How to focus and unleash max brain power
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Күн бұрынIf you're looking for the most simple way to maximize your focus and literally unlock more of your brain for meaningful and productive work, this video teaches you exactly that. Here are 6 of my hard-earned strategies. They've helped me get into Harvard for undergrad, Yale for medical school and Harvard again for residency and I sincerely hope it helps you achieve your own goals too.
1 Sacred Space
2 Sacred You
3 Hard Reset
4 No Timers
5 Change Your Space
6 Change The Task
If you want a simple system for productivity, check out my video on the most simple, effortless and intuitive productivity system here: • This simple productivi...
If you want to know more about who I am, check out the two videos I made about my journey. One is about how I got into Harvard (by debating AOC in high school): • I applied only to Harv...
and the other is basically my life afterwards (but it's secretly a story about insane focus): • Having insane focus is...
If you want to hear about some interesting medical stories filled with horror and insane diseases, check out my second channel @spoonfedmed.
Please comment below and let me know what you want to hear next!
00:00 Intro
00:22 Sacred Space
03:04 Sacred You
06:09 Hard Reset
07:36 No Timers
08:38 Change Your Space
09:35 Change the Task
@siggy1277 6 ай бұрын
- Create a designated sacred space for focused work. Keep it clean, minimalistic, and free of distractions. - Treat yourself and your time as sacred. Don't let unimportant things distract you. - Do a 'hard reset' with intense exercise followed by belly breathing to clear your mind and reduce stress. - Ditch timed study sessions. Go with the flow and take breaks when you naturally lose focus. - Change up your sacred space periodically to keep things fresh. New environments help cement knowledge. - If you still can't focus, switch to an easier task or take a complete break. Rest is important. - Use a cycle of high intensity focus, exercise, and rest.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Great summary!
@BharCode09 3 ай бұрын
I'm an Indian and I'm amazed at the way you have mentioned work/study space as "sacred space". This is exactly how my grandmother used to say it. She always mentioned to not eat, or sing or litter the study space. Set a standard and respect that space. Never take a nap in that space. If u are ever not able to work, get away from there and maintain the sanctity. We have deities, Saraswati for learning, Gayathri for focus and Hanuman for determination. She always mentioned to summon them before we started our process.. It's funny how all these sounded like a bs then, now as a 35yo adult, with 15 years experience in software engineering, I realised how these things would have made my life easier and better had I followed them. But better late than never..
@spoonfedstudy 3 ай бұрын
Wow that’s awesome, I had no idea! Thanks for sharing.
@anisrikanth3825 6 ай бұрын
I'm amazed this channel hasn't blown up yet. Your experiences are relatable (I felt pretty much the exact same way you did after completing undergrad), and your advice is concise and comprehensible. Some of the best advice videos I've ever seen, kudos man.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! I sincerely appreciate you saying that. Gonna keep on doing my best and give you everything I can to help you on your journey
@13ghosts18 6 ай бұрын
It is slowly blowing up, it only had 1k followers just a little over a week ago..
@chelseywithers4008 6 ай бұрын
It's happening rn
@pascualrosario8633 6 ай бұрын
This is a future 100K+ channel ! Do you edit your videos or outsource it ?
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Haha thanks! Currently doing most of all the work myself. I do have another editor helping me clean the dead space in the doodles to speed things up
@janhavis3071 6 ай бұрын
You have some power in your words! I’ve seen so many inspirational/productivity hack videos but only yours had an influence on me! I cleaned my desk right after I watched your video and found myself getting away from it the minute I took my phone out to come back and comment!
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Haha just saw this! That’s awesome!! Hope it’s working out for you! Keep it up friend!
