13 Years of No BS Productivity Advice in 67 Minutes

[@JustinSung]

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[@MirzaAftab-j6m]

OK 😊

[@annakissed3226]

Life has a cure for being a workaholic. It involves ignoring an illness especially a viral illness of pushing on and your body getting confused between what the illness is and what your doing to keep working. Because your body fights back & it will usually fight the illnes but if your unlucky it will fight what your doing to fight on. So when the illness goes away, your body keeps fighting you. And if you stop fighting and sleep next your body is fresh and full of energy and ready to fight you again today. 2 decades ago I was a Workholic & a gym bunny. Now I am fat & I can barely walk a step. My advice if you get ill? Be Kind and Rewind your life up till now and let it all go. Treat your self as if you have been hit by a routemaster double decker bus. You might feel right as rain but your brain & body are lying to you. I know its hard in a country without sick leave but copy the Europeans and take a week off to catch up on bingeable TV, play games, cook yourself good food and treat yourself like you had been hit by a bus.

[@blackflag9543]

Do you think you could give us a tips on how combining works or the levels of combining? And how scanning works and how to not miss any information and what to do with unconnected topic?

[@judettecamba2861]

Not related, just want to ask, are you korean or chinese?

[@BillionaireAdvice-100]

1)Don't trust your brain. 2)Start small, then nuclear. 3)Take advantage of Sutton's law. 4)Do more with less. 5)Prioritize deep flow. 6)Find "flow" times in your day. 7)Use a distraction cheatsheet. 8)Create focus zones. 9)Use work-rest timers. 10)Hire the babysitter (Rumsfeld matrix) 11)Plan for real, not the ideal. 12)Prioritise by 'Or' not 'And'. 13)Use the two-minute rule. 14)Book the scan. 15)Batch tasks together. 16)Eat the frog. 17)Leave tasks unfinished (Zeigarnik Effect) 18)Delete decision fatigue (with pre-planned choices). 19)Stay on the pulse. (This is deep) 20)Learn time-blocking vs time-boxing. 21)Distinguish urgent from important. 22)Sharpen the axe often.

[@jameskreitzburg3621]

Thank you so much for writing the names down bro!!! 🎉

[@NestRn1021]

Thank you🎉

[@alohakamekona]

Thank you!

[@thereal-mirajbibi]

Thanks bro 🥰🥰

[@koreanpizza17]

I shall eat the frog 🐸

[@kosmoch]

I was able to take your 13yrs of advice in 67min and expand it back to 13 years by listening at 0.000009806x the speed. Thank you for the great content and all that you do.

[@GenZRadio234]

I listened at 0000009805x the speed eat dust my friend.😂

[@michaelwright1418]

@@kosmoch I converted the 67 minutes into brail and then felt it all in one long swipe.. Thank you for the great comment and all that you do ;)

[@every1readthis]

I was able to take your 13yrs of advice in 67min and reduced it to 33.5min listening to at 2x's the speed. Thank you for the great content and all that you do.

[@Shadefecator]

I did it on even less time by not listening to the things I already knew and once I understood the other points I moved on to the next - while listening at 2x speed. But now I’m wasting time by commenting though :(

[@dgsoks]

@@every1readthis I was able to listen to it 100% at normal speed, and actually understood 100% more of the video this way..

[@memeranque]

I'm liking this No BS series! True to its name

[@JustinSung]

Glad you are liking it :)

[@memeranque]

@ road to 1mil subs. Hope that your cause will touch more life as it deserves:)

[@RimonRahman-hg2vc]

I am studying then i open this vdo. When i see rule 1 thwn i close the video. Because my brain thinks the vdo is important thant my study. So i dont trust my brain. Thank you justin.

[@Aasthasharma..3]

😂

[@unhandleable-spectator]

I would close the studying. 😅

[@sokmak6830]

Bro think he's funny

[@RimonRahman-hg2vc]

@sokmak6830 its reality and what this video means. And i listen justine.

[@badbrains4168]

I only trust my primary brain- my Jejunum.

