How I work 60+ hours a week, run a business and enjoy life (Time Management Tips)

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Recently I'd been feeling like there just weren't enough hours in a day - working as a Trainee Corporate Lawyer, running my KZbin channel, fitting in exercise... and trying to have some kind of a life!! But these time management tips have legit changed my life - I feel more in control, less stressed and generally more upbeat 🙂
First up, I share 5 of the most powerful mindset tips I've come across that help me spend my time on the stuff that matters, stay productive and work with mental clarity.
I then move on to my top 5 practical techniques, which I've implemented in my day-to-day life, to make time management effortless!
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00:00 - So much to do, so little time
00:54 - #1 Understanding your chronotype
03:07 - #2 Just do it
04:36 - #3 Learn from your mistakes
05:55 - #4 Focus on Endings
07:16 - #5 Intentional = Productive
08:35 - #6 Create a commute
10:00 - #7 Create artificial deadlines
11:25 - #8 Daily progress report
12:22 - #9 60-second reset
13:40 - #10 Build micro habits
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Who I am:
I'm a trainee lawyer studying in London. I graduated from Cambridge, speak French and Spanish and don’t believe in “natural talent” 😮 BUT... I do believe that TOGETHER, WE ARE ALL CAPABLE OF POSITIVITY, PRODUCTIVITY AND SUCCESS.
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[@teddyscorner1311]

when you said you don't trust yourself to go on your phone without spending hours on it I felt that in my soul 😭

[@liam.porritt]

😂😂😂

[@parthvats2649]

I felt the same way as you do.

[@GabrielNussbaum]

My top 5 Takeaways: 1. Figured out if your a morning/evening person - and work to your strengths 2. We often put little effort into endings, whilst they leave the biggest impressions 3. Use what would have been your commute time to shift between work and play 4. Work will fill the time you allocate it, so don't set distant deadlines 5. When you start to procrastinate, take a 60 second reset like looking out the window. Don't go straight for the Phone! Yet another top class video, thanks for sharing!!!

[@liam.porritt]

Love these top takeaways Gabriel! Thank you so much for taking the time to share, and I hope you find you're able to get implementing some of them :)

[@GabrielNussbaum]

@@liam.porritt this was definitely a video I needed. I am also working out how to fit work, KZbin and ‘social’ life together, and these ideas will definitely be put to good use 😁

[@yashsolanki069]

wish I could make my 60-second reset to actually 60-second reset and not 2-hour procrastination lol

[@liam.porritt]

Maybe try committing to focusing on having a 60 second reset whenever you reach for your phone by standing up and stretching!?

[@yashsolanki069]

@@liam.porritt that's a good one to try 👍 Thanks!!

[@musikhamster01]

My grandmother always says that the small thing tend to bring the biggest change.

[@parthvats2649]

This is Premium. Thanks for giving these Premium time management tips for free.

[@feeshac1974]

Oh my gosh! What a transformation of this channel! I used to watch for motivation when I was finishing my social work degree 4 yrs ago! Great to see the algorithm bringing me back when we’ve both started work. The quality of your videos are amazing! I hope there’s room for some filming/editing tutorials in your content schedule. Congrats on your success and thanks for helping me from one student to another.

[@SuperBurger2011]

That commute idea is brilliant! Was really struggling with working from home and actually getting started in the morning - I used to read during my commute and it really got me into 'work mode' but I don't have that when working from home! Gonna try out your idea! Thanks Liam :)

[@seRAEtonin]

Love this video, Liam! I appreciate the time stamp guide, definitely going to be bookmarking this video so I can reference it again in the future. Improving my time management is one of my goals this year. I'm in the same boat where I overestimate the amount of time a task takes me. I also never knew about chronotypes so that was interesting to learn. Looking forward to reading the books you've mentioned in this video. My best to you and Beth! (1:34 edit to her expression was hilarious. Can very much relate as a fellow anti-morning gal)

[@kieranrichardson331]

I love the desk and that set up so much! Great video as always!

[@sumer161]

DEFINITELY a video I needed. I watched this thrice and learnt about a new area where I can improve myself. Thanks a ton, Liam. Maybe I found out about your channel a little late on my journey of being productive.

[@tier786]

Thank you for showing me the great courses plus!!! Literally in heaven ☺️

[@e_velog]

This is the video I need. I'm going to school full time, trying to do KZbin and wanting to start two businesses this year, yet I've not been able to make time to make any time to work on the businesses since the semester started. Thank you so much for sharing your tips, I'll definitely work on implementing all these tips over the next few weeks and hopefully I'll learn to be more productive!

