Aidan HelfantIn this video, you will learn the workflow using Zettelkasten System along with its history, benefits, practicalities, and philosophy in creating Obsidian.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - A Brief History of the Zettelkasten 04:52 - Super Brief History of Zettelkasten Before Luhman 06:37 - Benefits of the Modern Zettelkasten Notetaking Philosophy 09:14 - Overview of My Zettelkasten System 09:44 - My Zettelkasten Workflow 14:39 - Types of Notes in My System 17:32 - Setting Up the Access Folder Structure 21:11 - Capture 28:24 - Distill 29:38 - Organize 34:27 - Express 35:12 - The Zettelkasten Transformation
Watch This to Finally Understand The Zettelkasten Method in ObsidianAidan Helfant2022-11-20 | In this video, you will learn the workflow using Zettelkasten System along with its history, benefits, practicalities, and philosophy in creating Obsidian.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - A Brief History of the Zettelkasten 04:52 - Super Brief History of Zettelkasten Before Luhman 06:37 - Benefits of the Modern Zettelkasten Notetaking Philosophy 09:14 - Overview of My Zettelkasten System 09:44 - My Zettelkasten Workflow 14:39 - Types of Notes in My System 17:32 - Setting Up the Access Folder Structure 21:11 - Capture 28:24 - Distill 29:38 - Organize 34:27 - Express 35:12 - The Zettelkasten TransformationWhat To Do When Self Improvement Stops WorkingAidan Helfant2024-10-06 | In this eye-opening video, I share my personal journey from self-improvement obsession to self-actualization. Learn why self-improvement for its own sake can be harmful, and how to approach personal growth with a balanced, meaningful perspective. Don't miss out on these valuable insights that could transform your approach to self-development!
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 04:29 - The Problems Of Self-Improvement For The Sake Of Self-Improvement 10:45 - Self-Improvement After Self-Improvement 13:19 - What Does Wisdom Look Like In The Context Of Self-Actualization? 16:55 - How Do We Build Wisdom In Trying To Self-Actualize?How I Read For Maximum InsightAidan Helfant2024-09-15 | Unlock the secrets to effective reading and maximize your book insights with this comprehensive guide. Discover how to remember, apply, and communicate your book learnings while making the entire process enjoyable. In this video, we'll explore a powerful three-step method that will transform your reading experience and help you extract maximum value from every book you read. Learn how to conduct an inspectional read, master analytical reading techniques, and create linked book notes that will revolutionize your approach to learning. Whether you're a casual reader or a dedicated learner, this video will provide you with the tools to elevate your reading game and make every page count. Don't miss out on this game-changing strategy that will turn you into a more insightful and effective reader.
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##🚀The Book in 3 Sentences - ### 🎨 Impressions - ### 📖Who Should Read It? - ### ☘️ How the Book Changed Me - ### ✍️ My Top 3 Quotes - # Linked Book Notes
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:39 - How I Read Books For Maximum Insight 02:59 - Step 1: Inspectional Read 06:09 - Step 2: Analytical Reading 11:11 - Step 3: Create Linked Book Notes 18:51 - Isn't This A Lot Of Effort?Can Video Games Be Used For Self-Improvement?Aidan Helfant2024-08-25 | Discover the hidden power of video games for personal growth! We explore how games like The Witcher 3, Minecraft, and Civilization 6 can be more than just entertainment - they're powerful tools for self-actualization. Learn about the unique aspects of video games compared to other media, the psychology of healthy gaming habits, and how games can improve connection, self-esteem, and exploration. Find out how you can use games to spark interest in real-world topics and foster personal development.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 04:33 - What Makes Video Games Different From Other Art Mediums? 09:31 - How To Play Video Games For Self-Actualization 11:20 - Safety 11:41 - Connection 14:37 - Self-Esteem 17:01 - Exploration 19:48 - Love and Purpose 22:16 - The Power Of Video Games For Self-ActualizationHow To Stay Focused While Self LearningAidan Helfant2024-07-23 | In this video, we dive into the inspiring story of Eric Barone, the solo developer behind the hit indie game Stardew Valley. Learn how his incredible focus and dedication turned his passion project into a global phenomenon. We'll also explore practical tips on how you can improve your focus to achieve your own self-learning goals, fight procrastination, and manage distractions. If you're looking to boost your productivity and master new skills, this video is for you!
