

Ep. 284: Feel-Good Productivity (w/ Ali Abdaal)
Medical School Revelation
- Ali Abdaal coasted through high school due to natural intelligence.
- Medical school challenged him, leading him to explore effective study techniques like active recall and spaced repetition.
YouTube Beginnings
- While in medical school, Ali started a business and YouTube channel focused on med school admissions.
- A video about study techniques went viral, marking a turning point in his YouTube career.
Reverse Engineering Your Career
- Figure out your desired lifestyle and reverse-engineer your career path accordingly.
- Prioritize actions directly contributing to your goals to maximize efficiency.































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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