# My System for Superhuman Productivity (the DART System) ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nGPUCT3dGPc/maxresdefault.jpg) ## Intro [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=0s) - Many people struggle with information overload and disorganization when trying to take notes and manage tasks, often feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to start or how to keep track of everything [(00:00:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=16s). - The struggle to find a suitable [[Productivity | productivity]] system can be stressful and may lead to feelings of existential overwhelm due to the numerous options available [(00:00:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=46s). - A new system, called the DART System, has been developed to simplify events, tasks, note-taking, and organization, making it easier to manage productivity [(00:00:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=59s). - The creator of the DART System, Sean, is passionate about finding easy ways to optimize daily life and achieve a happier and healthier lifestyle [(00:01:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=69s). - Sean has been using the DART System for the past six months and claims it has helped him unlock a superhuman level of productivity [(00:01:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=80s). - The importance of having a system for getting things done will be discussed, and the DART System will be shared in detail [(00:01:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=87s). - The DART System aims to provide a comprehensive solution for managing tasks, notes, and organization, making it easier to achieve productivity goals [(00:01:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=93s). ## The Importance of Systems [(00:01:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=96s) - The British cycling team's success in the [[2008 Summer Olympics | 2008 Beijing Olympics]], where they won 60% of the gold medals, can be attributed to a systematic approach to incremental improvements implemented by Dave Brailford, the new performance director, rather than just ambitious goals [(00:01:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=109s). - From 2007 to 2017, the British cycling team achieved 77 [[Olympic Games | Olympic]] gold medals, 200 World Championships, and five [[Tour de France]] wins, transforming from one of the worst teams to one of the best in just five years [(00:02:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=127s). - The key factor that separated the British cycling team from others was not their goal, which was the same as every other team, but the systems they had in place to make small, incremental changes over time [(00:02:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=158s). - To achieve superhuman levels of [[Productivity | productivity]], it is essential to have a system of continuous small improvements in place, as seen in the British cycling team's success [(00:03:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=181s). - Without a foundational system of rules, methods, and organization, making tangible progress towards productivity goals becomes increasingly difficult [(00:03:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=188s). - The DART system is an acronym that creates an organizational framework for managing dates, action items or tasks, recordkeeping, and accessing these components with minimal effort [(00:03:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=198s). - The DART system utilizes four apps that work together seamlessly to create a bulletproof system of productivity that can handle anything and is immediately usable and frictionless with a single tweak [(00:03:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=215s). ## Calendar [(00:03:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=228s) - Laying out life events in advance is crucial for staying on top of tasks, appointments, and commitments, and the first app in the DART system is a calendar [(00:04:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=245s). - The ideal calendar app is the one that is always accessible, and for some users, this may be the default calendar app on their phone, such as [[Calendar (Apple) | Apple Calendar]] [(00:04:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=274s). - [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] Calendar is used for its ability to keep track of key dates and events, its seamless syncing with other Apple devices, and its compatibility with the next app in the DART system [(00:04:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=292s). - The effectiveness of the DART system does not depend on the specific apps used, but rather on how they are utilized, and users should choose apps they like and will use consistently [(00:05:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=319s). - It is essential to customize the chosen apps to fit individual needs and use them consistently for the DART system to work effectively [(00:05:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=348s). - Users should not feel obligated to use the exact same apps as the ones presented, but rather find apps that work for them and remain consistent with the system [(00:05:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=337s). ## Tasks [(00:05:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=359s) - The DART system's task management component focuses on finding an effective to-do list system that is easy to use and integrates well with existing tools [(00:06:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=372s). - Previous to-do list methods, such as the reminders app and pen-and-paper, were found to be too difficult to access and use consistently [(00:06:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=376s). - The ideal to-do list system should have three qualities: it should be easily accessible with a single tap, allow for natural language input, and integrate with the user's calendar [(00:06:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=419s). - Todoist is a task management app that meets these criteria, allowing users to quickly capture tasks and thoughts, and automatically integrating them into their calendar [(00:07:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=436s). - Todoist enables users to organize tasks by project and section, making it easy to categorize and prioritize tasks [(00:07:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=448s). - The key to a successful to-do list system is not the app itself, but how it is used, and finding an app that works for the individual user [(00:07:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=472s). ## Notes [(00:08:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=483s) - Notes in the DART system stands for records, which refers to things you record or, in simpler terms, your notes, similar to to-do lists [(00:08:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=489s). - Having a place for jotting down notes, especially in the digital world, is becoming increasingly important for [[Productivity | productivity]], as it allows for capturing thoughts for later or saving things that inspire you [(00:08:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=510s). - A notes app is useful for saving inspirational content, such as designs or quotes, and organizing them into folders or databases [(00:08:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=526s). - The best Notes app is the one that's already installed on your phone, which for some people is the [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] Notes app that comes stock with all Apple devices [(00:09:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=551s). - Thiago Forte's Second Brain philosophy can be used to organize notes, and there are many videos online explaining this system [(00:09:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=560s). - The key to using a Notes app effectively is to find a system that works for you and stick to it, as the only wrong way to use a Notes app is to not use it at all [(00:09:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=572s). - The Notes app covers the main part of productivity that involves record-keeping for notes that inspire and motivate you [(00:09:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=592s). - The Notes app, along with apps for keeping track of dates and action items, is an essential part of the DART system for achieving superhuman [[Productivity | productivity]] [(00:09:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=595s). ## Tea [(00:10:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=617s) - The "[[Tea]]" part of the DART system is like a mom, who is the conductor of the orchestra of life, making sure appointments are met, things get done, and taking notes on things that might be forgotten, while also streamlining processes [(00:10:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=623s). - The "T" in Tea stands for Taps, serving as a reminder to keep productivity methods capture no more than a couple taps away [(00:10:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=647s). - There isn't a specific app for the Tea part of the system, but users can lay out their home screen in a way that works for them, making productivity apps easily accessible [(00:10:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=657s). - An app called Lock Flow can help with this by allowing users to launch any app on their phone from the lock screen, including custom shortcuts [(00:11:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=673s). - Lock Flow helps make the DART system frictionless by allowing immediate access to [[Productivity | productivity]] apps from the lock screen, reducing the temptation to be distracted by other things [(00:11:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=689s). - The importance of Tea in the DART system is to ensure that productivity apps are as accessible as possible, having a system for this in place [(00:11:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=715s). ## Outro [(00:12:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=723s) - The DART system is designed to remove friction between productivity, organization, and taking action, making it easy to handle tasks and keep track of important information with just a tap of a finger [(00:12:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=757s). - The system can be used to keep track of important dates, notes, and inspiration, and helps users keep everything they need at their fingertips [(00:12:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=778s). - The DART system is not a rigid framework, but rather a flexible approach to finding groups of apps that work for each individual, and users are encouraged to experiment with different [[Productivity | productivity]] apps to find what works best for them [(00:13:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=785s). - The goal is to find one app that works well in each category of the DART system and stick to it for lasting progress [(00:13:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=796s). - Viewers are invited to share their own preferred productivity apps in the comments, and the video concludes with an encouragement to get work done and a mention of the next video [(00:13:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=800s). - The video ends with a message of appreciation for viewers and a reminder to keep scrolling mindfully [(00:13:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGPUCT3dGPc&t=824s).