How to Plan Your Week | The Art of Manliness

How to create an attack plan for your week for maximum success. Read the article that inspired the video here: www.artofmanliness.com/2012/08...

[@jrosalia]

"Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them" - David Allen

[@masterchief5833]

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[@DanielleT77]

Ohhh- I love this!

[@haSHAH1]

who's David Allen

[@jrosalia]

@@haSHAH1 he is a consultant who wrote the book "Getting Things Done"

[@haSHAH1]

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[@SuperCrazyWacko]

1. Make a weekly attack plan ( 1:03 ) 2. Pick Calendar tool ( 1:34 ) 3. Mind Dump ( 2:00 ) 4. Review Previous Week ( 3:36 ) 5. Set Weekly Goals ( 4:15 ) 6. Reocurring Time Blocks ( 5:18 ) 7. Plan your "Big Rocks" ( 5:55 ) 8. Fill in the Gaps ( 6:47 ) 9. Review and Adjust your weekly attack plan daily ( 7:35 )

[@alayna.gallardo]

Thank you 😊

[@lauratempestini5719]

Thank you for sharing your notes! Very helpful!👏🏻

[@hunterapple6134]

Just saying this guy is like a father figure for anyone who doesnt have one. Love it

[@rahinv]

Hey Brett, I'm a 15 year old high school student from Canada and i got to say after following all these steps i feel a sense of direction in my life that i haven't felt in a long time thank you so much and i wish the best for you and your family

[@artofmanliness]

Glad to hear and thanks for the kind words!

[@rahinv]

Hey Michael, I am now 17 and will be finishing up high school in 6 weeks. I plan to go to university to become a therapist. Focusing on self-improvement has definitely pushed me in a positive direction. I have also discovered a personal-development tool I would highly recommend is www.selfauthoring.com

[@thericholsen]

This is pretty impressive. Kudos Rahin, hope you’re doing well.

[@foxal2853]

@@rahinv Checking in, how are things now, man?

[@smithy1578]

Rahin Virani hello lad how is life in your 20s?

[@darrenc3979]

my notes: how to plan your week: 1. set a date for weekly planning (preferably during the weekend & somewhere with no distractions) 2. select a planning tool 3. mind dump 4. review previous week. journal: how could i do things differently? how did i do? any necessary follow up tasks? 5. set weekly GOALS 6. set recurring time blocks for sharpening the saw (PIES - physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual) 7. plan "big rocks" - most important tasks of life (important tasks - aligned with values/big goals) 8. fill in the gaps (low urgency, but important tasks) 9. adjust plan daily (try to avoid rescheduling PIES and BIG ROCKS)

[@harveymadison5067]

Well done, thanks !

[@Shiva10883]

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[@theguidocroce]

Great summary!

[@ilijalazevski5656]

It's kind of funny, but I did the same exact thing before I read this comment. The thing is, by simply writing it down, you truly learn from the video.

[@jjgems5909]

I’m a woman and this was the best explanation of planning I’ve watched. They make this shit to complicated sometimes 😂

[@Das0000]

A year later after I've watched this video and so many other time management videos, this is the one that I got the most value. Thank you Brett :)

[@complexjanedoe]

This is helping me get my life on track after relapsing in my mental health recovery.....thank you so much!!

[@mathias2992]

I have a terrible memory and I was feeling the hours and days slipping by. Ever since I made the jump to always carry around a notepad (back left pocket or chest pocket) and pen (sturdy one in my front left pocket) I've become extremely productive and capitalizing on the good ideas I have that I would've otherwise forgotten. It also works as an impromptu business card, way to give out a phone number, or record something "note-worthy". I'm refining those habits constantly and with this video I found my head nodding "yes" the entire time. Excellent and sagely advice.

[@artofmanliness]

Gotta love the pocket notebook

[@hafsaryuzaki3295]

I need this I’m 20 and I keep forgetting everything🤦🏽‍♀️😭

[@snufte]

Everyone who wants some sort of success need to do this. I set up my first week yesterday, of all the things i have as a routine. And it was little time to do something else. Of course, work is one of the big rocks. But there was little time for other big rocks in my schedule other than reading books. I need to find some big things to do to become financially free. And this helps me by seeing my week on paper, and now i can plan accordingly, and remove things i dont need to work on. It makes what to do clearer. Dont underestimate the power of weekly planning. I regret that it took me so long to start this.

