Productivity Hack: Designing For "Optimal Defaults"

[@damianhanleyinc1776]

I love how Sam sort of confirms and co-signs all the stuff that we all intuitively know. His videos are a good reminder that our most valuable asset is FOCUS. Keep it up, amigo!!

[@titusariel84]

Sorry to be offtopic but does any of you know a trick to get back into an Instagram account? I was stupid forgot my account password. I appreciate any help you can give me

[@DerrickChitalaSimwa]

the fact that you one take these, shows how you're on GOD mode

[@2ears1mouth786]

Focus inverted is distraction. Distraction inverted is focus. Environment minus distraction = focus.

[@the_alchemy_method]

Hussein Horack how does the accelerator being on Facebook fit into this?

[@samovenstv]

This one is simple but if you execute it properly, it will turn you into a man-machine! Check out the video and let me know what you think here in the comments?

[@mffaruqi6830]

So kind of you to share the activity sheet. I was just planning to make a simple sheet and found your comment. The sheet is very thorough/well thought out and completely achieves what Sam conveyed in the video.

[@debjitsmusicstudio]

Thank you so much sam for such awesome videos, brilliant content

[@VynxeVainglory]

Good points here. Most people are in denial about their willpower vs. "defaults" as you say. This is really important to procrastinators.

[@cormaster100]

I have to admit it really is helpful to achieving goals and just cleaning up your life.

[@MikeBarron1]

Agreed!

[@deoverbuurman]

Awesome - I've known this for a long time as intuition. Always got weird looks from people when they heard about it. Good to hear it from you! We've taken it to an extreme now as I am currently in Tasmania an hour away from the city on a farm with all that we have is Internet connection, 2 desks, 2 large whiteboards and workout equipment.(+ofcourse all living essentials) Once a week we go to town to get food and make sure to buy only healthy stuff so when we are back there is no way we will drive an hour to get a snack. We have been traveling for the last 3 years eating and loving life, time to get back in shape and double down on our business! Thanks @sam you inspired me to be better!

[@MikeBarron1]

I would definitely recommend this to my Team!

[@tysonknauf2556]

That was so funny, when you were talking about putting your desk in a room you want to be in, I thought oh I remember when I had my stand up desk in the laundry room as it was the only room unoccupied in my apartment at the time. Then you mentioned the guy with the stand up desk in his laundry room. Oh man! lol! So funny as that could only have been me, although I made $10k/month in that room I’m glad to say I’ve upgraded to a room I want to be in with a nice view and lots of “natural light”

[@samovenstv]

I know my audience :)

[@ClaireDobransky]

Wow love your stance on alcohol. It’s so true, but no one talks about it. It’s the silent dream killer.

[@jodiejodie87]

Re-arranging my apartment was something I hadn’t considered, but looking forward to seeing how much it helps. I actually lock my phone in my mailbox downstairs when I’m working now. Out of sight out of mind. Thanks for all the great content Sam!

[@2ears1mouth786]

Absolutely love this. Every one of your videos is amazing and truly invaluable! Thank you Sam!

[@giuseppesimone1532]

hey Sam, I agree with you and I would like to add, who needs to eliminate the distractions from his environment will never make progress, he commits himself to waste time in an action that should not be made necessary. Distraction should not even exist in the hungry's mind.

[@hiteshgarach8959]

This is Truly Life-Changing Material for FREE!! Thank you Sam!! Very glad I watched this video!!

[@j.willis6136]

I love it! The idea of becoming an optimal functioning human-machine... Yes! And, I appreciate how you how you break things down into their simplest elements, so that, virtually, "anyone" can do it. All you've got to do is to "t-a-k-e a-c-t-i-o-n"; something, I think, many people struggle with. Thank you, Sam, for sharing your insights so freely!

[@amill1563]

Thank you Sam because I have been looking for solid info about productivity.

[@KryptoFreak]

A big part in peoples psychology is as well, 'the fear of missing out'. They need to be on this one party or that meeting with friends although nothings gonna happen there anyway.. As well as pain preventing.. rather being sucessfully unsucessful than feeling a little pain by failing and failing... And failing again.. until you' ve finally learned that new skill you've wanted to learn or etc... It's as Sam says doing it consistent days, months and years is it what lets you master it.

[@Soulofyoga]

thanks Sam for boiling things down in such an amazing way to the true essence!

[@KryptoFreak]

Thank you Sam! You probably have a great community by now.

[@johngaljaardt]

You've done it again Sam, opened up my eyes to another awesome life changing habit. Thank you

[@MariaMilenovasArt]

Your vids + Alex Beckers vids made me wake up. I don't go out with anyone anymore, just work on my focused Mission. And KZbin makes it so easy, when im lonely and feel like socializing I hangout with you on KZbin 😂😂😄😄 #besties

[@rotormeeeeeeee]

I must admit I was very sceptical of Sam at the beginning. I even thought that the house that he shows on his videos is not actually his. I must admit now I enjoy his videos and that he's legit. I have already watched tens of his videos and some of them are among my favourite ones. Thanks!

