In this second video, I have multiple items I discuss, which includes the Pomodoro technique for handling activities and to-do items, as mentioned by Oscar Del Ben in this post on Freestyle Mind. It also reviews the book The Skinny on Success(affiliate link), which comes out in November by Jim Randel, presents the next book or two I may review, and I make some other points as well. I also mentioned the will-do list from Litemind‘s last post, as a replacement for a to-do list, based on what you will do 100% in that day.
I certainly enjoy making videos, and it lets me get out many more messages in a shorter period. At the same time, this video was 12 minutes long, including 2 minutes at the start where I was not actually planning to keep the recording, but decided to anyway, and 2 minutes at the end where I send a message to the site-handlers who are watching. Here is the video:
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Hey Armen, thank you a lot for mentioning my blog in your video, I really appreciate it. I also sent you an email
Oscar
You are getting better very fast, nice video. I also like you calling the list a “will do” list instead of a “to do” list.
Twitter: bretthimself
October 28, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Hilarious. But still awesome. I love your style, Armen. You are quite literally MADE for video – I love it so much. Consider becoming strictly a video blogger?
Cheers!
Gret video Armen and great blog, first time here. I definitely need to try Pomodoro technique. Will do list sounds really cool too. Thanks! I should start making videos again too.
lol, “200% growth” “tomatoes cause cancer” *puts arms on the wall*
nice video man
, and its great that you improve from what others give you.
Also, I don’t know why, but how you acted kinda reminded me of christopher walken xD
Anyways, good job on the improvement, “less is more”
Steven
Haha great video Armen. You’re style is so funny! Thanks for sharing the Pomodoro method to us.
Oscar: Sure thing there. I will end up doing more shout-outs and such in future videos. Good to hear from you.
Jeanette: Thanks for that. The improvement is a nice by-product of continued effort. That is true about the will-do list. It includes a self-commitment that is not to be broken.
Brett: Hey, thanks there. I like hearing that because then it helps propel me to do more. I wouldn’t say I plan to strictly produce videos, but I can see videos being a relevant medium. Maybe I will give shout-outs in the next video.
Lana: Hey to you. Welcome to Timeless Information. I thought I would do the welcome professionally like that.
That Pomodoro technique sure is worth trying, but if it isn’t appealing, some sort of written technique sure is worth trying.
I would enjoy watching a video of yours.
Steven: Hey there. I do it all in those videos, because it gives me the opportunity to do everything all at once, including informing you about tomatoes.
Thanks for that, and I sure have seen Christopher Walken in the past, on TV, so it is a cool comparison.
Less certainly is more, and I will keep a look out on the video time next time.
Tristan: Thanks to you big guy. I do it for the community. I will look to present more concepts. It is interesting because I didn’t get certain ideas until I started doing video.
Hi Armen
I thought this video was quite funny and your personality comes across really well. I tried making videos a few months back but thought they weren’t up to much so stopped doing them, might go back to them after you scaring us into doing them
Hi Armen, I really enjoyed your video. I also love to read obviously and I think I’ll check out the “Skinny On” books.
non tomotatoes armen!!!! lol!! that cracked me up. my thought for the day is ‘you read something, implement it’ thanks for the tip.
Steven: Thanks for that. I hope I sure did scare in that fashion. If I can scare 5 folks into putting videos out there, I have done my Halloween job.
Stephen: Thank you. I am glad to hear it. Those Skinny On book sure are enjoyable due to their quick reading and flowing comics.
Ayo: Thanks about those non-tomatoes. You know that’s what people would jump to~. I stand by that implementation line. It also connects to my other idea about how, if I read an article, I comment on it. I used to read so many articles that I would not comment on, which doesn’t make much sense. It would be nice to leave a comment on every article that I read.
Hi Armen, I saw this when you first published it but didn’t have time to comment. So now I’m back…
First, bravo for doing the second video! I watched the entire thing, even though I hardly ever watch videos that long. You’re spontaneity and sense of humor keep me captivated and watching. I hope that as you refined your skills you don’t lose those two qualities, they are endearing.
One thing I thought of, though, a week after I saw this, wast trying to remember a message in it. The first video the message of ‘just do it” stuck with me, and I still remember that from your first video. A week after this one, I remember you talking something about Oscar’s post on the pomadoro technique and some books you were going to review. But there wasn’t a clear “take away” message that stuck with me a week after the video…. I’m not sure if that is something you’re striving for but I think it’s pretty cool if there is one central message, a take-away, regardless of the myriad of things that could be discussed during a video slot…. know what I mean?
Anyway, thought I’d give you that feedback. I really enjoy your blog and the videos immensely, so keep it up. Like I said, you got me captivated watching a 12 minute video, interested, and at times chuckling out loud. That’s a great experience for me, and no easy feat! I just want to remember something a week after I watch it, like a message. But regardless, you’re totally inspirational, so keep at it!
Cheers,
Miche
Hi Miche.
I gladly appreciate this feedback. This is great.
Thanks for getting back to the video. Your thoughts are just as valuable at the time of the post as now. That’s a good point about what you remember after the time has passed. For future videos, unless I am wanting to point out many things at once, I will have one point of focus that I will present, for the exact reason you have brought up here. The take-away message is what I will develop so that something is certainly taken away from the video.
Thanks for watching the whole 1/5 hour long video, and I will recall this material for the next one. Great to hear this.
Armen, so very glad I can see you and hear your voice here. Love it. Thanks for the video – you are very funny! And you are much younger than I had thought…….Thanks for the tips on the video!
PS: My looks ARE getting better next week, just so you know – that’s why I am making more videos in about a month when I look my best !!!
Twitter: Armen
March 18, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Hi Farnoosh.
I appreciate the kind words here, and it was fun to make the videos. I am glad that you watched. I will have more at some point. I actually made a 3rd one but I didn’t put it up since it didn’t seem as exciting and was 20 minutes long. I also did some short public interview question attempt that were recorded, but my friend still has them. I’ll put them up some time.
I am looking forward to your upcoming videos. That sounds good about your looks, and I know you will enjoy making them as well~