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 03:56 - Starting To Focus: Fighting Procrastination 09:31 - Sustaining Focus: Fighting Distraction 16:29 - How To Change The Quality Of Your Focus To Boost Self-Learning 20:01 - In Summary: How To Improve Your FocusHow To Learn Anything TerriblyAidan Helfant2024-07-07 | In this video, discover the top 10 principles to ensure your learning experience is as ineffective as possible! From avoiding planning to relying solely on motivation, these tips will help you make sure you never truly grasp new skills or knowledge. Perfect for those who want to learn how NOT to learn. Watch now and embrace the chaos!
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Go In Without A Map 00:51 - Separate The Learning From Its Intended Environment 01:27 - Don't Individualize The Learning To You 02:08 - Suck All Emotion And Fun Out Of Your Learning 02:41 - Rely Solely On Motivation 03:09 - Don't Learn Alongside Others 03:57 - Don't Get Feedback 04:36 - Learn As Far Away From Application As Possible 05:10 - Go In With A Fixed Mindset 05:40 - Don't Allow Yourself To Get Into FlowThis Psychology Theory Could Change How We Learn EVERYTHINGAidan Helfant2024-06-30 | Discover the power of Ecological Psychology and how it revolutionizes traditional learning methods. Dive into an intriguing explanation of how Ecological Psychology emphasizes the relationship between an organism and its environment. Learn how this approach can help you improve your language skills, as demonstrated through my journey of learning Spanish through video games. Explore the concept of affordances, understand the non-linear relationship between perception, decision-making, and action, and realize that there's no one "correct" way to do something. This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in psychology, education, language learning, and self-improvement. Don't miss out!
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - The Psychological Theory Everyone Forgot About: Ecological Psychology 05:34 - The Problems With Traditional Approaches And How Ecological Psychology Addresses Them 09:53 - How Does Ecological Psychology Address These Issues? 20:01 - How Ecological Psychology Can Help Us Supercharge Our Learning 22:35 - General Learning Principles Of Ecological Psychology 28:20 - A Changing Time For Psychology... Or Life In GeneralBefore You Learn Anything, Don’t Start LearningAidan Helfant2024-06-02 | Discover the power of meta-learning with this insightful guide. Learn how to make the most of your learning endeavors by creating a Meta-Learning Map. This video discusses the Q.U.E.S.T framework (Question Your Goal, Uncover Gaps, Explore Resources, Strategize Backwards, Tackle And Tweak), guiding you through each step to maximize your learning potential. From questioning your goal to tackling and tweaking your approach, this tutorial will help you navigate the learning process more effectively and efficiently. Perfect for lifelong learners, students, and anyone looking to improve their learning skills.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 04:15 - Question Your Goal 07:44 - Uncover Gaps 09:41 - Explore Resources 11:34 - Strategize Backwards 13:19 - Tackle and TweakI Learned Pixel Art For 30 DaysAidan Helfant2024-05-26 | Join me on my 30-day journey as I explore the world of pixel art! From humble beginnings and simple shading to intricate designs of Terraria weapons and food items, watch my progress and see the power of purposeful practice. Learn how the F.I.G.H.T. and Q.U.E.S.T. methods can help improve your own art skills. Whether you're a novice artist or looking for a new creative outlet, this video offers insights into the learning process and the importance of setting goals.
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My Amazing Editors for Videos: Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overviewTwo Meta-Learning Mistakes Which Cost Me Hours Of TimeAidan Helfant2024-05-21 | Discover the power of meta-learning in this video, where we explore common mistakes in learning practices and how to overcome them. We delve into the crucial role of the environment in skill development, the importance of individualized learning, and the need for problem-based solutions. Learn how to enhance your learning process by making it more game-like, asking "why," and recognizing that fundamentals can vary from person to person. Ideal for learners and educators alike, this video offers valuable insights into the science of learning and how to learn more effectively. Don't miss out on these game-changing tips for mindful learning!
