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Description for v3.0):

This course represents a paradigm shift in productivity, personal development and planning that is the biggest since Getting Things Done was first published by David Allen in 2001. There will be more details to come for implementing it, but the big picture is shared for the first time here in this course. The big idea is called “Personal Governance” and you can learn about it in the section called “Personal Governance.” This idea is the missing piece that integrates Mastering Planning, Mastering Organization (and to a lesser extent, End Game).

I am also adding for free 3 other courses to this bundle for v3.0:

  1. Mastering Long Term Planning (how to plan at the5 - The Visual Upgrade (Includes details on how to create a planning poster)

With everything above, Mastering Planning 2020 v3.0 is now a 9-in-1 course. It’s a bundle of Mastering Planning v3.0 plus 8 other courses that were originally sold separately.

You can find the new v3.0 content starting in Section 8 of the course. Mastering Planning v2.0 starts in section 2. I recommend going through it in the order it’s now in. Mastering Planning v1.0 videos are useful only to get a deeper understanding of some theoretical aspects that are not needed to implement the system but will be interesting to some, like the theoretical basis in AI research and other aspects like computational complexity theory.

Timothy

Description for v2.0:

In this course you get a complete system for planning your life.

This course is based off a best selling course, the original Mastering Planning, which has been a front page featured course in the Productivity section of Udemy.

Here are the improvements over the first version:

1. The course includes 9 downloadable templates for implementing the system in a purely digital system. The previous version was based on hand-written templates that you had to print out.

2. The drawings have been re-done and significantly improved in detail and color. The previous version had only hand-drawn papers which were not downloadable and the handwriting was hard to read.

3. There are several new templates/sub-systems that were not included in the previous version. These include the process, project and task management systems.

4. You get access to the complete life organization taxonomy (213 sub folders [aka sub-categories) within the "Big 4" System of Professional, Personal, Relationship and Health life sections) for FREE. This previously required buying my separate Mastering Organization course. I decided to include this to improve integration of the systems.

5. You get access to the Routines manager and Weekly planning digital templates, which were previously sold separately as a course. These didn't exist in the first version.

6. You get access to shared "Google Calendar"-calendars (also properly color coded) that you can copy and instantly use to structure your planning without recreating everything in the course from scratch. This didn't exist in version 1.0.

7. I cut a lot of fluff out of the course. This includes the theoretical stuff I spent too much time one relating to the innovative aspect of this system which is based off theory from the field of Artificial Intelligence on the computational complexity of planning problems. If you are interested in the theoretical innovations and basis of this system, you can see it in the first version which you be able to get access to via a link from this course, even if I take it offline at some point. I aimed to take the previous 12 hour course and bring it down to 2-3 hours.

The overarching idea is that you plan at multiple levels and keep track of all tasks, projects and processes in a single system so that nothing falls through the cracks. You review these portfolios of tasks, projects and processes at regular intervals so that all those things you want to do "someday" actually get reviewed at weekly, monthly, quarterly etc levels so you can remind yourself that you might want to do them.

You will be able to ask me questions about the system and how to implement it in the course.

Timothy

Description for v1.0

The Most Successful Personal Planning Course Series of All Time  Now All in One Course

5 Courses, covering every stage of the planning process (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly), now combined into one Massive Course. 

12+ Hours of high quality, 1080p video

The #1 planning system in the world.

What makes this planning system different?

1. It's the only learning system built around

2. It's build around the idea of measuring how you ACTUALLY spend your time each day so you can compare it with how you panned it. 

3. The system is

4. You'll Learn a VISUAL system for seeing where your time is going at every level: Day, Week, Month, Quarter and Year.

5. Manage your time in terms of

6. Manage huge to do lists of 100s of items effortlessly with an ADVANCED TO DO LIST system that organizes and sorts tasks by time cost and urgency.

7. Integrate BUFFER TIME into your schedule so that going over your scheduled time doesn't ruin your schedule for the rest of the day. 

