Summary: 1. Create a Mental Inventory (map) : - Things you need to do - Things you should do - Things you want to do 2. Ideation: For each item in inventory, ask yourself: 1. Is it vital? 2. Does it matter? If answer is no for both questions, cross that item off your list 3. Set goals: Break big goals into actionable little projects, that satisfies: - No barriers (doesn’t depend on anything) - Clearly defined tasks - Takes less than a month (If not, split) 4. Update your map 5. Form a habit Recap: (RID) - R: Reflect Declutter your mind by creating a mental inventory. Get rid of the things that don’t matter - I: Ideate: Focus on things that interest you by designing small actionable projects. - D: Dedicate: Get into a daily habit of updating your mental invetory.

I decided to take notes of important points for me, I end up writing every sentence that you spoke. I felt like every sentence was tailored for me. I am so grateful to you for doing this talk. I am grateful to KZfaq as well for recommending this video, even if KZfaq is responsible for wasting my countless hours on productivity videos from all sorts of self-help gurus, podcast, neuroscientists and what not. I thank God, I suffered diving in the ocean of KZfaq and Self-help books for many years but finally found a real gem. Goodbye! KZfaq Ryder - I can't thank you enough. THANK YOU VERY MUCH

I had to watch this again as I was distracted reading comments about being distracted

"Time is not a renewable resource , you cannot make time , you can only take time"

"Decision fatigue....can lead to decision avoidance." Oh my goodness I feel so seen with that.

"you cannot make time, you can only take time. It is our responsibility to take the time to identify the things that interest us; to figure out ways to pursue them" - Ryder Carroll

While I was listening to this Tedtalk I was ordering my first bullet journal. Then I saw you could buy stencils for the bullet journal. 12 minutes and 50 seconds later I've spent $100, and not heard anything this guy has said. So I've saved this video to an adhd playlist I created (that I'll hopefully look at tomorrow).

Years ago, when I was working on a project management degree, I started describing the project scope in terms of three lists: must, should, and could. The must was the minimum deliverable, the should was anything that could be added within the available money and time, and the could was anything that could be added with more money and time but generally only if all the musts and some of the shoulds were done.

I don't have ADD but I do have anxiety. Bullet journaling helps me identify the things I need to do and what I'm anxious about. It helps me plan in advance so I feel calmer when I comes to making plans.

The Bullet Journal system changed my life! I, too, struggled with ADD, though I wasn't diagnosed until I was in my 30s. I tried planners more times than I can count, but my life just doesn't fit into tiny premade boxes. My bookshelves are lined with journals, where I tried to keep track of my many, varied thoughts and interests. But with no organization, it's often a major hassle to find what I am looking for. The Bullet Journal appeared on my radar about a year or so ago and immediately had my attention. Simple, organized, and custom made by me, for me. Perfect. Thank you. I can't begin to express how big an impact it has had on my life.

Ryder is such a wonderful speaker. I love the way he connects ideas and makes them accessible. The way he's able to connect and come up with solutions to everyday problems is such a magical skill. The Bullet Journal has transformed my life entirely as it's done for millions. Thank you, Ryder for sharing your wisdom so generously. :)

This should be taught in school.

As someone who was diagnosed with ADHD, its so nice to see successful people who had it as well. It's so tough managing day to day life, and bullet journaling has helped me change my life.

What I love about this talk is that it is valuable for people of all ages and backgrounds. This lecture contained the most concise and actionable information in just a few minutes than all of the college (including grad-courses) and professional lectures that I have experienced as an engineer, project manager, mom. I can see that Ryder truly uses what he talks about. Good job!

I feel so Meta....I'm taking notes on this TEDx talk in my bullet journal right now! :-D

"You can take Time, but you can't make Time", this is so influential and powerful to start your brand new day. 😊

At 62, I too have adhd and recreating. Thank you for this, being you. My journey seems rushed and confusing. Hoping I can get still enough to practice this journal. Thank you

Wow. This is powerful Thank you for this. I've been struggling for years. It's been a while but yesterday, I just broke down not knowing what to do anymore. Feeling overwhelmed. Not being able to think straight. Could hardly breathe. I have been unconsciously journaling once in a while for years but I recently discovered the wonders of it. So I got myself a traveler's notebook and have started intentionally journaling. It helps unload all these thoughts and feelings and at the same time organize them. Here's a hug to everyone struggling with mental health! *hug

"being busy doesn't mean that you're being productive" That's so true.

