🔥The Psychology Behind NO TASKS

Creating tasks doesn't work.

In an old episode, Andrew Huberman discussed how your mind tends to ignore certain "sticky notes" or other visual cues in your environment.

Your mind tries to conserve mental capacity to stay efficient.

Most people's to-do lists just keep filling up until they become overwhelming, and then they don't do any of them.

Resulting in mental entropy.

Most of the productivity advice you see online is bullsh*t, in my opinion.

You don't need to spend hours building a Notion template or buying one.

What you want to do is to train your mind to do it subconsciously.

• You don't need motivation anymore.
• You don't need any more discipline.
• You don't need any more "hacks".
• You definitely don't need to spend any more money.

Your mind is the most expensive "technology", which you receive as a gift upon entering this world.

What MOST People DON'T Understand.

Most people don't realize the full potential of their minds.

Your mind shapes reality.

• If you think positively, you attract positivity.
• If you think negatively, you attract negativity.

This is not some wohoo stuff.

You could also explain it more scientifically, as the "sticky notes". Your mind ignores the surroundings when it is focused on a specific goal.

As explained in last week's Saturday Newsletter:

About the "Focus on the red dot".

The one point in the center, where you focus, and how everything around goes away.

(Here is a simple focus tool I have built with AI. This is also the updated version from last week, with a few improvements.)

Your mind can ignore the positive or the negative; it is your choice.

Your mind becomes what it focuses on.

Why You DON'T Need Tasks. (And What To Do Instead.)

You need to become more ruthless.

A person who doesn't care.

But not entirely.

Just to certain time blocks.

You want to deload your mind, to focus on what matters.

To master life, you want to master health, wealth and relationships.

However, most people get distracted by useless tasks that don't advance them, because they focus on the wrong things.

• When people work, they often neglect their health and opt for fast food, claiming they "need to save time." But they will actually trade their energy of tomorrow.
• When people spend time with their partner, they often tend to gain weight. You see this pattern in many relationships: the guy or girl is thin before or thin after. But most people gain weight in the relationship.
• When people prioritize their health and train daily, whether it's through hikes or the "bodybuilding lifestyle" (which is actually unhealthy), they often end up not working and instead just consuming food and training all day.

Many people work 8-12 hours a day.

And on the weekend, enjoy two days off.

They sleep 6 hours from Monday to Friday and sleep 9-10 hours on the weekend.

Never give their bodies what they actually need.

You need to split your days into 3 time blocks:

• Morning: Wealth.
• Afternoon: Health.
• Evening: Relationships.

1) Wealth: Work and Business

Morning: You are most alert and focused in the morning. It is easier to keep your mind focused and your stomach empty. Meaning the best work gets done in the morning.

In the morning, you focus on work and what needs to get done.

Nothing else.

No phone calls. No social media. No emails. No dishes. No food. No "red light therapy".

You prime your brain and subconscious with the most important thing.

For example, writing for mental clarity, where everything else becomes better after you brain dumb your thoughts.

→ Because you trigger flow. This will make you 500% more productive afterwards.

Your brain has a singular focus on what to do every morning.

Whether you are an entrepreneur and writing newsletters, YouTube scripts, business strategies, etc.

Or employed and writing about research, SEO, case studies, company newsletters, or a round email for the team. (Be creative and find something where you need to write for work, or brain dumb what you need to get done today at work.)

Priming your subconscious:

Try to do the same things every morning.

Most of your progress at work can be attributed to three things you do every single day.

Find these 3 primarily key drivers of your success.

These 3 things are the non-negotiables that need to get done daily.

For me it is:

1. Writing (+1700 newsletter readers, I want to serve.)
2. Threads (+10,000 followers, potential newsletter subscribers)
3. YouTube (+1000 subscribers to build a deeper connection.)

Everything else is secondary.

After a few days and weeks, your subconscious stops thinking in the morning and just acts according to priorities.

Taking time to think about which tasks need to get done.

Saving mental capacity for better work output.

Many other people talk about this technique as well, like Dan Koe or Steven Kotler.

Where you don't need a task list, because they subconsciously KNOW WHAT THEY NEED TO DO.

My morning routine for instant flow and productivity:

1. Cold shower for one minute, followed by electrolytes
2. Reading for 60 min with sunlight if possible (window)
3. Coffee after 90 minutes
4. Writing 90-120 minutes
5. Breathwork (10 minutes), praying and a few exercises as a little break between work blocks. Or I go for a run or walk.
6. Second coffee with l-theanine.
7. Next 120-minute work block.