[@JK360noscope]

Regret less, it's useless negative energy! Go forward and build!

[@MrSmellySmell]

Please come back to KZbin. This is one of the best channels of all time.

[@TumbleweedLeather]

Brett, I've been a regular reader and watcher of your material for several months now, and I have to say, you've changed my life. Thank you.

[@artofmanliness]

Thanks for the kind words and humbled to know we've played a part in helping you become the man you want to be.

[@Ray-cr5rn]

Am a female but I like how calm this video is

[@MihaiRUdeRO]

That's quite the library, very manly indeed.

[@artofmanliness]

Thank you!

[@drroneccles]

MihaiRUdeRO Mihai

[@ricoroque281]

*burns my personal library for warmth

[@smithy1578]

It’s only manly if he has all four volumes of the original Latin summa theologica

[@pharaoh6824]

@@smithy1578 www.pdfdrive.com/summa-theologica-d19113494.html It's in English but oh well

[@prashilsureja9813]

Feels like my father is teaching me important life skills. Thanks a lot. :)

[@AgentMathieson98]

I have the distinct feeling I, a 23-year-old lesbian, may not be your target audience but i thoroughly enjoy your content so thank you for this very handy video!!

[@systemsforphotographers5765]

Not a man, but this was very helpful. Thanks!

[@daniel_brqlo]

Man... your website and your videos are awesome. Everything is really well done and put so much attention into details. Keep uo the good work.

[@artofmanliness]

Thanks!

[@TheGearhead222]

After spending 5 years in the USN, 4 of them on arduous sea duty, I fully understood why a sailors free time is labeled liberty. Working three evenings and two nights every week at my present job forces me to structure what little free time that I have. Luck and God willing, I will be transferring to another hospital performing mnt. at less pay but for only 3-12's every week:)-John in Texas

[@manestage5403]

I'm glad I'm not the only woman who ended up here. Came here for the planning advice, but the hair on this guy is spectacular!

[@princekalender2154]

"Weekly schedule as an attack plan on your life". Bought me right there.

[@gvaidya1]

To those of you who, like me, feel overwhelmed by all the things you want/need to do but feel like you don't have the time because of your underlying perfectionism issues, listen up: This is a trial and error process. You can't learn just by planning and being overwhelmed and then just not do it. Plan what you think you should do for the week, even if it isn't perfect. Stick to the plan, but don't worry about sticking to it perfectly. At the end of the week, when planning your upcoming week, reflect to find what works, what doesn't, and most importantly, FEEL PROUD that you've gotten better at planning your life and all your accomplishments even if it is by only 1%. Now that you have more experience under your belt, make the changes you think are necessary to your plan and execute again. TAKE ACTION. I know it's overwhelming when you want everything to be perfectly planned out so it's easier to not do anything BUT taking action with an imperfect plan is way better than not taking action with an overwhelmingly perfect plan.

[@jamesfrost874]

I hate planning, but I love military strategy. That analogy really energized me. Thanks!

[@danaetheresa6497]

I am a woman. and this was SO helpful =] thank you!

[@eizhowa]

Did you grow a beard or something? Can I safely watch this video as a woman? ;)

[@bilalbinkhalid2028]

was it necessary to mention your gender

[@calisongbird]

Bilal bin Khalid this channel is called The Art of Manliness, and the guy referenced several times things like “how did you perform in all your roles as a man?” So yeah, stating that it was helpful to her as a woman was necessary. I am a woman too, btw.

[@Glorfindel9357]

I just started doing this last week, which was the start of the semester. It's still early in the process, but it is definitely helping me get more things done. I'm also far less stressed about getting things done because I know that I have time dedicated to doing them. Plus it keeps me exercising everyday, doing devotions consistently, and generally feeling less "blown about".

[@artofmanliness]

That's awesome!

