactly. 
3. If there is something that you see that you can never accomplish on schedule, do you change the ideal calendar?
4. Do you register everything that you do in your day in de Actual calendar? Or how you use it?

[@metchac]

GIRL, this video is AH-MAZING! I love it so much. I immediately subscribed, couldn’t do it fast enough. Thank you! 🙏🙌 you have no idea how much you’ve helped me 💖

[@SimieIriarte]

das what i'm talm bouuuuut 😎 - lemme know how your calendar turns out! [e-mail] ✌🏾

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Simie's back!! Great video buddy 🙌

[@supergamer303]

this video itself gets me excited for mondays! thank you

[@okwrite7120]

This is an interesting idea. I like the blocks. Not sure what 10x and 2x mean, realistically. Will see if I can translate that into something that works for me.

[@runemaestra]

10x are goal related tasks. Like if I want to write a novel as a goal, the steps to do so would go in my 10x category and i should strive to do one of these a week, as she said. 2x are things that need done, like maybe my household tasks, car taxes, etc, but aren't goal related.

[@notl33t]

YEEEESSS. This means less time journalling and planning, just use the multiple calendars. Still have to reflect on how I used my time each week, but multiple calendars to plan and schedule was good.

[@JosephDickson]

My journal is a great filter and its also my inbox, if it doesn't appear there, that means I don't consider the 5 seconds to write it down worthwhile.

[@crownprincesslaya2]

8:41 using AI to break down tasks instead of your own brain or social support will create a reliance instead of improve that skill area

[@IvyPlans]

Agree, brainstorming is where the great ideas come from.

[@omohagbon02]

All is Action. Thank you and God bless you!

[@Siferiax]

I'll go download that checklist now, because that was a lot. Also hi! Great to see new videos!

[@AndreaGrigsby]

Absolutely outstanding. I feel like something is wrong with me because so many things have failed for planning other than my daily bullet journal. I feel hope that 2025 may just be different for me. This made the most sense!!!! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@sammiedoxsey8836]

Needed this video!! I needed to do admin for my own admin time

[@TwoStepsAway]

Thank you for sharing that it's possible for us to use analog along with a digital option! I'm a fan of pen and paper, and although that's my go-to option for writing I also enjoy using tech. I understood the 10x and 2x power blocks as ten 1/2 hour blocks (5 hrs) and four 1/2 hour blocks (2 hrs). I know there's a lot more to it but that's just one way I was looking at it. I might be way off-feel free to let me know. I admire your 9 pm bedtime. That's awesome! I'm closer to 11 PM, but one of my goals is to slowly start to get that closer to at least 10 pm. I appreciate all you shared and continue to share. Bravo!

[@This.Handle.Isint.Available]

I think spiriting my todo list into 10 and 2x. Then again into urgent and non urgent is brilliant. I’m definitely going to try this. Thx

[@TiaMat99]

This was really helpful, thanks! Is the open task just moved from week to week as you chip away?

[@SimieIriarte]

yep! for the most part. Or even further out if it's not urgent I know I won't get to it until after a particularly busy period.

[@jessekafoxx]

I’m gobbling this up. It’s the legitimately the missing link to my Frankenstein productivity system.

[@ohzenn]

Funny enough i was already doing most of this, but my tasks live in Notion instead of Google calendar. The only thing I'm missing is the journal brain dump, but i want to spend time journaling every day, so i just need to get better at that

[@MeiLee-t2v]

Very well explained, with a lot of clever humour. I really liked it. Just a suggestion: remove the background music while you are speaking. I would rather be able to hear what you have to say without being distracted by the incessant background music.

[@cferracini]

What I somewhat do is: google calendar = ideal journal = what actually happened

[@jamiereife5581]

I like your theory and I will start doing today. Q. My boss is constantly (once or twice a week) asking me for urgent (to him) projects that he needs from me rush!, rush!, rush! (next few minutes, next hour, end of day/week) and this horrible habit of his disrupts my entire plan for the day. How do you suggest handing (and naming) these disruptions? E.g. fitting them in. I work in corporate accounting, small office, I am not always able to delegate the project or even parts of it to anyone else.

