How to Make Consistent Progress on Your Goals (Even If You're Lazy)

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To master new skills and achieve your goals, you have to put in consistent (if not daily) practice. How do you stay motivated to keep doing that even when the going gets tough?
Today, I'll introduce an incredibly effective technique for keeping that consistency up. It's called the 20-Second Rule.
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@gorkemaltok708 6 жыл бұрын

Doing 25 push-ups to switch to distracting activities might help, and in the worst scenario you get fit.

@Thomasfrank 6 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea!

@T-Show. 5 жыл бұрын

For me it would be 20+ minutes of running without headphones and without any company. Boring, annoying but healthy.

@zaki6131 4 жыл бұрын

i have a problem even with that ...

@scare_claw7064 2 жыл бұрын

It does work for me since 2020

@amirkhalaf570 2 жыл бұрын

What if you can only do 24 ... or 3 ?

@iamkomposed7162 6 жыл бұрын

"It's like a Netflix subscription you don't feel bad about." Best selling point ever :P

@TheWheelchairGuy 6 жыл бұрын

I have been going to college for 4 years now. I have been a part time student due to health problems and I'm physically disabled. I'm consistent and will graduate very soon. Stay strong

@essennagerry 6 жыл бұрын

Mo Bahjat More power to you, sir!

@jeffilaguison4597 5 жыл бұрын

Good Luck and God Bless to you Sir ☺

@rupakgbikas4477 Жыл бұрын

Sir, Congratulations.

@TheWheelchairGuy Жыл бұрын

I graduated a year after posting this comment

@BotGod-lm6mb Жыл бұрын

Wooooo congrats!

@tothorsi 6 жыл бұрын

Pronunciation of Csikszentmihalyi is A+!! :)

@matyastornai4198 6 жыл бұрын

tothorsi Hungarian here, confirmed

@tothorsi 6 жыл бұрын

Mátyás Tornai me too That's why I felt the right to mark it haha

@kingabori5120 6 жыл бұрын

just came here to say the same but I see there are other Hungarian CIG fans :)

@Gram628 6 жыл бұрын

Same :D

@PetiHuber 6 жыл бұрын

Big Hello from Hungary! My very first college semester is coming up, so I'm hanging on your channel all day :) love what you're doing!

@NWforager 6 жыл бұрын

chained a cheap bike pump in the garage . i let others use it , not steal it . A few more ppl started riding too

@eduardoseitz4104 6 жыл бұрын

We need more people like you.

@VictoriaSobocki 6 жыл бұрын

Voluntary public service!

@janyuen123 5 жыл бұрын

You’re awesome

@tamaradimarco878 5 жыл бұрын

You're amazing

@martunia867 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing idea!

@ImprovementGang 2 жыл бұрын

To all those who have ambitious goals; you got this! Get serious and implement strategies

@paxonite-7bd5 6 жыл бұрын

Boy I have to start my art and music practice again

@Thomasfrank 6 жыл бұрын

Get to it! :)

@paxonite-7bd5 6 жыл бұрын

Can you me tell how to do "learning practice" instead of just practice

@paxonite-7bd5 6 жыл бұрын

Just practice only becomes a mind ritual and I don't learn from it result I am tired and I don't want to do it

@Thomasfrank 6 жыл бұрын

Essentially you need to plan ahead and figure out what specific skill area you're going to work on. When I pick up the guitar, I ask myself - what is my goal here? Some days it's becoming more fluent with modes (I'm currently mastering the Aeolian), other days it's drilling chord changes. I also use courses (like on Skillshare) or apps (Autochord is a great one for chord progression practice) to direct my practice. And of course, learning songs is a great way to stretch your abilities! I have a more in-depth video on this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zst5p7qWv6y6eKM.html (fittingly also sponsored by Skillshare)

@paxonite-7bd5 6 жыл бұрын

Thomas Frank Awesome thanks Thomas! :D

@mariannkomlos8513 6 жыл бұрын

I'm hungarian, and the pronanciation was exact and professional ;)

@StudyMD 6 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful video, always killing it with the amazing editing/animation skills!