People are losing the essence and the wonders that time has to provide when well administered. Family pleasures, joys with friends, peace and silence in the moments of reflection that are very important for our intellectual development in the professional environment as well as in the personal environment. Technology has developed and accelerated the search for this information and has expanded the creativity of many people for fast and strong internet access, but we can not lose our ability to interact socially because of this. With Bullet journal it is incredible and efficient and best of all it gives you the creative freedom to choose how information will be released creating a healthy and nostalgic environment that is when we consult our day to day, analyze our achievements and satisfaction Of the task completed. Congratulations. You have already made your mark on history.

I LOVE THIS MAN! I don't have any serious or diagnosed condition but I still struggle with decisions. When I found out about his method... it changed my life

Speaking of being distracted, the entire time the camera was on Ryder i was too busy staring At the funky wavy wood pattern in the background 😰

Thank you for coming up with the bullet journal Ryder. Pretty amazing.

I love how Ryder articulates these steps in such a doable-easy way so it doesn't seem scary for us. Thank you!

Ryder Carroll has such clarity of thought. This is the best Talk I've seen/ heard in a long time. Thank you.

Bullet Journal is one of the things that need to be a part of your life. My Mentor can't stress enough on it. I maintaining my journal because he said so.

thank you! i'm soo in love with my bullet journal and couldn't live without it!

I love how beautiful and simplistic the slides are! just started bullet journaling lately.

it was really an eye opening video to me, i always thought of journaling but was never able to , i was stuffed with different videos about bullet journaling, today i luckily found the of the person who founded bullet journaling. As i face the same condition like his i.e (ADD), i've been really motivated and dedicated to start bullter journaling. Thank You Sir.

Thank you for sharing your story and your vision. Uncluttering my mind first started with the simple To Do list. I love the Bullet Journal system!

this was, by far, one of the best ted talks I've listened to, talking about what I'm currently dealing with in my life and perfectly explaining how I can do to make it better

Probably one of the most inspirational Ted Talks I've ever heard. Thank you Ryder😌

As a busy student, I didn't always take the time to do my mental inventory, but now, I have my bullet journal, which help to do a mental inventory. But I was thinking about a way to improve even more this wonderful system for my ADD with focusing on the task. I focus on the task, I'm not a lunar person. The Bullet Journal has helped me to have a better focus on tasks by putting them in little pieces. Thank you Ryder Carroll, this video was very helpful. (sorry for my written English, I'm from Quebec City, Canada)

It seems that my life - at work and socially -is all about a disconnect between what I want to do and what everyone else wants me to do. So I try to speed up and multi task so I can do both. And now this Ted Talk has made me see that. I think I can use the bullet journal to help me track both so I can allocate separate hours to each group in my work.

Thank you! I too have dealt with ADD for the better part of my life! Journaling has helped much... I stayed away from it for a few years, now I am picking up my journal again and focusing on the important, discarding the junk and enjoying the peace between thoughts

"Outgrow" indeed...as he does the classic pacing back and forth that ADDers do to help focus their thoughts...i keed i keed.... I cant knock him for his amazing creation though im sure it was (and still is) instrumental in keeping his add at a more than manageable level

I love the concept of the Bullet Journal, it helps to focus and declutter and help me get things done. I'm a procrastinator, but with this I have more motivation and feel energized. Thanks a bunch Ryder!

Well DONE Ryder! Congrats on this; I'm sending it to everyone.

Wow..This is pure gold. It's a recipe of how to live well on these so overwhelming days

Ryder,I owe a lot of thanks for you.Every word you uttered in this video worth to note.

I love the bullet journal! Thank you so much for sharing. It has changed my life!!!

I really enjoyed listening to your talk and I am a person that constantly focusing and too many things! At 36 I have spent most of my career being 'funcionally overwhelmed!' thats a great way or putting it in to words. Very practical and well defined tools to help. Thank you!

The fallacy that one outgrows ADHD (add is not separate) is interesting to note. He merely managed it better.

Really nice presentation! Succinct and eloquent, and a great gateway into Ryder's brand and information.

I love this process he shared. I have done the bullet Journal before but definitely going to revisit it.

Thank you very much for your sharing. You don’t know how much I have changed, my life have changed due to bullet journal. I have changed from someone with constant anxiety to someone with clearer mind. I really appreciate it, and I think many People would like to thanks you.

I absolutely adore this man :)

that was amazing.. I have started Journaling this year but not Bullet Journal I have prepared to start that on the 1st of June but after watching this video I feel like I need to learn so the process actually works for me.

loved this talk, exactly what i needed to hear.

Woah👌 I'm starting the Bullet Journal Today. Thank You🙏

I did not realize I have this problem until I watched this video! Thanks man!

I needed this in my life right now. Great video!

