15 productivity YouTubers to follow

Over the past few years, I’ve worked hard to learn the most effective ways Notion can help me be more productive, using it daily in both my work and personal life. Don’t worry, Malcom Gladwell, I’ve definitely put in my 10,000 hours on this topic.

Now I’m starting a new journey: creating content about my Notion and productivity expertise.

As I get going, I wanted to see what other productivity YouTubers are doing and how they're helping people with their own content. After a lot of digging, I've compiled this list of 15 productivity YouTubers that I believe are worth following.

1. Jeff Su - 521K subscribers, Average Annual Uploads: 68, Average Weekly Uploads: 1 - Jeff Su's channel is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their work efficiency. He focuses on productivity at work, career tips, and interview tips.

2. Pat Flynn - 413K subscribers, Average Annual Uploads: 57, Average Weekly Uploads: 1 - Pat Flynn is an entrepreneur who has built several successful businesses and shares his knowledge on how to make more money, save more time, and help more people.

3. Thomas Frank - 2.92M subscribers, Average Annual Uploads: 27, Average Weekly Uploads: 0 - Thomas Frank's channel offers study tips, advice on how to destroy procrastination, and reading and note-taking strategies. He also runs a weekly podcast and has 10 years worth of blog posts on his website, College Info Geek.

4. Gillian Perkins - 676K subscribers, Average Annual Uploads: 106, Average Weekly Uploads: 2 - Gillian Perkins offers unfiltered entrepreneurship advice, covering topics such as money, marketing, and social media.

5. Matt D'Avella - 3.72M subscribers, Average Annual Uploads: 37, Average Weekly Uploads: 0 - As a documentary filmmaker, entrepreneur, and YouTuber, Matt D'Avella offers a unique perspective on productivity and self-development.

6. Ali Abdaal - 4.5M subscribers, Average Annual Uploads: 110, Average Weekly Uploads: 2 - As a doctor turned entrepreneur, Ali Abdaal's channel explores evidence-based strategies and tools to help viewers be more productive and build a life they love.

7. Lavendaire - 2.12M subscribers, Average Annual Uploads: 91, Average Weekly Uploads: 1 - Lavendaire's channel offers inspiration and motivation on creating your dream life, covering topics such as self-development, self-love, and positive affirmations.

8. Nathaniel Drew - 1.7M subscribers, Average Annual Uploads: 21, Average Weekly Uploads: 0 - Nathaniel Drew's channel covers topics such as meditation, productivity, wellbeing, and mental clarity. He also shares his experiences living in Italy and France.

9. Rowena Tsai - 1.17M subscribers, Average Annual Uploads: 48, Average Weekly Uploads: 0 - Rowena Tsai's channel offers tips on wellness, productivity, and self-care. She also covers topics such as personal development and self-love.

10. Keep Productive - 340K subscribers, Average Annual Uploads: 187, Average Weekly Uploads: 3 - Keep Productive is a great channel to discover and learn about productivity tools, with videos and courses to help viewers match the perfect productivity tools for them.

11. Simpletivity - 328K subscribers, Average Annual Uploads: 72, Average Weekly Uploads: 1 - Simpletivity shares productivity tips, technology apps, time management ideas, and more, to help viewers get more done and enjoy less stress at the same time.

12. Tiago Forte - 174K subscribers, Average Annual Uploads: 13, Average Weekly Uploads: 0 - Tiago Forte's channel helps viewers build a Second Brain, their system for stress-free digital productivity. He covers topics such as Notion, Evernote, Roam, and knowledge management.

13. Cajun Koi Academy - 975K subscribers, Average Annual Uploads: 135, Average Weekly Uploads: 2 - Cajun Koi Academy covers topics such as study techniques, self-improvement, and the student mindset. The channel is run by two brothers, both doctors and music producers, with a passion for empowering students.

14. Mathew Encina - 409K subscribers, Average Annual Uploads: 11, Average Weekly Uploads: 0 - Mathew Encina's channel covers living by design, sharing how that manifests in different parts of his life such as home, work, and habits.

15. Elizabeth Filips - 779K subscribers, Average Annual Uploads: 62, Average Weekly Uploads: 1 - A medical student at King's College London, Elizabeth Filips covers topics such as learning, creativity, and reading. She also has a podcast and writes and paints when she can.

These 15 productivity YouTubers offer a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for anyone looking to improve their productivity and live a more intentional life. For more content to help you supercharge your productivity, stay tuned to the 3rd-brain blog.

Remember, though, that while these YouTubers can offer great advice and inspiration, it's ultimately up to you to put in the work to become more productive and intentional in your life.