Summary of How I Routinely Study With a Full Time Job when I'm TIRED

00:00:00 - 00:10:00

The video discusses how to manage time in order to study while also working a full-time job. The author recommends scheduling study time based on when energy levels are highest, and offers advice for those who find it difficult to stick to a schedule or get up early. The four principles for managing time discussed in the video are to stop doing activities that are disliked, quit doing things that bring no joy, decrease the amount of time spent on pointless activities, and be clear with others about what is and is not allowed.

• 00:00:00 The author of the video discusses how he has developed a system to study consistently, even while working a full-time job. He begins by discussing the analogy between focus and a battery, noting that our focus naturally drains throughout the day. He then recommends scheduling our study intensity according to when our battery is fullest. By doing this, he is able to maximize his focus and minimize burning out. However, he admits that he is a chronic snoozer and that getting up early is difficult for him.
• 00:05:00 The author discusses how she routinely studies while working a full-time job by setting strict deadlines for herself. She finds that this method of managing her time works well for her, allowing her to focus on her studies and other activities without distractions.
• 00:10:00 The video discusses how a professor, resident director, or parent who is also trying to maintain a full-time job, manages their time. The four principles that the speaker follows to manage their time are to stop doing you hate, quit doing the things that bring no joy, decrease the amount of time spent on pointless activities, and be clear with others about what is and is not allowed. The speaker encourages viewers to learn more about their brain type, and to create a schedule that is best for them based on their personality and brain type.