Austin Schrock

Ads Are Getting Worse. Here's How I Stopped Them

7.1K views · 7mo ago · 15:00

Surfshark/incongi Adblockers, especially on mobile My planner Extra sources Feedback? Send it here! 1-month free skillshare Mind Castle Podcast My gear Thanks for stopping by my channel, where we focus our energy on self-improvement, productivity, and making the best possible versions of ourselves. Obviously, this is not attainable, which is kind of the point. Never stop growing and improving.

Journaling Isn't Optional. Here's Why

20K views · 9mo ago · 9:56

The benefits of journaling are remarkable. Mental clarity, the lowering of anxiety, and easing the pain of depression. There truly are so many benefits, but one of the main ones that I wanted to explore was the organization of my thoughts. After all, for years, journaling was the most reliable method of organizing and sorting our thoughts.

I Broke Up With Technology. You Should Too

174K views · 10mo ago · 13:30

I'm sick of technology, so I left most of it behind. Technology promised us peace, progress, and less stress, but it's only partly delivered. We are doing more than ever before, but at the expense of our mental health, and living busier, more stressed lives than ever. Technology hasn't delivered on its promise, and people are starting to notice. This has led to a group of people who are quietly pushing back on technology and trying some pretty radical ideas.

I Put My Life in Airplane Mode. You Should Too

125K views · 1y ago · 11:32

I'm actively trying to slow my life down and put it in airplane mode. In this video, we take a look at the dangers of going too fast (hustle culture) and how the pace of our lives can cause serious problems for our mental well-being. Toward the end, we will talk about some practical ways to slow down, but ultimately, it's different for each person.

I Quit Hustle Culture. Now I Do This Instead

12K views · 1y ago · 12:06

Hustle culture is reappearing in our world. But instead of hustling, we should be learning to flow. Flow is something we all want. Where time flies, work feels effortless, and we hardly notice the effort. Unfortunately, few of us experience flow on a regular basis. Instead, we find ourselves struggling and grinding instead of being in the zone. In this video, we will discuss the story behind flow and how we can enter into it more regularly.

You Are What You Pay Attention To - Principles of Hyperfocus

2.5K views · 1y ago · 7:58

This book (hyperfocus) helped me regain my focus. So many people talk about how bad our attention and focus are, but few offer solutions. After all, willpower, discipline, and even purpose aren't much good without focus. Productivity survives on this ability, and yet few discuss it. This is a mini book review, covering the key elements and showing a little window behind the cover. I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about reclaiming their focus.

Your Phone Isn't Ruining Your Attention Span. This is

4.4K views · 1y ago · 8:22

There's nothing wrong with your attention. That's a common underlying tone that we hear today. That somehow, because of our phone usage, it's ruined our attention span, but that's simply not true. In this video, we look at the real reason our attention span is suffering and what to do about it.

This Planner Increased My Focus by 400%

7.9K views · 1y ago · 9:34

This planner is my way of pushing back against the constant distractions that attach us. It's time to reclaim the focus that big companies are harvesting from us. Hyperfocus planner Feedback? Send it here! 1-month free skillshare

Nobody Reads Anymore. Here's Why

4.4K views · 1y ago · 9:55

Why don't we read anymore? Is it really a fault of our attention span and short-form content? In this story, we dig deep into the facts of reading and what is causing the drop in statistics. Most importantly, we take a non-traditional look at how to start reading more. Specifically, how to manage the distractions a modern life throws at us.

Topics: 0:55 - Intro · 2:22 - How Bad is it? · 3:18 - Who's Doing All The Reading? · 5:56 - What's Stopping Us? · 7:37 - Why Do Rich People Read More? · 9:54 - How Do We Read More?

This Replaced My Journal. Here's Why

18K views · 1y ago · 6:31

I quit journaling. The one thing I've tried to love for so long, but can't seem to form into a habit. I spent several months trying to force this habit into place before realizing that I needed something different. A new system. One that keeps the benefits of journaling, but has a different goal. So I created my own system. In this video, I'll teach you the system in its entirety, but also look at the lesson I learned through this process.

3 Books for Getting Your Life Together

2.4K views · 1y ago · 9:25

Here are 3 books that helped me organize my chaotic life. In this video, we dive into what these three books are, when they influenced my life, and most importantly, how they improved my life. Each one of these came at a specifically chaotic time in my life and helped me orient myself properly. They've been a great help to me, I hope they can be for you as well.

Topics: 0:50 - Intro · 3:17 - First Book · 5:45 - Second Book · 9:25 - Third book

Deep Work - Focus With Me

507 views · 1y ago · 2:14:34

Guest: Deep Work

Feel free to chat; however, while I'm working, I may not respond for a while. If you'd like to work with me, feel free to drop in the chat what your desired outcome is and how long you plan on focusing on that outcome. Mine is below.

Deep Work - Focus With Me

490 views · 1y ago · 1:57:05

Guest: Deep Work

Feel free to chat; however, while I'm working, I may not respond for a while. If you'd like to work with me, feel free to drop in the chat what your desired outcome is and how long you plan on focusing on that outcome. Mine is below.

How to Set Goals That Aren’t Insanely Complex

2.8K views · 1y ago · 5:22

I have a simple system for setting and achieving goals, and today, we will look at exactly how to do it. This system isn't over the top or elaborate, but it's effective. Through this process, you'll learn how to define your goal, identify fail points, and make a plan. The duration is up to you. I personally set quarterly goals, but again, whatever works for you. This system isn't hard and fast; feel free to adjust it and use it however suits you.

How to Detox From Social Media

4.2K views · 1y ago · 6:40

This simple idea fixed my habit of doom-scrolling. It's a common misconception that if we take time to rest and recharge that we won't have enough time to do all our responsibilities. In this video, we look at how that's simply not true, and most importantly, why we make poor choices, such as doom-scrolling. Specifically, how we can manage our energy more appropriately so that we are able to make good decisions.