@BharathiBlogs 3 жыл бұрын

Hy i'm your fan girl man!

@AmitRajSharma 3 жыл бұрын

@@BharathiBlogs o ki

@PersonalPower 6 жыл бұрын

If you are a complete lazy fuck then commit to doing one important thing every day. Something that makes you proud at the end of the day. Next you create the habit to do this thing first in the morning, before you check your social media or anything else. This helped me a lot! Even if I have a lazy day I get one thing done in the morning and, I can go to sleep with a good feeling! -Personal Power, makes self improvement videos and is overcoming his own laziness!

@samte1237 6 жыл бұрын

nice!!

@mesh_plays527 6 жыл бұрын

This Video couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you :) have a nice weekend everyone

@GrashalmTuts 6 жыл бұрын

Reads a japanese book. Starts from the left.

@chillcat8031 6 жыл бұрын

exactly what I was thinking hahaha

@Thomasfrank 6 жыл бұрын

We were hoping someone would notice :P

@LadySugarth 6 жыл бұрын

Thomas Frank Don't try to turn this around smart ass haha

@EminoMeneko 6 жыл бұрын

Like the picture of the baby reading Kant but the book is upside down... ^^'

@sizzlinsj8135 6 жыл бұрын

I turn the Wifi off ...start studying if i feel like google something i write it down. Since i am too lazy to turn the wifi switch on i finish my studies and then turn it on. but when i start it on.. i spend too much time. i recently read 'Deep work' and started practicing it.

@tnuoccaeht 6 жыл бұрын

Thomas I love how your Channel is all about self improvement, but WITHOUT a mystical/metaphysical spin on it, or a red pill spin on it. It's pure, it's lighthearted, it's accessible, it can take my money. I love it, I LOVE IT, and you rock. 🍑🍑🍑

@abotaweela1 3 жыл бұрын

Why the peach emoji though? Lol

@cristianmerono 5 жыл бұрын

Thomas, you really have evolved the way you make your videos, your cam equipment is also a lot better. I have been seeing you for a while and you have created a list of self-improvement summaries in video format. So incredible that someone that really wants to improve himself/herself could start watching you and get not only the knowledge but also the motivation. Thanks for everything!!

@adityaswain9833 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, Thomas! Thank you for helping all of us!

@kvoprime1291 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much man, I love your videos and signed up for the premium for skillshare. Really appreciate what you do AND the two free months! All the best to you and yours, man. Cheers!

@ChrisandersonmusicCoUk 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love that one of the youtube preview slides this video is your sunglassed lama

@IshanMisraBEAST 6 жыл бұрын

Love the work thomas!

@adamkrause7033 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, just found you channel and this is the 3rd video I've watched related to productivity/planning/habits and I really appreciate it. Lots of good stuff that I found really helpful. I spent so many years living a fairly unstructured life and so for a year or so now I've been slowly making changes too, like you said you did when you moved to Denver. Thanks again! This 20 second rule/concept is really great. I've noticed that since keeping my art-making tools and supplies around, I have been practicing every day as well. Cheers!

@actuallynr 6 жыл бұрын

This is the best youtube channel on youtube, I get entertained by learning all of this.

@iamangi 6 жыл бұрын

This was really great! I've used this method a few times but am glad I finally have more structure to it. Gonna try to implement it in my everyday routine and workout motivation as well. I'll keep you posted!

@hugthebluebow 6 жыл бұрын

Oh man, this video came out just in time for me. I'm trying to teach myself c++ and art, relearn calculus, and trying to stay consistent with HIIT, yoga, and bullet journaling. Knowing what I know now, my physical activities are consistent because I keep my equipment in the living room and the area clear. My studies are waning, most likely because I keep that stuff at my desk where I don't frequent as much. KZfaq and Facebook are my worst time vampires. Thank you for the advice!

