Big thanks to my friend Greg McKeown for stopping by. You can check out more of his work here: gregmckeown.com/

“The mind is good for so many things but it’s a bad office” great quote

A checklist let’s your subconscious forget about your tasks and frees mental RAM

So basically so sum it all up....make a checklist

The book "The Checklist Manifesto" - is a great read. Helped me not get fired.

Who’s watching this while procrastinating😂😭🙊

Watched Matt's video: ✓

As a 17 year old with severe anxiety, I make checklists for EVERYTHING. For what I want to accomplish in a day and how to, what I want to accomplish in 5 years and how to. It is an absolute game changer that gives that control and a plan and I absolutely love it

"He's british, he sounds smart" *Natalie's poker face with her australian accent*

Nobody: Matt: *I Quit Bowel Movements for 30 Days, Here's What Happened*

“He sounds smart when he talks”

In 2010- People used to read self help books to get " motivated". In 2020- Same people are watching KZfaq channels.

Checklist for checklists: * Observe your process * Repeat your process * Refine your process * Teach your process to others

The incredible power of checklists is that once you have understood how to divide a process into small and easy to perform tasks (like packing your things for a trip), you can implement it correctly and get it right every time. This divide and conquer (and save the steps) method allows you to take on bigger projects and accumulate the mastery of more and more processes with time.

I've always made "to do lists" not "checklists". I realise now there's a subtle difference. It's not about what you have to get done, it's about establishing a process (or a system) to help you get things done (those things you need to do regualrly) more efficiently. I like the idea of reflecting on your current process too and refining it. Thank you for this - I'm really hoping it'll help me.

Checklist is underrated. This is an effective way of executing a task of consistent quality.

"The mind is good for so many things but it is a bad office." I don't know but I kinda love this quote.

As a project manager I use checklists for everything in my personal life as well. I’m the most organized person and it helps me free up my brain for fun stuff. I highly recommend checklists for everything.

1. Do a checklist That's the system. You're welcome.

Essentialism is life changing. Read it for the first time at the beginning of this year and really helped put things into perspective. Highly suggest you take a weekend and dig into it.

I’m always suspicious when people claim to have impeccable memory and therefore not have to write things down. Without checklists and all kinds of notes I would never have survived grad school. When you stop trusting your brain to store information and get it organized on paper you are capable of so much more

Hey Matt, I was always wondering what's inside the notebook that I see in every video. I would really love to see a video where you get us a look inside it! Love from Italy

Tip: If you want to be happier, healthier and have more energy in life. Take action and define what motivates you to change and look at them every day.

Didn’t know people could function WITHOUT checklists. 🤷‍♀️ Learned something new.

Checklists also help when you're faced with a long list of things you need to work on, and it's distracting how long the list is. If you write down say just the things you want to get done that day, you can ignore the rest of it and focus on them. Then the following day, add more for that day.

I clicked in hope of saving my life

*While we wait for life to happen, life passes by.*

We learned to read and write as children and yet- it’s so rare to see someone taking advantage of these abilities.

I think there's a huge downside to "checklisting" and mental offloading. I had slowly but steadily become obsessed with noting things down, creating checklists, labeling systems, organizational hierarchies to help me become more productive. I noticed that, while i looked very busy, the majority of my time was spent on managing the productivity system, instead of managing my tasks. My opinion is that you start losing the ability to remember and recall information without external aid (think checklists). Not to mention the anxiety it gives me when I start thinking if I got everything on my checklist, or when trying to be an active listener but have to pause the conversation, so that I can get an "item on my list". Checklists have good application nonetheless - when you start doing something new, then initially maintaining checklists can be useful. You don't have lots of context and information to make logical, quick and accurate decisions as to what to do next and what are the prerequisites, etc. Overtime, the experience would help you internalise the information and get past the checklists. My .02 cents.

We love Natalie. Every video needs as a hilarious, sarcastic Australian.

I was an operating room nurse when some of these lists were implemented. Man! There was pushback, but honestly l always saw the value. Unlike most lists, the GROUP pauses to get all the next actions in harmony. Some surgeons still gloss over them, they are BULLIES, in my professional opinion.

Checklists and sub checklists saved my homeschool from so much suffering. I have adhd so checklists are my everything.

Hahah joey - Love a good episode of Friends while I'm procrastinating (or a Matt D'Avella video...)

This whole video in .5 seconds: Make a checklist (Edit) I actually do enjoy these videos! :D

I don’t say “hell yes” enough. I do a lot of things just because of the pressure I feel around me... something I need to change, checklists seem like a good step to learning what feels right everyday

Got it, let’s start our checklist with: “Make a checklist”. Checked!

Wow. Amazing Matt! This is such simple yet powerful advice and I’ve definitely seen the power of checklists in my own life. Also, looks like I have a few more books to add to my reading check list 😏

I love that you're weaving in more and more humour. It's noticable and relieves the tension during longer information-dense moments. Keep up the good work Matt! love from poland!