8. Track KPIs so that you can get consistent long term data on your most important projects and habits. 

9. Get a STORY-VIEW perspective on your reviews at the Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly scales so that you can easily see how you progress from period to period.

10. Use COLOR CODING to get a better view of where your time is going in the Big 4 areas of your life: Professional, Personal, Relationships and Health.

11. Optimize your time IN THE FLOW each day by removing the constant stress and overwhelm that comes with under planning and over-allocation.

This course, and really, this system, has the potential to really transform how you organize your time. 

Try it for 30 days and watch how it changes your experience of time. 

See you inside the course,

Timothy

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Get full 24 hour metrics on where you spend your time each day of the week
  • Learn how to master your daily schedule
  • Enjoy the feeling of full engagement for 80+% of your day
  • plan your days better so you are more efficient and spend more time in the flow
  • Plan buffer time so that one mistake doesn't ruin your whole day or week of plans
  • Create a time budget so you know how much free time you really have each week
  • Plan out their entire month in just 60 minutes
  • see their progress month over month is the unique "story view" perspective offered with this planning system
  • Integrate their weekly and monthly planning in a seamless system

Syllabus

Introduction to Mastering Planning v3.0
Introduction
Introduction to the Entire Course Bundle in This Course
All Resources for All Courses in the Series
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Mastering Planning v2.0 - Introduction
Introduction to the Systems Views and Variables
A Visual Table of Contents of the System and the Templates
Download the Templates Here
Mastering Planning v2.0 - Details of the System
How to Match the Roles in Your Life with the Big 4 Categories of Organization
The Task, Project and Process Management Framework
Mastering Planning v2.0 - How to Do the Actual Planning
How to Do Your Weekly Planning
How to Do Your Monthly Planning
How to Do Your Quarterly Planning
How to Do Your Yearly Planning
Mastering Planning v2.0 - Walkthrough of All the Templates
How to Make a Copy of Each Google Doc, Sheet or Slide Template
Walkthrough of Template 101 - The Weekly Spreadsheet Planner and Measurer
Walkthrough of Template 102 - The Big Picture Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Yea
Walkthrough of Template 103 - The Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly Long Term Projec
Walkthrough of Template 111, 112, and 115 - The Project, Process and Task Manag
Walkthrough of Template 111 - Detailed Walkthrough of Project Portfolio Manageme
Walkthrough of Template 112 - Detailed Walkthrough of Process Portfolio Managem
Walkthrough of Template 115 - Detailed Walkthrough of Task Portfolio Management
Walkthrough of Template 113 - The Routines Manager
Walkthrough of Template 114 - The 1 Hour Planning Process
Walkthrough of Template 121 - The Planning Skills Assessment Spreadsheet
Walkthrough of Template 131 - The Google Calendar Templates
Mastering Planning v2.0 - End of Mastering Planning v2.0, v1.0 comes next
This is the End of Mastering Planning v2.0
Mastering Planning v3.0 - Introduction (Start Here for v3.0)
Download the Mastering Planning v3.0 Templates Here
Mastering Planning v3.0 - A New Paradigm - Personal Governance
Introduction to Personal Governance Paradigm
The 3 Aspects of Your Personal Government
The 6 Levels of Your Personal Government
The Society of Minds Concept
Mastering Planning v3.0 - Upgrades to Mastering Planning v2.0
Upgrade - How to Customize Your Month, Quarter and Year Project Plan Slides
Upgrade - How to Use the Month, Quarter and Year Slide Templates
Mastering Planning v3.0 - Advanced Time Management Concepts
The Two Types of Long Term Planning Architecture
The 400 Year Cyclic Structure of the Gregorian Calendar Standard
The Origin in the BC-AD and BCE-CE Year Number Systems
The Fundamentals of Modern Universal Time
The Origins of the Month Names and Weekday Names
Mastering Planning Volume 1: Hourly and Daily Planning - Introduction
The PAMeLa Planning Model Preview
The 3 Big Ideas to Remember When Planning
Applying the Advances in AI to Planning Part 1
Applying the Advances in AI to Planning Part 2
Mastering Planning Volume 1: Hourly and Daily Planning System
Introduction to Hourly and Daily Planning
Daily Planning
Managing Your To Do List
Tips for Using Your One Page Calendar
Mastering Planning Volume 1: PAMeLa Part 1 - Plan
Introduction to PAMeLa Part 1 - Plan
Constraints in Planning
Brainstorming Tasks During Planning
Establishing Priorities When Planning
The Scheduling Phase of Planning
Summarization and Visualization for Planning
Mastering Planning Volume 1: PAMeLa Part 2 - Act
Introduction to PAMeLa Part 2 - Act
Your Morning Routine
Your Evening Routine
Your Workday Routines
Your Time Block Micro-Routines
The One Day Per Week Routine System
Planning for Distraction with Back-On-Track Routines
Using Checklists to Build New Routines
BONUS What to Do When You Realize You Are Out of the Flow
Mastering Planning Volume 1: PAMeLa Part 3 - Measure
Introduction to PAMeLa Part 3 - Measure
Lead and Lag Measurments
Qualitiative Measurements - Mistakes and Accomplishments
Rescheduling
Mastering Planning Volume 1: PAMeLa Part 4 - Learn
Introduction to PAMeLa Part 4 - Learn
Learning to Improve Your Time Estimates
Learning From and Improving Your Routines
Learning From Mistakes and Accomplishments
Conclusion
Mastering Planning Volume 2: Weekly Planning - Introduction
Introduction - Long Version
The Weekly Planning Calendar
The Theory of Planning and the PAMeLa Framework
Mastering Planning Volume 2: Measurement
Processing the Front of Your Calendar
Processing the Back of Your Calendar
To Do List
To Do List Addendum
Mastering Planning Volume 2: Learning-Loading