[@vasundarakrishnan4093]

After years of depression, I am finally starting to set some goals for myself and improve my life. I have always been interested in productivity. Even though I had correct notions of productivity, I would not move until I had constructed the prefect plan. Somehow, I had this illusion for a long time that there is a clear-cut route that should optimize everything. I later realised that no plan could possibly optimize everything. Every time you are choosing to optimize something, you are choosing not to optimize something else. So there is no real way to do everything and you have to pick and choose. I have been looking at principles for holistic development rather than any productivity at the cos of burn-out. I started this video, barely on advice 3, and I can tell that it is going to be good. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@BetterThanNonsense]

@@vasundarakrishnan4093 wow I really appreciate this comment because it’s also something I struggle with

[@Peacelovehappinessonearth]

@@vasundarakrishnan4093 heya :) . I hope all goes well for you. You're on the right path. I'm just sharing a little bit of my story in hopes that maybe it could also help you in a way that it has helped me and if not, then that's fine as long as you find something that works for you. I relate to what you are going through because I'm kind of in the same boat. But somehow i started using chatgpt half a year ago and now I use it as my virtual assistant in regards to anything the mind can think of. I'm also on my 4th day of meditation and brain training, and now I stumble upon this guy's channel. There has been a lot of trial and error on my part but atleast now I have things to fall back on. I hope you can continue to have things you can fall back on while navigating your way through your own personal journey. And don't mind me, I'm not trying to make this about me. Anyways. Thank you for sharing 😊❤️

[@souvikkundu]

This is perhaps the best productivity video I have watched so far that makes sense. I'm very lucky to have discovered this video. My favorite points were time blocking and boxing, stay on the pulse, sharpen the axe often. Finally I can distinguish between Google Tasks and Calendar Events, earlier both of them felt the same and I was struggling. Now I know the specific purposes Tasks and Events serve. Thanks a lot Justin!

[@LukeVidler]

"Your brain is not there to help you reach your productivity goals, its there to keep you alive" - Mic drop statement - instant subscribe.

[@Amit-s5t2o]

Thanks, probably your video has saved next 13 years of my life!!!!

[@AndrewTheLifestyle]

After 15 minutes in, I sent this video to my whole family. So much knowledge getting passed on. Thank you for this.

[@BittNV25]

I'm Italian, I discovered your channel recently, I realized that I didn't know how to learn and I already learned many useful things, thank you!

[@georgetate6055]

I love the two videos I've watched so far! I'm a teacher (retired, tho) who has struggled for years trying to be productive - sometimes on, sometimes off! Here we go again!

[@Youssef-f9n3w]

Dear Dr. Justin I want to express my sincere gratitude for your invaluable support in helping me improve my learning and study methods. Your guidance has been incredibly helpful, and I’ve already noticed positive changes in my approach. I truly appreciate the time and care you’ve dedicated to assisting me in this journey thank you so much for your continuous encouragement and expertise

[@n.j9852]

Where do I begin? Your incredible wisdom have left me speechless. Especially advice nos 11 and 12 struck a chord within me. When you shared the story of your student, Hanna, I felt as though you were speaking about me. While many so called 'study gurus' spend hours elaborating on a single productivity hack, you have provided an entire routine filled with actionable steps. Those who truly understand can appreciate the wealth of productivity secrets you have revealed in this session. I am grateful to have discovered your work, and yes i'm one of those sharpening my sword and your videos have become an essential tool for that. Definitely joining the newsletter. Thank you Justin.

[@PranshuMittal-j4q]

@@n.j9852 hey why don't you join his learning program? It's good!

[@hotmango5647]

This is a really helpful video. I've recently experienced massive burnout and paralysis and when I'm productive, I noticed that I did follow your advices subconsciously. Thank you, Doc.