@zugrath16 6 жыл бұрын

I've never really understood why americans wear shoes indoors (2:18). When you do take them off? What about the carpet? Won't your feet get smelly since you never ventilate them? If you don't take them off by the front door, where do you put your shoes? So many questions.... Anyways, great video.

@hiturana3290 6 жыл бұрын

Yes Box Most people i know don't wear their shoes inside,i was wondering the same thing.

@OROgoldenpair1 6 жыл бұрын

for the purposes of the video perhaps they left their shoes on. me, im mostly shoeless in the house lol, but shoes usually go near the bed

@katie98711 6 жыл бұрын

I put on my shoes when I leave the house and take them off when I go back. I'm barefoot all the time inside my house.

@courtneylovesreading4116 6 жыл бұрын

Yes Box I am a Pilipino American, and I have been curious about this as well. It is so much more comfortable and convenient to leave your shoes by the front door. I am one of four girls, and we always get comments such as, "wow...that's a lot of shoes", whenever non-Asian guests visit.

@mariahmuhegi2410 6 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@StyeAI 6 жыл бұрын

To be honest, this youtube channel is one of my top 5 favorites. Super useful when it comes to life challenges. Thank you!!!

@ianj.gonzales4839 6 жыл бұрын

I just love this video! Great work!

@fmeister2077 6 жыл бұрын

You're a cool guy, Thomas. Watching your videos has motivated me to get my life in order (I'm still in the process though). Thanks for everything, and keep being awesome.

@annabalogh7711 6 жыл бұрын

Great video as always, Thomas. And even though your friend doesn't speak Hungarian he pronounced that name amazingly.

@henriquefalleirosmareze7188 6 жыл бұрын

Thomas, I figured out your channel and watched for the first time yesterday and it's amazing. I'm really addicted to it. Nice stuff. Thanks! New subscriber from Brazil 🇧🇷

@TechMDi 6 жыл бұрын

Great points, Thomas! Enjoyed listening to your talk.

@AlexHardy316 6 жыл бұрын

You're awesome Thomas!

@cjleongson 6 жыл бұрын

your one of my heroes thomas. thnx!

@lullabymemo8520 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos , it is very inspired

@makshat10 6 жыл бұрын

Love your channel, every video is very motivating and helpful!

@inspressions8905 6 жыл бұрын

Your channel is awesome! It inspires me to get up and just do stuff.

@erinalexander9013 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thomas!

@AdmiralTetanus 6 жыл бұрын

I love this so much. Thank you for sharing your habits of success.

@gabrielaqueiroz8436 6 жыл бұрын

Great vídeo. You have been helping me a lot

@andersonmiranda603 6 жыл бұрын

Dude, that was incredible, will help me a lot!!! Thanks

@maschafestival 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Thomas! When I was still living at home I realised trying to get all the things I wanted to get done in one small room almost made the effort redundant. Now, I'm big on re-arranging my living spaces to find the best layout suited to my needs. I think about furniture as shapes rather than their intended home in (say) the bedroom or bathroom; things can be moved around and re-purposed in a multitude of ways. Additionally, I can reach a point within any given room where I'm trying to do too much within one singular space. This makes work, relaxing, or getting underway with any project, difficult because there are too many things to distract and/or there's just a lack of space. Having a purpose for each room together with experimenting with the layout of furniture etc goes a long way to calm me down, get more things done efficiently, or increase my creativity. Same principles can be applied to the electronics :)

@abbyhilden5075 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the Skillshare trial! So cool!

@florenciamesa7388 6 жыл бұрын

The videos esthetics has improved a lot!! I love it. it shows how much you are involved with College info geek :) greetings from Uruguay.

6 жыл бұрын

Hey, i'm Brazilian and thanks for your videos. they are helping a lot

@MrRyanMinnick 6 жыл бұрын

Starting college next month. I'm super nervous but excited, your videos are awesome :)

@TheJohnDeere5R 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, always been a fan of your work !!

