Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you’ll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100.Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ and the first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI’ at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking.📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!AmazonWebsiteCliff Weitzman is one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met, he’s the CEO and founder of Speechify, which is the #1 text-to-speech app that converts books and anything on the internet into an audiobook. Cliff originally built Speechify because he has dyslexia and growing up struggled to read, but after sharing it with the rest of the world the app has now been downloaded by 20 million+ users. Cliff is only just getting started having done all of this in his 20s and being listed in Forbes’ magazine's 30 Under 30 list. In the conversation we talk about how Cliff developed the Speechify app, the life lessons he learned along the way, how speed listening is a superpower and why the best thing you can do is put more love out into the world. Enjoy! (00:00) Intro (02:12) Your childhood and growing up with dyslexia (11:09) Your ambitiousness (14:17) Building a text-to-speech program (18:12) Why listening is a superpower (24:00) Reading 100 books a year with speed listening (40:20) Do you have a note taking process for listening?(45:24) Life lessons from building Speechify (01:02:44) Expanding your network & the power of adding value (01:17:45) How to avoid procrastination (01:22:11) Organising your life and maintaining relationships (01:37:29) Tips for putting more love into the world 🔗 CONNECT WITH CLIFF 🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 Linkedin🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI📚 Download my FREE 100 Books To Live Your Best Life Reading List🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinFind the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/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/privacyCreators & Guests Amber Baxter-Clarke - Producer Ali Abdaal - Host

What makes for a loving relationship that lasts? For over 40 years Drs. John and Julie Gottman have devoted their life to answering this question with the research and practice of fostering healthy, long-lasting relationships. Through studying thousands of couples, publishing over 200 academic articles, more than 40 books on the topic and co-founding the Gottman’s Institute, John and Julie have created interventions to change the way that couples relate to each other to help people succeed in the future of their relationships. In the conversation, John and Julie give me a masterclass in everything there is to know about building long lasting relationships, we cover the four key reasons why relationships fail, communication strategies, rituals to cultivate deeper connection and their latest book The Seven Day Love Prescription which distills their work into a seven-day action plan for deeper intimacy. Enjoy :)Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you’ll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading212 - download Trading212 app and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100.Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ and the first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI’ at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking. 📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!AmazonWebsite(00:00) Intro (02:06) Why do we need research about love and relationships? (04:37) Research methodology for analysing couples (06:42) What are the things that predict a relationship will be happy?(07:52) The 4 reasons why relationships fail (16:04) Strategies to overcome anger(18:35) What can people do to overcome conflict in relationships (24:30) Why logic vs emotion is a false dichotomy(33:10) Common mistakes men make in relationships (38:12) Your research into LGBTQ+ relationships (40:18) The biggest difference between men and women in relationships(43:40) Decision making in relationships (48:01) Rituals of connection (51:01) Relationship reviews (56:35) What is the function of marriage?(01:07:31) Is there an ideal age gap? (01:10:44) Relationships therapy and pre-commitment counselling (01:14:12) The love prescription formula(01:26:06) Book writing🔗 CONNECT WITH JOHN AND JULIE📕 The Seven Day Love Prescription 📱 The Gottman Card Decks App 💻 Website 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI📚 Download my FREE 100 Books To Live Your Best Life Reading List🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinFind the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/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/transistor Check out the episode on the Deep Dive YouTube Channel.See privacy policy at https://transistor.fm/privacyCreators & Guests Amber Baxter-Clarke - Producer Ali Abdaal - Host

The single most important thing this episode will teach you is that the greatest investment you can make is in yourself. My guest is Simon Alexander Ong, a personal development entrepreneur, coach and public speaker who has recently published his debut book ‘Energize’ which became an instant bestseller. In the episode we talk about how the power of coaching unlocks human potential, as well as talking through mini coaching session frameworks that you can apply yourself and final how to access the four dimensions of your energetic field so that you can transform your life for the better. Enjoy!Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you’ll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100. This is not financial advice. Investments can fall and rise. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply*. Capital is at risk.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI’ at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking.📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website (00:00) Intro(01:49) How did you become a coach?(05:59) The practicalities of coaching (13:01) Selling yourself and authenticity(22:52) How does someone figure out what they actually want(31:16) Whats the difference between vision and mission? (32:49) Coaching role play(42:59) The unregulated side of coaching(46:11) Do you recommend coaching as a career path? (53:21) The power of energy(01:00:09) You book: Energise(01:08:38) How to understand consistency (01:15:57) The question of privilege and enjoyment (01:19:49) How does someone become a coach?(01:27:50) Parting thoughts🔗 CONNECT WITH SIMON 💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI📚 Download my FREE 100 Books To Live Your Best Life Reading List🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinFind the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/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/transistor Check out the episode on the Deep Dive YouTube Channel.See privacy policy at https://transistor.fm/privacyCreators & Guests Amber Baxter-Clarke - Producer Ali Abdaal - Host

