Boost Your Productivity: Adapt, Improve, Do! (Udemy.com)
Get increased productivity with a boost in willpower, habits, motivation, goal setting and decision making process.
Created by: Doru Catana
Last updated November 2016
Our take
Based on the ratings of 29,778 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in November 2016. No course pays to be reviewed.
This is a short talk, not a training program. It runs 54 minutes across nine lectures in a single section, and it covers six topics in order: willpower, motivation, habits, goal setting, decision making and the comfort zone. The pitch is blunt. Doru Catana says there is no secret recipe, and that the only missing ingredient is whether the student acts. It suits general self-improvement more than office workflow, so it is closer to a motivation and mindset course than a time-management one.
Reviewers mostly like how easy it is to take in. The words that come up are clear, engaging, funny and practical, and one student says goal setting, habits and decisions were explained with real clarity. Others like that it makes them stop and think about their own habits. The complaints are mild. One reviewer wants a short quiz or exercise, another admits they haven't tried the steps yet, and a third warns that the techniques only work if the student follows through. About 10 percent of ratings are three stars, and very few go lower.
The course was last updated in November 2016. Because it deals with habits and mindset rather than apps, the age matters less than it would for a tech topic. Its 75,160 students make it a well-trodden pick, and at under an hour it is a light commitment next to the time-management courses it is listed with. Treat it as a nudge. It will not build a system for anyone, and the benefit depends entirely on what happens after the last lecture.
Pros
- Short at 54 minutes, so it is easy to finish in one sitting
- Reviewers call the delivery clear, engaging and even funny
- Covers willpower, habits, goals and decisions in one place
- About 88 percent of its ratings are four or five stars
Cons
- No quizzes, exercises or assignments, which one reviewer asked for
- Last updated in November 2016, so expect no fresh material
- Results depend on follow-through; it is a talk, not a system
I think the topic is very relevant and the information provided is very easy to consume and apply to your life.
Open to anyone. The only requirements are willingness to learn, and the pitch leans toward working professionals.
What you will learn
- Boost their productivity by increased brain control
- Improved willpower and motivation
- Better habits and more defined goals
- Faster decision making and bigger comfort zone
- Sustained productivity through better self mastery
Course content
1 section · 9 lectures · 54 min of video
- 1Course Curriculum 2 free previews9 lectures · 54 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- Professionals looking to better themselves
- Everyone who wants more control over the way they spend their time towards achieving a goal
What you need before you start
- Willingness to learn
- Desire to improve oneself
How it compares
Against the other 143 rated Udemy courses in Productivity on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 50% of them
- Reviews29,778#4 of 144 by number of reviews
- Length0.9 hoursshorter than 89% of them
- Last updatedNovember 2016earlier than 93% of them
Course Description
Look, I'll cut the small talk.
This short one hour productivity course will help you deal with your inner brakes that stop you from achieving your goals.
There's nobody blocking you more from achieving your goals than yourself.
And it doesn't really matter if they we are talking personal or professional productivity. Goals are goals and achieving or failing to achieve them follows the same principles.
So HOW DO I PLAN to get you from "wanting" to "doing"?
- We'll start with your willpower because that's what we lack most of the times. We'll take a look at the science of willpower, how it works and train this "muscle".
- Then we go over motivation. But not the old fashion way where all I do is get you hyped. That doesn't last. We analyze your WHY and give you a reason to be motivated.
- Moving on we have your habits. And as the saying goes: "We first make our habits then they make us."
- The next obvious step is goal setting. Once you have the willpower, motivation and habits to achieve them, it's necessary to make sure they are the right ones. "You don't want to climb to the top of the ladder of success and realize it's leaning against the wrong wall."
- Once goals are out of the way, we go over your decision making process because this is what most often blocks you or slows you from achieving your goals. And we'll focus extensively on you not lying to yourself, because nobody can exploit your weaknesses more than you.
- And last but not least we cover your comfort zone and how you can consistently expand it and achieve bigger and bigger things each time you put your mind to it.
So HERE'S MY PROMISE:
If you watch this productivity course and APPLY at least one thing you learn from it, you will get significant improvement in that area of your life.
It's as simple as that. No secret recipe of productivity, no magic.
The only variable that I have zero control over and you are the only one that has, is YOU TAKING ACTION.