[@vilasfitbit2787]

Nice and simple hacks explained from everybody's routine life

[@kasparsparfenovics3257]

Thanks Sam! Your suggestions inspire! I will start now.

[@MrPelikan500]

Kia Ora Sam! many thanks I don't how you do it! you are sooo on point with every topic on every video it blows my mind ... why? because you say the things about what we already know & understand in a new light, that makes it ultra clear e.g *Default=Path of Least Resistance* I keep reminding to myself to make certain productive activities as a *Default* But, I shld make them with *Paths of Least Resistance too! duh* then that Fitness Rule applies to everything too. just few simple processes. Good Sleep. Eat Well. Move More are just plain Healthy so, we can apply *"Healthy"* to everything else too!

[@Mister_Kos_]

Thank you! I really hope that sometimes this kind of content will be back to your channel or any other place where people can use it for life improvements

[@quintus5180]

So much value in each video you put out. Up to us to take this message at face value and start implementing it.

[@mark-suski]

Always find myself revisiting these videos. Really on point.

[@vicokhangtravel]

Sam , you are my idol. Just letting you know that your recording have influenced someone somewhere in the World. Proud kiwi like you.

[@amycampbellofficial]

Great content Sam! I've started leaving a 2L jug of water next to my computer and I pretty much finish now as opposed to forgetting how much water I've had or not drinking enough. These tips are super helpful!

[@kutno.]

Amazing video. I would add to implement "The One Thing" in your daily planning. Basically deciding which one thing is making all other things unnecessary - your core focus. Spend most of your time on this one and you are bound to win. Also, really missing your content Sam.

[@kutno.]

But probably its one of the things you had to kick out. Unfortunately.

[@coltonajackson]

I liked this video. I will need to apply the 7-day activity to my process to starting a business since I feel distracted everywhere I look and getting nothing done. This will help me understand my daily habits and how it influences my goals I want to achieve. Thank you Sam

[@timbrownblacksmithandknife5648]

Thank you Sam. Got some work to do sorting out my environment.

[@EmotionalEnglish]

Hi, Sam! My name is Daniel. I'm from Russia. I want to say thank you so much for your content. It motivates me so much. I want to achieve my goals and I will do my best.

[@ITalkToTheWindd]

Ultra high quality content, thank you Sam!

[@markwhyborn]

Sam thank you so much, great information 😁

[@rafaeldiamantino8643]

God bless you Sam! This content is pure gold!!!

[@PaulJarda]

Sam you're amazing! Great value, thank you!

[@GabrielsGalaxy]

We want more videos like this!

[@DattaTule]

Its Awesome! Sam!

[@Medinavirtualfighting]

Sam you're great man!

[@timmyabioye6393]

Doing more of what works and less of what doesn't!

[@MozzarellaBasket]

This guy just holds up a phone for 30 effing minutes. The info in this video is actually really really good, and I'm shocked that it doesn't have 20x the amount of views it currently has. EDIT: I'll start by putting my phone away from my bed

[@Fa-id4nf]

Best video ever in KZbin.

[@jasleelosmith]

Thank you Sam, I knew I had some distractions that were pulling away from whats been keeping me productive,includinf getting through the Accelerator course. I guess I've felt because I have 2 kids, there are some things 'I can't' get rid of which I know now, is just an excuse. I've decided to deactivate my Facebook page from today, and I'm going to move my phone into the lounge room the same way you're suggesting. I don't watch much TV like my family does, but I think I'm going to work on at least illimating the amount of time they're switched on to influence better habits in the home for my husband and my sons. Thank you again. 😊😊

[@jieminan3650]

Super helpful. Thanks man!

[@taurakitere-jim2088]

hey sam i recently subscribed to your channel i watch this whole video i thought i was amazing ill try my best to execute on the two major tip which is time and environment. thankx man this is awesome and by the way im a kiwi from tauranga

[@russianwithvladimir1230]

Awesome, i'm doing the time logging all the time, have a lot of data this way: log every thing in google calendar, get data from it with integrately (sth like IFTT) and send it to the Notion data base, then do the evaluation of the shit that I'm doing every next morning checking that data base that's being updated all the time. And of course 25 min pomo work as well.

[@zanda143]

life changing.

[@nicolasrivero4722]

Great content Sam, I'm really excited to start auditing my time and thank you so much. Really helpful mindset to be always wanting more and more.

[@Kevinsito8]

Sam, this advice is gold! Liked. Subscribed. And Thankful! Cheers, Kevin S.