[@kenney9120]

These videos are very full of wisdom and practical advice and are fun to watch.

[@RozwayRegmi]

Kenney True

[@Filmgirlphilosopher]

I’m a girl , but this was 10x better than the 500 female planner videos where I had to endure “like” and “um” every three seconds as they told me nothing about how to actually plan and instead showed me 5 different types of stickers to decorate your planner . Bleh. Thank you for being to the point and helpful!

[@TiffanyNg100]

Lmao, why you sound like a pick me girl. Yes , I watch the girl planning too, and maybe that’s just work for them. No need to talk down to them. Always look out for the plan that suit you. That’s it

[@SDesir]

​@@TiffanyNg100 right, she is a pick me to a married man whose audience is men. Weird to talk down about women who plan.

[@Iiii963iiii]

Exactly!

[@themajor295]

Bad take ​@@TiffanyNg100

[@ccc93584]

Did you get picked?

[@jazzmine2813]

I did a loose weekly plan inspired by this video, and I got so much done in just one week! Things I had been putting off for months!! It was so helpful, thank you 😊

[@2dahiphop]

Heading Out On Your Own: 31 Basic Life Skills in 31 Days. It's a great book guys. GET IT! Brett's pretty much just bringing some of the great things he's written about in the book to life with these videos. The book is even better though. Trust me.

[@artofmanliness]

Thanks for buying the book!

[@leahtheclown]

Thanks, Art of Manliness! This is truly the masculine version of Jordan Page. Love it! I'm a big fan. My husband and I use a lot of your tips and life lessons. Thanks for the inspiration and grown-up guidance. Oh, your website and instructions have been used in MANY of our homeschool lessons.

[@DD-ql9cr]

Hey, can you tell me more about your homeschool lessons? You mean for your children?

[@ZayFai]

Best planning system and planning video on KZbin. Simple, straight to the point and gets the important characteristics of organizing your life out without too much clutter like 'bullet journaling'.

[@actionLEGOs]

While I haven't started planning my week yet (I will be soon), I wanted to say thanks for the mind dump idea! I feel relieved that I'm not trying to remember so many things all day every day and now that I wrote them down I have freed up my mind to think of other things. Love your channel!

[@HazyTown01]

That has to be one of the manliest mustaches in current day.

[@Jescide]

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[@KrazyFalcon]

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[@masterskibum]

"My goal by the end of my planning session is to have every one of my waking hours of every day of the week blocked out with something" 7:08 This changed the way I think about planning my week. Thank you so much!!!

[@gregjones9901]

Love the Steven Covey reference, 7 habits is one of my favourite books and one that I re-listen to frequently chapter by chapter on the way to work.

[@artofmanliness]

Gotta love Covey.

[@gregjones9901]

Art of Manliness Don't worry buddy, you're my second favourite ;)

[@drroneccles]

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[@G.T_666]

Other videos are cutesy and focused on owning material items to be productive. This is the *REAL* way to get things planned without '' playing soft music in the background'' or ' 'drinking some tea' ' before u get to work!

[@mrodrenzo]

You're the man! I just want to let you know how much of an impact you're making on my life. Almost like the dad I never had teaching me these things. Thank you sir!

[@jays_jae7656]

Thanks dude! I've fallen in depression for a while and was undergoing therapy, structuring is so important and I really appreciate your video! I hope this will be a great first step to regaining control over myself and my life.

[@didit4theglory]

This is probably the best video I've seen on KZbin in a long long time. Big thanks!

[@lordrandal90]

My favourite AoM video, I still watch it sometimes even though I know it by heart. It represents the best of AoM and the work of Brett and Kate, most importantly because it shows something that you will actually put into action

[@MatheusFerreira-hg9dr]

Can you please add closed captions to your videos? It would be awesome for deaf and hard of hearing folks!

[@uwuchildofdoom4208]

Feeling like an awkward female here. I guess it's true that there are no girls on the internet. I am now a man

[@sarah607chang]

you are not alone

[@uwuchildofdoom4208]

:) yay!!

[@UneekDiva]

We are here with you :)

[@TheAlystraStardust]

I understand how yo feel. Am I even allowed to watch these things? Should I ask my husband?