[@Th3_Wizard]

As someone who is a shut in, this helps tremendously to learn about how to rewire my brain, in a condensed, big block format that i can passively chip at and note down while i have fun with it its not perfect, it is the most improvised method ever, but i am still constantly making mild small adjustments to slightly improve each day. a little bit each day to help grow myself a better life for me, by refusing to stay static in one mindset for too long

[@v_zallius]

I am French and I recently discovered your channel. It has helped me realize many things I had overlooked! I really appreciate your content, thank you! 🙌🏽

[@mhashid7407]

Thank you brother . I can’t thank enough of how much this whole 67 mins of valuable advices have had a great impact on my self awareness and self improvement journey . Kudos to the efforts . God bless

[@ashmitagautam4048]

Hey! Not sure if you’ll see this, but I had an epiphany. So…I took your course back in senior year of high school, but didn’t do well with it. Then again two more times in college, and still struggled honestly just with mindmaps for sooooo long. I totally gave up for a year and a half and went back to my hold habits. Fast word to now, I’m a junior in college and I finally understand 💀. Yeah…the processing time for that was wayyyy tooo long. Honestly, it wasn’t until I realized that it’s the only way I’m gonna be able to learn microbiology that it kind of clicked. Microbiology is extremely logical, so mindmaps track really well with it. AND I’m realizing that I can use it with other subjects as well- like history and really everything. It makes so much sense and it makes learning pretty fun! Not easy- but rewarding and fulfilling in a way I haven’t felt in a while. I just want to say thank you for your hard work and dedication to this field and I wish this was taught in school at some point. It’s hard to unlearn bad habits but the moment you learn the good habits, it makes everything else worth it.

[@pimjikens]

I’m loving the longer no bs videos, thank you so much!

[@dantzellee3478]

"Cannot have sustained productivity without sustained self-compassion" - thank you so much. This is something I have been starting to mull over, and I am so happy to know that someone else, an expert in the field at that, agrees.

[@Seelingfahne]

13:26 I think your argument about not overcomplicating your productivity system is super valid. Managing dependencies is such a headache.

[@CalmYourMind247]

Hey Justin, I have just come across your page today and I watched 2 videos and immediately subscribed because I have been looking for something like this. I work a 9-5 and I am having SUCH A HARD TIME FOCUSING on studies after work! Please make a video for people who are working but also has study plans but are constantly getting distracted by social media/household chores/adulthood or running multiple errands! As much as I want to ignore everything and lock in, it's so hard! Thanks in advance!

[@kermitthefrog8408]

I try not to overthink my productivity and watch too many videos as i feel they are just wasting my time. However, this has already helped me to identify some productivity problems I have. Thanks a lot.

[@Dank_Lulu]

Congrats on the 1M subs, Dr Sung! Digging the new format! The stories and catchy phrases like "keep your hand on the pulse" make it so much easier to archive and retrieve information! I wouldn't mind on occasion something case-specific like the mind-maps episode you did about 6 months ago. Such things are more difficult for me to commit to than generalized information that's easily made relevant by virtue of its individual components, but I find them just as valuable. 🤟

[@cephasasomani5382]

You are an excellent teacher Justin. How you break things down is top notch. Kudos bro💯💯

[@JustinSung]

Thanks! Appreciate it.

[@vaibhavsharma6594]

These advice are what I need for all that i have to do. These are what ive been trying to understand my whole life but couldn't, i just never realised it. Thanks for the clarity

[@dannysimonknows]

Thank you for giving permission to go long with pomodoros, I’ve felt the same way for awhile

[@AE0N-m4c]

Every time I watch one of your videos, I feel like the video is tailor-made for me. Anyone else feel that way? also these videos are perfect for freshmen in university!

[@onlylearning-vs]

My favourite: productivity is something that gets you closer to your goals. I do a lot of relaxing activities now which I used to think of as a waste of time before. It has made my progress sustainable and also enjoyable.

[@SatyalaxmiSingh]

Me too.. i also have my Google Calendar, a physical Diary, and A group study app that record the time I have studied and i record that time into my calander. so that i know what I did in past days and what I'm doing today 😄 Justin really helped me from being so under confident to being so certain about my results.. I have improved my mind map also.. I think those last 4 months of spending my time on improving my learning system was worth it. 💜💜💜💜 Lots of love from a future Doctor.😊

[@Theorist1984]

Hi Justin I watch a lot of videos on productivity/learning. And, i've watched a lot of your videos. I don't always agree with what you say but: this video is an absolute goldmine. Had me hooked from the start. Thank you.