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:38 - Mistake 1: Separating Skills From The Environment They Are Used In 03:57 - How Can We Practice Skills Better Keeping This In Mind? 05:37 - Mistake 2: Forcing The Same Fundamentals On Everyone4 Step Guide To Building A New IdentityAidan Helfant2024-05-12 | Discover the secret to building your ideal identity with this step-by-step guide. Learn how to define your highest self, understand why you're not there yet, and prioritize your growth effectively. Plus, get resources for cultivating intrinsic motivation, mastering new knowledge and skills, forming lasting habits, establishing productive routines, and optimizing your environment. Transform your life by changing your identity today!
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:39 - Step 1: Defining Your Ideal Identity—Who Do You Respect And Why? 04:07 - Step 2: Ask Yourself, Why You Don't Have This Identity Right Now? 04:29 - Step 3: Do One Or Do None—Which Part Of That Identity Is Most Important? 05:27 - Step 4: Create A Plan For Filling That GapFinding Motivation In A Slump: Hitting The GrindAidan Helfant2024-05-05 | In this video, we apply insights from video games to stick through the toughest moments in any goal pursuit, which we call "hitting the grind". We explore strategies such as reminding yourself why you started, being mindful of the middle, grinding with others, focusing on a different skill or goal, and stopping reliance on motivation. Whether you're trying to lose weight like me or pursuing any other challenging goal, these strategies will help you stay the course and achieve your objectives.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Insight 1: Remind Yourself Why You Started 04:43 - Insight 2: Be Mindful Of The Middle 06:16 - Insight 3: Grind With Others 07:16 - Insight 4: Focus On A Different Skill Or Goal 08:22 - Insight 5: Stop Relying On MotivationThe Consumption Box Of DeathAidan Helfant2024-04-29 | In this video, we explore the concept of the "Consumption Box of Death" and how it's affecting our lives in the digital era. With the overwhelming influx of information from various sources like YouTube, podcasts, and social media, our ability to focus and learn effectively is being hindered. We delve into the idea of a "use to consume" ratio and share strategies to maintain a healthy balance, such as engaging in conversation, taking notes, and creating content. Learn how to navigate the noisy digital landscape, enhance your learning process, and enjoy simple pleasures in life again. Plus, discover how writing "Atomic Essays" can boost your critical thinking skills. Don't miss our tips on avoiding the "Consumption Box of Death".
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Consumption Box of Death 03:23 - Consumo FridgeAtomic Essays: Your Secret Learning ToolAidan Helfant2024-04-21 | Discover the secret learning tool of life - Writing! Get insights into how writing helps us learn more about ourselves, express our knowledge, and uncover the holes in our knowledge. Dive into the world of atomic essays and how they can boost your learning. You'll learn what atomic essays are, how to write them, and how they can help you explore any topic, from sports to psychology. Also, get a glimpse of how PKM (Personal Knowledge Management) can help you cultivate ideas and improve productivity and creativity. Join us as we explore the power of writing and atomic essays in boosting learning and creativity.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 03:19 - What Are Atomic Essays And How Do You Write Them? 06:25 - How Do I Get All The Ideas?5,000 Subscriber Q&AAidan Helfant2024-04-08 | Join us as we answer your most asked questions and celebrate a significant milestone of reaching 5000 subscribers on our YouTube channel! I’m so grateful for your support - let's continue this amazing journey together.