@tadashitheshiba 6 ай бұрын
You’re honestly my new favorite youTuber! Such practical yet profound advice. Thank you SO much
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you! Reading comments like yours is why I do this! ❤️
@Loki_Dokie 6 ай бұрын
@@spoonfedstudyhere's another! Thanks so much! ❤
@dottalks8156 4 ай бұрын
Mate, you are delivering high value information with each video you update into this website. I´m grateful for your contribution to the online population. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
@spoonfedstudy 4 ай бұрын
I sincerely sincerely appreciate your comment. Thank you for taking the time to let me know
@martincarlosfigueroa9292 6 ай бұрын
The most honest and practical video about focus... thank you.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
I appreciate you saying that! Thanks for watching 🙏 Hope to see you again on the next video
@andrewmccaskill2845 6 ай бұрын
I could see this channel blowing up asap. thanks for the value added to me. I'm excited to implement this asap
@copiouscat 6 ай бұрын
Facts
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Thank you Andrew! Wishing you all the best too and hope things are working out for you and more!
@coach.hybrid 6 ай бұрын
Love how much you continually push and mention the importance of exercise in these things. Really gets me excited as a gym bro haha. Love the nice little graphics you put in and the super high quality of production in these videos as well. Really gets me excited as a filmmaker haha.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Haha that’s awesome! Thank you for the support. I’m looking forward to seeing your stuff too!
@kromatic3610 6 ай бұрын
Your videos have some of the best, high-yield information on focus and procrastination. Can’t wait to see your channel grow!
@sanjairaj3532 6 ай бұрын
I see this in every channel
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Appreciate you saying that friend!
@musicbee1234 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much this is one of the most profound advice on study that I have ever had.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
I appreciate you saying that! Thank you!
@mm100latests5 6 ай бұрын
your videos are excellent! i feel so many ideas on social media are outdated cliches, in need of fresh perspectives like yours.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
That’s awesome to hear. I’m glad this is resonating with you ❤️
@ericruiz4404 4 ай бұрын
Hey I’ve said before, but love how straight to the point you are. Also, humor is 👌🏽 Thx!
@zigwayy 6 ай бұрын
ooh thank you!! this is actually useful and I feel like it will work for me
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Love it! Hope it’s working out for you friend!
@TechieButterflySinger 6 ай бұрын
Sooo glad I found your channel!!! Thank you! 🙏 🦋
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
I’m very happy you are here!! Welcome 😀
@thalapathyvijaybloods6857 6 ай бұрын
Man - great, simple and relatable videos! Come November 2024, this channel would have blown up. All the best mate.
@joshnova9163 6 ай бұрын
Love this. Great blend of humor, stats, and meaningful vignettes. Visuals are memorable!
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed! Will do my best!
@khangmach5369 4 ай бұрын
That is so awesome, it is a first time I see vid with advices like this. So funny and helpful
@godfather-gh2vq 5 ай бұрын
Great content doc! You are different from other productivity channels I hope you keep your originality. All the best👍👍
@spoonfedstudy 5 ай бұрын
Thank you! I am so happy to hear you say that. Hope to keep on making videos worth your time and attention. ❤️
@anshikasingh5822 6 ай бұрын
Wow. I found diamond as soon as I arrived at this video. Thanks, man! More power and prosperity to you!
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 glad to have you here!
@LadyBug-fs8gz Ай бұрын
Amazing & effective presentation, held my attention the whole time. It makes sense to apply this data.
@christinahappy1754 6 ай бұрын
Love you videos. Keep up the good work.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Will try my best
@MathewStephen_ForeverYoung 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for creating this content.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for being here!
@tyronefrielinghaus3467 6 ай бұрын
Fantastic video ...came at just the righttime for me.. Thanks...
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Nice Tyrone! Hope you are kicking it and getting done the things you want👊
@friendlyfox4735 6 ай бұрын
I really connect with your ideas, i do many things which u said here
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Awesome!! Glad they resonate with you
@MondaySmiles Ай бұрын
Thanks for creating such great content!!!
