7 Habits that Save Me 3+ Hours a Day

Summary

The video outlines seven daily habits that save a total of three hours per day. These include capturing tasks instead of mentally tracking them, planning each day's most important task, color-coding a calendar to eliminate gaps, using a '5-minute rule' to beat procrastination, banning solo TV watching, using an alarm clock instead of a phone, and enabling focus modes on phones. The speaker argues these habits boost productivity and intentionality by reducing distraction and wasted time.

Takeaways

• 😊 The most valuable thing we have is time, so it's important to save time wherever possible
• 📝 Capture things you need to do instead of trying to remember them all
• 🚀 Identify the most important task to accomplish each day
• 🌈 Fill your calendar to avoid unintentionally wasting time
• ⌛️ Use the 5 minute rule to overcome procrastination
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• 📵 Use focus modes and keep phone face down to avoid distractions
• ⏰ Use an alarm clock instead of phone to avoid wasting time in bed
• 📺 Don't watch TV alone as a rule to save over an hour a day
• 💡 Try cutting out TV for a month to see if you actually miss it

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic is 7 habits that save the narrator around 3 hours per day.

What is the 'capture habit' and how does it save time?

The capture habit involves writing down any thoughts or to-dos as they come up instead of trying to remember them later. This saves mental energy and avoids wasting time trying to recall what you forgot.

What is the purpose of identifying a 'daily adventure'?

It encourages focusing on the most important task of the day. It also makes completing tasks more enjoyable by approaching them with more energy and an adventurous mindset.

How does the 'rainbow calendar' save time?

Scheduling out your whole day avoids wasting time on unintentional activities during gaps in your calendar. It encourages living more intentionally.

What is the '5 minute rule'?

If you're procrastinating, it says to just work for 5 minutes, since starting is the hardest part. It also says that 5 minutes of progress is better than nothing.

How does not watching TV alone save time?

Watching TV alone can easily lead to 1-4 wasted hours per day. Removing this habit frees up time for more fulfilling activities.

What app helps reduce phone distractions?

The 'OneSec' app makes you pause before using distracting apps. It encourages switching to more intentional apps instead.

Why use a separate alarm clock?

Phone alarms make it too easy to snooze, cancel alarms, and scroll on your phone in bed, wasting 30-60+ minutes.

What are some benefits realized from these habits?

Benefits include improved productivity, intentionality, mental clarity and energy. More fulfillment, progress towards goals.

Which habit seems most useful or hardest to adopt?

Answers may vary. The rainbow calendar seems very useful but also time-consuming. No TV could be hard since it's a common default activity.