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My Amazing Editors for Videos: Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overviewCompound Knowledge In Just 15 Minutes Daily With ObsidianAidan Helfant2024-03-17 | Discover how to optimize your Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) system with just 15 minutes a day! In this video, we'll explore the concept of slow productivity, a method that emphasizes quality and deep work over quantity. We'll delve into the benefits of slow productivity in managing your knowledge, including how to conduct regular reviews and compound your knowledge over time. Learn how to liberate yourself from heavy lifts and embrace slow burns to become more productive with Obsidian. Don't miss out on this guide that will revolutionize your approach to PKM and productivity.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:44 - What Is Slow Productivity? 03:33 - Slow Productivity Applied To Reflection And Review: The First Half Of The 15 Minutes 04:29 - Slow Productivity Applied To Compounding Knowledge 06:36 - The Power Of Slow Productivity Applied To Personal Knowledge ManagementLife is A Game: Here’s How You PlayAidan Helfant2024-03-10 | Discover how to transform your life into an engaging game with the Game Creator Path. Learn about gamification and how it can enhance every aspect of your life from fitness and studies to artistic pursuits. Understand the strategy of setting goals, defining rules, and receiving feedback to turn your life into a meta-game. Tap into the power of games to fight distraction, embark on new paths, and master your journey. Ideal for those interested in personal development, goal setting, and life transformation.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - The Path Of The Game Creator 06:07 - Two Major Reasons You Must Become Your Own Game Creator 09:43 - Why Games? Couldn’t We Create Goals Instead?10x Your Learning Effectiveness With GamesAidan Helfant2024-03-03 | Boost your learning effectiveness 10x by applying the principles of gaming! In this video, we explore the science behind gamification, how it can make learning more engaging, and tips to apply it in real life. We'll dive into the emotional connection with learning, overcoming challenges, and creating a fun learning environment. Watch to discover how games can supercharge your learning process and make it an epic adventure!
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - 3 Learning Principles From Games To Supercharge Your Real-Life Learning 07:03 - How To Craft A Game-Inspired Learning Plan 09:53 - Principles From Games To Supercharge Our Learning Sessions 16:36 - Games 10x Our Learning Effectiveness By Finding AlliesFakers Advice On Becoming An Expert Without TalentAidan Helfant2024-02-18 | Faker is renowned for his secret recipe for learning. In this video, I will reveal the secret to help you become an expert in any field you set your mind to.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 03:09 - Focus 03:52 - Iterate 04:17 - Goldilocks Zone 04:50 - Heart 05:25 - TargetThe Dark Truth Of Online Dating For GuysAidan Helfant2024-02-09 | I've been using online dating apps for 5 months, and it's been a ride... This is me sharing my frustrations about them particularly as a guy and giving tips for how I think we can make them better.I Gamified Obsidian To Make Notemaking More Fun Than MinecraftAidan Helfant2024-02-04 | Most students find notemaking a horrendous task. In this video, I will show you how I turned notemaking more fun than Minecraft through the power of gamification.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - Adopt A Challenge Mindset 02:35 - Create A Super Hero Alter Ego In Your PKM System 04:18 - Fight The PKM Baddies 06:25 - Create And Pursue Learning Adventures 08:14 - Find Allies To Notemake With 09:57 - Treating My PKM System As A Knowledge Garden 11:29 - Reduce Procrastination And Spark Action In PKM By Creating Crystal Clear Clarity 13:48 - The Power Of Gamifying Your PKM SystemThe One Skill Gamers Need To Realize Their Ideal FutureAidan Helfant2024-01-28 | The digital era is saturated with shortened attention spans and weakened minds. Focus is the only antidote. In this video, I'm going to teach you how to realize your ideal future by channeling the art of focus.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:27 - The One Skill that Gamers Need to Find 05:17 - The Greatest Frame of Consciousness Humans Can Be In 07:24 - Why You Aren't Living Your Ideal Future Right Now: The SelfI Gamified My Life To Be More Fun Than MinecraftAidan Helfant2024-01-21 | I have over 3000 hours in Minecraft, 800 in Total War Warhammer 2, and 600 in Terraria. I understand more than most how games can be an escape from real life. And while I have talked about gamification applied to real life in the past, I have never gone this far in the application. After going through the gamification exercises McGonigal provides, my life has changed for the better!
I feel more alive, playful, zesty (it's a word now I made it up), driven, better able to navigate negative emotions, and more.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - What Does Being Gameful Mean? 03:02 - Adopt a Challenge Mindset 04:12 - Seek Power-ups 06:49 - Fight Bad Guys 08:50 - Create and Pursue Quests 10:08 - Find Allies 12:28 - Create a Secret Identity 15:53 - Creating and Achieving Epic Wins 17:43 - My Life as a Game3 Tips To Extend Your Mind Through Connected Notes | Duly NotedAidan Helfant2024-01-14 | Notetaking isn't just for remembering things in the future.