[@BikesNotDrugs]

women are like men, just better suited to the things men are terrible at(speaking from experience: my wife did childbirth so much better than I could have.) But seriously, knowledge is knowledge and it doesn't belong to any one gender. Besides, a real man can appreciate the love and support a woman can give and returns it as he can. I know vocal inflection can be imagined on the internet, so please understand I'm not trying to be sarcastic.

[@emiluisperez3509]

I watched this video about a year ago really helped me get back control of my life and right now I’ve been off the wagon and needed this video as a reminder. Thank you

[@Bazzemboi]

Old but gold. Thanks a lot for the video! God bless..

[@ViniciuxMariano]

please come back with these videos!

[@rewalos5077]

Thank you for the lesson. Love how the calming vibe of the background music adds a sense of peacefulness to your video.

[@ironfist4000]

I love this video. I keep coming back to it.

[@firebeard2412]

Honestly I'm going into my next year of college and I just found your videos. My past year was pretty spastic and unproductive but I am getting so much more organized thanks to your help. Thank you :)

[@xr77exo]

I was about to restart listening to the audio version of "Think and Grow Rich." And stumbled upon your video: "how to plan your work week" / The Art of Manliness. I just subscribed. I'm looking forward to the videos. looks like really good practical material I can implement in my life.

[@TifasKnight]

Thanks, Brett. I'm going to re-watch this over and over during the course of the week as a reference and a way to remember. I forget all sorts of things for too easily and a mind dump on paper or my computer will help.

[@artofmanliness]

Seriously, the mind dump is life changing.

[@ezzardpickett7548]

Just as I'm planning on making a daily time schedule.... I watch this video and you've done it for me. Thanks Brett

[@chibuikeosita3177]

This is amazing...been looking for something like this for a while, never been able to get the weekly planning done in this manner

[@MassielValenzuela]

Thank you very much Brett McKay for your insightful and inspiring videos. I'm not a guy (not sure that matters) but I really enjoy reading and watching your posts. Thanks for your work!

[@mojojoje]

Sr. You have no idea how bad I was needing this. Thanks a million.

[@davidmt3]

My, much of your content uis years ahead of its time. Thanks!

[@MooseheadDrinker]

Brett, you are awesome! Art of Manliness is a fantastic and important for all men to learn. This concept should be taken to schools to teach young boys and destroy gynocentric education.

[@marquisdehoto1638]

I NEED THAT BOOKSHELF

[@mainiotaainetta]

He has awesome taste in furniture

[@keats182]

I thought the same thing.

[@Sen_Audio]

I NEED THAT MOUSTACHE

[@rahulyaji]

I need those books!

[@nadirmd2]

Been ages since I watched this.... Really needed a re-watch. Thanks KZbin and brett

[@biblewaybaptistauburnma7140]

Now that I have found these videos there is something else I can add to start my day. Thanks for putting these together.

[@jvstAsYouAre]

Why does a man who is like at most, 35 have a lifetime of books on his shelves? Also, incredibly useful video. This I believe is one step towards becoming an übermench.

[@michellegontijo8132]

Creating a Bullet Journal may be helpful :) It's a quite flexible/adaptable.

[@tommy4213]

+Michelle Gontijo hi what's a bullet journal?

[@damiansporna244]

+Rocky Thomas Just type in Google and watch the wideo ;)

[@michellegontijo8132]

Rocky Thomas It's an amazing system that "helps you track your past, organize your present and plan your future" :) I've been using it for a few months now and I love it! You can find the official video easily on KZbin and you can also find a lot of online communities such as "Bullet Journal Junkies" on Facebook! I highly recommend checking it out :) Oh, and btw, the system is very flexible. You can adapt it to suit your needs. There are a bunch of videos on KZbin of people showing how they setup their BJ.

[@tommy4213]

+Michelle Gontijo thank you for the feedback. I will give it a try 😀

[@hadleybrine3429]

+Michelle Gontijo Thanks, Michelle, I'll give it a try!