[@liam.porritt]

Awesome Eve - it's definitely tough but maybe focus on just one of YT or one of the businesses, at least initially and commit to making real progress on that one thing!? ... As any business or channel is really hard work and demands A LOT! P.s. glad you found this helpful and hope implementing the techniques goes well - let me know how you get on :)

[@thobbes9994]

Hey Liam. This was an excellent video. Although it was 16mins long, your tips were very clear and succinct, easy to digest. This is definitely a keeper! Thanks for this amazing content!!

[@arvindhr.a2315]

One of your best videos LP 👌🏾Fantastic content mate !

[@seaweedglob]

Mad editing, man! Great work!

[@lopesneiljoseph1504]

Love your videos mate, really look forward to the contents that you bring out to this platform. I have been using some of the apps, and they have been helping me with my productivity while working and studying. Have a great weekend Looking forward to your next video already Cheers mate

[@jamesclarke3526]

Just found this channel and subscribed - love the content man.

[@professorbutcher3656]

Been loving your content recently Layme! Definitely going to integrate these habits - would be great to see some more lifestyle vids along with the productivity collection!

[@liam.porritt]

Thanks so much - and I'll definitely try to keep the lifestyle stuff coming too! Any suggestions for what you'd like to see?

[@thijskraan]

Great video Liam, I like the 5th tip the most, and is generally underappreciated. The second benefit of the 6th tip is so damn true lol, everytime I manage to finish projects way before their deadlines makes it so fulfulling.

[@liam.porritt]

Thanks so much Krahn! Agreed that the idea of making sure you see downtime as productive is just so important - so glad you enjoyed :)

[@sismandarin8636]

very very helpful, thank you so much Liam! X

[@happyuniverse5721]

This video is so informative! I genuinely like your channel a lot!!!!

[@liam.porritt]

Thank you so much :)

[@boracolin]

Amazing video, thanks a lot👍🏼

[@Smish_mns]

I'm watching your videos from india and it's so helpful and it been so long that I'm watching it and the results made me urge to comment now that thank you so much for your study hacks and videos and I'm just a 10th grade student. Lot of love from india💖💖 and me too

[@edenjames5062]

Liam I would love to see a week in the life of a work from home lawyer

[@SamElle]

During my peak area, I will do my PhD research work and during my rebound area, that's when I do more creative tasks. For my research, I have to be extremely focused so I will do that at the start of the day. Once it comes afternoon, I am no longer very focused and that's when I do something that's kinda mindless like some art project!!!

[@liam.porritt]

Love this Sam - 100% agreed on trying to stick to this kind of rhythm to the day... pretty much exactly matches how I try to structure my days 🤗 P.s. how is the PhD coming along atm!?

[@SamElle]

@@liam.porritt the phd is ROUGH!!! I passed my candidacy exam so I passed the halfway mark. I just need to make it through to the dissertation!!

[@christopherrobinson4743]

Excellent tips, especially about the peaks and Chrono types. Unless I load up on caffeine, I don't want to do anything at night.

[@corporatesteve]

definitely need to be strict with my time allocation tasks cause i currently do the 'when i finish approach'

[@roseminahass]

Absolutely love love love your videos!

[@liam.porritt]

Thank you so much Fateha!

[@consumedbythe6678]

Man what a great a video and you released it at a perfect time. I’m currently working 35h a week and going to school 35 hours. And I’ve had so much issues managing my time that I had to sacrifice sleep(I average 4 hours a day of sleep)/social life/personal time instead. I’ll try to apply those tips and see how things go out. I really needed guidance. Thank you.

[@liam.porritt]

Thanks Jack - really glad this came at the right time for you! 4 hours sleep definitely isn't enough to be performing productively, so make sure you make that more of a priority buddy! :)

[@consumedbythe6678]

@@liam.porritt hopefully I can bring that up to at least 6 hours. Thanks for the reply !

[@the_god_killah]

@@consumedbythe6678 any updates?

[@consumedbythe6678]

@@the_god_killah well I now sleep more than 6 hours a day but don’t have a job anymore 😂

[@miniravi1670]

Much needed video . Thank you for this video 👍👍👍

[@liam.porritt]

Glad it was helpful! THANK YOUUU!!

[@SanathKumarNaibhi]

For me, I overestimate the time creative works take, probably bcz I don't take factor of the state of flow into consideration.😀 Anyway thank you. Loved this video!❤️

[@lokeshwarias2453]

You are really amazing liam

[@ilhammahmoud9453]

all love keep up ♥️👍

[@JTDyer21]

Stay neat and clean. It really helps to deal with long work hrs.