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Know what's good
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Provides comprehensive planning and time management skills, suitable for both personal and professional growth and development
Introduces the novel concept of 'Personal Governance', which is not commonly found in other planning courses
Offers a wide variety of templates and tools for practical implementation of the planning system
Includes additional courses on long-term planning, routines management, weekly planning, and more
Addresses the importance of measuring time expenditure and using data for improvement, a key aspect of effective planning

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In-depth planning

Learners say in-depth concepts and processes are outlined in this involved planning system. Though many students are enthusiastic and may find value in this course, some think it may be too detailed and difficult to implement in full.
Course materials go in-depth into planning.
"It's a very complicated system that he's created."
"it's a good system for him and he's clearly spent lots of time developing it in detail."
"I'm enjoying learning about his concepts and process."
Course material seems too in-depth and detailed.
"It's a very complicated system that he's created."
"I don't think I or most can or would implement it in full."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Master Planning v3.0: Plan Your Week, Month and Year with these activities:
Review of basic Excel skills
Refresh your basic Excel skills, such as creating and formatting spreadsheets, using formulas and functions, to enhance your ability to organize and analyze data for planning purposes.
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  • Review online tutorials or videos on basic Excel functions.
  • Practice creating and formatting spreadsheets.
  • Experiment with using formulas and functions to perform calculations and analyze data.
Review of key productivity principles
Refresh your knowledge of key productivity principles, such as setting priorities, eliminating distractions, and delegating tasks, to maximize your efficiency and effectiveness.
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  • Review notes or materials from previous courses or workshops on productivity.
  • Read articles or books on the latest productivity techniques.
  • Attend a webinar or workshop on productivity.
Time estimation exercises
Engage in regular time estimation exercises to improve your ability to accurately estimate the time required for different tasks, which is essential for effective planning.
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  • Break down a task into smaller subtasks.
  • Estimate the time required for each subtask.
  • Add up the estimated times for all subtasks to get the total estimated time.
  • Compare your estimated time to the actual time taken to complete the task.
  • Adjust your estimation method based on the results of your comparison.
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Join a study group or discussion forum
Participate in a study group or discussion forum related to the course topics to engage with other learners, exchange ideas, and enhance your understanding.
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  • Find a study group or discussion forum that aligns with your interests.
  • Attend meetings or participate in online discussions regularly.
  • Share your insights and perspectives with others.
  • Seek feedback and support from your peers.
Review of "Getting Things Done" book
Review the book "Getting Things Done" to gain a strong understanding of the core principles of time management and productivity, which will complement the course's emphasis on planning and organization.
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  • Read the book thoroughly, taking notes on key concepts and techniques.
  • Identify specific areas in your own life where you can apply the book's principles.
  • Implement the techniques on a small scale initially, gradually expanding their use over time.
Cal Newport's time blocking tutorial
Follow the tutorial by Cal Newport on time blocking to learn a structured approach to organizing your time, which aligns with the course's focus on planning and time efficiency.
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  • Watch the video tutorial thoroughly, taking notes on the concepts and techniques.
  • Experiment with time blocking using a tool like Google Calendar or a time blocking app.
  • Refine your time blocking schedule based on your experiences and preferences.
Create a weekly planning template
Design a customized weekly planning template that incorporates the principles learned in the course, enabling you to visualize your schedule and tasks more effectively.
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  • Identify the key elements and sections that you want to include in your weekly template.
  • Use a spreadsheet, project management tool, or note-taking app to create your template.
  • Test your template by filling it out for the upcoming week and make adjustments as needed.
Develop a life organization system
Create a comprehensive life organization system that aligns with the principles taught in the course, enabling you to manage your personal and professional life more efficiently.
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  • Identify the areas of your life that you want to organize, such as work, home, finances, and relationships.
  • Develop a set of principles and guidelines for how you want to organize each area.
  • Implement your organization system using tools and techniques that suit your needs.
  • Evaluate and refine your system over time to ensure it continues to meet your needs.