@danielwillis12 6 ай бұрын
Another killer video dude!! Loved it
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Daniel! Good to see you again
@jumaguzman Ай бұрын
Here it is another golden channel to subscribe❤
@EliusMaximus 6 ай бұрын
Thanks doc! Very insightful content :)
@spoonfedstudy 5 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
@arcxknight2095 5 ай бұрын
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:14 🛡️ *Designate a Sacred Space for studying or working to create a focused environment. No distractions allowed inside this space.* 01:37 🧠 *Keep your Sacred Space clean and minimalistic; clutter drains brain power. Study near natural light for increased focus.* 03:56 🕰️ *Treat your time and focus as sacred; eliminate distractions, including subtle ones. Be the CEO of your life and prioritize your mission.* 06:18 🌬️ *Perform a "hard reset" for your mind with high-intensity exercise and belly breathing to clear distractions, reduce stress, and enhance cognitive performance.* 07:42 ⏰ *Avoid timed study sessions; stay in the Sacred Space as long as possible. Adapt to your daily variations, and don't strictly adhere to a fixed schedule.* 08:54 🔄 *Change your Sacred Space periodically to avoid staleness and improve long-term memory retention. Different environments create multiple associations with the studied material.* 09:48 🧠 *If focus is elusive, change the difficulty of the task, work on something less taxing, or take a break. Don't force it; recharge and try again later.* Made with HARPA AI
@merlinnelson9368 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@julianfrazier4815 6 ай бұрын
I like this guy. He's a vibe.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Julian! I appreciate you
@JonnyRoss 6 ай бұрын
Non Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) has been a great reset for me as well!
@XeniaLys8 6 ай бұрын
you are very smart and helpful. Great video, thanks.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Wow thanks for the support! Thanks for watching and being here ❤️
@victortabeni 6 ай бұрын
Amazing video, thank you very much
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
@bohd3 6 ай бұрын
I love L-desks for this because they visually create half of a box for you.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
True true! I used to have a L-desk and it was indeed cozy
@wealthonweb 6 ай бұрын
THank you a lot sir i can relate
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! 👍
@goosetracksuit 6 ай бұрын
Thank You.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Welcome!
@Entropy0706 6 ай бұрын
@spoonfedstudy - This was such a helpful, well organized, and engaging video! As a professor of management, I really appreciate that you brought in scientific studies :)
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Woooooo yah!!!
@whilefree 6 ай бұрын
No timers. Absolutely right! There is no magic formula! Just trust your gut and stop being lazy. Thank you for these great videos.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Haha appreciate it! Thanks for being here!
@dannotes9396 6 ай бұрын
Hey man thanks for your all insights, subscribed now. You're videos are more valuable. ✨ May I know which tool are you using for the drawing effects?
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for being here! I draw with procreate and edit with finalcut. Hope that helps
@uwakweemmanuel7643 6 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot & I learned a lot. I need you to please teach us how to make cool videos like this.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Haha this video was a heavier lift than I expected but if there’s enough interest for the behind-the-scenes aspect to making these videos, I can make a video about it!
@uwakweemmanuel7643 6 ай бұрын
@@spoonfedstudy I’ll appreciate cos your videos are cool.
@djjiang3718 6 ай бұрын
My man, thank you so much for those great sharing! Wishing you all the best! Do you have a book list that you recommend everyone read?
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for being here friend! That’s a great idea - will work on one and give my best recommendations in a video.
@johnkardier6327 6 ай бұрын
Great video, thank you. And great animations. What apps do you use ?
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
❤️ procreate and finalcut pro
@a52239 6 ай бұрын
شكرا
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
You’re welcome!
@dereckhasken9055 5 ай бұрын
Just use self-discipline: THE only way to get anywhere’s life
@markobabiak6732 17 күн бұрын
Thank you
@exeio 5 ай бұрын
You are doing God's work my friend 😭💪
@physiotherapyinsider6468 6 ай бұрын
Sacred space and clutter free struck me.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Love it!