[@oswaldocruz8883]

Love it. Thank you

[@lorenap08]

I spend too much time watching your videos 🤣 valuable info🙌

[@GeekyMino]

Totally loved the ideas presented here. Making the right choice a default one is amazing! Let's turn into human machines haha

[@rswasan]

I am learning a lot from your videos. Surely your doing great Service to humanity. From philippines. intellectual service to

[@gregoryranger3268]

Great video Sam! Thx for the share

[@networkmasters1240]

This is so powerful yet so simple. Awesome stuff !!

[@boracaydive]

Easy to understand common sense things that can be put into practice, awesome video Sam!

[@davidallard9550]

Excellent video. Loved it. Would like to see more like this. Would also like to see an indepth video on selecting a niche for users who are having a really hard time. thanks.

[@debjitsmusicstudio]

Sam I'd request you, never audit this youtube video making process out of your task list, these are seriously awesome content.

[@luisdani23]

Huge value, thanks Sam!

[@PeterJansenBusinessReturn]

Great tips again, please continue THANK YOU!

[@feministdetox]

New to Sam Ovens, really enjoying binging on his content and thinking about the future!!

[@5layo]

I needed this video

[@charlestondarling7923]

Thank You! Definitely needed this :)!

[@robertgerow670]

Awesome video as usual

[@Brian-yw7yd]

Great video Sam, very helpful

[@iPaulLee]

Honestly Sam do you have no hobbies or interests outside of business? Does it make sense for one to sacrifice all of their non-business activities and interests?

[@MakingOnlineEasy]

Powerful

[@NefertitiHeru]

thank you sam!

[@elisfeci]

Great video!! Inspired to optimize my environment. Thanks Sam Ovens!

[@santimerino]

Great video, thank you for your advice!

[@עורכתדיןסוזאנהזוקוב]

Thank you sam for the very usefull video

[@jessecervantes2512]

Brother Thank You so MUCH! :) I love Your FOCUS IDEALS Brother THANX!! :) I would buy Your products...

[@HaydenIrwin]

Amazing content

[@anto_galvez]

Love it!

[@alextonev4145]

thank you

[@2ears1mouth786]

Sam I'd love it if you could do a video on categorising and organising things. I've always struggled... I try to label and organise things but never manage my stuff in a few buckets or labels but keep adding more and end up with dozens and then give up entirely... Or maybe someone could point me in the direction of a useful video on this or something. Thanks anyway :)

[@fleece4918]

I think this is covered in the environment part of his video. I'm also reading a book atomic habits which is great for this. Basically if the items in your bucket are not contributing directly to your goals. Get rid of them all together. With prioritising tasks I use Sams War Plan..

[@andrews476]

Great video as always sam

[@essangedet9768]

Thanks Sam ovens

[@rubenssiomusic]

When talking about auditing environment, Sam forgot to mention to also audit your virtual/digital environment. Things in your computer and phone... actually get rid of the phone and just manage your computer :)

[@freedomringamerica]

Thank you ~

[@yaguful]

thanks so much, i'll save the money to buy your master, as soon as possible!

[@aliakbar01ify]

Video gold.

[@nellischein4333]

Some hacks I already know...BUT a lot which I didn´t. I love your vids!!! I am a fan XDDD

[@christopherarmstrong2710]

19:30 🚫 Alcohol, TV, Video Games 22:30 Smart phones = people who have them going off all and looking at them all the time are either a) insane, b) poor, or c) both

[@WFFILMS]

Cheers from Brazil 👊🏼🖤💚

[@danortiz4857]

You’re amazing Sam. Do you have some tips on sleeping habits! Thanks beforehand

[@JustMe-999a]

If you really thought he would read or respond to this, you didn't watch the video.

[@marialeshchenko2103]

Thanks!

[@mohamedshahin7351]

Great! Thanks

[@MattLoberstein]

Really solid video 👌🏼

[@pavloseleftheriou6462]

Genius or Jenius Sam .....the best

[@OsbaldoCamachoPerez]

Life works in mysterious ways! 👀 I just uploaded a Simplicity of Health Fitness Vid and here I am watching Sam stating the same things 5 days later! He’s definitely right, the simplest of things always yield to the largest results!!💪🏼💥🤯 Love the content Sam🎥

[@OsbaldoCamachoPerez]

& I am back involved in his program 2 years later!! My man Sam, literally got me with the Slow Drip method. I would have it no other way, High Integrity, Ethical, & Honest Work. It makes sense how He Builds & Creates Millionaires. I aim to do very similar, highly appreciate you for being you Sam. Best.

[@Felipe-km4uq]

Hey man, awesome content!

[@TheJENNIFEVER]

Very sound advice

[@ngosbhhash8935]

thanks

[@mvricks90]

brilliant

[@dchamp2345]

Amazing!

[@KevinMullaney333]

People who looking at their phone all the time are either insane or poor or both😂😂 -Sam “Fire burn” Ovens

[@emotionimaging]

Great video! I like your new office setup - optimizing your environment, right?