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Productivity Fastlane - Transform Ordinary Days Into Productive Ones

teacher avatar Vajahat Tyagi, Live a Happy & Successful Life

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Lessons in This Class

    • 1.

      Intro

      2:35

    • 2.

      What is Ultradian Rhythm and How to take leverage of it

      3:30

    • 3.

      How to take breaks effectively, 6 Ideas

      3:39

    • 4.

      Exceptional Situation When you shouldn’t take a break

      3:18

    • 5.

      Why Can’t You Stop Procrastinating

      2:10

    • 6.

      2 Minute Rule

      3:32

    • 7.

      Schedule Your Priorities

      3:00

    • 8.

      Find Your Why

      2:01

    • 9.

      Plan Your day

      2:10

    • 10.

      Master Deep Work

      1:59

    • 11.

      Track Your Progress

      2:46

    • 12.

      Master Your Productivity Hours

      2:45

    • 13.

      The 4 Hour Productivity Strategy

      4:48

    • 14.

      Sense of Urgency

      3:49

    • 15.

      Final Thoughts

      1:45

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Productivity Fastlane - Transform Ordinary Days Into Productive Ones.

Everyone experiences a productive day once in a while but can you make every day productive? Maybe but definitely not without a plan.

Perhaps your plan is to work hard. However, even then, you struggle to finish everything. Some days go well, others don't. When you can't finish, you postpone tasks, putting up more work for tomorrow.

Your to-do list keeps growing while your day seems too short. So, you attempt to speed up your work. Yeah, you’re going to rock now but surprisingly, it doesn't lead to more results, just more mistakes.

You put in your best effort. However, before you complete even half of your list, it's already time to sleep. But wait tomorrow is a fresh start right? A new day with new challenges, new challenges which means more work.

If this situation feels familiar, you're not alone.

When your days lack productivity, you start to fear mornings. You don't feel like beginning tasks that you have to do anyway. This only increases your stress.

Perhaps this sounds like you:

  • You don't make progress towards your major goals. At your pace, it could take five times longer than expected.
  • You sacrifice your routine to "gain more time" for work. You promise yourself you'll change next time, but you rarely do. Because there's always another chance.
  • You settle for "just enough." You procrastinate all day but rush at the last minute.
  • You waste your mornings, which then affects your motivation for the rest of the day.

 

The problem?

You can’t win big by having one productive day once in a while.

 

And the solution?

Examine your productive days for patterns. Alternatively, look at your least productive days to identify what not to do.

Once you recognize the pattern, you can turn it into a daily routine. 

To save you time, this is exactly what I'm going to teach you. In this class, I'll share the patterns I've discovered myself. So let's get started.

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Vajahat Tyagi

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Hello, My name is Vajahat Tyagi I'm an entrepreneur and life coach.  I'm passionate about helping other people improve their quality of life and achieve their potential through all aspects of their life. I really hope my courses will help you to achieve your personal & professional goals so you live a happy and successful life. To help you I'll share the process, tools, and technique so you can live your dream life. I'm so excited to share my knowledge, experience & skills with you.