@user-ib6cv8zf7b 6 ай бұрын
I find your videos super valuable brother. Thanks for creating them. Do you have any other social media? I couldn’t find you on instagram.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! It is my pleasure. Still early in the journey but for now, the only other active social media (Instagram and tik tok) I use is for my second channel. Can find it @spoonfedmed if interested!
@2.718_ 6 ай бұрын
great channel, not enough subscribers Do you have the scientific researches for some elements of your video or maybe as a professional a way to find them?
@blastinnn 6 ай бұрын
You a real one
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate you saying that
@romanmunar 6 ай бұрын
I call mine as Mental Hygiene, basically plucking away what's not serving me or giving me misery and named overwhelm as point of doom where my scope of awareness reached its maximum threshold. This is such a weird meta topic i don't see much online but i'm very much aware of. i could probably cook some stuff later on.
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Love the concept and the name. Please do! Looking forward to seeing it
@globalmodo7505 6 ай бұрын
Very nice story telling brother. Can I request you to have a video on how you edit vidoes and addd these nice hand written notes in your videos? Thanks
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! May plan something like that in the near future :)
@globalmodo7505 6 ай бұрын
@@spoonfedstudy wow, I never thought you will read my silly request comment. Thanks for that. Looking forward for your more videos towards video making and editing :).
@juliuslauerwald8128 6 ай бұрын
I‘m going to instantly try this sacred place method in my next study session and hope it will pay off in a few months. I‘ll try to use your other tips too but not today. Thanks for this video 🫶
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Awesome! Yah it’s a lot to do all at once but little by little, you’ll see what works for you :) Woukd love to hear from you later to see what resonated
@user-oh3li1wj6i 4 ай бұрын
That’s high quality information, thanks you so much. I’ve got a question about the High intensity training if you can bring light to my case, I’m doing like 10min every morning after waking up followed by a cold shower ,to maximize my energy level but I started to lose some weight (obviously) and I was wondering if it will end up with the opposite result and be more tired, I really loved your approach of Hitt during breaks but how much of it 😅. Would also love a video about a meal plan to optimize time energy and focus, I didn’t find anything interesting yet on this matter on KZfaq and personally I really struggle with it, I know our brain need carbs but after eating I always get knocked out. Thanks 🙏
@spoonfedstudy 4 ай бұрын
That's a great morning routine. I think it's hard to generalize as everyone has different metabolisms and ability to handle exercise - I say just treat it as a grand experiment. Try doing this routine for 2 weeks vs 2 weeks of something else. Keep all other variables constant and see which one makes you feel more awesome! HIIT doesn't have to be that long for breaks - the article I found on it for brain growth had their subjects do just 4 to 6 minutes. Sounds good! Will keep that video in mind!
@user-oh3li1wj6i 4 ай бұрын
@@spoonfedstudythx for your answer, and these atomic tips, wish you the best on youtube
@vertillanovrelevo5862 6 ай бұрын
Next video: Strategies for learning. Thanks!
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
You got it! Stay tuned!
@sovereignknight9290 6 ай бұрын
Hey man this is amazing stuff thanks for making it! I was wondering if you could delve deeper into the "macro" level stuff that you mentioned in the previous video. How you developed the singular focus of getting into medical school and how you started gathering various experiences/juggling a lot of things which pretty much accelerated your growth allowing you to get into medical school. For me currently I am in undergrad and the thing I struggle with the most is getting that "macro" level purpose which allows a person to go out and really build their resume with experiences. I was wondering if you had any thoughts/ideas about this and willing to share them in a video. Thanks again for the valuable content!
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Sounds good! I’ll do a deeper dive on how I got into medical school! Stay tuned!! Too many ideas to cover and only one of me 😅
@joncutler9530 6 ай бұрын
Is there any difference if I choose to workout first and then do my study session followed by rest? Excellent video! Keep them coming please!
