You want your 100 video to go viral not your first.

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The key insight here is that rather than aiming for the first video to go viral, it's more beneficial to aim for the 100th video to go viral. This is because when the 100th video goes viral, there is a backlog of content for viewers to binge on. Moreover, by creating and practicing consistently through 100 videos, one can develop the skills and knowledge needed to produce high-quality content, which is beneficial for creating a standout viral video. This approach involves continual improvement and learning through practice, allowing the content creator to be better prepared to do justice to more impactful or significant content after gaining experience.

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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