It's a skill for upgrading your thinking. Some of the greatest geniuses of history were avid notetakers. Charle's Darwin took hundreds of notes on species while on his adventures in the Galapagos. Leonardo Da Vinci had tens of commonplace books where he took copious notes. Their notes helped them come to their revolutionary discoveries.
And they came to their insights without linked notetaking apps.
By integrating these 3 tips from Duly Noted for connected notetaking, you can create novel insights, upgrade your thinking, and unlock your genius.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Tip 1: See Your Notes Like A Knowledge Garden 02:31 - Tip 2: Digital Linked Notetaking Boils Down To Just Three Rules 03:22 - Tip 3: Prioritize Notemaking Over Notetaking2023 Yearly Review Family Death, Tripling The Business, Travelling The WorldAidan Helfant2024-01-10 | When I'm 100 years old and sitting in my rocking chair, I'll look back upon 2023 and say, "dang, that was a good year." Aside from 2020 (The year of Covid-19), 2023 has been the most life-changing year of my life. In this video, I intend to reflect on all of the goals I set for 2023 and recount some of my greatest lessons in health, work, relationships, spirituality, experiences, and personal growth.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:36 - Reflecting On 2023 Goals 21:50 - Lessons Life Taught Me 1:06:45 - Goals For 2024This One Question Made Me Addicted To LearningAidan Helfant2024-01-07 | How can I make this fun? This one question from Feel Good Productivity made me addicted to learning. In this video, I go through five principles of how you can make learning endeavors more fun so you can learn without needed discipline.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Why We Don't Enjoy Learning? 02:34 - Find A Way To Tie It To Something You Care About 03:21 - Find A Breakthrough Moment 04:04 - Create A Challenge 04:57 - Listen To Music While Doing It 05:21 - Do It With Others!Create Novel Insights By Connecting Books TogetherAidan Helfant2023-12-24 | If you want to deepen your understanding of a given subject, you need to learn synoptical reading. In this video, I will teach you the fourth level of reading that involves connecting related books together.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Synoptical Reading 02:59 - Stages of Synoptical Reading 11:24 - Summary of Synoptical ReadingHow To DEEPLY Read A Book Like A ProAidan Helfant2023-12-17 | There is more to reading than what we’ve been taught in school. To get the best parts of reading, we need to learn how to analytically read. If you have been wanting to take your reading to the next level, then this video is for you.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:34 - Stage 1: What Is It About As A Whole? 02:42 - Stage 2: What Is Being Said In Detail And How? 10:20 - Stage 3: Is It True In Whole Or In Part? 13:04 - Stage 4 - What of it? 13:49 - Summary of Analytical ReadingaBecome A Reading TITAN With The Four Reading LevelsAidan Helfant2023-12-10 | School never taught us how to make the most out of reading. I get it; I've been in that dark place. In this video, I will teach you how to read effectively with the four levels of reading.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:11 - Three Levels of ReadingI ALWAYS Do This Pre-Reading Technique Before ReadingAidan Helfant2023-12-10 | How do we know that a book is truly worth reading? In this video, I'm going to cut to the chase and teach you a pre-reading technique that has both saved me tons of time and made me into a better, more intentional reader.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Two Types of Inspectional Reading 01:32 - Pre-reading 12:39 - RecapCreate Novel Insights With Linked Book NotetakingAidan Helfant2023-12-03 | Learn how to create novel insights using linked book notetaking in Obsidian.
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My Amazing Editors for Videos: Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overviewWatch This Before Awakening From The Meaning CrisisAidan Helfant2023-11-19 | So you want to make your journey through the lifechanging video series that is Awakening From The Meaning Crisis. But you know it's over 50 episodes long and each episode is an hour. That's a lot of Mullah. In addition, the series isn't beginner friendly. It includes lots of difficult language and ideas. In this video I'm going to give you a primer for Awakening From The Meaning Crisis so you can enter knowing sort of what is happening.