Checklists were literally life changing for me! I have one for cleaning, one for my weekly reset, one for my morning and evening routine, travel, etc So simple but yet so powerful!

I have been a list maker since I was a teen. I always have lists. I love checking the boxes when complete!

This is the best channel out there. Done said it

I love a good checklist. I’ll even go back and add things I’ve already done just for the satisfaction of checking it off. Wunderlist is a great app for this.

Is it productive to watch all of Matt’s videos?! 😭

Checklists always make you feel like a damn boss when you check everything off 🙌

At the beginning of the year I've been using checklists religiously and honestly my productivity and confidence in finishing my goals has increased by what feels like 200%. I used to have this thing where I couldn't get started on my work because I feared how big and daunting the task was going to be, but writing down a checklist was like turning on this productivity switch in my brain and it's been such a help since.

I used checklists for everything. I plan my day the day before so I don't miss anything. It surprises me how many people go grocery shopping without a list.

The one checklist I find whenever I'm on the road: 1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

You have probably heard this a lot of times before, but this one from the bottom of my heart I FREAKING LOVE YOUR VIDEOS BRO.

I love making to do lists. It’s so satisfying to check (or cross) things off when you are done. And it helps me keep track of how productive I’ve been.

5:12 I love the humour that's injected when you incorporate Nathalie into the videos.

during the intro I guessed checklist... I now feel like an organized and productive goddess.

I've found I love checklists. It CLEARLY lays out what you need to get done instead of keeping it in your mind for you to forget or not have any PHYSICAL representation of something you have YET to do. It puts the goals you want to finish right in front of you, you just have to do it and check it off. And it feels good to check off all of the boxes, it's motivational.

So I started to make a checklist. - In my own way, but it's for "things I need to do tomorrow" and I'm not sure if it's helping or feeding in to my performance anxiety. I've done it for 8 days now and it seems that I'm able to do the things I've wanted to get done - and it should tell my brain that I am good enough and I deserve to relax and play online games. I think I'm just gonna continue and see how this thing will change.

I'm so jealous when I see the quality of your videos. To me, it seems that each video is getting better and better. Simply amazing...

This is great advice. I believe that this is why it is so important to write down goals. Not only because writing them down makes them affirmations, but it allows you to look at them each day and check off the steps towards accomplishing each one. I always use a checklist when traveling. Not only for what to take, but what needs to be taken care of around the house before leaving. Great video.

you're awesome Matt. Thank you soo much. See ya when I grow up. I have a checklist space next to all my role models and yours is on the top.

5:12 so nobody gonna talk about how funny that was? 😂

These videos help me slowly get my life together

I love the way Greg explains how to create a process checklist. So simple. So effective.

I just read the book and I'm really excited to give checklists a try ^^

Yes!! I absolutely love checklists. I have a travel checklist as well. Ever since I’ve been in a long distance relationship, and travelling became a frequent part of my lifestyle, I ended up making a checklist so that I don’t forget to pack essential things. Same goes for work, I make a checklist each week for tasks I need to complete

Summary: - Make a checklist. That's it. You're welcome.

This video has lifted so much resistance around list making. Now I can make a list as long as I want it to be. Everything will get checked off. As if time stop just so I could get things done. The most amazing thing is that I actually do. Thank you so much for making this video. It was made for me. Peace and blessings to you.

You just changed my life! Explains why I am driven to write daily checklists to feel better! LOVE this. What a great life strategy to implement this! Thank you!

Started to get on flow mode. Enter youtube to put on some whitenoise track. Stop being productive to to watch Matt's new productivity video :D ....

Hey Matt, I really appreciate your work. I would like to have a compilation of "quick questions not so quick answers", from the ground up show. Furthermore, I am seeking to have all the reading watching or listening to material that the successful people you interview suggest to consume, or attest their growth to. Something to think about. Thanks for everything. Ryley.

Watched this video when it came out, created a few checklists, came across it today, and realized I'm completely dependent on those checklists. Thanks Matt!

i chromecasted this video to my tv and wow the resolution and quality of the image is so nice. these videos are so professionally shot!🙌🏼

Checklists are how I released my music single last year. It was over 50 items on that checklist but it helped me to do at least 1 task a day. I couldn't have those items in my head without forgetting them so I'm glad you've illuminated this idea out into the world. It has revolutionised the way I work and how effective I can be during the day!

5:15 Solid. “He’s British. He sounds smart. ..when he talks.” Great use of the pause.

Matt, I am really pleased to see that you implement a little bit of sketch comedy into this. Because it was one of the lifepaths you once wanted. It is so nice to see that you implement that love into your insanely valueable videos.

As they say ‘something done at the right time is worth much more than doing something right’ or something like that. I first watched this video a year ago. I watched it again this morning and that was my right time. Thank you for all my checklists and systems

Hey Matt! Maybe something to add to your editing checklist can be creating or outsourcing closed captioning on your videos. Your videos are so high quality, and it would be a small investment to make sure everyone can enjoy them.