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1. Intro: Everyone experience a productive day once in a while. But can you make every day productive? Maybe. But definitely not without a plan. Perhaps your plan is to work hard. However, even then, you struggle to finish everything. Some days go well, others when you can't finish, you postpone taxes, putting up more work for tomorrow. Your to do list keeps growing while your day seems too short. So you attempt to speed up your work. Yeah, you are going to rock now, but surprisingly, it doesn't lead to more results, just more mistakes you put in your best effort. However, before you complete even half of your list, it's already time to sleep. But wait, tomorrow is a fresh start, isn't it? A new day with new challenges? New challenges, which means more work Guys, if this situation feels similar, you are not alone. When your days lack productivity, you start to fear mornings. You don't feel like beginning tasks that you have to do anyway, this only increase your stress. Perhaps this sounds like you, you don't make progress toward your major goals at your pace. It could take five times longer than expected. You sacrifice your routine to gain more time for work. You promise yourself you will change next time, but you rarely do, because there is always another chance. You settle for just enough. You procrastinate all day, but rush at the last minute, you waste your mornings, which then affects your motivation for the rest of the day. The problem, Are you guessing the problem? The problem is, you can't win big by having one productive day once in a while the solution is. Examine your productive days for patterns. Alternatively, look at your least productive days to identify what to do and what not to do. Once you recognize the pattern, you can turn it into a daily routine to save your time. This is what exactly I'm going to teach you. In the upcoming videos, I will share the patterns I have discovered myself. So let's jump to the next video. 2. What is Ultradian Rhythm and How to take leverage of it: Many people think being productive means pushing ourselves to work at peak performance all day night. While that sounds fantastic, but it's not really possible. But that doesn't mean you can't be highly productive. You can be if you work with your body instead of against it. One effective way to get the most out of your efforts is by following a simple cycle called Ultradian rhythm. What is an Ultradian rhythm? Our bodies naturally follow specific schedule and operate in cycles. We experience tired in it at certain times, at regular intervals, and often feel more productive during specific periods. It's vital to honor these natural rhythm for our overall health and well being. When we go against these cycles by staying up late, skipping meals, or pushing through tiredness, it's hard for our body to work at it best. But there is a powerful secret to getting work done efficiently and avoid burn out. This secret is known as the ultradian rhythm cycle. These cycles are pattern of brain activity during sleep. Surprisingly, these cycles continue even when we are awake. And they are called the basic reset activity cycle, or Ultradian rhythm. According to this activity, your body gives top performance energy for 19 minutes after that it reaches its limits, it requires 20 minutes of healing rest. After these 20 minutes of rest, your body again give you 90 minutes of top performance energy. This cycle repeats throughout the day. By embracing our ultradian rhythm, we can work smarter not harder. Align your activities with your brain's natural pattern, Respecting your body's need for rest and renewal allows you to optimize productivity, maintain energy levels, and experience, improved overall performance and vitialty. Why taking breaks is important? If you are like most people, you might be pushing yourself too hard to get more done. For example, even when feeling tired, you might keep chugging coffee, thinking it will help you stay productive. But is that really the case? That truth is, constantly sitting and working without breaks can actually lead to more stress. A little bit of stress, in short, Pst can be okay and even helpful, but when we never take breaks, that stress keep building up. And it's not good for productivity and for our health. It's crucial to take break if you want to stay healthy and productive. When you take time to reset and recharge, you will come back to your work feeling refreshed and full of energy. One effective way to do this is by following your mental ultradian rhythm cycle, which can naturally boost your productivity. In the next video, I will tell you six ideas which will help you take breaks effectively. Lest jump to the next video. 