Summary of This idea will save you HOURS a week.

Key Strategies:

Study Material Preparation:
- Organize study materials by subject and by day (e.g., stack books for Monday, Tuesday, etc.).
- Prepare materials the night before or at the start of the week for easy access.
Social Media Management:
- Limit social media use to a specific time at the end of the day to avoid constant distractions.
- Batch social media interactions to reduce interruptions throughout the day.
Weekly Planning:
- Instead of daily planning, dedicate 30-45 minutes each Sunday to plan the entire week.
- This approach allows for better long-term decision-making and saves time compared to daily planning.
Batching Messages:
- Respond to messages in bulk rather than individually throughout the day.
- This helps maintain focus and improves the quality of responses.
Marking Practice Papers:
- Complete multiple practice papers before marking them to stay in the flow state.
- Designate specific days for marking to avoid interruptions during study sessions.

Core Concept:

Batching: The overarching theme is to group similar tasks together to save time and reduce distractions. By Batching, you can streamline your workflow and maintain focus, leading to greater efficiency.

Final Advice:

Create a list of all tasks you perform weekly and identify opportunities for Batching. Avoid starting any task until you find a way to batch it effectively.

Presenters/Sources:

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Notable Quotes

— 01:51 — « Imagine like a fire right if there's one big fire you can easily contain it and then put it out but the thing is if there are 10 small fires you can put one out but then once you put that one out the rest grow. »

— 03:24 — « Planning is fun, it's kind of like playing Tetris where you know the blocks fall and you have to fit them into the place that they fit. »

— 04:50 — « No sane human being with two eyes and a brain would pick up one by one right you just take the box and scoop it all up. »

— 09:30 — « Just because it's 25 minutes doesn't mean anything; I would still rather have the one distraction for 30 minutes compared to the five. »

— 10:46 — « The real benefit of batching is the distractions saved. »