I've been watching a lot of BuJo videos this month. I'll start using the February. Hope it helps me for this year. If it useful for me I'll probably use for long time. I have ADD, Anxiety and some Panic... I'm always too nervous about doing things, and I end up doing too much, but not what I should be doing. Really hope BuJo helps me on organising my time and what I have to do without losing myself all the time

This is really insipiring thank youuu so muchh

Ryder's Bullet Journal system is life changing. I am also currently reading and highly recommend "Limitless" by Jim Kwik, and also "The 12 Week Year" by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington. Google them if you want to continue your personal development journey. :)

wonderful talk!!

This was awesome. I will try bullet journal

Exactly... Time is non renewable resource... It's sooo precious...

This video inspires me a lot. It makes me think about a bunch of things about my life.

I have heard about BUJO before, but yesterday stumbled upon some videos on KZfaq and caught my attention once again. I'm gonna initiate myself on BUJO now - taking advantage that also luckily received a few months ago six Field Notes dotted journals that I have not used :)

what an amazing speech!

Thank you ❤

This is really great, thank you!

Really beautiful speech. Learned a lot from it.

You can't make time, you can only take time. That was a good one! 👍

This content continues to be a present need!

This is a fantastic TEDx talk!

Such a great talker ♥️

Thank you for this message 🥰👊👍😁 it’s very helpful x

I have had adhd since childhood and wasn’t formally diagnosed and treated until age 35. I’ve been bullet journaling, planning, and doing this for several years, and it really helps, but I still struggle daily with my adhd even though I’m on meds.

I'm a really lazy person, and I procrastinate a lot. I'm also impatient and lose interest in things very quickly. Bullet Journal has caught my attention. I would like to start one for February. I hope this helps me, and I hope I don't lose interest in it or think of it as a chore.

I need journaling/bullet journaling tools to deal with my anxiety issues and make them become non issues. Heal my anxiety, like it’s ADD

If you enjoyed this I would recommend the books 10 Days to a Great New Life, Write it Down, Make it Happen and If You Can Talk, You Can Write.

This video is very helpful , thank you x🥰🌟

Thank you🙏❤💯

Thank you very Much Mr. Caroll :)

Such a great video 👍

The monthly projects was a new realisation for me. It makes more sense now why he has monthly pages.

How can someone so young be so wise!

As pessoas estao perdendo a essencia e as maravilhas que o tempo tem a proporcionar quando bem admnistrado. Os prazeres familiares, alegrias com os amigos, a paz e o silencio nos momentos de reflexao que sao muito importantes para nosso desenvolvimento intelectual tanto no ambiente profissional quanto no ambiente pessoal. A tecnologia desenvolveu e agilizou a busca por essas informações e expandiu a criatividades de muitas pessoas pelo acesso rapido e forte dentro internet, mas nao podemos perder nossa capacidade de interação social por conta disso. Com o Bullet journal é incrivel e eficiente e o melhor de tudo te dá a liberdade criativa de escolher a forma como será lançadas a informações criando mais um ambiente saudavel e nostalgico que é quando vamos consultar nosso dia a dia, analisar nossas realizações e a satisfação da tarefa cumprida. Parabéns. Você ja deixou sua marca na historia.

Added to watch later.

This is what I want at this point of my life

Lovely ideas .. I'm a content ADHD drifter.. fighting it and at the same time winning from my Curiosity ... Piece of advice: raise ur head. It gives a feeling of sadness.. If I am right, you 've conquered ADHD, and in return ADHD has given u abundance... Thank you for sharing it !! P.S you've a lovely smile

This philosophy seems really interesting I will try to emulate it and see what I can extract from it for my own personal growth 📈

Thank you 😊

beautiful

Great Ideas.

Amazing

the perfect video recommendation for the 1st of January 2020! 💕 (edited, because I wrote 2019 earlier) 🤦🏽‍

I can relate

amazing!

Focusing your mind on different things at the same time is what we call multi-tasking.

8:01 so trueeeeee

It reminds me of GTD method :)

I have low key envy for people who outgrew ADD. I wasn't diagnosed until age 39.

This video was a journey first I was bored then I was very excited and hopeful and at the end I’m now discouraged and hopeless 😅

For the love of heaven stand still!

Focus always has a cost, it costs us our time and energy.

I first tried keeping a brain on paper as a kid and the neurotypicals in my life used to steal it and use it to mock me. I'm not talking the bully kids at school, I'm talking my family. These days it's a fricking trauma and ptsd trigger. It took me ages to figure out why I could never stick with such a useful tool for ADHD. Turns out it doesn't feel safe on a very primal level and really likes to poke at my RSD, so I avoid it. If any of you struggle with consistency trying to build this sort of skill, it might not just be ADHD. Consider getting with a therapist to dig deeper. It helped me make a little progress on my use of externalized mental organization.

My therapist recommended me this video to help me with time and stress management.