3. How to take breaks effectively, 6 Ideas: When you are focused on getting work done, it can be tough to see the value of taking breaks. Most of us prefer working instead of taking a 20 to 30 minutes break to relax and recharge. But as we discussed earlier, pushing through out without breaks can lead to burn out later on. To avoid burnout, improve focus, and to boost productivity, we can use a radian rhythm cycle. However, some people might struggle with learning how to take breaks effectively. You use your brakes to do smaller tasks. Your brain won't recognize that you are taking a break and it won't recharge properly. To make the most out of your brakes, you need to do something that truly takes you away from your work. Switching to another task may not count as a proper break, except in a case when you don't have time for a longer break. It is essential to find out activities that allow you to fully break away and refresh your mind. Figuring out what makes a good break can be challenging, especially if you are never taken break before. But do not worry, I have got some great ideas, help you recharge and make the most of your downtime. Number one, engage in mindfulness meditation. Take some time to sit quietly and meditate. It can help you feel grounded and reduce stress, especially if your work is causing you to feel overwhelmed. Number two, take a quick walk or work out break. Even a simple walk can boost your mood and energy levels. If you have access to a gym or can step outside, add some exercise to your break. Routine number three, enjoy a brief snooze. If possible, consider taking a short nap during one of your breaks. It's give your mind a complete break and help you reset and recharge, especially if you are feeling too much tired. Number four, have fun doing a creative activity. Use your break time to engage in hobbies you love, like writing, drawing, or painting. It takes your mind off work and adds some fun to your day. Number five, leave your workplace and get outside. If you have a separate work space, leave it during breaks and spend times outside it. Fresh air, sunlight and nature can be helpful. Fresh air, sunlight, and nature can help you feel more relaxed and gund. Finally, number six, eat a power snack. Avoid sugary snacks and coffee that might give you temporary energy, but lead to crash it later on. Opt for energy foods like nuts, yogurts, and bananas to fuel your body efficiently. Remember, the good of a good break is to let go of work and give your brain time to recharge. You can incorporate more of these breaks ideas into your day after period of intense focus. Take those breaks and feel refresh it to tackle your work with more energy and enthusiasm. After that, I see you in the next video. 4. Exceptional Situation When you shouldn’t take a break: Hello there. In this video, I would like to tell you about an exceptional situation. When you shouldn't take a break, You may know that switching to your natural ultradian rhythm cycle can be a fantastic way to beat burnout and boost focus. It leads to better productivity. But there are times when it's okay to do things a bit differently. Usually following your ultradian rhythms help you work efficiently without feeling drained. It keeps a healthy balance between work and rest. You stay focused and refrigate throughout your taxes. Yet there is a special situation where you can break from the regular routine, the incredible flow state. This happens when you are completely engrossed in something you love doing. Time flies, and you are totally absorbed in the activity in this state of flow. Forcing yourself to take a break might disrupt your momentum and slow you down. Instead, ride the wave of productivity until you naturally feel the need for a break or the flow eases. Ultradian rhythms work wonders in managing taxes that might normally stress you out, keeping you in the zone and boosting performance. However, when you find yourself in that magical flow state, cherish the moment and make the most of your inspired productivity. Balance your ultradian rhythm routine with the freedom to fully enjoy these exceptional periods of deep focus and creative energy. Now once again, let's recall what we have learned so far. Our bodies can handle a certain amount of challenging activities before needing a break. By listening to your body and working with ultradian rhythms, we can boost productivity and avoid burnout. It's simple work. During your 90 minutes window of opportunity, set a timer, avoid distraction, and focus on one task. Having a specific time frame for each task help you stay focused. Once the 90 minutes are up, take a 20 to 30 minutes break. This lets you recharge mentally and reduce your stress, Making you better prepared for the next work session. Plan ahead and block out your time. Prioritize your ultradian rhythm cycle by dividing your schedule into 90 minutes. Block schedule your taxes within these time blocks. As you get used to how much you can do in 90 minutes, create a work schedule that suits you best to eliminate burnout and reduce stress. Follow this guide of ultradian rhythm. These natural cycles improve focus and make it easy to work without feeling exhausted once you know how to use them. Managing burnouts become much more easier. Well, that's all I wanted to say in this video. Let's jump to the next video to know how to deal with procastination issues. 5. Why Can’t You Stop Procrastinating: Hey there, Look at yourself. You are dedicating your time and energy to change your life, to make your future bright and successful. I like it. I really like it. Keep awaken this eagerness to learn. Well, how many times a day do you think about what is stopping you? I mean, the deadline is just hours away. You should be making progress on important projects. But instead, you find yourself stuck in a cycle of excessive preparation. Rereading e mails, checking social media, taking coffee breaks, and doing other tasks that are not due until next week. You know you should be working on the project, but you keep pushing it off, thinking it's a problem for future. Now your boss is pressuring you to finish the project and you silently regret not starting it sooner. Does this sound similar? Procrastination is something we all know too well. We waste time and delay important taxes until it's too late. It's become a ironic cycle. Slacking avoiding work, doing less important taxes, and putting off important one. And then loop starts all over again. But why do we procrastinate? Perhaps you are a perfectionist, always waiting for the perfect condition, the latest equipment, or the best mood. I think you might not be familiar with the idea of learned minimalism. Or maybe you are avoiding the task because you lack organized life and prioritize less valuable work, whatever the reason. In the next video, I'm going to tell you an awesome hack, which is going to help you stop procrastinating and start getting things done. So hurry up. Let's jump to the next video. 