Career center

Learners who complete Master Planning v3.0: Plan Your Week, Month and Year will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Planner
A Planner organizes, schedules, and manages a wide range of projects and tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of an organization's daily activities. The Master Planning v3.0 course can provide a solid foundation for Planners by teaching them how to effectively plan and manage their time, as well as how to use various planning tools and techniques. This course can be particularly helpful for Planners who need to manage complex projects and tasks with multiple deadlines and dependencies.
Project Manager
A Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing projects. They work with stakeholders to define project goals, develop project plans, and manage project budgets and timelines. The Master Planning v3.0 course can provide a strong foundation for Project Managers by teaching them how to effectively plan and manage projects, as well as how to use various project management tools and techniques.
Program Manager
A Program Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing programs. They work with stakeholders to define program goals, develop program plans, and manage program budgets and timelines. The Master Planning v3.0 course can provide a strong foundation for Program Managers by teaching them how to effectively plan and manage programs, as well as how to use various program management tools and techniques.
Portfolio Manager
A Portfolio Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing a portfolio of projects or programs. They work with stakeholders to define portfolio goals, develop portfolio plans, and manage portfolio budgets and timelines. The Master Planning v3.0 course can provide a strong foundation for Portfolio Managers by teaching them how to effectively plan and manage portfolios, as well as how to use various portfolio management tools and techniques.
Operations Manager
An Operations Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the day-to-day operations of an organization. They work with stakeholders to define operational goals, develop operational plans, and manage operational budgets and timelines. The Master Planning v3.0 course may be helpful for Operations Managers by teaching them how to effectively plan and manage operations, as well as how to use various operational management tools and techniques.
Business Analyst
A Business Analyst is responsible for analyzing business needs and developing solutions to meet those needs. They work with stakeholders to define business requirements, develop business plans, and manage business projects. The Master Planning v3.0 course may be helpful for Business Analysts by teaching them how to effectively plan and manage business projects, as well as how to use various business analysis tools and techniques.
Consultant
A Consultant provides advice and guidance to clients on a wide range of business issues. They work with clients to define problems, develop solutions, and implement those solutions. The Master Planning v3.0 course may be helpful for Consultants by teaching them how to effectively plan and manage consulting projects, as well as how to use various consulting tools and techniques.
Entrepreneur
An Entrepreneur is someone who starts and runs their own business. They are responsible for planning, organizing, and executing all aspects of their business. The Master Planning v3.0 course may be helpful for Entrepreneurs by teaching them how to effectively plan and manage their businesses, as well as how to use various business management tools and techniques.
Freelancer
A Freelancer is someone who works independently on a project-by-project basis. They are responsible for planning, organizing, and executing all aspects of their freelance work. The Master Planning v3.0 course may be helpful for Freelancers by teaching them how to effectively plan and manage their freelance work, as well as how to use various freelance tools and techniques.
Teacher
A Teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing lesson plans. They work with students to define learning goals, develop lesson plans, and manage classroom activities. The Master Planning v3.0 course may be helpful for Teachers by teaching them how to effectively plan and manage their lesson plans, as well as how to use various teaching tools and techniques.
Writer