I like how experts just show up in middle of the video and start explaining their idea with no formal introduction ! :) 👍

Checklists are really underrated! As you mention for traveling and editing it's perfect!

Thank you so much, Matt! 💜 I love the fact that Greg's so clear (both in thoughts and speech) while he speaks. 👏🏽💯 Moreover, his smile is 😄.

I’d love to see you interview (if possible) Ryder Carroll, the author of the “Bullet Journal Method”!

Thankfully my brain surgeon had a check list in my brain surgery. He removed 100% of my tumor!🙌

Very simple yet seems very efficient, it really gets you thinking about everything you do and how a Check List can be a part of it. All the best Matt 👍🏼

Thanks for the high quality of your content Matt! Greg McKeown’s book Essentialism is one of the best books I’ve read, so thanks for having him. I’ve had a travel checklist on my phone for many years, I also always capture everything I need to remember right away to be processed later. It allows me to always be calm and never forget a thing even though I’m a badly absent-minded serial entrepreneur. I would say that being worried about not forgetting something - anything - shows there’s room for improvement in the system.

This is a wonderful topic, Matt. I surely need a checklist for everything I do. Btw love your sense of HUMOR, Matt. That skit between you & Natalie is hilariously cute!

I've been making checklists for years. I travel with a notebook so I can refine the the checklist each trip if necessary. It's a gamechanger. My masterpiece is my Christmas checklist, which starts in May! 🤣

This is so true, I subconsciously use it whenever I have a big exam to tackle, it relieves my nerves as it tells me what steps I should take in order to crush that exam.

I've used a packing checklist for years (yet. I still sometimes forget things) and have a video shoot checklist, too. Checklists are the WAY!

here's Matt with his perfect timing 🙏

I make checklists for my morning with everything from “brush teeth” to “pack this book for school” and “eat breakfast”. I was always SO embarrassed by it because it felt like I was putting obvious things I do every day onto a list for nothing; but it allows me to also remember to do the unusual or complicated tasks and I feel less embarrassed now. Thank you

Man, your videos are so well put together. Thank you for making these videos

Great video, as usual! Checklists are also good for combating "decision overload". If we write down the things we know are important, then we're saving our brain power for other spontaneous decisions that may pop up. I

I’ve always felt like I’ve performed well when using checklists - there’s something satisfying about being able to visually see everything you’ve accomplished. However the past few times I’ve tried to make a list for things to get done in a day, I’m lucky if I accomplish half- I tell myself to just roll those tasks over to the next day but I usually just don’t. Watching this video as inspired me to figure what’s keeping me from completing my tasks and to refine my to do lists

I remember reading the book titled "the checklist manifesto" and coming to the same conclusion. Simple yet effective.

I’ve always been a list maker... i always chose a nice pad/journal that has a tie around it and keep this in my handbag at most times .. I love putting plans together on how I can achieve a certain goal... it sets me to focus.✌️... great video..

Your videos are my absolute favourite. Currently my fav KZfaqr. Hands down. Such quality content.

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I really need to get this off my chest, I miss seeing you in that distorted close focal length shot. I'm no filmmaker. And you don't need to take what I say seriously. But when you use a closer (is this the right term?) focal length, it felt more personal. Like you were in front of us, telling us awesome stories. Don't get me wrong, your videos look way awesome-er now. That warm light is a nice touch. But by using a different focal length, that doesn't distort your face, you seemed a bit distant from us. It's not as intimate as your videos from yesteryears. Then again, who am I to say those things. I don't have any know how in filmmaking. This is just a comment from an average person, who doesn't know anything about filmmaking, but views and is regularly binge watching your videos, because of your one of a kind storytelling, and is writing this long run on sentence in an attempt to be funny. Ha! Keep making awesome videos man!

Checklists are essential for productivity. Thank you posting this video Matt and for reminding me to make more lists.

Admittedly, I use a lot of check lists and have for a long time (esp for travel!) . But this inspired me to go even farther with it. Now I have 3 kids and my brain really is over flowing. I appreciate your content rich videos, and the way you always provide more resources for us to go deeper into the subject should we feel compelled to do so. Thank you!!

My checklist by the end of the day: 1) Doing homework 2) Doing project 3) Learning english 4) Reading 5) Drawing 6) -Having a rest-

If you want to save a tree, laminate your check list and use a dry erase marker. 💜🌞🌵

I don't know why whenever i watch your videos i get a very strong positive vibe from you even if you are absent physically and that makes me watch your videos every time , it really motives me.😇

I just finished Essentialism, but appreciate McKeown's words here. Also for the longest time was a paper checklist user due to the gratification of crossing off items, but I switched to an electronic list with the same effect provided there's a moment provided to pat oneself on the shoulder after each item done. Thanks for bringing Greg on, Matt, and thanks for not losing your humor in this vid. :-)