A lot of the time it can feel like we’re living our lives on autopilot, without considering how much or how little our day to day activities actually add value to our lives. But what would happen if you took the time to study your life and figure out what kind of life you want using the magic of intentionality? In this episode I speak to Ryder Carroll, the creator of the bullet journal, about his self-discovery productivity method that helps you organise your thinking around the things that matter to you and ultimately reach your goals. Ryder invented the bullet journal method after being diagnosed with learning disabilities early in life and was forced to figure out alternate ways to be focused and productive. Bullet journalling has now exploded into a global community, used by thousands of people (including me) to effectively track the past, order the present and design the future of their lives. Enjoy!Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you’ll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100. This is not financial advice. Investments can fall and rise. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply*. Capital is at risk.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI’ at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking.📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website(00:00) Intro (01:52) The bullet journal origin story (03:44) What is the bullet journal method in a nutshell?(06:34) Growing up with ADD (10:30) Building and selling your business (20:16) Finding your most successful productivity tool (23:20) The core principles of the method (34:03) Using intentionality and rituals to organise your time (48:46) The process of migration (54:35) How your daily log works (59:25) Misconceptions about the bullet journal (01:03:50) Turning an idea into your business (01:10:41) How do you feel about the art side of bullet journaling (01:19:13) How did you feel about the kickstarter blowing up?(01:24:54) The writing and design process (01:33:39) Understanding values and anti values (01:39:39) How do you feel about 3-10 year planning? (01:49:16) The bullet journal app (01:52:34) The future of the bullet journal 🔗 CONNECT WITH RYDER 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI📚 Download my FREE 100 Books To Live Your Best Life Reading List🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinFind the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/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/privacyCreators & Guests Amber Baxter-Clarke - Producer Ali Abdaal - Host

If you were to imagine the lifestyle you want and reverse engineer your career from that start point, what would your life look like? How much control do you have over your schedule? What’s your work life balance? What are you known for? This week I sat down for a conversation with one of the most highly requested guests yet, Cal Newport. Cal is a computer science professor at Georgetown University and New York Times bestselling author of seven books including Digital Minimalism and Deep Work where he writes about the intersection of digital technology and culture. In the episode we discuss how to design a career that’s fulfilling to you, the creator business model and how to take control of your productivity in a world where you’re confronted by forces trying to throw you off track. Enjoy!Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you’ll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100. This is not financial advice. Investments can fall and rise. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply*. Capital is at risk.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI’ at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking. 📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website(00:00) Intro (02:01) How do you approach the word productivity? (05:24) What does a week in your life look like? (13:43) Creator businesses vs academia (27:17) The social status and complexities of careers(33:43) The creatorpreneur lifestyle (43:05) How to design your lifestyle and career(47:18) Book writing (55:59) Contrarian writing (01:07:27) Do you get criticism about Deep Work?(01:11:59) What's your take on toxic productivity? (01:17:09) Personal productivity in corporate jobs doesn't work (01:21:58) What is slow productivity?(01:37:12) What's your note taking method?Creators & Guests Amber Baxter-Clarke - Producer Ali Abdaal - Host 🔗 CONNECT WITH CAL 🎥 YouTube Channel 💻 Website 🐦 Twitter🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI📚 Download my FREE 100 Books To Live Your Best Life Reading List🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinFind the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/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

