The Productivity System I Wish I Had (5 Years Ago)

This is my Productivity system for the 3 parts of your life. It took me five years to get here. Simple, effective. Enjoy.
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00:00 My 3 Part Productivity System
00:17 Part 1: Tasks
06:28 Part 2: Knowledge
09:33 Part 3: Projects
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3 systems for students, creators, and knowledge workers to get ahead
How I use Notion, Readwise, and Reader to remember everything I learn
The ultimate productivity and study system for tasks, knowledge, and projects
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[@akshadnimbarte]

I won’t lie, my biggest lesson was that I really should stop looking for an app to boost my productivity, and probably should just start getting stuff done

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

That's it, right there! That's the lesson! Brilliant, rookie!

[@agoogleuser6667]

Mine too Just deleted notion and 2 other productivity apps 😂

[@clarajamison-claramazing4036]

100% and make the process simple

[@what_the_hell_is_this]

My biggest lesson that I am yet to learn is that i should stop watching videos on productivity and actually get work done

[@astralyd]

Notion doesn't work for me, too bloated, and not user friendly on mobile and I finally realized, the more complicated a productivity system is, the worst it will be and you will actually lose time setting it up

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Definitely not for everyone. Start as simple as possible and only add what you need

[@astralyd]

@CajunKoiAcademy yeah these days, I have two lists on my phone notepad, one for all the tasks I have to do and another in which I write the ones I have to do today and I update the second one every day. And file explorer works to manage knowledge..

[@2PLUS2FIVE]

same here notion is too feature loaded i like taskito much better

[@astralyd]

@2PLUS2FIVE Yeah, that wouldn't be necessary be a bad thing if they made it ergonomic, but it feels more like working with an excel spreadsheet or something

[@nothin5841]

​@@astralydexactly. To me, using notion degrades my productivity. It is overwhelming

[@sugarandcyanide7]

I'm new to your channel, but it has already help me change up study routine and habits! Thanks a ton, Cajun Koi😊

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Awesome!

[@Bravo2904]

Thanks so much, Legend, been looking for a vid like this for ages.

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

You're welcome!

[@meera1295]

Thanks for this vid mate! Working on my productivity and your videos are like therapy session whenever i feel exhausted and tried. Keep going! 👍💜

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

That's the biggest compliment one can receive from their followers. I am so glad that our videos make you feel that way! Are you a huge notion user or did this video convince you to use notion for managing your life?

[@meera1295]

Well I'm not a notion user but yeah it is pretty cool. Right now sticky notes and journal works for me, i don't have that much busy schedule. 😊

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

@@meera1295That absolutely works! I do love journals as well, to be honest.

[@Sathvika-g]

Hey Cajun Koi. Great video . Your videos have been helping me a lot in my self improvement journey and learning how to learm 😁😆

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Amazing to hear

[@MdRehanAnsari-jm2id]

Thanks for guiding us.

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

You're welcome!

[@mathewbrown8850]

Absolute fire...your channel is a game changer my dude! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and strategies, def going to be using your channel to level up!

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Thank you so much for the kind words, rookie!

[@ridhamkabra889]

Hi Cajun Koi! I really liked your idea of having an inbox to track my tasks because I really struggle with it, can you help me on how to set up the command to add the tasks on notion and how I can connect it to my calendar?

[@Ethereal__Girl]

Sir, I’m really grateful to be your student. You are amazing … i can’t even express this in words. Thank you so much for giving your valuable time to all of us. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

It's my pleasure! I am so glad you found so much value in our content!

[@Ethereal__Girl]

@@CajunKoiAcademy ❤️🙇🏻‍♀️

[@user-zb6ub1rh9e]

Dude, i really need this vid, i have my exams coming up and this really helped.....

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Good luck on the exams!

[@physiotherapyinsider6468]

Amazing! I have learned a lot. Some of it i am doing, some I need some improvement, and some I need to try especially the Reader, Readwise connection. I use Crafty app not Notion though.

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Readwise makes it seamless and easy to save your ideas to your central memory hub - whatever it maybe. If crafty is easier for you then go with that.

[@ansontang2445]

How did you get your hot key on your Mac to open and create a new task page in your Notion?

[@saraswathis3751]

Hey! biggest fan of your videos!. I have been following your techniques and suggestions for the past few years. Now I am a pre-med student.. but I am really not sure if I want to be a doctor or not. How did you guys become doctors and how are you guys managing day to day stress of a doctor? Some experience-based guidance will really help me a lot. thanks in advance!