That's all.
Right now you might lack some concepts to achieve your goals, but after watching the course all you'll lack will be ACTION.
My ONLY GOAL with this productivity course is to get an email from YOU, 4 weeks from now, saying:
"I did that thing you said in Lecture X and got these results. Thank you."
And that THANK YOU is MY WIN.
So, Enjoy!
And remember what's essential....DOING!
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
29,778 Reviews
Doru Catana
I’ve always been passionate about growing businesses.
Started out working in a marketing agency, then went to freelancing, grew that into my own agency with a team of 6 managing hundreds of campaigns both big and small, then decided I can’t reach enough people that way.
So I decided to teach, but not just information void of practical application. But things you learn and then put to use the same day and get results.
Few years later the courses I created helped thousands of businesses and professionals all over the world, with Udemy alone having over 20,000 satisfied students.
My mission remains the same as it was when I started out, to impact in a positive way as many businesses and people passionate about results as I can.
And you can TEST my commitment to that mission quite easily!
Simply reach out to me.
There is no question asked or comment unanswered by me personally within 24 hours of it being sent. Even if you are not a student I still try to help out as much as I can.
Watch my courses chronologically.
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Reviews
By Sherri Green on 8/26/2026
I am learning about myself. This video is making me think and plan out my present and my future and the way I can create positive habits in my life.
By Abhishek Srivastava on 7/12/2026
Overall good course! Goal setting, habit building, and decision-making were explained with exceptional clarity and practical insights. Thanks to the trainer for such a valuable learning experience.
By Oscar Martinez Bravo on 7/3/2026
This course isn't designed to be watched passively while scrolling through your phone. It is a highly dense operational playbook. If you actually execute the 30-day single habit rule and write down your Goal Contract, it is physically impossible for your baseline productivity not to shift. It focuses on building escape velocity—accepting that the beginning will be incredibly heavy and friction-filled, but promising that the mechanics of habit formation will eventually take over and make success automated.
By Clarisse Welch on 6/18/2026
Great presentation and clear explanation from Doru Catana. Although it was a short course, it was very informative. It might be even more engaging to include a short quiz or exercise.
By Pamela Rhodes on 6/13/2026
Engaging and funny. It is worth noting that you need to follow through with his techniques to make this successful. If you're not fully committed to do so, it will be difficult.
By Azelia Gauthier on 6/12/2026
I actually am enjoying this course and the images/animation are very entertaining with the messages being expressed in the video
By Lee Huat Seng on 6/7/2026
Learning and upgrading enable one to increase productivity and boost willpower,cultivate habits and build confidence in decision making towards setting goals.
By Syed Tajammul Ahmed on 5/20/2026
Real Productivity Principles: The course teaches strategies backed by scientific experiments and years of study, moving beyond generic advice to provide practical techniques that are proven to work. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: You will understand how to identify and overcome self-imposed limitations that hinder your productivity. Management of Self: This section focuses on self-management techniques that help you learn about your personal patterns, helping you increase work output without necessarily increasing working hours. Goal Setting: The course emphasizes effective goal-setting practices, which are crucial for directing focus and energy toward achieving desired outcomes. Creating Powerful Habits: You will explore methods for developing habits that support productivity and motivation, making it easier to accomplish tasks consistently. Motivation and Willpower: The curriculum includes insights into boosting motivation and harnessing willpower to get things done more efficiently. Work-Life Balance: Strategies to balance work and personal life, potentially allowing for a more flexible schedule, such as working fewer days while maintaining high productivity. By focusing on these aspects, the course aims to equip you with the skills needed to significantly improve your productivity and achieve greater results in your personal and professional life.
By Jennifer Edwards on 4/24/2026
I appreciate the approach that is being expressed in this video, setting yourself up for success and maintaining the attitude needed to stay productive is necessary
By Anonymized User on 3/27/2026
It gives practical steps and advice on how to become a better version of yourself and to remain productive.
By Megat Amirul Saifulnizam on 11/15/2020
This is a good training content to ensure every person know how to boos the productivity thru skills and decision making process.
By CHAN YI WEI, MICHAEL on 10/24/2020
informative, relevant and helpful, can't wait to apply the information and give it a try
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Overall Score : 90 / 100







