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Avoid Burnout, Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Overcome Procrastination w/Thomas Frank EP 1205

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Dec 22, 2021

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Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank, a video creator and author focused on productivity and accelerated learning, shares powerful insights in this conversation. He discusses techniques to avoid burnout and improve memory, highlighting the importance of rest for creativity. Thomas emphasizes deliberate practice in mastering new skills and offers strategies to overcome procrastination through effective time management. He also explores self-discipline, the pitfalls of perfectionism, and the significance of supportive relationships in personal growth. Tune in for motivation and practical advice!

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ADVICE

Avoiding Burnout

Prioritize quality over quantity in content creation to avoid burnout.
Focus on making each piece better instead of overwhelming your schedule.

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ANECDOTE

Scott Pilgrim Video

Thomas Frank's checklist video became an homage to Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
This allowed him to explore filmmaking, leading to his favorite piece of work.

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Strategic Messing Around

Schedule strategic messing around time for brainstorming and play.
This rest can boost productivity and spark new ideas, as Lewis Howes experienced.

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Mastering Skills Through Deliberate Practice

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Financial Wisdom and Leadership Insights

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Mastering Skills and Time Management

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The Power of Self-Discipline and Accountability

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Mastering Self-Discipline and Morning Routines

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Overcoming Perfectionism: The 1% Approach

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From Frugality to Flourishing: The Balance of Growth and Responsibility

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Investing in Growth: Overcoming Mental Barriers

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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!

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