[@kayakannan887]

Amazing video, Liam. Really helpful.

[@liam.porritt]

Thank you - really glad you found it helpful :)

[@elifhn]

the time that I need the video, thx^^

[@liam.porritt]

Glad I could help!

[@adler3001]

What?? This video has only 26000 Views?? It looks so professional!

[@elminam6654]

Soo helpful, thanks!

[@liam.porritt]

You're welcome! Very glad you enjoyed :)

[@tomr1486]

Oh man. Point 3 is my nemesis 😅 solid video man!

[@liam.porritt]

😂 Thanks so much Tom!

[@Terricharmedackles]

This is the first video of yours that I have watched and I really enjoyed it. I will be sure to subscribe to your channel and check out your other videos :D

[@liam.porritt]

Thank you so much Terri 😊🤗

[@thotapraneeth9944]

I can't even able to understand that. why is your channel is NOT growing much fast ? you have a great content .wow! amazing. we need lot more videos from you. whish you good luck!

[@thotapraneeth9944]

I hope! you reply this comment

[@eesung1816]

First time being so early! 😍

[@liam.porritt]

Woop woop :p

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

Can relate to this video :) As someone who works 50 hours a week, is a music producer on the side and is now starting a YT channel haha. Keep it up Liam

[@liam.porritt]

Thanks Jac - also awesome that you're juggling lots of stuff around a job - I've struggled at times with having lots on and keeping up things with my YT channel recently, but I'm really trying to keep persisting with just making good content... and good things will happen :)

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

@@liam.porritt 100% agree I'm focusing on putting out 1 video a week and seeing that as a result :) Agree, it's demanding but I always remember that it's a choice we make and no one is forcing us, haha!

[@jcleary1945]

Loving your content Liam, definitely benefitting my approach! Slickest edits. Be awesome to hear if you have any language learning advice? Could do with accelerating progress there. Cheers!

[@liam.porritt]

Thank you so much Joe - so glad you enjoyed, and I really appreciate your kind words! I would really like to make a video about learning langauges - love this idea and will definitely give it some thought :)

[@jcleary1945]

@@liam.porritt Great!

[@sheldonled]

Nice video! I was curious as to which app did you use for the time block b-roll?

[@joLuTuber]

Thanks for that Liam..quick question what software do you use to editing?

[@motoshox]

After 60 hours, BEAST mode turns on.

[@ollieking31]

Hi mate do you have a link to the diary you use in your ring binder? Cheers!

[@pauhemia]

hi liam! can you talk about how you started your youtube channel? and any tips for people wanting to do so? thanks so much! just discovered your channel and i love it. Im an entrepreneur living in Paris if you ever want to grab a coffee :) xx

[@R9393b]

With regards to the chronotype section. What if you’re a corporate lawyer and most of your day is based on logical thinking? What to do during the dip?

[@mathieu-marcmichel7985]

What's the APP your using for time scheduling here my friend ? Very nice video thanks a lot !

[@elevate4844]

I become energetic both in morning and night

[@matnelson1]

What is the app @ 7:48? Been looking for a good one like that. Thanks!

[@transformationproject3583]

I work 60 hours in a factory. Its a lot but ive also come to realize I still waste a lot of time and want to fill it with some sort of business no idea what yet. Trying to cut back on caffeine otherwise its straight to lala land when im not at work and spend the day drooling on myself.

[@alejandramunoz4472]

Good morning 🐉

[@niklasbauschen4757]

Hey Liam, great Video. I Reality enjoyed watching. What is the Name of the App you are using to plan your day?

[@liam.porritt]

Thanks Niklas - it’s called TimeBloc! 😊

[@basedblackpilled3810]

9:49 you got my like

[@nandyM2318]

hey liam can you make a video on what you do as a corporate lawyer? like are you involved with m&a or gen corp or banking & finance? that sort of thing

[@liam.porritt]

Wahh, you read my mind... look out for my next video :p P.s. I'm just coming to the end of my first seat in derivatives!

[@nandyM2318]

@@liam.porritt Awesome

[@samrosen1965]

Great video! What was that app you used to block out your day at around 7:52?

[@alicecritchel982]

I think it’s called TimeBloc just a guess though

[@liam.porritt]

Smahsed it Alice - it was indeed! It's from the same people who make DONE. I actually don't use it much now I'm working, but it is really cool :)

[@ssp4321]

My key takeaways 1. Morning bird or night owl 2. 2 min and 5 min rules of to-do list 3. Parkinson's rule of time allocation. 4. Try to make the ending the best. Make the finishing great.

