30 seconds to change your life

Simple advice that will help you not to forget the most important thing, to separate the valuable information from the information noise, and as a result - to make the right decisions and to prioritize correctly.

This advice was given by a man born in the 19th century, his grandson, who is himself already in its fifth decade. This grandson of the now - famous people in the industry, and equally respected among politicians and in the world of finance. So that he can be trusted.

If there is light at the main reception of success, then this is it

My friend has just moved to the high school, when his grandfather took him aside and said:

Immediately after each lecture, a meeting, any important event, Mark 30 seconds - no more, no less - to record the main valuable thoughts. Even if you are bound by this, that in life you will succeed.

The boy followed this advice. And should it ever since. Later he introduced this principle, both of his sons, who have also become successful young men.

I also decided to try this simple technique. And that's what I got:

1. It is not just taking notes. Do not think that if you conduct a detailed summary of the meeting, the use of this technique is not necessary. Drawing up a quick 30-second summary is not the same thing as simply notes what was said at the meeting. Summing up a brief summary, you learn understanding, prioritization and decision-making.
2. It is not simple. Constantly decide what's important and what's not - it's exhausting. It's amazing how much easier to tell myself that I, well, and so understood. And give up this 30-second business - a sort of hundred meters to your brain.
3. Under the yoke of the pile of parts. Information that falls upon us, often very detailed, contains a lot of details. It is easy to under this oppression forget about important things. So the art of swinging too much become very valuable in today's world.
4. Proceed immediately! At the same time, some details may be important. That is why you need to start the review as soon as possible. Not to forget something important that could slip from your memory over time: the intonation of the lecturer, a stray thought, and so on.
5. You will learn to listen better and to ask better questions. The very structure of your focus will change. Knowing that you have to write a report about heard, you will be less distracted. It's as if you started listening to a melody in the midst of the cacophony of other sounds - you'd have to try and focus seriously to hear her.
6. You will become more likely to help others. Summing up will help you better understand what other people want and what is important to them. This, in turn, will help you effectively solve their problems. I often take an interview with influential people with good connections. And I was struck by how many of them use a similar model summarizing each meeting.
7. What next - the more easily. Yes, over time it becomes a habit and it becomes easier. In addition, it will be interesting and useful. Therefore, the main thing - to start!