Caring too much about what others think not only kills fun but also hinders the ability to know what to prioritize in life. Many individuals feel lost because they have spent their lives trying to please others, leading to a structured life based on fulfilling other people's wants and desires. This prevents them from addressing their own desires and understanding themselves. This deep intersection between emotions and productivity profoundly affects people, often leaving them out of touch with their own aspirations and preferences, ultimately causing significant disruption in their lives.
It’s easy to assume that the hustle culture or “the grind” is all about pain and suffering. But as you’ll learn today, this simply isn’t true.
In today’s episode, I’m talking to Ali Abdaal, a former medical doctor turned YouTuber and author of the new book, Feel-Good Productivity. Ali has attracted millions of global followers to his ideas on productivity and working because he’s managed to do what others have not: actually make it fun. It turns out that finding ways to make your work fun doesn’t just make you hate your life less, it actually makes you more productive.