[@JustinSung]

That means a lot, thank you!

[@aSomehowRandomBeing]

The time boxing idea just gave me a new perspective 🤩 thanks a lot 🤝

[@therealk.i8289]

Justin sung congrats on this milestone of yours one million go celebrate 🎉

[@m-vy3qg]

Absolutely love and appreciate this. Will try and do my best. Thanks so much for the stories, examples and getting straight to the point ❤❤❤🎉

[@Tahani-t6r]

youre almost at 1 million, congrats!!

[@THExAndrewxO]

Here he is again in my feed, Mr efficiency explaining inefficiently how to be more efficient

[@collecter8887]

Great video Man. I'm really grateful for you putting your 13 years of experience in this one video. This is a life-changing information. Thank you so much. May god bless you.

[@Nicoo680]

These videos are life-changing Justin, thank you.

[@PrettyWhiteLady]

One trick I use is to set a timer for 5 minutes the second that I enter into a task that I want to stay engaged with, and when the timer goes off, I am hoping that I am still engaged in that same task. Setting a timer for 5 minutes to get myself into that task and working on it is a great tool too! Say you're procrastinating on something, and you know you need to be working on it, well you hit the timer, 5 minutes, you must be in that task fully engaged at the end of that timer.

[@jamesstramer5186]

Thanks again Justin for all your hard work! The value that these videos add is immense!

[@borodel619]

As an 50+ guy i do like this stuff and I have a lot respect for young people. i studied medicine and dentistry as a holistic and image learning thinker I had a lot of difficulties with learning. And it was not fun, and it is stupid, I love learning. And by the way, I had to "learn" a lot of BS. i love learning from pratical experiences. Now I know: medical doctors and guru's do not heal because healing is from within. Knowing this, the second part of my live is starting 😃

[@limeng7999]

Love this video, I enjoy all your in-depth videos and they are the reason I became an ICS member!

[@deathbombs]

For advice 14 send messages out right away- as you said it helps unblock other people and allows max completion speed. I would add that it gives you extra mental focus because once it's sent there's no comfort of a time-safety net, it's do or die

[@AT-le8ej]

Yo advice and what u r teaching is so good its life changing. Thank you

[@faadumoibrahim464]

I just want to say thank you❤. You helped me a lot😊

[@carloswalker223]

Happiness is... Justin dropping a new video. Another one!

[@soothsayer2406]

Great easy format.. straight alpha from the seat

[@wonderfully_.made.]

This is super valuable especially for students in uni Thanks Justin 👍

[@JustinSung]

Glad to hear!

[@湯寓安]

This video is gold! Thank you for sharing.

[@stevensovichiii6639]

yea like you said over scheduling def takes away from doing actual work. the hardest and biggest difference I make is just having the discipline to do the work when I may not want to. we know what we need to do but we don't do it. and showing the compassion for yourself or doing something else to rectify any accumulated negative energy is very important to not burn out like you said

[@minaoc1804]

Hi Justin, I am learning a lot from your videos. Thank you for this well-rounded information.

[@wesselcusters1308]

This was amazing, I feel like there is so much value I can take from this, that I already have to put the prioritisation advice into practice hahaha. Thank you!!

[@AppletonPermaculture]

Great video. There’s a lot of wisdom here. Thank you.

[@LaKimKV]

Yes!! Thank Youuu for this video. Very helpful... fun fact I know God put this video in my path.

[@bestseedorchard1107]

Regular people (slackers) don't have a chance against people like you , and me, we work 7 days a week all waking hours always trying to learn and do better. Too bad slackers,, back there in the dust. We do our very best and will always win. I just started another good job at age 73 while slackers get by on SSI. See even today I am trying to improve, always. LOL

[@MSP49]

I've spent three months watching his videos, and I've come to a crucial realization: while they provide a surface-level overview, they don't deliver the depth or practical insights I was hoping for. This experience feels like a missed opportunity for genuine learning. During his webinar, he mentioned that his KZbin content is intended to be a teaser for his company, reaching out to a broader audience. I appreciate the effort, but I believe that the 1 million viewers who see these videos deserve more than just a trailer. They are looking for real, actionable tutorials on mind mapping other method that you mentioned above. Please, I urge you to share the in-depth content that can truly benefit us all. Your audience is eager for authenticity and valuable knowledge!