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Hey there! Well, all the techniques and management systems that we discuss here come from our experience being a doctor. It all boils down to planning out the day meticulously, taking care of your energy - so good sleep, nutritious meal etc. Train your focus, discipline, and most of all learn what learning is! Rote memorization will not help you in med school

[@saraswathis3751]

@@CajunKoiAcademy Thank you for the valuable advice! I'll prioritize planning, energy management, and genuine learning as I progress through medical school. I really appreciate your insights.🙏

[@nishchalgupta9723]

HI!! really helpful video i really needed apps like this !! i want to give a suggestion like in your website you added coin and credits so i was thinking like you add new focus rooms in there and as we spent our time in those focus rooms we'll get coins and credit and with that we can unlock new rooms so like this the website will become more interactive. well that's m suggestion its up to you know i hope you add that well i can't force you ❤ ❤ ❤

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

That's the idea but instead of rooms there will be other stuff! I am excited.

[@nishchalgupta9723]

ohhh really nice guys i know you guys will come up with even greater idea than me I BELIEVE IN YOU GUYS ❤

[@globulidoktor1733]

notion is a love-hate relationship for me imo it does an amazing job at gamifying ones life and it's a good hub for notes and articles but its built-in calendar functions are driving me crazy: I need to redo filters all the time, then sometimes it updates to date sometimes it doesnt

[@tsengelyllen5551]

Hello, long time fan of this channel here. Can you please elaborate or make video on how did you create tasks database and integrate your tasks into notion calendar please. Notion database is kind of complicated and I really like what you did with the "tasks management". Thank you so much

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

So, to clarify you would like a masterclass video where I go through the basics of how to work our notion template?

[@tsengelyllen5551]

@@CajunKoiAcademy Yes, thank you. I casually use notion as my main productivity app, but I am unfamiliar with databases, calendar and stuff :)

[@titlitiltli2424]

Pls could u suggest a study planner to track studies bec i am not allowed a lot of screen time ❤

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

You can use an excel spread sheet, any journal, notebook or simply ask chat gpt to give you alternatives!

[@vicencgomez4759]

Amazing video, I am having trouble linking my business calendar into Notion, I find that I can only connect google calendars, could you shouw how it's done? Thx

[@StevenPalta]

Please someone knows how to add a new task like 1:04 ?? When I Prees CTRL+N opens new page in a new windows (desktop app)

[@user-yk1tz8vc1r]

Hi Cajun Koi Academy. I always get distracted when I am learning and waste so much time trying to memorize what I have read. Can you make a video about this?

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Hey there! We do have a video on focus called how I tricked my brain to enter deep focus aka the focus checklist. I believe it will help you a lot with your distractions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqSUfKeunpmXqKssi=P9x3Pl-gvqpY0qAH

[@Movie_series_scenes]

great video

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Thank you!

[@LegalSenpai]

What is the app you use to draw the thought bubbles and arrows?

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Goodnotes 6: www.goodnotes.com/ More details here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHKomXd_ps-XoM0

[@akshatharao3400]

I have a question which i would love to hear tips from. My academic goal is to upgrade my rank from 4 to 1 and for that, i want to improve in all the subjects. One thing i struggle in is Compositions. Any idea how i can improve and score higher?

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Hey there! Can you please elaborate? What is composition and what does it entail?

[@akshatharao3400]

@@CajunKoiAcademy I suppose you could call it essays? From where i come, we call it compositions [grammar] and we get 6 random topics to write 350 words about in the exam. those include picture composition, narrative, descriptive, story, argumentative. so of the 5/6 topics given, we have to choose any one and write an essay on it. the basic Intro-Body-Conclusion pattern.

[@DivyanshSingh24344]

today i realized that this channel's logo is a cloud and not the back of an among us character laying down 🙄

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Wait, how?! I cannot unsee this now. 🤣🤣

[@frundly9469]

greetings comrades

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

👋

[@user-vc4vg3yp2b]

How do I buy the Extended Brain template? Website says "Out of Stock"

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Hey there! I apologize for the inconvenience. Check out this link and let me know if you still face any issues. Let's work this through together so we can get you your template www.cajunkoi.com/landings/extended-brain

[@PannuRohit]

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[@unstoppable8838]

Hey cajun koi about a week ago i commented on ur channel on one of ur videos how to cram one day before exam u replied i was so depressed and ur reply was so sweet of u and i was so close but 😢i think am gonna fail that exam and my reappearing for that exam is on june 10th or 15th and my entrance is on may 9th or 10th this time i will work hatd i will not procrastinate thanks for lil reply byee.❤

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Hey! It's okay to fail! Take it as a lesson! I know for a fact, you'll do so much better! I am rooting for you! Keep me posted on your progress. I know for a fact that we are going to celebrate your amazing grades this time.

