Summary of How To Actually Get Things Done (implementation intentions)

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This video discusses the concept of implementation intentions, which are a strategy used to increase the chances of success when trying to achieve a goal. Implementation intentions involve planning out how to cope with obstacles that may arise, in the event that doing the goal becomes difficult. The video presents a study in which participants were divided into three groups, depending on how frequently they used implementation intentions. The groups that used implementation intentions more frequently saw greater improvements in their cycling ability than the two control groups. Overall, the video provides evidence that implementation intentions are an effective way to increase motivation and achieve goals.

• 00:00:00 Implementation intentions are a type of plan that helps to increase the chances of following through on desired behavior by taking out the guess work in advance. They are simple to write down and can be effective in increasing the odds of achieving desired outcomes.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the concept of implementation intentions, which are a strategy used to increase the chances of success when trying to achieve a goal. Implementation intentions involve planning out how to cope with obstacles that may arise, in the event that doing the goal becomes difficult. The video presents a study in which participants were divided into three groups, depending on how frequently they used implementation intentions. The groups that used implementation intentions more frequently saw greater improvements in their cycling ability than the two control groups. Overall, the video provides evidence that implementation intentions are an effective way to increase motivation and achieve goals.
• 00:10:00 In this video, Michael Karnjanaprakorn discusses how to get things done and overcome obstacles. He recommends Skillshare, an online learning platform, as a valuable resource for lifelong learning. There are several coping plans available, including watching the first two lessons of a class for free if you're feeling lazy. The first 1000 people who click the link below will receive 2 months of Skillshare's premium membership for free.