Happy New Year! While I’m currently working hard writing my book and getting ready for Season 5 of the podcast which is just around the corner, I thought I’d share with you a bonus episode taken from the livestreams I recorded during lockdown (which aren’t available anywhere else on the internet). This episode is a conversation with Derek Sivers, a writer, musician and entrepreneur who founded CD Baby, an online CD store for independent musicians, back in 1997. He sold CD Baby in 2007 and has since embarked on other ventures including writing 4 books including Anything You Want: 40 Lessons For A New Kind of Entrepreneur - one of the three books that I've listed as changing my life. This is one of my favourite interviews from the livestreams and his advice on book writing felt particularly timely as I sit two years later writing a book of my own. Enjoy :) 📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website (00:45) Background and Career(02:00) Anything You Want Book Discussion(03:00) Writing a Book(07:00) Fear of Plagiarism(09:35) Advice on Writing, Apps and Productivity(16:05) Current Books Being Written(19:00) Building Your Own Store(24:20) Do What Makes You Happy(27:30) Avoid Quoting From Other People(32:50) Identity: Music and Being A Doctor(37:20) Music Theory: Is it really that valuable?(44:45) Musical Originality(46:05) Derek’s Singing Journey(50:15) Ali’s Singing Experiences(53:00) On Making Friends(55:45) What Does Friendship Mean?(59:40) Vulnerability, Exposure and Making Friends(01:07:00) Talking To People On The Phone(01:08:45) The Famous Broadway Musical Composer…(01:13:35) Weird Like Me, Shared Experiences and ‘Burning The Ships’(01:20:00) Connecting With People and Strangers(01:23:20) Replying To Everyone(01:28:30) Replying To People Asking For Advice(01:33:20) Imposter Syndrome(01:35:10) Goal Setting in Life and Business(01:42:45) The Most Powerful Thing to Remember About Goals(01:45:30) Closing Thoughts📝 Live Blog Notion Page🔗 CONNECT WITH DEREK 💻 Website🎙 Podcast 🐦 Twitter📕Anything You Want: 40 Lessons For A New Kind of Entrepreneur📗Hell Yeah or No Your Music and People📘How To Live🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI📚 Download my FREE 100 Books To Live Your Best Life Reading List🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinLeave 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

That’s a wrap on S4 of the Deep Dive 🎉 In this episode I look back at some of the key lessons I’ve learned from this season including from conversations with Tara Swart, Alex Hormozi, Russell Foster, Caspar Lee, Timothy Armoo, Matthew Hussey and Lana Blakely. But before I bring this season to a close I have one small favour. At the moment, 81% of people who listen to and watch the the podcast on YouTube aren’t subscribed - I’ve set myself a 2023 goal to bring this number down to 50%. So if you’ve ever liked any of the videos that I make please hit the subscribe button and join the fun. Enjoy!Season 4 Episode 13Sponsored by Heights - go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription.Sponsored by Shortform - go to https://www.shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.📚 Download my FREE 100 Books To Live Your Best Life Reading List📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website(00:00) Intro(01:50) Tara Swart: How to improve your brain performance(15:05) Alex Hormozi: How to pay off ignorance debt(27:16) Russell Foster: How to optimise sleep to increase potential(37:29) Caspar Lee: How to break through your comfort zone (45:04) Timothy Armoo: How to gamify business and work (53:21) Mathew Hussey: How to find deep and lasting relationships (01:07:02) Lana Blakely: How to live more intentionallyFULL EPISODES ⬇️S4 E4 Tara Swart S4 E3 Alex Hormozi S4 E2 Russell FosterS4 E5 Caspar Lee S4 E6 Timothy Armoo S4 E12 Matthew Hussey S4 E9 Lana Blakely🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinFind the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/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

Author and journalist Oliver Burkeman says that facing our finitude and how little control we have over our lives is key to living a truly fulfilling and meaningfully productive life. With this in mind, in this snippet Oliver explains how to set better goals. Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yCsfUppC0SMZPiVGnLAeQ?si=Smn2l-TIRmuGcsAb1m-5Nw🔗 CONNECT WITH OLIVER📕 4000 Weeks Time And How To Use It📧 Newsletter💻 Website🐦 Twitter🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin

Now more than ever dating apps seem to be the sole focus of people’s attention as far as finding relationships are concerned. But mostly it’s because it feels like there’s no alternative. So how do you actually break through the two dimensional world of online dating (with it’s ghosting, red flags, icks and all) and start attracting real-life long lasting relationships? In this episode I sit down for a conversation with Matthew Hussey, one of the worlds leading dating experts and New York Times Bestselling author who has helped over 10 million people get the love life of their dreams. In the episode we start by discussing how Matthew found himself in the world of dating and relationships before uncovering his formulas for getting over the fear of approaching someone in-person, understanding the components of deep and lasting attraction and attracting true love that lasts well beyond the honeymoon phase. Enjoy!Sponsored by Heights - go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription.Sponsored by Shortform - go to https://www.shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.Sponsored by Skillshare - go to https://www.skillshare.com/deepdive to get your 1 month FREE trial. 📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website (00:00) Intro (01:39) Becoming a dating coach (05:51) Your breakthrough at the Tony Robbins event(13:13) Getting into public speaking (19:59) Stealing like an artist, fears and taking risks (32:31) Rewriting myths about dating & the handkerchief metaphor (40:49) Modern day handkerchiefs (44:33) Two hit theory(53:06) Stages of deep and lasting attraction (01:02:55) The importance of compatibility(01:08:21) Is there a difference between dating advice for men and women?(01:21:55) Your advantages can become your weaknesses (01:34:10) How much is attraction a choice? (01:44:21) Long term relationships & the honeymoon phase🔗 CONNECT WITH MATTHEW 🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter💌 Find Your Dating Solution Here💪 Discover How To Move On After Heartbreak 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI📚 Download my FREE 100 Books To Live Your Best Life Reading List🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinFind the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/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

