In this chapter, they discuss three energizers that can be applied to any task: play, power, and people. They emphasize the importance of approaching work with a sense of lightness and playfulness, and how having autonomy and a sense of progress can energize and make work more enjoyable. They also talk about how energy is not like a battery that gets drained by working hard, but rather a renewable resource that increases when you're engaged and go above and beyond.
Call talks with Ali Abdaal about his journey from doctor to YouTube sensation, and then dives deep into Ali’s new book, “Feel-Good Productivity,” and the possibilities of making accomplishment something enjoyable.
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INTERVIEW: YouTube Star Ali Abdaal [3:41]
Cal Reacts: Dissecting Ali’s YouTube career path [1:32:27]
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