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My Amazing Editors for Videos: Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overviewCreate Your Best Life With Regular Reviews In ObsidianAidan Helfant2023-11-12 | In this video, I will teach you how I do daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reviews in Obsidian to create my best life. This regular reflection and planning is the single highest leverage ritual I have ever instilled in my life to benefit my health, work, and relationships.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - Daily Reviews 02:44 - Weekly Reviews 04:47 - Monthly Reviews 05:48 - Quarterly Reviews 08:26 - Yearly ReviewsSocialization How To Break Free From The MatrixAidan Helfant2023-11-09 | Since childhood, you are socialized to feel, think, believe, and behave in certain ways by your family, friends, culture, institutions, and more. You are living in a Matrix. In this video, I will share with you how this process works and how you can break free to start living your life consciously.
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🔗 VIDEO LINKS: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion - goodreads.com/book/show/28815.InfluencePARA Not Working? Try Creating MOCs In ObsidianAidan Helfant2023-11-05 | If you're a PARA user, you may hit a point where you've taken so many notes that it becomes overwhelming. At this point, PARA may no longer be the notetaking buddy you can count on. This is where MOCs come in, and I'm going to guide you on how to create them.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:42 - Why Should You Create MOCs? 02:52 - When Should You Create MOCs? 03:39 - 5 Levels To Creating A MOC 14:35 - What Can You Create MOCs For? 15:07 - How To Integrating MOCs With PARA, Zettelkasten 16:41 - The Mindset Shift of Building MOCs and a Home NoteThe Only Beginner Obsidian Video You’ll Ever NeedAidan Helfant2023-10-29 | This is the Obsidian Beginner guide I wish I had 3 years ago. I will teach you what Obsidian is, its basic functionality, and the 20% of plug-ins that will give you 80% of the results.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - Why Should You Learn Obsidian? 06:02 - Setting Up Obsidian 07:11 - The Basics of Obsidian 08:42 - The Four Basics of Obsidian Notetaking 12:35 - The Basics of the Obsidian Interface 17:42 - How Can You Make Obsidian Gorgeous? 18:32 - The Only 3 Obsidian Plugins You Need To StartBoring To Hilarious: A Students Guide To HumorAidan Helfant2023-10-22 | When I started college, I took myself way too seriously. In fact, I have had to build humor into my life more intentionally than others. In this video, I will teach you how I went from boring to hilarious and why it's incredibly important in your student life.
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My Amazing Editors for Videos: Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overviewHow I Create Incredible Memories In College: Power Of Moments And Happy Moments Book SummariesAidan Helfant2023-10-15 | We experience something only once, but we remember it potentially an infinite number of times. In this video, I will teach you the art of making memories and why it's important that you make them last a lifetime.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 03:08 - Why Should We Learn To Create Memories That Last A Lifetime? 06:46 - The Power Of Moments Framework 23:52 - The Art Of Making Memories: How To Create Memories That Last A Lifetime Using MEMO SNAPES 33:05 - Tips For Creating Memories That Last A Lifetime In College 35:25 - ConclusionThe Ultimate Guide To Happiness In CollegeAidan Helfant2023-10-08 | Happiness. It's what society tells us we should strive for in college but eludes us everywhere we go. We all want to be happy. But nobody tells us how we do. This video does.
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My Amazing Editors for Videos: Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overviewStraight As Might Keep You Poor And DepressedAidan Helfant2023-09-25 | I have gone from getting straight A's to B's. A lot of students are being blindly misguided into aiming for straight A's instead of intentioanlly building a love for learning. By the end of this video, you'll know why aiming for straight A's might keep you poor and depressed.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:01 - Traditional Schooling Doesn't Teach You The Skills Required To Succeed In The Digital Age 02:59 - Aiming For Straight A's Destroys Intrinsic Motivation 03:45 - Aiming For Straight A's Makes You A Cookie Cutter Student 04:12 - Having A Degree Is No Longer As Valuable An Asset 04:40 - Aiming For Straight A's Embeds A Scarcity Mindset 06:04 - How To Break Free Of The Traditional Schooling System? The Alternate Path. 07:35 - The Internet Is The New College 09:18 - What Should You Do?Use This Strategy To Craft Your Ideal College LifeAidan Helfant2023-09-19 | I'm in my fifth semester at Cornell and living my ideal college life. I'm balancing health, work, and relationships. How did I do this? Lifestyle Design. Lifestyle design is the art of creating and adapting your life to resonate with you. In this video, I'll show you how to do it!
