Episode
Avoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
1:26:55
Published: Wed Dec 22 2021
Description
Today’s guest is Thomas Frank! He’s a video creator and author with a focus on helping people become more capable of whatever they aspire to do. On his YouTube channel with over 2 million subscribers, he creates artistic and educational videos around productivity, habits, and "learning how to learn". In this episode we discuss how to better understand why we get burnt out and how to avoid it, the techniques Thomas uses to learn new things faster and improve your memory, how to actually master your time management, How to overcome procrastination and develop self-discipline and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1205Kobe Bryant on Mamba Mentality, NBA Titles, and Oscars: https://link.chtbl.com/691-podKevin Hart Breaks Down His Secrets to Success: https://link.chtbl.com/956-podKatherine Schwarzenegger Pratt on the Power of Forgiveness: https://link.chtbl.com/925-pod
Chapters
Thomas Frank, a YouTuber with over 2 million subscribers, shares his techniques on improving memory, time management, self-discipline, and overcoming procrastination.
00:00 - 01:44 (01:44)
Summary
Thomas Frank, a YouTuber with over 2 million subscribers, shares his techniques on improving memory, time management, self-discipline, and overcoming procrastination. This episode provides tips and inspiration to help listeners enhance their productivity and learning.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Filmmaker Devin Graham shares his experience of creating his favorite work by recreating a scene from his favorite movie, and how scheduling time for brainstorming and play helps with productivity.
01:44 - 06:51 (05:07)
Summary
Filmmaker Devin Graham shares his experience of creating his favorite work by recreating a scene from his favorite movie, and how scheduling time for brainstorming and play helps with productivity. He also talks about accelerated learning, how to learn faster and the memory.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Natalie Kabat talks about her experience learning figure skating, her self-critiquing process, and the benefits of practicing extreme sports.
06:51 - 14:30 (07:38)
Summary
Natalie Kabat talks about her experience learning figure skating, her self-critiquing process, and the benefits of practicing extreme sports.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The key to effective practicing is deliberate practice, where you set a specific goal for each session and focus exclusively on improving that skill.
14:30 - 17:57 (03:27)
Summary
The key to effective practicing is deliberate practice, where you set a specific goal for each session and focus exclusively on improving that skill. Posting your progress on social media and getting a coach can also help with motivation and accountability.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Focusing on the most important tasks while ignoring distractions is essential for achieving our goals, yet many of us struggle with this concept.
17:58 - 24:46 (06:48)
Summary
Focusing on the most important tasks while ignoring distractions is essential for achieving our goals, yet many of us struggle with this concept. It takes time to get into a good rhythm with any task, so it's important to dedicate a significant amount of time to the most critical tasks at hand in order to be productive.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Discovering and exposing oneself to new things may cause a person to develop more interest in what they want to learn.
24:47 - 28:11 (03:24)
Summary
Discovering and exposing oneself to new things may cause a person to develop more interest in what they want to learn. It also helps to find ways to subdue the resistance one feels in engaging in a task.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this episode, the hosts discuss strategies for maximizing productivity by decreasing distractions and increasing activation energy, including scheduling and maintaining focus by removing access to technologies that cause distractions.
28:11 - 31:36 (03:25)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss strategies for maximizing productivity by decreasing distractions and increasing activation energy, including scheduling and maintaining focus by removing access to technologies that cause distractions.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Being obsessed with your discipline means having a system in place, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
31:37 - 37:07 (05:29)
Summary
Being obsessed with your discipline means having a system in place, leading to increased productivity and efficiency. An example of a highly organized system is the Library of Congress, which has 39 million books and 865 miles of shelves.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker believes that duty-bound obligations are important for motivation in people and that modern society gets rid of these obligations.
37:07 - 41:27 (04:20)
Summary
The speaker believes that duty-bound obligations are important for motivation in people and that modern society gets rid of these obligations. He cites an example of prison inmates who were given duties as caretakers of dogs becoming more self-disciplined.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses how their motivations have changed and the challenge of self-publishing without external deadlines.
41:27 - 45:36 (04:08)
Summary
The speaker discusses how their motivations have changed and the challenge of self-publishing without external deadlines. They also mention an app called Beeminder that helps track progress towards goals.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The concept of "N+1" in the world of hobbies can also apply to online content creation and the pursuit of more followers or views doesn't necessarily lead to success.
45:36 - 50:26 (04:50)
Summary
The concept of "N+1" in the world of hobbies can also apply to online content creation and the pursuit of more followers or views doesn't necessarily lead to success.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses their struggles with minimizing rest time between weightlifting sets while still getting the necessary amount of tension and shares their attempts at negotiation.
50:26 - 53:26 (03:00)
Summary
The speaker discusses their struggles with minimizing rest time between weightlifting sets while still getting the necessary amount of tension and shares their attempts at negotiation.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares how going for a walk for daily tasks can help incorporate exercise into one's daily routine in a more manageable way.
53:27 - 57:19 (03:52)
Summary
The speaker shares how going for a walk for daily tasks can help incorporate exercise into one's daily routine in a more manageable way. They also briefly mention the 20 second rule.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Content creators should aim to improve a little bit with each piece published.
57:19 - 1:03:01 (05:42)
Summary
Content creators should aim to improve a little bit with each piece published. Consistency in publication allows for measurable growth and clear progress.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The conversation revolves around the decision-making process of how much of their finances should be allocated to saving versus spending, and the internal dialogue that occurs between being frugal and spending money.
1:03:02 - 1:08:54 (05:52)
Summary
The conversation revolves around the decision-making process of how much of their finances should be allocated to saving versus spending, and the internal dialogue that occurs between being frugal and spending money.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The key to success is finding personal meaning in your work and having a clear reason for why you're doing it rather than just trying to make money and survive.
1:08:54 - 1:15:28 (06:34)
Summary
The key to success is finding personal meaning in your work and having a clear reason for why you're doing it rather than just trying to make money and survive.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The importance of investing in oneself for long-term personal and professional success through finding support and creating a sustainable environment that fosters growth and development.
1:15:29 - 1:18:38 (03:09)
Summary
The importance of investing in oneself for long-term personal and professional success through finding support and creating a sustainable environment that fosters growth and development.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses considering the prospect of moving into a basement despite concerns about how the space may not be appealing to others, and the cost of rent.
1:18:38 - 1:20:50 (02:12)
Summary
The speaker discusses considering the prospect of moving into a basement despite concerns about how the space may not be appealing to others, and the cost of rent.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with people who inspire you and push you to be better, while still maintaining relationships with friends who may not be as productive.
1:20:50 - 1:25:00 (04:09)
Summary
The podcast discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with people who inspire you and push you to be better, while still maintaining relationships with friends who may not be as productive.
EpisodeAvoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The importance of personal growth and skill acquisition is discussed, along with the benefits it brings to individuals and their personal relationships.
1:25:00 - 1:26:33 (01:32)
Summary
The importance of personal growth and skill acquisition is discussed, along with the benefits it brings to individuals and their personal relationships. The content creator shares their own journey and teaches others along the way.