6. 2 Minute Rule: Did you know that a whooping nine out of ten people struggle to complete their daily taxes because they include a bunch of small, seemingly unimportant things. That's where the two minute rule comes in to save the day. It empower you to tackle those less significant taxes, freeing up your time and focus for the truly essential one. Here's the beauty of it. You can apply this hack both in your personal and professional life, taking its benefit everywhere. The 2 minutes rule has two parts. Part number one, if a tasks require less than 2 minutes of your time, do it right away. Don't bother adding it to your to do list. Don't delay it for later. And don't pass it to someone else. Just get it done immediately. Think about it the time it takes to write it down or add it to your task manager. Along with the mental culture it creates, far exceed the actual time it takes to complete the task. To give you some practical example, here are some taxes you can easily handle in 2 minutes or less. Answering a quick E mail from your boss or coworker, brainstorming a few blogs ideas, sending a brief update to a colleague, planning out your days while seeping your morning coffee. These seemingly tribal tasks pop up every day. But with the two minute rules you will effort, Leslie, take care of them. Making your life more organized and efficient. Next time you came across a small task, think twice before putting it off. If it takes 2 minutes or less, just go ahead and do it. Here is the part two of this strategy. If it takes more than 2 minutes, do it for 2 minutes. Taking action on any 2 minutes tasks give you a sense of momentum, making you more prepared to tackle even bigger tasks. For example, want to write 1,000 words every day. Begin by writing just 50 words in the next 2 minutes. One to meditate for 20 minutes a day, Sit down and meditate for 2 minutes. One to exercise for 1 hour a day. Do jumping jacks for just 2 minutes. Once you start with small tasks, you can keep the ball rolling. Let's say you have to write an essential report. Completing it in just 2 minutes is impossible. However, you can break the task into smaller goals, like gather the materials you need, do the research, write the introduction, write the other parts one by one, edit it, ask for feedback, make the final improvements, and finally, submit the report. Simply working on it for 2 minutes help you overcome the initial procrastination hurdle. For me, nine out of ten times, it leads to working on the task for far longer than 2 minutes. Incorporate the simple hack into your life and start building a habit. It will help you stop procrastinating and start getting things done instead. 7. Schedule Your Priorities: Well, hello there. I have a quick question for you. How do you decide what's most important in your life and what is not? Okay, Leave it. Just tell me. Do you even decide is there something important or not? You might believe you already do, but your actions might show something different. You rush around trying to finish everything on your to do list, but you also let other people take leverage of your time, which means your time is at the mercy of others. You try hard to catch up. You think you are the fastest man alive. You speed up and work as fast as possible. But as a result, you end up with more things to do and even less time. Please stop it. Your habit of not deciding what you truly want to do can lead to failure, but just remembering what you want to do is not sufficient. There is no plan or accountability. Soon enough, all your priorities will be crushed by an important work. You need to add an important element which is time. You need to connect your priorities with specific times and plays determine when you will give importance to something and put it on your schedule. If you don't fill your time in your plans, other will definitely fill your time in their plans. Decide what you want. As Stephen Keviy says in his book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, the key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. To focus on what truly matters in your life, you need to know two things. First, what's most important to you. Second, how much time you will dedicate to each thing to become a better at prioritizing your life? You need clear priorities and improve it time management. Without clear priorities, you will waste time going after important goals. Even if you have lots of free time, you won't feel fulfilled with that. Similarly, you can't give importance to anything if you don't have time for it. The following four step method will help you with both issues. The first step helps you understand what to prioritize. The next three steps help you spend more time on what truly matters to you. And to do that, you must learn how to plan your priorities. Now let's jump to the next video and know what is step number one. 8. Find Your Why: When it comes to