[@The_Monteiro]

I learnt to do the weekly scheduling through a company I used to work for and it has helped me out a lot! Everything is generally the same as you mentioned in this except the part you spoke of with the mind dump! I've done the mind dump subconsciously but the moment you mentioned is when I realized I've actually done it a couple of times when feeling stressed and overwhelmed. This video was super helpful! Thank you so much. ( No I'm not a man ).

[@AzureSymbiote]

You're right. I should create a reminder system to help with the stress.

[@Mayankbhattacharya]

A must needed video! Thank you for this one Brett. :)

[@artofmanliness]

You're welcome!

[@drroneccles]

Mayank Bhattacharya Mayank

[@BrokenToySoldier]

This guy looks like a strait, handsome Freddy Murcury. This is a compliment, I think.

[@dudldhoo2423]

lol he actually does! btw it's Freddie Mercury with "ie". Sorry, it's stronger than me😁

[@moisesvega541]

Very grateful I came here! Thanks for the help

[@GladiusP]

Planning your week/day in advance is something that really helps your productivity... But as you've mentioned - don;t forget to find some time to relax! It's VERY important. Thanks a lot for the video!

[@Chuck59ish]

When I was young man, and really, really manly. I was in the military and they planned my weeks for me. If I wasn't out doing 10-mile marches with 40-pound backpacks, or I was on the ranges shooting off 10,000 rounds a day. Later in my career, my days were more hectic working on C-130 Hercules transport repairing them as need as I did with Boeing 707-720C transports.

[@artofmanliness]

How to Plan Your Week [VIDEO]

[@JohnFlores24]

Eve L. Wayz​ this is what I need

[@galenbjorn443]

ill just want to thank you, Im a 21 year old singel dad. After the break up with my ex-girlfriend that i have my child with, i was devastated. I had no power to do anything and it felt like everything i was got smack to shreds. But one day i found youre youtube channel, and i changed my life. At this point ill got a new and better job, i train and i feel really good. Thanks to you i feel like a man and ill act like a man ! p.s sorry for the bad english, not my nativ language

[@scottchampion]

Awww cute photo!

[@leegaesswitz181]

Joel Wickman Where are you from my friend? Are you able to continue to see your son/daughter?

[@drroneccles]

Art of Manliness Hello there!!!

[@joselupechavez9203]

I've come back yet again before I start college to this video to prepare for the madness yet to come. I love your videos!

[@Lunaskylette]

Love the advice! Currently in the burnt out stage but feel like scheduling although its tough to do while burnt out, it does decrease the feeling of being burnt out and wanting to do something but feel too tired. Scheduling just makes it seem more organized and helps!

[@paigeyf0502]

Not a man! But this is awesome. I'm going to try it.

[@TheFlyfish1229]

How many hours per day are planned for grooming that glorious mustache? That thing is legit

[@artofmanliness]

It grooms itself. It's sentient.

[@Rancid_Ziggy]

Art of Manliness Glorious sentient mustache.....great band name

[@EngKarimM]

Thank you for your great videos. I absolutely LOVE them! Keep up the good work.

[@JRichard112]

Thanks for these videos, Brett. They've really helped.

[@Iamrohann]

Hi Brett, another great video - kudos! I couldn't help but notice the awesome MacBook stand and on your desk - where can I get one?

[@artofmanliness]

Here you go: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OOYECC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000OOYECC&linkCode=as2&tag=stucosuccess-20&linkId=WZPG3E5LFABE7PRU

[@Iamrohann]

Many thanks, I'm in the UK so I was glad to see they sell it over here too - purchased!

[@JordanCrowderFilms]

iamrohann I have the same one, it's awesome, especially with the keyboard and mouse!

[@Iamrohann]

Yes, my thoughts exactly. Very slick.

[@alicealvan1]

I'm a girl and I'm here. Is that ok?

[@johnnutt6299]

Yes it's ok

[@M3Lucky]

No. *GET. OUT.*

[@lgcookie1933]

To be fair, there are many many videos out there directed to women... I feel kinda weird being called ‘sir’ though haha!

[@amirbalouchi1662]

Alice Alvan will you idiots please just stop. Are you really that fragile?!