[@KendallW]

Great video as usual. I like this process idea a lot.

[@isab7146]

Sorry, I dont’t really get where the names ”10x” and ”2x” come from? What do they mean?

[@leesiahng]

I assumed it meant energy or productivity level. I would schedule items that require my focus and will progress my career the most in my 10x time slots, and the maintenance stuff and non essentials under 2x. Please share if anyone else has any other interpretation.

[@m105chelle]

10x are tasks that bring you closer to a certain goal (THAT YOU SET FOR YOUSELF ❤) some other people might call them action steps or project steps Example: "I wanna run 5 k" Every run you plan into your calendar is a 10x task 2x tasks are life admin tasks - meaning household stuff like laundry, but also sending away letters, writing letters, paying invoices and all that stuff Things you really have to do, and often don't take a ton of time, but do not bring you closer to your goals 😊 I hope that helps ❤

[@isab7146]

@@m105chelle and @leesiahng Thanks guys both answers make a lot of sense! 🥰

[@JessicaChungMN]

I am going to guess it’s from Dan Sullivan book, 10x is Easier than 2x

[@tspmcfarlane]

Great system, great visuals, clear explanations. Subscribed!

[@etorty_dev]

Who else saw "SMASH WITH KENNEDY" ? @6:57 🤭 Nice video, Simie! Thanks for sharing.

[@betterburnout]

Thanks for this video ✨ Absolutely sorry to ask this, as it's a linguistic comprehension problem on my part... But the “10x” and “2x” “Power Blocs”... Represent some sort of power notions? Aren't they? Just to assign priority...

[@sookythehousecat]

Yay, you stuck with the hoodie even in the tropical heat!

[@celialopezsanchez8950]

where can i find the checklist

[@karlitozwei]

Great video merging digital and analog. Will check out your other videos and just subbed the channel. Good stuff!

[@DrKatyaMay]

Your sense of humour earned the like & subscribe! The clips of the cult classic Bob Ross painter & aerobics are gold icing :) The cake itself: full of awe. Explaining concepts I heard or knew but hadn't reflected on enough to surface this clarity. And a guide for applying the steps in my life. I'm so grateful the algorithm sent you my way 🙏 [All hail the AI OverLords & Ladies]

[@KazumiShiunsai]

This is kinda overwhelming? I guess it's useful for ppl who work in their own businesses

[@psychegev]

i had never heard of the concept "fetus steps" and now i'm on the floor T-T

[@ziggy2255]

Welcome baaaaaack. Great video. Hope you are feeling better x

[@inspiringpositiveimpact]

Great video 😊 Really love this system. Can't wait to try it.

[@utkandora]

really enjoyed this video thank you, really simple way to manage time

[@makeupartistrybymuskan]

Looks like the perfect mix, will definitely try it! So insightful 😎

[@callahan99]

So happy to see a new video! It was great and I can't wait to try this system

[@lauryneldridge7022]

Hi, girlie struggling with ADHD and burnout. This vid is a literal go send. One question- I noticed in on of your b roll shots, you had a list of example activities to be done within each block. Can you link the Google doc (or whatever that may be)? It's hard for me to remember some of the distinctions what what goes where. I know it's totally a person-bt-person basis, but I really, REALLY like the way your doing it.

[@lauryneldridge7022]

*and burnout here. *literal god send.

[@SimieIriarte]

Hellu!! you can grab by pluggin your email into the links that are in the description and the pinned comment. enjoyyyy

[@itsmetiffny]

This was so timely! Thank you for this :)

[@biancayoung2774]

Love this makes sense ❤

[@Cherryblossum101]

How much time do you spend daily on all of this?! Just curious. I have no problem jotting the things down, but I rarely come back to reflect.

[@shaffroncity]

I needed this more than ever before 😅 thank you❤

[@WashednLoaded]

Great tips as always! Do you make separate 10x/2x lists for personal and work? Also , was not expectinf to see JK 😂

Absolutely loved this! Subscribed!