A Writer is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing writing projects. They work with editors and publishers to define writing goals, develop writing plans, and manage writing deadlines. The Master Planning v3.0 course may be helpful for Writers by teaching them how to effectively plan and manage their writing projects, as well as how to use various writing tools and techniques.
Artist
An Artist is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing art projects. They work with galleries and collectors to define art goals, develop art plans, and manage art deadlines. The Master Planning v3.0 course may be helpful for Artists by teaching them how to effectively plan and manage their art projects, as well as how to use various art tools and techniques.
Musician
A Musician is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing music projects. They work with bands and labels to define music goals, develop music plans, and manage music deadlines. The Master Planning v3.0 course may be helpful for Musicians by teaching them how to effectively plan and manage their music projects, as well as how to use various music tools and techniques.
Actor
An Actor is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing acting projects. They work with directors and casting directors to define acting goals, develop acting plans, and manage acting deadlines. The Master Planning v3.0 course may be helpful for Actors by teaching them how to effectively plan and manage their acting projects, as well as how to use various acting tools and techniques.
Nurse
A Nurse is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing nursing care plans. They work with doctors and patients to define nursing goals, develop nursing plans, and manage nursing deadlines. The Master Planning v3.0 course may be helpful for Nurses by teaching them how to effectively plan and manage their nursing care plans, as well as how to use various nursing tools and techniques.

Reading list

We've selected 16 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Master Planning v3.0: Plan Your Week, Month and Year.
Classic in the field of personal productivity. It provides a comprehensive system for organizing your tasks, projects, and goals. It is especially useful as either preview reading or additional reading for this course, as it has some overlapping ideas with the PAMeLa system.
Bestseller that has helped millions of people to become more effective in all areas of their lives. Drawing on timeless principles, Covey offers a holistic approach to personal and professional success.
Explores the importance of deep work in a world that is increasingly filled with distractions. It provides strategies for creating a work environment that is conducive to focus and productivity.
Challenges the traditional notions of work and success. It provides a framework for creating a lifestyle that is more fulfilling and less stressful.
Provides a comprehensive guide to personal productivity. It draws on the latest research in psychology and neuroscience to offer practical strategies for getting more done in less time.
Provides a simple and effective system for managing your time and attention. It is especially useful for people who are feeling overwhelmed and want to find a way to get more done in less time.
Explores the Pareto principle, which states that 80% of results come from 20% of effort. It provides strategies for identifying your most important tasks and focusing your attention on them.
Personal account of one woman's year-long experiment in happiness. It provides insights into the factors that contribute to happiness and offers practical tips for living a more fulfilling life.
Explores the strengths and challenges of introversion. It provides insights into how introverts can thrive in a world that is often dominated by extroverts.
Explores the cognitive science of attention and memory. It provides strategies for managing information overload and improving your focus and productivity.
Introduces the Pomodoro Technique, a time-management system that involves breaking down your work into 25-minute intervals. It provides strategies for staying focused and productive throughout the day.
Explores the concept of mindset and its impact on success. It provides insights into the differences between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset and offers strategies for developing a growth mindset.

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