Ali Abdaal, YouTuber, podcaster, entrepreneur, and author, explores the connection between feeling good and productivity, the core foundation of productivity, factors that determine a content creator's success, hidden biases, reasons behind procrastination, having a big plan for success in life, and strategies for overcoming procrastination and increasing productivity. They also discuss the importance of taking ownership, having a positive mindset, learning to say no, overcoming people pleasing, finding joy in activities, exploring different versions of oneself, finding balance, aligning actions with goals, and finding purpose in work.

Ali Abdaal, YouTube sensation and author of 'Feel-Good Productivity,' joins Cal Newport to discuss his journey from doctor to YouTuber. They explore reverse engineering careers, finding joy in work, energizers for productivity, and the decision to become a full-time YouTuber.

We can all struggle with procrastination. Putting stuff off not only makes us feel bad but it can set us back in our careers and lives. So what do we do about it? Dr Tim Pychyl is as one of the world’s leading experts in procrastination. He has written two books about how and why we procrastinate, as well as many scientific papers. In this episode of Deep Dive I talk to Tim about what exactly procrastination is, how to nudge ourselves into better habits, and spirituality and flow. Tim is such a brilliant and knowledgable researcher and this conversation gave me fascinating look into the the psychology of procrastination.0:00 Intro 1:58 Procrastination vs. delay 9:43 Why can procrastination feel good?13:41 Getting started 21:10 Goals, discipline, motivation 33:54 How can we achieve effortlessness? 38:02 Spirituality and flow 45:00 How do we nudge ourselves into habits? 56:44 Procrastination as an emotional problem 1:07:28 Why tips and tricks don’t always work 1:13:15 Reading philosophy1:15:14 Being a father🔗 CONNECT WITH TIM🐦 Twitter 💻 Website 📕 Solving The Procrastination Puzzle 📙 Procrastination, Health and Wellbeing 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 💌  Sign up to my weekly email newsletter🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸  Instagram🐦  Twitter👥 Linkedin💙  The Friendzone Discord📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONEDThe War of Art by Steven Pressfield - https://geni.us/H7z29SThe Moral Animal by Robert Wright - https://geni.us/fwolPQAtomic Habits by James Clear - https://geni.us/lsreiThe Art of Procrastination by John Perry - https://geni.us/RbB8ZPThe Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg - https://geni.us/h3XN0s6The Power of Vulnerability by Berne Brown - https://geni.us/b19TThe Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal - https://geni.us/L8oK5The Courage to Teach by Parker Palmer - https://geni.us/7Aa9a5A Guide to the Good Life by William Irvine - https://geni.us/A7bExOKHappy by Derren Brown - https://geni.us/GHHIThe Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman - https://geni.us/alvI2oFour Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman - https://geni.us/oZwLThe Way of Zen by Alan Watts - https://geni.us/rqlvW6Radical Compassion by Tara Brach - https://geni.us/zypLAffect Regulation Training by Matthias Berking - https://geni.us/UlSk9zThe Courage to Be by Paul Tillich - https://geni.us/cf0JRMan’s Search for Meaning by Victor E Frankl - https://geni.us/nFjoNoFind the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/Sponsored by ShortformThis episode is kindly brought to you by Shortform, the world's best provider of guides for non-fiction books. Shortform gives you comprehensive coverage of thousands of books, the key ideas, clearly and simply explained, plus smart commentary and analysis. It’s like your smartest friend teaching you about a book. Go to https://shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.Leave a reviewIf you enjoy listening to the podcast, please do leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts - even one line helps! You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, thoughts from the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistorCheck out the episode on the Deep Dive YouTube Channel.See privacy policy at https://transistor.fm/privacy

Ali Abdaal, YouTube creator and productivity expert, discusses his most effective productivity tactics, running YouTube channels like CEOs, and how he made $2M in one week. Topics include adventure framing to-do lists, the hourglass technique, $100k - $1M content side hustles, viral YouTube titles and thumbnails, and the prediction of $1b Twitter creators.

Former medical doctor turned YouTuber and author Ali Abdaal discusses ways to make work fun and productive. They explore misconceptions about productivity and the role of emotional resistance. The challenges of multitasking, distractions, and finding balance are also discussed. The hosts share their experiences with turning fitness into a game and differentiate between different levels of advice. They also talk about embracing hard work and enjoying the process, comparing it to the mindset of Muhammad Ali.

Ali Abdaal, the world's most-followed productivity expert, joins Nick on the podcast. They discuss Ali's journey to creating a successful YouTube channel, the Prodigy Effect, the Batman effect, Ali's relationship with Obsidian, burnout, Ali's early foundational influences, and the importance of taking breaks. They also talk about impactful books, the future of the creator economy, exploring alternative paths, choosing a specialty, permission lists, and the concept of commander's intent. Check out Ali's new book 'Feel Good Productivity' and pre-order it now!

We interview Ali Abdaal about his business, how he started making YouTube videos, and his advice to aspiring creators.Apply to access Spotter Labs: http://join.spotter.com

Ali Abdaal, online creator and productivity expert, shares his advice on how to make it online, discussing topics such as balancing authenticity and performance in writing, the surprising success of medical school videos, maintaining relatability after success, finding the balance between personal and instructive writing, the importance of build-up and climax in entertainment, the book 'The Psychology of Money', and the concept of being prolific over perfect.

Productivity expert Ali Abdaal shares his top tips for enhancing productivity and staying on top of goals. He explains the importance of internal motivation and understanding the energizers: Play, Power, and People. Ali's unique bucket list system helps maintain perspective and realistic goals. He offers practical advice on saying no, eliminating unhelpful routines, and recognizing burnout. Ali also discusses finding joy in work, the power of 'yes and,' ideal week calendars, and reducing friction. Aligning work with personal values and prioritizing time are crucial for a fulfilling life.

YouTube Superstar Ali Abdaal, the world's most followed productivity expert, discusses stoicism's influence on analytics and the importance of sticking to the system. Topics include balancing personal freedom and structure, the benefits of an empty calendar, YouTube video packaging and sponsor ads, focusing on the process rather than the outcome, finding consistency in productivity, the power of choice and airatay, and the value of writing as a personal and lasting good.