How to Become Exceptional At What You Do (Even if You're Lazy)

Productivity is about getting more done and faster. This might be the most misunderstood paradox about productivity. And in Cal Newport's new book, Slow Productivity, he explains why. So in this video, I'll break down the paradox of productivity, and how it's not speed, but emergence that can lead to sustainable productivity.
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[@aenirrinea523]

I feel so validated right now. I start my assignments right away, dedicating a day to each section and just go slow and steady until the deadline. I've always thought I'm just a slow poke and being unproductive as many classmates of mine are able to do more things at once, but doing this has helped me focus on being productive every day instead of just one or two days.

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

You absolutely have the right idea! You learn more this way too when you take your time with the concepts.

[@christyforest141]

This is hands down one of the best video on KZbin. So many insights, so many new concepts about productivity. Thanks for an amazing video and I learned a lot from this clip!! Have a great day :)

[@FlootSaysHi]

Just wanted to say thank you, Cajun Koi. Ever since I found your channel, I've been going towards a more productive life and future. Although I've been more productive, I am currently facing the roadblock of putting too much on me, which results in me doing less while being overwhelmed. This video will sure be a keep, but if you have any futher more tips I would love to hear em.' This video couldn't have come at a better time! ❤

[@abir_existz7325]

The key is to spread your work over multiple days to accumulate more experiences. NIce video, keep up the work man.

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Thank you for your support!

[@sashachan6556]

Thank you for this video!!

[@Niu_guy]

Also, your videos are so well put together and concise. Love the work.

[@user-xi6yr4uh4m]

Tqs fr uploading this video ❤😊

[@eurofam7475]

I appreciate the wisdom you’ve spread. This channel is better than the self-improvement community.

[@InstaOmry]

Great video!

[@rinrin-uw6qk]

The only problem for me is time management. Wake up at 6 am go to school at 7 am. Comeback at 3 pm go to tuition at 3:30 comeback at 8:30 pm do homework eat dinner sleep. This is my daily timetable and i am done

[@ayanokojikiyotaka3431]

You go tuition for 5 hours?

[@farihaManzar]

What is it that you want to do but you couldn't?

[@rinrin-uw6qk]

@@farihaManzar I cannot relax play football heck I don't even have time to revise what I've studied

[@rinrin-uw6qk]

@@ayanokojikiyotaka3431 it's about 4 hours with 30 min travel

[@user-wk7jk5of4f]

@@rinrin-uw6qk Shorten it to 2 hours and use the extra 2 hours on your personal health.

[@nitin_yadav11458]

Bhai badiya kaam kar rhe ho❤

[@Padma-ws9th]

Exactly mujhen bhi accha laga

[@Pratik_kharat_912]

English mai likho bhai, ya fir devnagari font mai

[@swashtikpatnaik5529]

*Even if you are lazy(btw why did you delete that title)*

[@abdoullfalafel7855]

He changed it

[@Dikshaaa29]

Genuinely useful tips! Your videos are truely exceptional. Thank you Cajun koi for consistently providing incredible content 🙌🏻❤️

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Thank you for the love and support! Now, if you were to implement one tip right now, which one are you going to start with and why?

[@Dikshaaa29]

When you talked about going faster doesn't equate to achieving more especially after devling into tons of videos on wealth and journaling unrealistic goals it kind of brought me back to reality. So yeah moving forward I aim to set more realistic goals 👍🏻

[@joltsparker]

Having realistic expectations is so undervalued.

[@Getbetter2023]

Excellent video! I really appreciated the practical tips for building productive habits and channeling motivation, even for those of us who struggle with laziness at times.

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Thank you for the love and great feedback! Which tip did you find the most helpful if I may ask?

[@Getbetter2023]

Obsess over quality 👌

[@i.must.work.]

This is my favorite KZbin channel as every time I learn.

[@herrderr366]

😂

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Thank you for your love and support! 🙏🏼

[@whitendlhovu348]

This Video is great

[@Niu_guy]

I literally realized this like two days ago. My realization came like this: - I'd rather slowly completing my syllabus till November than rush and get it done by October. The relaxed pace lets me focus more, stay calm, keep my schedule open to change and also lets me finish my work on time for my entrance exam (end of Jan)

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Beautiful! I support that idea, rookie!