[@sander_bouwhuis]

I watched a video on efficient time spending at 1.5x speed to have more time to do other things... what does that say about me? 🤨 Thanks for sharing your insights!

[@patolorde]

I do exactly that Eisenhower for priorization and calendar for time blocking

[@susieitaliano]

Simie!! This is awesome!

[@m105chelle]

What do I do when I actually DON'T have energy for this, cause I am chronically sick 🤔 Do you have any tips for that?

[@meritbendler]

I can't stop looking at the shaky laptop screen in the corner aaaah love this video tho and will try out this technique!

[@jayHVam]

Help? Apologies but could someone link to the video she references at the end as it didn't pop up and I'm not sure which one it might be from the channel? Ty good people of the world

[@ПолинЙорданова7]

Great video as always! Thank you!

[@gerdablord3400]

great videos thanks simie!

[@nahlayasmine924]

Absolutely loved this ! thanks

[@Emma-tr4kn]

absolutely loved this breakdown, thank you!!!!!! also hi bff jungkook @ 7:26

[@3dchick]

Omg, this is so brilliant!

[@qillalaland]

Omg super useful THANK YOU!!

[@florusherna9169]

Thanks friend!

[@hannahpot001]

This is cool, thank you

[@JulioR-o1k]

Great video, thanks!

[@Jcc988]

Subscribed and liked. Thanks!

[@ap1ml]

Smash with Kennedy 👍🏾

[@JackMallettMusic]

Really interesting thanks 🙏

[@maryanne2025]

At the end of the day do what works for you

[@gamerhardev]

You got a sub

[@BeautifulFang]

Am...am I the only one who saw "hang myself" 8:21 and had to do double take? Turns out yeah it was just me seeing stuff, wild.

[@LaLtheGaL]

... but I want to play my Playstation. 🤣

[@ankeael7644]

< ADHD has entered the chat >

[@SimieIriarte]

👁️👄👁️

[@felipevarelaj]

I don't understand at what time you work, specially if your job isn't your passion. It seems that the 10x time for you it's when most people go to work. Can you clarify in case I miss understood your system

[@rp2741]

This makes no sense to me, why is there no blocks for relaxation

[@Themusechampion]

You’re cool. Will you be my mentor?

[@tprevite]

The music is so distracting.

[@Jérôme-m4o]

Intéressant

[@Themusechampion]

BLOCKS

[@Blkbutterfly7]

Sooo no one saw her mention there was a download that explains 10x and 2x .... Oh ok

[@thisnthat42]

Should have been briefly explained in the video as it really made it hard to get my head around the concept as I felt like I was missing a crucial piece of context.

[@superhiggs]

this must be the most uncool era in history, where people spend the free time in their lives alone, looking at videos on how to work more efficiently…

[@barbarad4147]

❤

[@nisebiggs6572]

The grim reaper avatar is distracting

[@JigmeDatse]

99% of people? How many people were in your sample size? I feel that you're probably not aware of how aware you are about that, but I'd say that 99% of the people who think that 99% of the people are doing something, are almost certainly wrong about that figure. My experience with people who say 99% of people are doing something... 100% of those people saying 99% of people doing things, are *at best* being hyperbolic with knowledge of that, but more often, it seems *unlikely* they are aware of how *unrealistic* such claims are. Even, "most" which might be true, but usually is unfounded... No idea why Google makes it so hard to say, "you know, I don't like this."

[@SimieIriarte]

N = 1

[@JigmeDatse]

@@SimieIriarte 99% when n=1 means... You're not even *guessing* you're fucking lying. Glad you're honest about that. Nice proving you're willing to admit that you're really just a grifter.

[@99zanne]

Why the hoodie? I want to see u, not the clothes.

[@isminiunhinged]

What? That's a weird kinda creepy comment. You don't need to see her. Listen to her.

[@WondershareEdrawsoft]

Hi ! Love your content ! Interested in collab? :)

[@sinaAngelo]

Notion creates more confusion 🥲