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Video Title: How I Manage My Time - 10 Time Management Tips
Channel: Ali Abdaal
Speakers: Ali Abdaal
Duration: 00:11:49

Overview

This video outlines ten practical time management tips that Ali Abdaal uses in his daily life. He shares insights from his extensive reading on productivity and time management, offering actionable advice to help viewers become more efficient with their time.

Key takeaways

Own Your Time: Recognize that you are always in control of your time and actively choose how to spend it. If you don't have time for something, it's likely not a priority.
"Hell Yeah or No" Maxim: For opportunities, if it's not an enthusiastic "hell yeah," it's a "no." This helps in prioritizing and avoiding commitments that aren't truly aligned with your goals.
Daily Highlight: Identify one most important task for the day. Completing this highlight provides satisfaction and prevents overwhelm from a long to-do list.
Use a To-Do List: Write down tasks to free up your brainpower. While the system can be digital or physical, the act of recording and crossing off tasks is satisfying.
Time Blocking: Schedule important tasks, especially your daily highlight, into your calendar to ensure they get done.
Parkinson's Law: Work expands to fill the time allocated. Set artificial deadlines to complete tasks more efficiently.
Protected Time: Designate specific blocks of time (e.g., mornings) that are free from meetings and obligations, allowing for focused work or relaxation.
Delegation: Assess the dollar value of your time and delegate tasks that can be outsourced for less than your hourly rate to free up your time for higher-value activities.
Automated Scheduling: Use tools like Calendly to streamline the process of scheduling meetings, saving significant time on back-and-forth communication.
Choose to be Satisfied: It's important to acknowledge and appreciate what you have accomplished rather than focusing on what you haven't, to avoid chronic dissatisfaction.