Why it worked
The post provides actionable, concise advice on a universally relatable problem (procrastination and productivity) presented in a visually appealing, easy-to-digest format.
Summary
This post outlines three strategies for increasing productivity: tackling difficult tasks first thing in the morning, avoiding social media until 10 am, and setting app limits using a tool like Opal. The advice focuses on training the brain to earn dopamine through effort and prioritizing important tasks.
Structure
- 1Introduce 3 ways to get stuff done
- 2Do difficult tasks first
- 3Avoid social media until 10 am
- 4Set app limits with Opal
Product placement
Opal: ACTS - it locks apps on the phone, which is a visible result. Removing it would change what happens in the video.
On-screen text
3 ways to start actually getting stuff done...
(earn your dopamine)
do difficult tasks as soon as you wake up
can be as simple as making your bed, and going to the gym
tells your brain that today you will earn your dopamine the hard way.
no social media until 10am
this gives you 3-4 hours to focus on what's important
set limits on social media apps
I use opal, it locks my apps from 6am-10am, then 12pm-3pm to make sure I'm not scrolling