@broccoli2699 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly what i need for now, tks dude

@henrymichal8522 6 жыл бұрын

great video man. thank you

@GoodOnPaperpvg 6 жыл бұрын

This video is fantastic and really helpful! Thanks!

@rednafi 6 жыл бұрын

So your hair actually grows!!!

@essennagerry 6 жыл бұрын

Redowan Nafi So THAT'S what was different!

@hairymary3750 3 жыл бұрын

This video was sponsored by KEEPS

@nathanjensen310 6 жыл бұрын

LOVE IT! This 20-second rule is something I've already implemented, but now that I know the "science" behind it I'm inspired to use it to dispose of some bad habits. One of them being, as boring as it is, a procrastination addiction. I've been watching your videos for a few months now, and already I've cut down significantly on my procrastination addiction, and have become a much more productive and self-satisfied person. I will apply the concepts featured in this video to my piano passion as well.

@azeminaay4971 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats on being recognised and getting a segment on the crash course channel😊😁You deserve it👊🏻✌🏻️

@KarolisRudelis 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, I get many great ideas, thanks!

@AlexHardy316 6 жыл бұрын

Thomas is my spirit animal

@peterbaines1763 6 жыл бұрын

Just came across this channel from crash course. Looks amazing only had time to view a couple of videos but definitely going to check more out. Wanted to say a thank you and keep up the good work.

@Peter-ez8tn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you much!!!! I already knew the 20s rule but this guitar app that you've shown is godlike!!!!

@aagamchopra8750 6 жыл бұрын

From quite long time I've been liking your video before completing it

@brentwub 6 жыл бұрын

Great video bud!

@uditadatar1858 6 жыл бұрын

your hair looks so good!!

@maxi-me 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing these great tips and for making them sound so practical. I don't have a problem with consistency it's the launch. Once I'm fully immersed in something I'm committed.

@dewadebadon 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great content 👍

@drhf1214 5 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Even before watching this video, the concepts you discussed are some that I've already encountered. I guess I indirectly use the 20-second rule to keep my running consistent since if I want to make sure I run a certain day, I'm already wearing my running gear. It really is all about reducing that friction.

@wadrianalefe6490 6 жыл бұрын

Maybe the best channel I found out on youtube until today.

@juancarrau7929 3 жыл бұрын

This is actually the best of KZfaq

@deeyrawdah7763 6 жыл бұрын

love the new look! okay I'm going to go back to the video

@joserobertocastellon 6 жыл бұрын

Yet another amazingly helpful video. Your video on Habitica has been a game changer for me. It hasn't been a magical solution, of course it's progressive and proportional to the effort I'm putting in, but man do I ever notice a huge difference in my productivity, both at work and at home. I've been doing stuff I would passionately procrastinate and feeling really good about my progress. *Thank you so much for all you do and share with us.*

@_firstlight 6 жыл бұрын

Thomas, I'm so excited for your Crash Course series! :)

@ummicoats5207 6 жыл бұрын

Isabella Wait, What?! How come I wasn't informed about this!!!

@amyphang8093 6 жыл бұрын

When work and distraction both share the exact same tools though..

@riccardodeiana160 4 жыл бұрын

Are you a programmer? :')

@Gapetz 4 жыл бұрын

So thats why it's so hard to be productive while using a phone

@victorcurtis6400 4 жыл бұрын

“The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life” By Shawn Achor Such a great book. Got it at the library then bought it for my shelf. Thank you for another great video!

@user-ee7yw1uo5l 6 жыл бұрын

2 month membership trial is yummy! And I think that I've been using the 20 seconds rule for the past year without even knowing it... For the same goal, as Thomas - honing guitar skills. Amusing.

@kas2583 6 жыл бұрын

This stuff is really inspiring me. I want to learn to play the guitar but I know that I have very bad self discipline. My room is also super full and I always procrastinate cleaning up because I know ,because of my small room, everything would be messy again within a day. So I got rid of my bed because I used to sleep on a mattress anyways and ordered a guitar. I also re-arranged my room for it to be more open because it was never a safe space for me because it was so closed off. Hopefully now I'll read more, play guitar, watch tv more in my room because it all will be more accessible! Thank you for making these videos!