[@surajsolase2029]

you are doing a Great Job Justin.

[@zainabodukoya1079]

Hello Justin, It will be so good if you could publish a book or series of books. The book(s) should have everything you know about learning as a learning coach and about mind mapping. Wow, the book would sell out. It would be a bestseller. The masses would gain from it. Are you thinking about writing a book? Please let us know. Thank you and Kind Regards, Zainab

[@jacobsolace177]

Good News! My brain/body discovered that it could set itself Totally Free of fear, anxiety, sorrow, despair, loneliness, shame, guilt, confusion, contradictions, addictions, irritations, triggers, vanity, envy, greed, jealousy, attachment, possessiveness, ill-will, hatred, cruelty, bias, prejudice, and all other mental/emotional disturbances.

[@jacobsolace177]

This gives birth to True Love, Peace, Happiness, Creativity, & Clarity, for the very first time. Not the love, peace, happiness, that the I, the me, the self, the thinker, the mind, imagines it to be, which is a limitation, imitation, and distortion. For the very first time, Soul is happening, Spirit is happening, Heart is happening. It is not temporary. It is happening in each & every moment of daily life, 24/7. It does not take time. It has nothing whatsoever to do with time, effort, or choice. It occurs faster than the speed of light. The children are ready to be set Totally Free at the earliest age so they don't waste their whole life with any mental/emotional disturbances.

[@saisnigdhakodali6605]

Love this format, please keep it coming!

[@JohnnyVoidMusic]

Two Full-Time Jobs: 80 hours per week - Medical School/Being a Doctor: 60-80 hours per week (depending on rotations and responsibilities) - **Sleep:** ~56 hours per week (assuming 8 hours per night) That totals around 196-216 hours per week, while there are only 168 hours in a week. It certainly raises questions about the feasibility of such a claim.

[@deveshs.2608]

Please make a video about the books that shaped (not changed) your life. We all know Atomic Habits is one of them, but what are the others? Also, congratulations on one million subscribers. You have helped me in so many ways.

[@yulandatross3110]

Thank you. I took a lot of gems from this. I use the pomodoro to help me stay focused. You are right, at times, I don't need a break because I am in deep flow state. I just skip the break to the next pomodoro.

[@csplau]

I like your video! Thanks for sharing!

[@fuyuelultimodragon268]

Thx from Spain!!

[@Scotstralian]

Great Video thanks mate - first time I've come across your channel, now subscribed thankyou.

[@tarangerina]

Great format, loved it!

[@FathimaS-xm1qw]

I really needed the second advice coz the main reason i have been procrastinating its becoz l wanted to start nuclear which made me to stop before l even start the task , Thankyou so much Justin ❤

[@ΑθηναΜαυροειδη]

we really thank you!

[@occo5877]

This was actually great, loved the advices, I thought this kind of thinking was only me 😂 didn’t realize is a problem of many. I might contact you watching at least 10 times this video ofc :)

[@_shahinul]

This series is good. Keep going.

[@joshuatibio4767]

Solo Taxonomy+ Blooms Taxonomy+ Eisenhower+ Sutton's Law+Parkinson's Law+ Pomodoro+ GRINDE MAP 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@majorphenom1]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏿

[@SideTraktMedia]

Awesome video, appreciate your expertise

[@omgaffiliate7842]

Amazing information, Thank You!!!

