I watched the first 2.5 minutes, paused to go work on my thing for 10 minutes, and came back to finish the video. Thanks for the real-time inspiration! And I hear ya on the sickness. I have a school-aged daughter and my wife is a teacher in a different school district. I get to enjoy a variety of illnesses imported from all over!

"See the dot, eat the dot". Pac man taught me that. Don't look at the whole board, don't get overwhelmed by the end goal, just see the dot, eat the dot.

The point is you can’t easily plan 10 steps ahead in real life because each accomplished step presents you with new opportunities that weren’t visible before, so focussing on anything other than current position + 1 is kinda wasted energy :)

This method I've been using since 2009 has been a game-changer for me. I've used it to learn all sorts of things - from playing the piano, ukulele, guitar to getting promoted in the military, going to college, and learning new languages. I've even used it to get a new job and earn promotions there, as well as to learn programming and move to new places. The way I make this method work is by pairing it with to-do lists. For each goal or task, I create a separate list and break it down into the smallest possible steps. Then, I focus on completing those little steps each day, whether it's something related to a big goal or just everyday tasks. I keep these in a journal format which I also use to keep notes of things that come up day-to-day and to write down new ideas or goals that I think of. This approach helps me avoid feeling overwhelmed by trying to tackle big things all at once. Instead, I focus on making progress by completing small tasks and knocking them off my list. It feels great to see the progress I've made and to know that I'm one step closer to achieving my goals.

only a minute in but I'm SO impressed finding a youtuber doing high production value recording and editing to be engaging without it being annoying, ESPECIALLY in this genre of topic.

Love the crickets opening and smile 😁

You have no idea how much I needed this reminder today. I tend to get overwhelmed and not do anything at all.

I just want to note that these productivity-centered videos have been really helpful to me lately to get out of a rut and start working on projects that have been giving me a lot of anxiety. Thank you, I really appreciate it!

My favorite metaphor for this is "eating the elephant". As in: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. So I keep trying to break down big problems into smaller bite-sized problems. Take enough little bites, you eventually eat the elephant-size problem.

Also sick all Winter from the stuff my kids bring home from school! It’s so frustrating!!!!! I feel for you ✌️

As a fellow editor, I constantly need this reminder!

Thank you Craig. That's a little bit of help

When I don't feel like working out I just do a 3 minute workout or a 1 minute plank. Just something for the day. It's also about keeping the habit... I am also telling myself this...

a house painted with a bunch of different colors sounds pretty cool to me

I watched this video all at once. Sorry!

This is prety much my main bit of productivity advice as well: A little is better than nothing. That's my mantra. I always have a lot of ambitious creative projects going, as well as a lot of work stuff and general adulting stuff that needs to get done. And while I'm a planner more than a pantser (I'm one of those who tend to have the overall structure done before I do anything) I 100% always want to find ways to split the Big Task into little tasks. Preferrably tasks that can be done in 10-30 minutes. I tend to get blocked sometimes by thinking about how much work I have to do, and this really helps. If my brain recoils at the very thought of grading 30 student projects, I'll grade 5. Or one. See? 29 to go. Less than when I started. That's progress! And as long as there's *progression*, the Big Task will eventually be Done.

Thank you for this video. I’ve started back at college after many years of not studying and have found the task of studying very difficult to get my head round. Just doing a little bit has really helped!! Thanks :)

"Badonkadonk boom", lolllll

Thank you Craig! Perfect timing on this one

Recently discovered your channel, Rematch your videos on productivity and challenges every single day! Most uplifting Content ever!! Thankyou!

I'm getting them all too, Craig. Currently laying in bed feeling useless. Thanks for the vid

So funny. Just finished painting mu bannisters! Deffo couldn't have done that bit by bit, but we did it!

This is exactly how I plan, and it works! It is just very hard to explain or sell to a corporate boss…

Thanks for reminder.. I use a kind of similar thing when cleaning up or decluttering .. just start in one part of a room - then just move clockwise till its finished, then next room. Soon gets done and I’m not worrying about the bigger job. Might try a similar approach with my projects.

The concept of atomic habits really. Atomic as in super tiny. Very very smol. Which I am bad at. I want to go fast and finish (or more frequently fail) boldly, not slow and steady.

Thanks for this, it's so hard to stick to, I need constant reminding. And I'm keeping The Bit Dictum.

I love your new forearm tattoos

I need to save this video and watch it anytime I want to avoid doing things

I have all these exact thoughts, Craig! Right in this moment! 75 papers to grade? 75?!?! SEVENTY FIVE?!?!!? Nope, can't do that, too many, what's the point, I give up.

Thanks for the reminder, Craig.

I have somw of your videos saved to an inspiration playlist on youtube (usually videos where you talk about your new exercise regime) and this one is going in!

Wheezys the TED lasso of youtube, and i’m here for it!

What... I did not know about this channel and I've been missing your content for months for no reason?!?!

I needed this so bad...

This is exactly the video I needed right now :)

My husband was asking if Wheezy was still a thing, then this popped up on my feed 😄

I also find myself in a similar trap of well I might as well just do it all at once because thats more efficient and then I can sit here and watch another few youtube videos while I prepare my mind for the big plunge lol

You're funking awesome wheezy!!!!!

This is a helpful perspective in my last month of my independent study project. One giant painting down, four to go… but really, just a bunch of little bits left. Thanks Craig.

1 line of code at a time for my side project...are those new tats on your forearms?