deciding what's most important, the biggest question is, why am I doing this? It's easy to get caught up in everyday routines and not cushion the habits you have formed. However, asking this question will help you think in the right way to assess your life. You need to be thoughtful about every part of your life. If you don't, you will spend time on things that don't matter while ignoring what truly does. For instance, you might be working hard at a job that won't take you where you want to go. Even worse, it might not give you any flexibility to focus on your top priorities. You are in a situation where you can only break free by closely examining your schedule. At first, this might be a bit overwhelming. You might feel a sense of regret about how you have been using your most important hours of the day. This happens because what you are currently giving importance to doesn't match your true reasons. To fix this, you need to define two things. First, your core values and second, your personal goals. Now, the key for better outcome is to remember these two things. When you plan anything, use the regret you feel when you divide from them as motivation to allocate more time to things that really count. But definitely your Y is only part of the challenge. To ensure better results, you need to take your planning to the next level. And for this, I added step number two. Let's jump to the next video to know step number two. 9. Plan Your day: You likely already have an idea of what you want to focus on. However, in the middle of the business of everyday life, finding time for your priorities can be tough. You attempt to set aside some time for them, but it's not always sufficient. Here is the issue. If you leave your schedule blank, it's very likely that you will fill it with less important things. It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking you have free time when you actually don't. For instance, imagine it's 06:00 P.M. and you are getting ready to leave work. Just as you are about to close your laptop, a colleague ask for your feedback on a report she's working on. Since you don't have any other commitment on your schedule, you decided to stay a bit longer to help her out the problem problem, you didn't manage to go to the gym even once this week. By staying a bit longer with your colleague, you won't be able to go today either. In simple words, you are never completely free. There are always something you are giving up. If you don't consider what else you could be doing, you won't be able to prioritize what truly matters to ensure you constantly doing the right things at the right times. It's important to start planning your days ahead of time. You should schedule everything, both your work and your personal activities. This is a really easy habit to develop. It only takes around 5 minutes each day. By planning your personal activities in advance, you will be more mindful about how to use your time. You will begin to organize your personal life rather than trying to fit into your routine. Soon enough, you will realize that you have more time for yourself than you initially thought. 10. Master Deep Work: If you want more time in your day for yourself while keeping your career on track, you should try something called Deep Work. The person who wrote the book about deep work, Cal Newport, defines it like this. Doing professional takes with intense focus, without distraction to challenge your brain. These efforts create new value, improve your skills, and are hard for others to copy. I think deep work is the most important skill. It's the foundation for doing really well in your job. It's how you can reach your highest potential. L is a good example of this idea. He is a successful writer, has a Phd in Computer Science from MT, and teaches at top universities in the US. He did all of this work before his mid 30 and still finished work at 05:30 P.M. every day. How did he manage it? He achieved this by getting really good at deep work and turning it into a regular things he does for you. Trying out deep work can open up many opportunities. The longer times when you concentrate on deep work will help you get more done in less time. When you have extra time, it's easier to choose what matters most in your life. To start using deep work, I suggest you first learn about the different strategies you can use. There are four strategies to pick from, depending on how you live, then make it a consistent part of your schedule. 11. Track Your Progress: Getting a clear view of your priorities can be tricky, even when we believe we are doing well, we might actually be falling behind. For instance, let's say you decided to spend 10 hours each week practicing the guitar. But if you don't keep track of how many hours you practice each day, you will quickly miss the goal. When you are caught up in daily taxes, it's easy to forget about your main goals without knowing how you are doing. You might end up putting everything else above your goal. The reality is, if you are unaware of your progress toward your goals, you will likely miss them. How can you know if you are making progress by keeping a record of your goals in a notebook or spreadsheet? It might sound simple, but it really works. If you develop the habit of tracking your progress on personal goals, you will more likely to achieve them. These goals could be family time, gym visits, or hours spent on project. Whatever they are tracking your progress will help you accomplish more track of your progress. Use your daily plans to show what you did