[@focusedallday5620]

Ignore these guys, good advice is good advice. Good luck.

[@Zehpolishw0nder]

the feeling i got during the mind dump was so weird. I'll admit, when you said you could feel the thoughts being released from your brain I was skeptical, but I really did. It was like I was freeing the stress from my body and putting it all on the paper. Great video!

[@abdelwahabflayinv9592]

I'm glad I found this channel

[@Schindlabua]

I want to go out with friends because I feel like it, not because I planned it. I want to read books beause I like reading books, not because I feel like I have to. These decisions are made on an hourly basis, and not... hey, weather is nice today, lets go out and do some photography! I'm all about having a solid schedule so you don't feel stressed out or like you've got nothing to do, and there are definitely things you need to do on a weekly basis, but one sure can overdo it. I want to have the freedom to choose what I want to do with my time and not think in boxes that I've artificially set up for myself - life is also more exciting that way. Other than that, you've mentioned some good tips for not being a lazy bastard :P

[@BulletsToBrainRatio]

Then treat it that way. Make the important events a necessity and the rest optional or recommended approaches to the day.

[@tessweaver7716]

**Sigh** I wish there was a magazine like this for women. Ah well, this is good too.

[@ValkiriStudio]

Tess Weaver You and me both.

[@padraig5335]

What?!? You don't like vanity Fair???

[@johnnutt6299]

Cosmo?

[@inksish]

This is an excellent framework. Starting to plan my weeks and record progress. Thanks!

[@CalebAstle]

Where has this channel been all my life?

[@supermancd1988]

Brett... I think the time has come. It's time to grow a Beard. ymYou would look badass.

[@artofmanliness]

Mustache is the brand, yo.

[@ShammyLadoo]

Art of Manliness Dear Brett, I am 16 years old, I've been watching your videos for quite a while now. Would you recommend following your advice on other things such as (haircuts - madmen side parted hair cut) or your advice on grooming and fashion? Thank you!

[@j3e125]

Yes, one can never be too young to look dapper. Case in point, me.

[@drroneccles]

Clarke Davis Clark

[@mihirjain4225]

2019 squad?

[@BassedMike]

Mihir Jain we out here

[@Iceboundjester8]

I am in love with how you described a mind dump with a computer. It’s genius and 100% accurate.

[@SeidelMatheus]

God bless you, Mr. McKay!

[@LylaRevilla]

i'm definitely manly

[@carlodiaz1567]

Hey bud don't see the link for your law school journal. Love AOM!

[@leonardokim]

Same here

[@itisibuffmonster]

It was linked in the video: content.artofmanliness.com/uploads/agendanew.pdf

[@IhaabMajid]

Thank you. you understand the benefits of writing stuff down.

[@ulyssescamacho8319]

Started week planning since this video is on, thanks AoM.

[@UneekDiva]

Not a man. But this is a great video that I will share with men :) lol @ laxative. Yes... exactly that

[@erikt5286]

Much manly man and manly advice. Music, however... not so manly

[@moranrd2000]

music is "in the eye of the beholder" or applied to this "in the ear of the listener.

[@furinick]

He is just so manly that the music is feeling insecure

[@claycon]

Wow! Great video. Your Chanel is quickly becoming a favorite! Thank you

[@angusmclellan918]

Brent, kind Sir, you are a genius. I love the videos and posts you make; they help me with everything incredibly. They help to structure my life and maintain good relationships with myself and everyone that surrounds me. I can only genuinely thank you, and bid you godspeed.

[@alexb.california3933]

At 34 I am finally decided to write one part today. Tomorrow continue with the rough draft I left on this. I wanted to procrastinate but after few minutes of thought and writing, now I am feeling where this can lead if you put it on a solid platform that works for you . Good tips 👍

[@mrhuangsta]

I LOVE planning. I plan my days, week, month, quarter, and year.

[@JayCeHeisig]

Great video! Always love your guys' stuff!

[@rae-annknapp7342]

Thank you for making this so simple!

[@adhd2372]

brilliant. I've been checking out planning guides. By far, this has been the best video so far to have breached the topic