I do this every single day. No exceptions, and I get flow on command.

I sacrifice a bit of optimal health, but improve my productivity and enjoy my work more.

(Here is a YouTube video about my morning routine)

2) Health: Training and Active Recovery

Afternoon: Most people get the afternoon dip after lunch. When you move, you lower blood sugar levels, and training reduces appetite. Additionally, the sun is at its strongest during the midday/afternoon, providing more Vitamin D and sunlight, which is pure life energy and happiness.

A morning walk is also super healthy to get sunlight and all light waves into your eyes.

My work is finished around noon to 1 pm.

1. I take my supplements.
2. Eat 100% dark chocolate.
3. Get a protein shake with fruits.
4. Have honey with some rice crackers.
5. Get some fresh dates.
6. Consume Apple Cider Vinegar with 400ml of water and a straw to help prevent an insulin spike.
7. Go to the gym with a bike if possible, or go for a 30-45 minute walk, and then run after 90 minutes, once I have eaten.

I know many people don't have this autonomy, as I've made significant sacrifices to achieve it.

Most people have a one-hour break:

• Consider a light protein shake or lower-carb meals to boost focus for your work afterwards.
• Hydrate your body thoroughly during this time to prevent dehydration in the late afternoon. (most people need to pee during the night)
• And move outside for at least 30 minutes.
• Or go to the gym. At my gym, I met many adults who train during their lunch break.

After training, running or biking, I have my "late lunch" and consume anything with eggs (5-6 eggs). Don't worry about cholesterol; this is pure bullshit controlled by the "health matrix". The best option is one that includes a variety of vegetables. I prefer making myself some spicy shashuka.

The more vegetables and proteins you consume after training, the more satiated you feel, which means you'll eat less later and save a bunch of calories.

Optimal health for high productivity, muscles and stable blood sugar levels:

→ Eating 3 times a day: Better for muscles.

→ Eating 2 times a day: Better for longevity and productivity.

I currently eat 3 times:

1. Noon: Light meals for training after.
   1. Gym and bike: 55g of pure protein before.
   2. Running: 30g pure protein.
2. 3 pm: Eggs, protein and fibre. (low carb)
3. 5 pm: Protein, fibre and higher carb load, to absorb water. (helps to prevent nighttime urination when training more heavily and drinking a lot)

In short, the best way of training and recovery:

• Sleep before anything else. Same time. No food for 3-4 hours.
• Spend at least 30 minutes outside per day.
• Resistance training 3x times per week.
• Endurance training 3x per week.
• Cold shower against getting sick.
• Eat natural, non-processed foods and avoid industrial sugar and seed oils.
• Take time in nature as much as possible.

3) Relationships: Social Flow and Love

Evening: There is nothing more relaxing and calming than spending time with your loved ones. By not being in front of screens, you automatically achieve social flow, which primes your brain for a calmer brain wave, making it easier to fall asleep afterwards.

One of the best things you can do, in my opinion, is to live with your partner, as it offers various benefits. If executed correctly (which most people don't), you fill the house with pure love.

On the other hand, spending time with friends is not always possible. I like to combine social flow with activities like training, active recovery, or cooking dinner together. This saves me time, and I spend less time alone.

In my opinion, the first hours of the day should be spent alone, to focus on the most important tasks. Meanwhile, the later in the day, I feel better connecting with other individuals. The biggest problem is: most people don't have time, or the schedule doesn't align well.

That's why I'm considering hiring someone soon or adjusting my business strategies to reconnect with more people. Currently, I am most excited about a sports group, but it needs to be local.

The Psychology of Your Subconscious

Once your mind is primed into these 3 time blocks, your brain automatically relaxes and acts according to priorities.

1. 6 hours of wealth (work).
2. Minimum 3 hours of health. (training, nature and food)
3. Minimum 3 hours of relationships.

Total time spend = 12 hours.

If you combine health and relationships, it's even better because you have more time available each day.

Try to fill your day with these 3 things.

You will feel better, happier, and more productive.

I know this won't be easy, and you'll need to iterate and improve constantly.

Your conscious mind can only process 50 bits per second. Using these 50 bits for tasks is a wasted effort.

Your subconscious can process 11 million bits per second. Your "tasks" need to become a subconscious habit, creating mental space for new conscious information and decisions that bring you forward in life.

Most people struggle to learn new things because their minds are preoccupied with unnecessary tasks.

I was there as well.

Since implementing these routines and habits, which ultimately led me to this business.

I've learned 10x more in a year than ever before.

Thanks for reading.

Jeff

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