Productivity Masterclass: Prioritize, Focus, Get It Done (Udemy.com)
Prioritize ruthlessly, cut the busywork, and get your important work done without burning out - built for professionals
Created by: Jimmy Naraine
Last updated May 2026
What you will learn
- Get your most important work done instead of just staying busy
- Prioritize ruthlessly and focus on what drives results
- Use batching to get into flow and work faster
- Apply Parkinson's Law to beat procrastination and hit deadlines
- Say no to low-value work without the guilt
- Get your inbox and busywork under control
- Build a productivity system that holds up on chaotic weeks
- Get your official certificate of completion to boost your resume
How it compares
Against the other 143 rated Udemy courses in Productivity on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 29% of them
- Reviews1,573#55 of 144 by number of reviews
- Length2.1 hourslonger than 52% of them
- Last updatedMay 2026more recently than 84% of them
Course Description
You can be busy all day and still get nothing that matters done.
We fill our days with email, meetings, and a hundred small tasks, then wonder why the important stuff never moves. Being busy feels productive. At the end of the week the needle hasn't moved, and you're wiped out anyway.
This masterclass cuts through that. I'll show you how to find the few things that drive real results, batch and protect your focus, say no without guilt, and stop drowning in busywork. Short, practical, and built so you can use it the same day, not someday.
Why learn from Jimmy Naraine:
Udemy Instructor Partner teaching since 2013, with 123,000+ verified TOP reviews
505,000+ students from 194 countries enrolled in Jimmy's courses
Delivered corporate training for Chemours, Westpac, HARMAN, Lion, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini, Wipro, Cognizant, Airtel, and other multi-billion dollar companies
Former Goldman Sachs and Allianz employee turned location-independent entrepreneur, with 13 years of full-time work across nearly 100 countries
Featured in Entrepreneur, MIT Sloan Management Review, Forbes, The Economic Times, FoxNews, EL PAIS, TRT World, and Business Insider
3-time TEDx speaker; keynote speaker at DNX Global, Afest, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, MindvalleyU, and Digital|K
Mindvalley Author, co-created an educational program with Mindvalley CEO and NYT bestselling author Vishen Lakhiani
Winner of the first Udemy Innovation Award
Stress-tests what he teaches in extreme environments: climbed a 7,000m mountain, completed a full Ironman, swam in Antarctica, did fight camps with world champions, became fluent in 5 languages
What people are saying about Jimmy's work:
"Jimmy's talk received the 2nd highest rating out of 100+ main stage speakers at my event, Mindvalley University, and got a 60-second standing ovation."
— Vishen Lakhiani, Founder of Mindvalley, NYT bestselling author
"Having had several extended conversations with Jimmy, as well as watching some of his online courses on productivity, I can say with full confidence that it is IMPOSSIBLE to not feel completely fired up and inspired after spending some time with his content. As a freestyle artist, I'm all about getting outside of my comfort zone, and Jimmy's content always gives me that extra push I need to get going."
— Harry Mack, Freestyle rapper who performed twice on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and with Kendrick Lamar and Macklemore
"I've been watching Jimmy's videos for 7 years. When I was considering going on BBC show Dragon's Den he convinced me to do it, which in turn took my company to the next level. Jimmy is a person I would recommend to run a powerful team training."
— Alex Buzaianu, Entrepreneur who secured Dragon's Den investment in a pitch generating over 1 million views
What you'll get inside the course:
About 2 hours, no filler. Here's what we get into:
The one prioritization exercise to run before anything else
How to batch your work to get into flow and move faster
Parkinson's Law, and how to use deadlines to your advantage
How to say no to the right things and free up real time
Getting your inbox under control
When and how to outsource so you stop doing everything yourself
The shift from being busy to actually being productive
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
1,573 Reviews
Jimmy Naraine
(Private Advisory – By Application)
Here on Udemy, Jimmy provides affordable education on personal development topics he believes should be taught in every school.
Jimmy Naraine: Adventurer, Educator and Speaker
Jimmy Naraine has spent the last 13 years traveling full-time across 94 countries while helping others build confidence and overcome challenges. Along the way, he has taught over HALF A MILLION people on platforms such as Udemy and Mindvalley earning over 125,000 verified five-star reviews, reflecting his global impact.
Jimmy’s life is a blend of adventure and education. He’s swum in the icy waters of Antarctica, competed in Spartan and Oceanman races, trained Muay Thai with world champions, ventured into the wilderness of Himalayas and Karakoram, and even jumped from frozen waterfalls with Wim Hof. These experiences aren’t just about chasing thrills - they’ve deeply shaped his understanding of resilience and courage. Jimmy now channels these lessons into empowering his audience and mentoring top-level clients, including entrepreneurs, authors, and public figures, helping them unlock their potential and lead with confidence.
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Reviews
By sharodd Baten on 7/26/2026
I recently completed the "Productivity Masterclass: Prioritize, Focus, Get It Done," and I wanted to share my thoughts. Firstly, the course provided invaluable insights into enhancing productivity. The techniques on task prioritization were particularly helpful, allowing me to focus on what truly matters. I also appreciated the practical tips for managing deadlines and reducing procrastination, which I've started implementing in my daily routine. Jimmy Naraine's instructional style is engaging and clear, making complex concepts easy to understand. The structure of the course flowed well, moving logically from one idea to the next without overwhelming the learner.
By Angel L Rudd on 6/5/2026
This section provided valuable insight for affective time management, self-awareness, motivation, and the importance of self-care.
By Cedric L. Hardrick on 4/24/2026
This course reminds me to be more relaxed of the things I do in terms of seeking perfection. Stop procrastinating and just do it. A good work takes time to manifest.
By Larry L. Chorvas on 3/17/2026
Everything is explained in easy to understand terms, which gives more meaning to the topic being presented. I loved the examples that were provided because I could relate to them. Having the different locations added to the excitement of learning something new vs. "Death by PowerPoint". I'm going to look for additional courses where Jimmy Naraine is presenter/instructor because I like his style.
By Lesli M Saacks-Holyfield on 3/16/2026
The content didn't seem to integrate well with more mainstream job functions, and the lecture seems heavily based in plagiarizing the works of others. Perhaps my expectations weren't properly aligned but I judged the course as being light on practical tools and techniques.
By Rich Green on 3/16/2026
Doesn't look at the big picture. People are not processing devices. Cramming the most amount of work into the least amount of time is not actually productive if the the task is important. I think the whole premise is wrong. People are different: some are divergent thinkers, some are convergent thinkers. People have different learning styles. Some have neurodivergence. We all approach things differently. The thoughts and feelings that you say I have are not accurate because my mind works differently from yours. Anything beneficial from these video is so obvious that I do it already, Some of it are things that I know do not work for the way my mind processes. Some of it is watered down Franklin-Covey training. Overall, this course is not a good use of my time. I am only finishing it because I do not want to lose access to Udemy. I recommend that Udemy highlight a different course.
By Javier Garcia on 3/3/2026
Great content and course. The explanation was awesome and the background really works to keep our attention. I love meditation so the Free content was really good. Thanks
By Ellen Hedani on 2/9/2026
Clear practical skills to use now and good reminders for seasoned workers. Great suggestions to get things done by batching your list of things you want to do, your emails, etc.
By Gabriela Gonzalez on 12/23/2025
Super real, practical tips and clear, easy-to-adopt teaching; I loved the section on learning to relax to be resilient not only physically and emotionally but also mentally.
By Bilete Kemp on 12/22/2025
This course is great because each session has a different look. Keeps might attention and I am learning some really good tips. Thank you.
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