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - My Lifestyle Design Story 05:09 - Why Should We Practice Lifestyle Design? 10:43 - How do you learn about yourself? 16:48 - How do we implement our learnings?School Is A Matrix, Heres How To Get OutAidan Helfant2023-09-10 | School is a matrix. Our culture, schooling, parents, friends, boss, and more unconsciously shape our perceptions and goals. Without awareness, we are trapped following the default path that society lays on us. Learn to break free watching this video.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - The Problem With Living In The School Matrix 03:13 - What Kind Of Student Do We Need? 04:11 - Breaking Free From The Matrix 06:03 - Leveraging Psychological Energy To Create A Better Life For YourselfWhat I Would Do If I Was A Freshman Cornell Student AgainAidan Helfant2023-08-31 | I was an absolute mess as a Freshman Cornell student. In this video, I will teach you everything I would do differently if I were a Freshman Cornell student again.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Build A Self Learning Habit While In School 01:49 - Start A Side Hustle In School 03:49 - Diversify Your Friends 05:34 - Become The Person That Plans Things 06:23 - Figure Out Your Why 07:50 - Stop Multitasking 09:25 - Get Your Triforce Of Health In Order 10:50 - Join More Clubs 11:38 - Take Weird Classes 12:54 - Learn How To Study 13:53 - Understand Where Partying Fits In With You 14:37 - Explore Ithaca 15:41 - Do Daily, Weekly, Monthly, And Yearly Reviews 17:44 - Learn How To Take Linked NotesWhy Youre Never Satisfied In College.Aidan Helfant2023-08-20 | Do you remember how ecstatic you felt on your first day in college? Do you still feel that way? If your answer is NO, then this video is for you. Let's navigate the universal phenomenon explaining why humans feel perpetually dissatisfied: Hedonic Adaptation.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:08 - The Three Horrible Effects of Hedonic Adaptation 07:53 - Three Causes of Hedonic Adaptation 11:46 - How Can We Overcome Hedonic Adaptation? 20:12 - Conclusion: Stepping Off The Hedonic Treadmill
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:34 - Why Memorize Your Obsidian Book Notes Using a Memory Palace? 03:24 - Step 1: Choose A Book And Inspectional Read 03:52 - Step 2: Take Notes 04:18 - Step 3: Assimilate Highlights 04:51 - Step 4: Create a Summary And Make Concept Notes 05:24 - Step 5: Pick a Location 05:43 - Step 6: Plan The Route 07:29 - Step 7: Create Images That STICK The Memory Palace 11:08 - Step 8: Practice Recall Rehearsal To Get The Book Into Long Term Memory 12:50 - Step 9: Continue To Interact With The Book Through Other Methods
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My Amazing Editors for Videos: Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overview7 ChatGPT Prompts To Supercharge Student Notetaking In ObsidianAidan Helfant2023-08-06 | In this video, I will show you the ChatGPT prompts I used to help me take notes in Obsidian. These prompts were taken from fellow Obsidian creator John Maverick.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Ideate Connections Using The Idea Compass 01:32 - Simplify 02:14 - Summarize 02:47 - 12 Favorite Problems 03:34 - Ideating Conceptual Notes 04:33 - Finding Related Notes For A Note 05:12 - Getting Extra Resources Based On Highlights
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My Amazing Editors for Videos: Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overviewNotion For School Is Dead, Do This InsteadAidan Helfant2023-07-30 | After a year of using Notion, I stopped. I thought this tool would save me from myself, but I was wrong. In this video, I will tell you why Notion no longer works for me.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Why Did I Stop Using Notion After A Year? 2 Reasons 01:42 - Reason 1 02:35 - Reason 2