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Over the long-run likely not! But I like to sprinkle in short bursts of exercise in the middle of study to reset my focus and feel less “mentally beat.” Gives me a second wind essentially.
@thebeatles9 6 ай бұрын
Pomo: Flow interruption is valid, however many will not reach it, and regular interruptions are for the "normie" student a good reminder to stay on track, have small constant hits of dopamine (I finished one!), GET some sun, sugar, and movement, bio breaks, and also to not zone in on one topic without going back and reviewing what you've been studying.
@eshnd. 6 ай бұрын
wowowoowow
@aryanlamba5227 5 ай бұрын
I have a small room and my bed is my studying and sleeping space so what I can do. Even if I have a designated soace but it is so small that it cannot become a sacred bubble where I have pure focus only. The one thing I can do is to train my brain to get the intuitive behaviour of studying whenver I have table on my bed and sleep when it is not there(in night time).
@spoonfedstudy 5 ай бұрын
That does sound tough. I know you are making the best of the situation. If you haven’t already, try to change the setup of the bed for each thing in more obvious ways. Bedsheet off for studying, on for sleeping, etc. Or just do your bed and keep it meticulously clean when you study. Best of luck 🤞
@aryanlamba5227 5 ай бұрын
Thx for the help. You are the person who has helped me to just calm down for the moment and just restart my life. No comparison with others just focus on my myself. No matter how someone good is doing I need to become the person who just does his actions irrespective of getting acknowledged or not. I am at the age of 16 once you used to be so now its now my time. Love from India❤
@user-wd9rl1ei2h 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Very valuable content and high quality shooting
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Experimenting with different styles and camera work
@FFang-cn5co 6 ай бұрын
if you are forced to work in an open office, how do you block out these distractions?
@safiulfaiyaz7038 6 ай бұрын
Classical Music
@JohnSmith-bs9ym 5 ай бұрын
Giant headphones
@cherry_bomb223 6 ай бұрын
Sir plz give advise on how to match into a residency program in harvard
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
I’ll put that on the to do video list! Stay tuned!
@Snewhy0 4 ай бұрын
Use Ear buds , those where in construction sites to illiminate all the sound possible. Meditate on your throught to not be destracted on those
@MkwesiW901 Ай бұрын
If we had the chance to shape a private community with SpoonFedStudy, what would you want it to include? Let's share our wishlist!
@randomppl7430 6 ай бұрын
how about the the sacred timeline :D
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
Lol missed a golden opportunity maybe
@Kylo83 5 ай бұрын
The tip on not having a itchy butthole changed my life😂😂😂
@OngsaSun 6 ай бұрын
Omg I just finished watching your three recent vids!! Keep making videos! Your content is good. 🫶🏽
@spoonfedstudy 6 ай бұрын
You’re the best! Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️
@janithdassanayaka4599 6 ай бұрын
You sound like improvement pill lol. Same voice punctuation and tone.
@garykim313 5 ай бұрын
Don't need these tips when I have amphetamines.
@ajaym6795 6 ай бұрын
This dude starts by criticizing the impracticality of other "productivity" videos, but then proceeds to make one that's like the rest. The only useful tip is to dedicate the bedroom for only sleep and not work there. He talks about a "sacred" workspace, where you will only work and do nothing else. Does he expect us to take our laptops to some other table when we want to take a break and watch entertaining videos? Later on in this video he tells us us to change our workspace and go to the coffee shop for example 🤣 Which is very distracting for some people. The most absurd thing he said was that Pomodoro timers aren't scientifically proven to be useful. This video isn't scientifically proven to be useful either so let's just ignore it 🤣 How many productive people actually do all these things? They do stuff naturally without having to remember these stuff. The worst thing you could do to yourself is keep watching these kinds of videos when you should be checking your cognitive function level. Also, of all the music he could have criticized, he went with the one he was least likely to get any backlash for. He wouldn't have dared to say something about loud heavy metal music 🤣
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