The speaker realized the myth of the arrival fallacy and the idea that happiness is found in reaching a particular destination. They learned from successful individuals that the journey itself is the destination, and it's important to optimize for enjoying the journey rather than focusing solely on the end goal. The speaker conducted experiments and concluded that they need to make the work itself enjoyable, rather than constantly seeking future milestones for happiness.
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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