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My Amazing Editors for Videos: Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overviewOnly Beginner Obsidian Zettelkasten Guide You NeedAidan Helfant2023-07-23 | The worst part about school for me was notetaking. I know most of you are also in the same boat as I used to be. So in this three-part series, I'm going to teach you a system of notetaking called Zettelkasten that will make school for you more enjoyable.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Why Is A Degree Not Enough Anymore? What Is The Solution? 01:50 - Who Is This Guide For? 03:12 - Who Am I? 06:37 - What is a Zettelkasten? The Secret To Differentiating Yourself 08:02 - The Benefits of Creating a Zettelkasten 09:58 - Why Obsidian? 12:31 - Setting Up Obsidian 15:36 - The Two Core Processes Through Which The Zettelkasten Works 15:58 - Idea Emergence 18:24 - Collect, Connect, Create 18:59 - Bottom Up And Top Down Thinking
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My Amazing Editors for Videos: Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overviewHow To Create Deep Friendships In CollegeAidan Helfant2023-06-25 | Isn't it ironic how lonely we feel despite being born into an age where we are more connected than ever before? The connection is there, but is it deep enough? In this video, I will show you how to fight this kind of loneliness and how we can build deep and lasting connections that make life worth living.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:41 - Why Are We Focusing On Friendship? 04:24 - The Benefits of Having Deep Friendships 05:42 - The Three Types of Friendships 06:50 - What Defines Friendships Of Character? 09:22 - How Can We Cultivate Friendships of Character? 10:37 - My Best Tips For Building Friendships Of Character 14:20 - Beyond Likes And Follows
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My Amazing Editors for Videos: Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overviewMemorize Effectively With Flashcards In Less TimeAidan Helfant2023-06-11 | Do you find flashcards boring? I did, too until I found out how to memorize effectively without wasting hours of time. In this video, I'll show you some of the best tips and tricks I have found for doing so.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Why You Should Use Flashcards 03:50 - How Do Flashcards and Notetaking Fit Together? 04:17 - When Not To Use Flashcards 04:39 - Major Traps To Avoid When Using Flashcards 06:02 - Tips For Creating Great Flashcards 06:05 - Create Your Own 06:41 - Create Enumerations 07:35 - Study Both Sides 07:55 - Use Tags for Exam and Specific Topics 08:19 - Have One Simple Fact or Question per Side 08:29 - Say the Answer Out Loud Before Turning It Over 09:10 - Use a Spaced Repetition System 09:15 - Add Links Back to the Original Context 11:20 - The Ultimate Flashcard Tip: Use Mnemonic Techniques 16:04 - How To Use Flashcards Without Wasting Hours Of Time 16:24 - Ask Yourself, Do You Need To Create Flashcards? 16:50 - Create Flashcards During Class 17:26 - Prioritize Weaker Areas 17:42 - Make It A Habit 18:08 - The Magic Of Memorizing Effectively With Flashcards And Not Wasting Hours Of Time
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My Amazing Editors for Videos: Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overviewThe Victorious Mind: Calm Your Mind and Memorize AnythingAidan Helfant2023-06-11 | In this video, I give a book summary interpretation of Anthony Metivier's book, The Victorious Mind. The book dives into how meditation, breathing exercises, journaling, personalizing health, and memory techniques can calm the storm in our heads.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - Part 1 In the Eye of the Storm 01:27 - Beyond the Buddha Smile to Bliss 04:00 - Part 2 Become the Storm 04:08 - How Rules Help Eliminate the Tyranny of Free Will 07:27 - Mindfulness, Meditation, and Memory Improvement 10:17 - Breathing, Walking, Remembering: An Instant-on Magic Carpet Ride for Your Mind 11:55 - You Think What You Eat 13:08 - Meditative Journaling: Navigate Your Way to Calmer Seas 15:00 - Part 3 Calm the Storm 16:45 - No More Storms? 16:48 - The Victorious Mind