[@RounakPadhy]

Hey Justin , Could you please do a detailed video regarding how to get to a higher level before going through lower levels and share the reasearch please It will truly be helpful

[@kickccc]

Thank you Justin. An interesting fact is that sometimes when I start studying, I feel very resistant, but I still force myself to keep studying. After about an hour of this resistant state, I gradually start to get used to it. The initial fatigue and resistance disappear, and I enter a state of flow. I want to know what the detailed differences are between this and what the video says about letting the brain rest

[@ravi-w6l1p]

Hi justin😊, I really appreciate your reviews on note-taking apps and your deep insights into what makes a great app. I’m working on a new note-taking application and would love to get your thoughts on a few key aspects. If you have a moment, could you share your perspective on these? 1. What are the biggest complaints users have with existing note-taking apps (latency, performance, features, or usability)? 2. What features do users actually want but don’t get in most note-taking apps? 3. Would users pay for a better note-taking app? If yes, what features would make them subscribe? 4. How do current top-performing note-taking apps optimize performance and responsiveness? 5. What’s the biggest challenge in launching a new note-taking app today? If you're available, I’d love to discuss this in more detail. Your insights would be incredibly valuable in shaping something truly useful for users. Thanks in advance for your time! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

[@MohamedAbdelBasetChannel]

I enjoyed this episode formate, Keep going with this formate, Great Job

[@sp277]

Very good advise. Thank you!

[@jazsings]

This is soooo goood I love it

[@yousefaljarrah6625]

3:31 this Hannah is absolutely me

[@psyphxo]

productivity is reaching ur main goal.

[@ProfessorAlfaro]

Thank for this information!

[@darkknight8289]

Insights By "YouSum Live" 00:00:30 Don't trust your brain for productivity 00:03:18 Schedule breaks to avoid burnout 00:03:29 Productivity isn't about being busy 00:06:02 Start small to build productivity 00:07:11 Focus on one problem at a time 00:08:30 Use nuclear strategies for distractions 00:10:24 Identify your most valuable productivity tasks 00:12:31 Do more with fewer tools 00:14:25 Prioritize deep flow for better focus 00:17:01 Find your optimal flow times 00:18:45 Use a distraction cheat sheet 00:22:28 Create focus zones for productivity 00:26:19 Implement work-rest timers for efficiency 00:30:37 Protect your time like a babysitter 00:34:01 Plan realistically, not ideally 00:41:41 Use the two-minute rule for tasks 00:42:39 Book scans immediately to avoid delays 00:46:10 Batch similar tasks for efficiency 00:47:17 Eat the frog to tackle tough tasks 00:48:04 Leave tasks unfinished to boost motivation 00:50:36 Eliminate decision fatigue with planning 00:55:02 Stay adaptable to changing priorities 00:57:50 Learn time blocking versus time boxing 01:00:12 Distinguish between urgent and important tasks 01:06:23 Sharpen the axe for better productivity Insights By "YouSum Live"

[@timwong580]

Feels good to lay down and listen/watch vlogs maybe because I can concentrate better……

[@qG0L0r6W]

Incredible video!

[@Peacelovehappinessonearth]

47:55 😂 Instead of nibbling the frog, i would rather throw the frog away. In all seriousness, thank you for sharing your knowledge 😊

[@JustinSung]

Hahaha

[@Peacelovehappinessonearth]

And the youtube teacher Award for 2025 goes to...🤣 feels like school again but for adults 🫡 no hype though. Keep doing what you do 😊

[@leochang3915]

Amazing video! It helped me a lot.

[@projekt.amadeus]

Thanks, Justin! This is really helpful!

[@JustinSung]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@aysundogan755]

Thank you for wonderful advice

[@JustinSung]

You're welcome!

[@okay.paruulll]

Awesome, make videos with Actionable steps as well

[@floweyy07]

thank you so much for this , needed it

[@JustinSung]

All the best!

[@floweyy07]

also long time no see👀

[@Beyza-p9r]

Thank you! these are so valuable. 🙏🏻

[@JustinSung]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@GabrielSantos-bc6bw]

hello from Brasil - your content is just amazing ;)

[@JustinSung]

Cheers from the other side of the world!

[@BilugeMoise]

verry useful video video thank you

[@MirzaAftab-j6m]

Thank you so much 😊

[@completedark]

Thanks for this! I needed it