each day. You can also maintain a daily journal to dig deeper into how you spend your time. All right, let's wrap up this section and recall what we have learned. Every minute you use is like a vote for the person you want to be. If you don't spend time on your priorities, then they are not truly your priorities. To make sure you are using your time wisely, begin by finding your reasons. Take time to understand your goals and values and what you need to give importance to next, analyze your current schedule and make the most of your time for your priorities. By planning your days ahead, you will carefully consider what you add to your schedule. You will discover taxes that blocks your priorities and can cut them out. Once you have got the hang of your daily planning, you can add deep work to your routine to boost your output. You will need less time to achieve the same results. Lastly, keep track of your progress. When you are aware of how you are doing, you will make better choices. So guys, that's it for this video. Let me know if you have any questions in the discussion section. 12. Master Your Productivity Hours: Well, hello there. Welcome back. In this video, I will teach you what productive hours are and how you can get the most out of them. The magic of productivity is doing more, with less doing the most valuable tasks first. As someone with big ambition but limited time, consider this. If you only had one hours to work today, which task would you choose? Please answer this question in the discussion section. The one that brings results ten times greater or the one with just one times impact. The selecting the tenx option is using your prime time wisely. The hours could be your mornings. Just like so many other people, think about what you do from the moment you wake up until noon. Your morning activities can set the tone for your entire day productivity. Now, this doesn't mean that a bad morning ruin your entire day productivity. However, it might take twice the effort to get back on track. Here are some morning improvement ideas. Avoid hitting the snooze button. Place your alarm further away. Don't use your phone for the first 30 minutes. Especially avoid messaging. And news apps incorporate some energy and health habits before work, like cold shower exercise or light breakfast and drinking water as well. And most importantly, eat that frog. I mean, address the challenging tasks you have been worrying about first thing in the morning. It might be the only thing holding you back from having a great day. If it is a one day task, strive to finish it before noon. But what if it is a long term project? What if it is difficult or you have more pressing taxes, then dedicate at least 1 hour to it and work on it within the initial 2 hours of your day. That's how you conquer your mornings. However, it is tough to maintain such intensity throughout the entire day. Our energy levels fluctuate as the day progress. So should you force yourself to work anyway, or is there a smarter approach? Certainly there is, the four hour productivity strategy. Let's find out what it is in the next video. 13. The 4 Hour Productivity Strategy: The key to being more productive is to tackle your most challenging taxes when your energy is at its highest. It's also important to avoid working beyond the typically 90 minutes ultradian cycle. But when should you do this? What is the best time of day? This is where things get a bit complex. As I mentioned in previous videos, ultradian rhythm operate in cycles of 90 minutes. But not all cycles provide the same level of energy. Some peaks might grant us the energy needed for activities like hiking or dancing, while other peaks might enhance cognitive abilities. For long conversation or focused desk work, it's important to recognize that not all energy is the same. Hence, pinpointing the specific moment in your day when your ultradian rhythm provides mental energy is crucial. Here is how your ultradian cycle work on average. According to this chart, we experience the highest energy level early in the morning shortly after waking up. Not that these cycles refer to mental energy as described in the chart, it's referred to as a wakefulness. While physical energy might also be present during these times, my main focus is on mental energy here. However, this pattern is not constant across all individuals. Some people naturally wake up at 04:30 A.M. and their peak productivity and creativity might be around 06:00 A.M. Others who wake up late might experience their peak productivity at a different time. Lack of sileaf and caffeine intake can influence these rhythms, but not always negatively. For instance, caffeine might enhance a peak or cause it to occur earlier. Meanwhile, a lack of sleaf could lower judgment barriers, leading to increased creativity. This is how energy levels follow the ideal rhythm. But what happens when you work continuously? Imagine ignoring this rhythm and working state for 5 hours. You will notice a slow down when working at the wrong times. The main problem is that our energy is limited. We can operate at 100% performance for only about 4 hours a day. Beyond that, our effectiveness exhausted. You might manage to go against the odds. Occasionally focus for 5 hours, but eventually a decline is inevitable. However, this doesn't mean you can't have a successful day. It means your pace will be slower and errors might increase. Did you notice those spikes? Those are the moment you should aim to work during. If you exhaust your 4 hours peak too early, you will