This is such good advice. I've got stuck in big-picture planning so many times, often getting myself overwhelmed and giving up before I start. Lately it's been helping me to check myself and say "what is the next actionable step toward this thing," and if I can't answer myself then I know I'm not looking at it simply enough.

little bit at a timeee

Ok, I’ve listened to you for all of 30 seconds and you are the best dude! 👏I never comment on videos, ever- but you, have a simple message, (bits) an engaging presentation, and a relatable delivery! Finally someone who speaks my ADHD language!! I will focus on the bits today after I subscribe, like, and share this video! Thank you and I look forward to watching more of your content!

Thank you from someone who kicks themselves daily if goal is not completed. Will try the Whezzy Liltabit rule

That's gotta be your favourite sweater. 😄

Great message. Thank you!

I'll come back to this in a year and tell you that it worked

I NEEDED THIS THANK YOU

I'm getting them all too. My husband brings them home. Also, allergy like I've never had before too. smh

A LITTLE BIT AT A TIME !

if youve got the time and can split up watching into chunks, i cannot recommend enough hbomberguy's video about the Roblox OOF sound for a thorough education on how world records work

The 10-min rule works!

The Minimum Maxim is brilliant.

Thanks, I needed this today. I kept trying to latch on to some bigger vision for my next move or to jump to the end of a project. Now I know that by doing just a little bit, I'll build up to that bigger thing naturally. 😊

Just what I needed to hear, bit by bit.... over mathing leads to procrastinateville

Been watching you since the first apartment. I know you! (That sounded less creepy in my head.) How much do I know you? Lore drop: I know that you are actually a clone of Craig-with-a-Wig making you a Craig-with-a-Wig-without-a-Wig. This means Craig-with-a-Wig is the original Craig. He created clones to do his house chores because he was too depressed with his existential crisis to do them himself. Eventually, he created a KZfaq Craig clone to generate income so he can continue to sulk in the kitchen. After years of cloning, Craig-with-a-Wig was able to create clones that thought he was a malfunctioned clone and they felt too bad for him to try and send him to the alligator pit. Thus Craig-with-a-Wig is able to escape the cyclical cycle of capitalism to deal with his existential crisis to someday finally come to terms by make his signature sign-off fake smile into a genuine one.

I needed this reminder today!

hell yeah Wheezy! Children of Time is incredible!!

aww shoot. yah the kiddos bring eeeeeeverything home. 😣 sorry y'all are sick and i hope ya feel better really soon! if it helps, this video made me almost choke on my drink several times and thats gotta be good, right?!🤣 im currently working on losing my covid weight by moving around a little more each day. great advice and encouragement! 😊👍 now go drink a little bit of hot tea with honey. 😝

Not only do I know you (at least the publicly-facing version of you), I've met you before! lol

Thanks for the video, I hope you get better and back to working out. I backslide so quickly when I miss a couple of days. I feel so weak when I get back to it but thankfully it comes back quickly.

Excited to watch your Japanese greenbay packers fans documentary. When it’s done, will that be available on KZfaq or what?

I’m knitting a hat while catching up on your videos! 😄

Great advice wrapped up in some great comedy.

We haven’t seen Revenge Clone in a while…suspicious…

Nibbling at it😅

I like this second channel much much much more. Not trying to ask for anything....just wanted to mention.

Children of Time is so good

Shout out to Yahoo Serious

3:38 Of course, the censored thing you cannot do a titbit at a time. HOWEVER, even in that realm there is no obligation to finish The Job. You can always stop halfway and people who don't respect that do not deserve your time 🚩

I just did a lil bit today

This is called "Eating the Elephant" The answer to the question, How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

65 yrs old procrastinator , good advise just move one finger , duh wish i knew this long ago

It really is weird sometimes to consider how much I actually have in common with you. You're also interested in Physics apparently, I am also a musician, both of us don't really watch any of the sports popular in our countries, but we do some exercise. I bet I could name a lot more, maybe even make an entire LIST out of it :P It's always comforting to have you in my life, even though it's just parasocially :D Btw I'd love to see some sexy clone again or like any clone actually, in case you'd like to do some of that :D

Craig pulled an ''Edge'' on us - WWE

Atomic Habits... the 2-minute rule.

First Comment! #winning!

But Craig, what if the deadline is today? 😣

Wait I don't get it, how much at the time? 😉

Who do I talk to? Who do I see? I subscribed to a weekly mimeo-zine "The Craig 'Zine" which was assumingly produced by a dude named Craig Benzine. I paid for the weekly mimeo-zine (a magazine produced on a mimeograph machine for all who might be lacking in this knowledge) waaaay back in 1975. I bought a lifetime subscription for a dollar ninety-five and I received mailings until approximately February of 1992, when the paper refused to be seen at my door anymore. So who do I see about my issue? Greg Benson? That's seems unlikely since the 'zine wasn't called "The Greg 'Son." Although, thinking back, the dude's name might have been Ben Craigzine, and then I'm way out of line asking for help on this particular multi-verse timeline.

I wanted to press like three times but that’s not a thing apparently

You sound A LOT like your Dad at 4:40

Oie

ok ok I'll do just a little bit

instead of "and" maybe just say "end"

Stealing "doom stacking" - so me on far to many days 😅

Too many 'ands' at the end and yet none of them explained the tattoos :D

Oh and this is an old video now, you could already be dead. Are you dead?

Heyyyy! I just started doing this! Recently I just decided I want to the learn the ukelele (at a play-around-the-campfire ability level, not pro) and knowing how I am, dedicated myself to 10 min a day - most of the time it turns into much longer! I started bringing it with me when I was say, cleaning up the kitchen, while I waited for a phone call, etc. so it would be there and I could just grab it even for 5 strums. It's def working. Yay me.