The 13 Pillar System will revolutionize your digital workflow

Summary

In this video, Jenna Redfield introduces the 13 Pillars concept as a life organization system. She explains its application across various aspects of life, including home, business, and health. Jenna shares her personal modifications to the original concept by August Bradley and demonstrates how she integrates the pillars into her digital tools like email, notes, and project management for enhanced productivity and clarity.

Takeaways

• 🏠 Jenna Redfield introduced the concept of the '13 Pillars' for life organization, originally learned from August Bradley but modified for her personal use.
• 🎨 The 13 Pillars are categorized into three main areas: Home, Business, and Health, with each area containing specific subcategories.
• 🎥 Jenna has experienced positive changes in her life, including a move and spending more time on video creation.
• 🌟 The Pillars are used practically by Jenna to organize various aspects of her life, including digital files, emails, and physical belongings.
• 📺 Entertainment, Family, Friends and Social, Home and Household, and Personal Finance are the subcategories under the Home category.
• 💼 Business Projects, Clients, Content Creation, Sales and Marketing are the subcategories under the Business category.
• 🏋️‍♀️ Health and Fitness, Mental Clarity, and Mind Expansion are the subcategories under the Health category.
• 📧 Email organization is a crucial aspect of Jenna's Pillar system, with each pillar color-coordinated for easy identification and sorting.
• 📚 Jenna uses the Pillar system to organize her notes, bookmarks, Google Drive files, and even her calendar.
• 🔍 The Pillar system is highly adaptable and can be applied to various organizational tools and platforms for a cohesive and streamlined approach to life management.
• 🎥 Jenna's video serves as a comprehensive guide on how to implement and utilize the 13 Pillars for effective personal and professional organization.

Q & A

What is the main topic of Jenna Redfield's video?

The main topic of Jenna Redfield's video is the concept of the 13 Pillars, an organizational system she uses to structure various aspects of her life.

Who originally introduced the concept of the 13 Pillars to Jenna?

Jenna learned about the 13 Pillars concept through August Bradley.

How has Jenna adapted the 13 Pillars concept for her own use?

Jenna has tweaked and modified the 13 Pillars concept to fit her personal needs and organizational style, applying it to her life beyond just business and ADHD management.

What are the three main categories that Jenna uses to organize the 13 Pillars?

The three main categories Jenna uses to organize the 13 Pillars are Home, Business, and Health.

What are some examples of what falls under the 'Entertainment' pillar?

Under the 'Entertainment' pillar, Jenna includes movies, books, TV shows, and any other forms of media or activities she enjoys consuming or experiencing.

How does Jenna use the 13 Pillars system for email organization?

Jenna uses the 13 Pillars system by labeling her emails according to the relevant pillar and sub-categorizing them further with specific names or topics, making it easier to locate and manage her inbox.

What is the difference between 'Content Creation' and 'Sales and Marketing' according to Jenna?

According to Jenna, 'Content Creation' involves creating and putting out content on social media platforms like podcasts, YouTube videos, and Instagram posts, while 'Sales and Marketing' includes activities like PR and paid advertisements that are not directly content creation.

How does Jenna organize her Google Drive and Calendar using the 13 Pillars?

Jenna organizes her Google Drive by labeling files and folders with colors corresponding to the 13 Pillars. Similarly, she labels her Google Calendar (iCal) events with pillar colors and categories for easy identification and management.

What is the distinction between 'Mental Clarity' and 'Mind Expansion' pillars?

The 'Mental Clarity' pillar focuses on mental health and ensuring a clear state of mind, similar to meditation. In contrast, 'Mind Expansion' is about learning and education, such as taking courses and reading books to expand one's knowledge and understanding.

How has Jenna found the 13 Pillars system to be beneficial?

Jenna finds the 13 Pillars system to be revolutionary for organization. It has helped her manage all aspects of her life, from personal to professional, and she believes it's an effective system not only for those with ADHD but for everyone.

What is Jenna's process for introducing the 13 Pillars system to someone new to the concept?

Jenna starts by asking new clients about their use of pillars and often begins with email organization, showing them how to label and categorize emails according to the 13 Pillars for better management and understanding of their life and tasks.