miss those moment of high productivity. You don't have to catch every peak. But it is wise to avoid demanding tasks during low energy periods. Now, how does this apply to you? Especially when you work in an office with a fixed schedule, during times of low alertness, tackle low energy tasks like managing, organizing, sending e mails, attending meetings, and perhaps researching. When your alertness is high, focus on critical projects. You might not control when to work, but you can choose what task to prioritize. Even if you lack flexibility, it's fine to miss one energy peak, reserve your focus for the next one. You have five chances and 4 hours of peak performance daily. Capturing just two of these peaks is sufficient for a productive day. Now what if your ultradian rhythm signals a slowdown? If you are expected to work during the period, engage in less energy consuming tasks. Alternatively, consider taking a 15 minute power nap, having a light snack. Take a walk away from your workspace. Have a relaxed conversation with someone implementing other productivity habits like generaling meditation or brain dumps. Well, if you found this energy strategy valuable, you should watch the next video, two as well, because it complements this approach perfectly. So let's jump to the next video for third strategy. 14. Sense of Urgency: Hello there. In this video, I'm going to remind you a method that will super charge your productivity. I said going to remind you, because chances are you have unintentionally used it multiple times. Remember, when you left a project for the last day, your focus and productivity is skyrocketed to the urgency. And you managed to finish everything in a day. Or think about those long projects, suddenly one week before they have you, you feel super motivated and productive. Apart from that, I would also like to ask you, success could be achieved in a single day. How committed would you be to making that day your most productive one? Perhaps 100% committed, right? I call it the sense of urgency effect. It seems we are more driven and focused when the finish line is near, you procrastinate all day. But in the evening, panic mode set in and you get everything done in just an hour. When pay day is approaching, you rush to finish all your monthly taxes. So urgencies significantly impact our performance. But how you can harness it for your benefit by shortening your deadline. For instance, when you set daily goals, you might naturally assume they need a full 24 hours. But do you truly work for 24 hours straight? Most taxes actually take less than 4 hours. So why not align your goals with that time frame? Refer back to the energy chart from the previous strategy. Imagine you sleep for 8 hours, leaving you with 16 hours. Divide those hours into four parts. Day one, 06:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Match the morning peak day to 10:00 A.M. to 02:00 P.M. Match the noon peak. Day three, 02:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. matches the afternoon and dinner peak. And finally, day four, 06:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. matches the intimacy peak. These are not just time blocks. You are essentially accomplishing a 24 hours equivalent in just 4 hours, effectively creating time out of thin air. While you might not achieve four times the usual productivity, constantly regularly achieving three times or even two times is quite realistic. Much better than just one time. Would it be great to have 1461 days a year? If you are up for the challenge, consider these tips. Arrange your days with themes. Start with the most demanding taxes. Incorporate longer breaks to transition between these many days. Align your taxes with your energy levels for better outcome. Naturally, maintain distinct to do list for each mini day. However, excelling in four mini days requires effective time management skill. If that seem daunting, you can begin with two 6 hours many days. Or three days of 5 hours. But a word of caution, don't fall into the trap. This doesn't slowly about working four times faster. Neglecting work quality will likely force you to revisit your taxes, or worst start over from scratch. And that goes against the very essence of productivity. 15. Final Thoughts: Hey, incredible achievers, congratulations on completing this class. I'm so proud of the commitment and effort you have put into transforming your productivity. You have learned one of the secret of working faster and getting more done in less time. And I hope you have already started to see positive changes in your daily tasks. Now I want to encourage you to keep the momentum going. I invite you to continue this incredible journey with me. The next class in our productivity fast lane series is just around the corner. Just visit my profile here or you can also get link below this lecture. And I promise it's going to be even more enlightening. Before you move on, I would love to hear your thoughts on this class. Your feedback is invaluable, so please take a moment to leave a review. Your insight will help me improve and tailor future classes to meet your needs. Also, don't forget about the projects I have assigned in the project section. Projects are fantastic, opportunity to apply what you have learned and so your newfound skills, well, I can't wait to see what you come up with. So in the spirit of continuous improvement, head on to the next class, and let's keep the momentum rolling. Thank you for being a part of this transformative journey and I will see you in the next class.