[@liam.porritt]

LOVE THIS! Thank you so much for sharing :)

[@sterlingpless9280]

On pace for sixty plus this week might hit sixty one to sixty three this week probably working fifteen days in a row

[@planemadmatt]

Working 60+ hours a week isn’t something to be proud of and will end up being a regret later in life. I thought the same as you when I first graduated, but there is more to life than work and making money.

[@dehydratedvital]

me working 80hrs a week 👀

[@mr.j3371]

Facts

[@jjl6438]

Hey @Matt J how long did you do 60 work weeks for? What did you miss the most?

[@szymonsowinski9095]

First!

[@user-ti4ol5gw8j]

Hey Liam, just found your channel and love it. I have a question, how did you learn French? Did you learn it as a child in school or when you were older? Thanks!

[@liam.porritt]

Hey! Thank you so much 😊 I learned it at school and then ended up going to university to study French and Spanish language and literature, before I studied law 🤗

[@user-ti4ol5gw8j]

@@liam.porritt Wow 🙌 I’m so jealous! I love languages, I had 2 years French in high school and did not continue it in Uní so I’ve been trying to make time to learn it ever since! 😁 I’m going to apply your tips to make it happen. Thanks.

[@danielspierings4370]

Hi Liam, nice video! I do have one question: I noticed that I missed the 'peak' part of the theory of Daniel Kahneman. What are your thoughts on the notion that one's perceived peak is a significant part of the experience as well? Cheers!

[@liam.porritt]

Hey Daniel! Are you referring to the peak and rebound part at the start of this vid? If so, yeh - I think you're right that if we think of ourselves as night owls or early birds, that can definitely have a big impact on the way we experience our mood and energy levels throughout the day. I guess there could be kinda like a placebo effect if you THINK one time is your peak, but whether it's placebo or not, it's still happening and so you should still change the types of work you're doing throughout the day accordingly... if that makes sense!?

[@its_ajay7176]

Liam sir ideal

[@liam.porritt]

Thank you!!

[@its_ajay7176]

From #Kerala # gods own country #india

[@MenGemX]

Can you please drop me a link for that chair it seems that would be perfect for posture correction

[@liam.porritt]

It's an IKEA Markus chair so just give it a Google! I highly recommend!

[@MenGemX]

@@liam.porritt thanks

[@Hecticam]

what if my chronostyle "dip" happens from waking up till bedtime?

[@K20a3RSX]

Trying to figure out if you FaceTimed yourself at 14:00

[@moilui6018]

I need advice, because except for last week, i arrive to do 40 hours of work, but i can't get myself to do 50 hours regurlaly. The best thong I've done is 54 hours for 2 weeks.

[@colmoneill7148]

How do you do that spinning thing with your pen?

[@liam.porritt]

Jedi mind tricks

[@xplorick]

He is one with the force..

[@miniravi1670]

Second

[@SemGabelko]

What if I never feel full of energy? 😂 I'm not a early bird nor am I a night owl.

[@marquisdehoto1638]

The great courses what? The what courses plus? If you get the reference I love you...if not... go and watch map man 😇

[@liam.porritt]

You mean this!?? ... Modern explorer Nicholas Crane traces the history of British mapmaking. I'm afraid the reference is lost on me haha

[@marquisdehoto1638]

@@liam.porritt "map man" is a series on yt by jay foreman. And he makes quite unique ads. like for great courses plus in this video 👇 "How did triangles shrink france" at around 4:09 I really recommend watching it from the beginning if you want to learn sth about maps and have a laugh😇 And your videos are very helpful thank you😇

[@w0mblemania]

There's obviously a ton of house/personal/influencer styling, lifestyle footage, wardrobe-changes, house-cleaning, cactus-arranging, narration, scripting, retakes being done for a video like this. I'm guessing many tens of hours of work, then hours of editing and polishing. Are you doing all this on top of that 60 hours of legal-beavering?

[@dvdcybulski]

Top 5 Tips to further your self-exploitation for the capitalist regime.

[@BrickTemplar]

Ím an early bird whose life was ruined by social networks, and who likes to get up early but doesńt have a problem having a bout of productivity from 10 pm to 3 am

[@macbookpro3098]

wait , 60 + hours in a week !? wtf ! take much more rests

[@RAGEIndP]

All nice Tips... get kids.. all tips are useless :)

[@5ilasTheViru5]

Imagine thinking revolving your life around your job was the right way to live.

[@miaochen6208]

谢谢你 Liam 我很喜欢这个视频 --dawn.miao