@Kman31ca 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, that just gave me some great ideas.

@SharifSourour 6 жыл бұрын

These are really good tips! Thanks for all your awesome videos.

@fatima-zohrakhechai8812 6 жыл бұрын

just loved this video, It is hard to find the path of consistency!!! Prioritizing is the most difficult part for me and I am working on it now

@alinaglover_ 5 жыл бұрын

Being more organized is something that I need to work on as a college student with big girl expenses. I signed up for SkillShare & I'm excited to use it!!! Thank you so much!

@r5elia 6 жыл бұрын

This channel is a goldmine holy fuck.

@BenjamindeVries528 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@yourstory-ground 6 жыл бұрын

I keep my books and all the study essentials all near my study desk and it's amazing to see me myself always engaged in my work really 20 seconds rule is great . thank you sir very much .

@RomajaneAbrenio 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this vid!

@marlings 3 жыл бұрын

Great energy jumping out of the screen, thank you so much. Why do bike tires always need pumping up, such a pain!

@ojibwayinca8487 3 жыл бұрын

Of all of your videos I have found this one to be the most immediately helpful, practical, and implementable for quick, real-world life change. It's such a no-brainer that I wonder how I've gone so long without doing this. Thanks!!

@abigailnottingham7104 6 жыл бұрын

I love it! Going to keep my pencils and brushes stored right next to the spot I sit to draw so I can literally just come home and start sketching. Simple but great advice, thanks Thomas. (also I enjoyed Martin's language cameo!)

@JakeVoorhees 6 жыл бұрын

Thomas you rock man! Love that you showed Simon Sinek as the example for presentation skills learning on skillshare :) even tho cc is required to sign up for 2 free months, i did! cheers!

@audrey_bond_ 4 жыл бұрын

that was so helpful, thanks

@stratixfinance 6 жыл бұрын

I..I... im just flabbergasted. Buddy you are UNIQUE! I just learned that you can drag and drop the site into the bookmarks bar. THANK YOU for LOADING up your vids with GREAT and USEFUL CONTENT! Soo glad that theres ppl like you doing vids.

@TestingChannel1407 6 жыл бұрын

You are awesome my friend.

@WajidAli-jd7jg 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video dude! Its making me pick my guitar back up!

@moolaiskhans 6 жыл бұрын

I've been digging the alpaca transitions

@mikaylaromero276 6 жыл бұрын

Noorulain Shoukat it makes me smile every single time and reminds me to push the like button😂

@DD-uo9zo 6 жыл бұрын

Zabardast re pora.thomas ek number

@Gilgamesh631 6 жыл бұрын

This video was just brilliant Frank

@holland5782 6 жыл бұрын

I swear this is EXACTLY what I needed!!! 😂 thank you!!

@mireyarodriguez8306 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 👌

@AlexandraStrimbu 6 жыл бұрын

One of my new resolutions was to start taking more classes on Skillshare, so thank you!

@DMRVR 6 жыл бұрын

Right now, I am working toward improving my marching snare drum skills. I am planning auditioning for drum corps next year, and am preparing myself to do so. Thanks for the awesome video! I'm going to try this out and hope it works!

@danieldudas9026 6 жыл бұрын

Great Pronunciation!

@kardrynka 6 жыл бұрын

I love it. You make me want to use skillshare

@Bluedevildragon7 4 жыл бұрын

I think this has helped me to understand that if you have everything set up beforehand it's easier to do. Including the environment definitely saving this in a playlist.

@MattMosca17 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing here, as I'm moving back to Utah for my last year of college and I'm going to organize my room based on what I want to do most... music.

@Reibernadao 6 жыл бұрын

My current goals are to improve my english (I'm a portuguese native speaker) and I got so much better at this by only watching youtube videos. I used to watch makeup videos but then I found your channel and at first it was so hard for me to understand the sentences but now (about 10 months later) it feels so easy. THank you