[@user-oe9bo2ds1e]

this is soo true. Planning to do many things at same time leads to failure. We have to concentrate on the goals rather than success rate .

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Well said, rookie! It's not about the quantity but the quality of the work that determines how productive your day will go

[@reanozeon9459]

Literally...Asta ma ajuta foarte mult !! 😊... NOROC !🎉 From Romania....!

[@siddharthreddyp7797]

*salut frate de ce nu poti scrie in engleza* 😡

[@MelloCello7]

This is absolutely incredible stuff, I forgot why subscribed, now I remember...

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Haha! Glad that you are here with us still!

[@nishchalgupta9723]

nice topic i personally liked this one gg ❤

[@htetkaungkyaw8127]

One of the best I have seeen lately

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Thanks, rookie, for the love and support! Which advice did you resonate the most with and why?

[@htetkaungkyaw8127]

@@CajunKoiAcademy the way you present on the "Illusion of Time", your reference on Tim Ferris and productivity needs a breathing room...... because nowadays people do not accept the concept of "great things take time"...

[@sakshamsubedi7805]

2:12 If your to-do list contains everything,then it's probably taking you everywhere but where you really want to go.So take 20 percent of the 20 percent of the 20 percent and continue untill you get to the single most important thing(Extremo pareto).Just ask yourself everyday "what's the one thing I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?" -The One Thing

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

That's right! The book Eat the frog is a great book if you want to know more about this.

[@herrderr366]

This lesson i learned while studying. tryed to be good at: work, university, building a business, making a yt-channel and be an amazing dad. This will never work, we all have a limited time on earth. But better focus on beeing amazing in less things will pay out later in life❤😊 Edit: love your reminders / inspirations

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Beautiful words! Truly well said! 😍

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[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Thank you for the suggestions. I will keep them in mind.

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@@CajunKoiAcademy thanks for replying 💙💜💖💙💜💖

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I see Cajun Koi, I click

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Your channel helped me alot as I am a dumb student in college and also my memory is not very good nor mh intelligence can you make a video to improve them if possible 😊

[@hebbe32]

Can you make a video about how to take a math note step by step? Btw Love your channel 😀

[@IwinosaObakpolor]

This video is Gold

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Thank you for the love and appreciation!

[@IwinosaObakpolor]

@@CajunKoiAcademy Honestly, I should be the one thanking you. You guys have no idea the positive transformation your videos brought to my life. Keep up the good work.

[@user-dx7xn1mo4i]

In my second read of the book (yeah already) i can say that Cal thinked deeply (pun definitely intended) about the topic of productivity, career satisfaction while living a happy life

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Where can I watch your podcast?

[@Kazuo--yh2dh]

Heck yeah 🎉

[@CarsonGiology4155]

I didn't know how misunderstood i was about productivity. I'm only just now realizing it. I've been tricked by people who make it look so easy. Great video!!

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Thank you so much, rookie! I'd love to know what was your perception of productivity and what did you realize now?

[@mijaelmarcelovillarroelchu6513]

Video about how to study anatomy please

[@physiotherapyinsider6468]

This is a great lesson today.

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Thank you so much for the love and support! 🙏🏼

[@RameshwarSharma-kx6ld]

Shout out😮😊

[@SID_597]

Lazy? I need to watch this!!

[@jacobmorres9817]

Basicslly prioritize

[@C00L_CULPRIT]

Bro you literally get the hell out of me everytime. I think of being consistent by working with a same pace but unfortunately I always get myself disappointed😢. But whatever you say makes me feel comfortable for some time 😊. I am Kanishk, one of your fan from India 🇮🇳. It would be great for me if you just include my name in your next video❤

[@chabandou]

Can you lower the background music volume please, It overshadows your voice and distracts from the point of the video.

[@titlitiltli2424]

How to manage exam stress ??

[@jasonlibov]

Good question

[@titlitiltli2424]

Thanks

[@farihaManzar]

As i'm having exam in almost a week with overloading syllabus.it's really hard to manage my time.half of my day just get wasted into constant stress or i end up just focusing on 1 subject.😖💔

[@genzsingh9523]

Neet??