[@unstoppable8838]

@@CajunKoiAcademy hey thank u so much I just did my study session today mrg and now 11to 1:30 am here 15 March saw what to study schedule prep other thinks here and i just opened my phone saw ur comment thanks for motivation its 1:30 am bye am gng to sleep tomorrow I will start again and start the grind. Byèe

[@unstoppable8838]

​@@CajunKoiAcademyhey I came back for motivation from past 3 days am just wasting time wanted to study but not dng it again so stressed about all the things am reading ur comment thanks for motivation bro.❤

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

@@unstoppable8838Take it slow. If you can't study whole chapters then focus on going through a few pages. Remember, 1% progress is better no progress at all!

[@Hekima-TV]

any alternatives for notion? (preferably free)

[@user-py1ey1ky3g]

it is free tho

[@Hekima-TV]

@@user-py1ey1ky3g But to a limit, after that you have to pay

[@tooflowery]

how many systems man?😂

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Better and simpler every year!

[@tooflowery]

😂@@CajunKoiAcademy

[@user-of3xk5gp1d]

Can you pls make a video on how we can increase attention span😢😢😢😢

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Hey there! We do have a video on focus called how I tricked my brain to enter deep focus aka the focus checklist. I believe it will help you a lot with increasing your attention span: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqSUfKeunpmXqKssi=P9x3Pl-gvqpY0qAH Other things to keep in mind are: Hydration. Sleep. Mood. Nutrition. Exercise and physical activity to keep your mind fresh And general mental well being.

[@user-ds7gz8rz9r]

Why did you stop using Rem Note?

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

We had built remnote for students with its features catering people who are studying. Now, that we are business, we needed an app that was better for entpreneurs so, we use Notion now.

[@dannydotcom2712]

may i know what bracelet you use?😂

[@waibeeYB]

Can you give a link to Reader

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

readwise.io/read

[@PipiKen]

I'm early!! Yayy

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Yeah you are!

[@Faisal-Waseem]

Just do me a favor I'm new to notion tell me how to take notes effectively make a vid

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

You don't necessarily have to use Notion. Do whatever works for you! Personally, I use concepts for mind maps which I think is the best way to study and take notes!

[@GigaCrafty]

Notion is King👑

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

It truly is king! 👑

[@Yuvraj-in7vw]

Why is everyone making studying so complicated? Like people in India are clearing exams after studying in candle lights (literally) while working as a labour .... Though thanks some of your things have improved me in general ❤

[@MrCabimero]

Notion???!! What happened to Remnote?

[@yuvrajsingh099]

To my understanding Remnote is for flash card.

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

@yuvrajsingh099 Remnote are more for students and it helps with studying and researching etc. We switched to notion because the features help us run cajun koi. Tl;dr - Remnote is built with students in mind while Notion is more for our business needs.

[@Riley-nl7vs]

My biggest problem is time just flies while using social media

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Agreed, stay off that TikTok friend

[@chillie000]

Former medical doctor ??? When and why did he quit ?!!! Just had a look through their vids and there’s nothing announcing this? Why hasn’t it been explained?

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Somewhere along our medical school journey, we both got bitten by the entrepreneurial bug. This revived our creative side and it felt amazing! Despite how draining our day jobs would be at the hospital, we couldn't wait to come home and create content and build our business. At first, we just needed an outlet to "be ourselves" and pursue our passions. But our work resonated with like-minded people all over the world. We realized that it was possible to build a life of autonomy and financial freedom online. Eventually, we made the most difficult decision of our lives: to leave medicine and pursue online entrepreneurship full-time.

[@chillie000]

@@CajunKoiAcademy thanks for replying! And it makes total sense. Also sounds completely congruent with ur heart as you are lit up and wildly succeeding. Still a little confused why this major development wasn’t communicated to your audience like you have explained to me, or did I miss it somewhere?

[@syphu6496]

Hello

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

👋

[@syphu6496]

@@CajunKoiAcademy i have a question. Where you guys from ?

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Los Angeles

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[@CajunKoiAcademy]

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[@choqao]

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[@CajunKoiAcademy]

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[@CajunKoiAcademy]

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