[@titlitiltli2424]

Yeah same here dude neet stresss is real i cant study i am studying way too less

[@farihaManzar]

@@titlitiltli2424 I'll first give neet exam then cuet.well I'm currently focusing on cuet exam I'm planning to take a drop for neet exam

[@genzsingh9523]

@@titlitiltli2424 really it was so easy to focus and be consistent up until 3 months ago but since 3 months I can't decide what to do and what not I am getting overwhelmed BTW how mock score bro mine's like 509 🤐

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Pick a time to stress and a time to study! Do not study when it's your stress time and vice versa. This will help your mind to let go of the concerns healthily so that you can focus your energy on studying as well.

[@aklimakhatun1211]

View going higher minute by minute

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Cannot be here without your and every rookies support!

[@mdk03]

no way dude called CS Lewis "some guy from oxford"

[@Ayanogod_111]

Hlo sorry but i don't really understand rule no 3 can anyone explain it to me😅😅

[@lamMeTV]

What if you change your craft tho? Isnt that just ruining what you already built up?

[@user-hr6qg7lm6u]

hey Cajun koi i wan't to ask you something can you make a video but in indonesia language so it will be easy to understand because is hard to person from indonesia to understand your video

[@user-hr6qg7lm6u]

and have a good day

[@Chinuki50020]

There is no way my favorite KZbinr will reply here

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

There is simply no way. 🤓

[@user-wk7jk5of4f]

Playing so much Persona made me learn this lol.

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

What an interesting way to learn. I'd love to know the details

[@user-wk7jk5of4f]

@@CajunKoiAcademy Time management is vital in persona games, especially in 5, since you have to balance the jrpg elements, social stats, relations with the 23 confidants, part time jobs if you want extra cash, all while having a normal school day, school events and limited time. Barring the JRPG elements, a lot of it is accurate to real life high schoolers having to balance school, work, personal life, social life etc and after finishing school replace it with work, meetings etc.

[@mikhaeel9867]

The artist whose drawing you copied in the thumbnail has explicitly stated that they don't want their art being used for anything regardless of it being private or nonprofit. Nice one man.

[@mahiarohman]

50th like from me

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

🥳🥳

[@kabir6788]

Please summarise all the important points at the end of the video. I almost forgot what I heard at the beginning of the video.

[@regillnormansalvacion8269]

2

[@dmytrkapushchak3411]

2:23 i became a milliner for in 1 second

[@Student-jd8vf]

I'm lazy nonetheless exceptional at what I do

[@MdRehanAnsari-jm2id]

Ok. Why did I open KZbin again...........oh yeah, to watch this video..and to remind ppl ik to study.

[@deepanshupanwar4539]

If i only have to do one thing to avoid Go at natural pace Surrounded yourself with like minded people same goals Look outside your field then that to yourself Use money so take seriously

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

I love those tips! Those sum up being exceptional well!

[@user-qf1lb1bj5o]

How to find friends that are ambitious ?

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I was really hoping that this comment had an a answer 😭

[@phoenixx25]

😂Mike looks different, new hairstyle? 👀

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

You noticed? He does look cleaner, doesn't he?

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✨🤍

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why do you guys have so little views now

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yeah i am the 31st like

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

🙏🏼🥳

[@rohansachdeva4952]

" How to Become Exceptional At What You Do (Even if You're Lazy) "

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I would never date Rize😬

[@farihaManzar]

Bro really put Tokyo ghoul as a date reference 😂

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First 🥇

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Made it! 🙏🏼🔥

[@fire-thoughts]

your 4k video isnt clear enough. Improve video quality just because we all want quality from you guys....

[@CiegoPato]

76 views at 12 seconds, you fell off.

[@angelface333]

i love this idea. i think it will really help with feelings of overwhelm and not doing much of anything as a result 🫶🏾🩷

[@mijaelmarcelovillarroelchu6513]

Video about how to study anatomy please

[@mijaelmarcelovillarroelchu6513]

Video about how to study anatomy please