In these Deep Dive Snippets, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from past episodes of the podcast.Whether we like it or not we have subconscious underlying motives for everything we do, and most of it comes down to status. In this snippet, Will Storr author of The Status Game explains how people both measure and claim status. Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/76kwNrHOUErPb27FO5qwUU?si=x6hJK_RiTZuPxR72Jcz-HQ 🔗 CONNECT WITH WILL 💻 Website🐦 Twitter📕 The Status Game by Will Storr🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter

Matteo Franceschetti and Alexandra Zatarain are the co-founded Eight Sleep, the world’s first ever sleep fitness company. They’re on a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep with their product the Pod - a sensor layer that tracks and improves your sleep by dynamically heating or cooling the temperature of your bed based on your sleep stages. Matteo grew up in Italy and started his career as a Lawyer but soon quit his job at a law firm when his first business started to take off. Alex grew up in Tijuana and was named as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2017. She met Matteo in San Fransisco and left her job in New York to join Matteo’s company and later develop the smart mattresses as Eight Sleep. Through backing and funding Eight Sleep is now worth $500 million and is currently used by pro athletes and top performers across multiple industries and was recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions. In the conversation we talk about how to take care of your sleep through exercise, nutrition and thermoregulation, their experiences building the first ever sleep fitness company and advice for entrepreneurs. Enjoy! Sponsored by Heights - go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription.Sponsored by Shortform - go to https://www.shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website(00:00) Disclaimer (00:22) Intro (02:07) Your background and 8Sleep origin story(18:20) The 80/20 of sleep (31:39) What is thermoregulation?(34:34) The 80/20 of exercise (37:40) The 80/20 of nutrition(40:48) What is sleep fitness?(44:37) How do your devices detect illness?(52:01) There’s a billion people in the world with sleep apnea(58:39) The stages of sleep and why they matter(01:07:00) The 8sleep pod 3 cover (01:08:48) How is HRV reflective of stress?(01:17:56) Tips for aspiring entrepreneurs(01:29:05) What makes an A-player?(01:35:05) Leadership advice(01:37:55) Going into business with your spouse(01:41:33) Book recommendations🔗 CONNECT WITH MATTEO & ALEX 🎁 Matteo and Alex have generously offered $250 off the Pod 3 Cover with the code DEEPDIVE250, offer ends 31/12/23. 🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🔔 Sign up to my Camera Confidence Course🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinFind the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/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

In this snippet I speak to creator and entrepreneur Patricia Bright about the do's and don'ts of starting a side hustle for the first time. Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/39EvgnXM7OD4fIvTbcPk3I?si=SY2jokjZRcSQIKgTPoMy1Q 🔗 CONNECT WITH PATRICIA 🎥 YouTube Channel💰 The Break 📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter📕 Book🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin

“The pathless path is an alternative to the default path. It is an embrace of uncertainty and discomfort. It’s a call to adventure in a world that tells us to conform. For me, it’s also a gentle reminder to laugh when things feel out of control and trusting that an uncertain future is not a problem to be solved.” - from The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd.In this episode I sit down for a conversation with Paul Millerd, a writer, creator, and consultant. A few years ago Paul had everything he thought he wanted from his corporate job at the most prestigious consulting firm in the world. But after realising he was on the wrong path in life, he decided to walk away and figure out how to live a life that actually mattered to him. In the conversation we talk about his book The Pathless Path, the ultimate companion for people struggling to figure out what to do with their lives, which traces his journey from certainty and tradition to uncertainty and fulfilment. So if you’re thinking about leaving your job, taking off on a new adventure or simply wanting to approach work and life with a little more curiosity, this episode is for you. Enjoy :)Sponsored by Heights - go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription.Sponsored by Shortform - go to https://www.shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.Sponsored by Skillshare - go to https://www.skillshare.com/deepdive to get your 1 month FREE trial. 📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website (00:00) Intro (01:43) Your background (08:40) How do you tackle "I need money vs this job doesn’t bring me joy"(15:14) The 3 step framework for figuring out your path(20:41) Figuring out your passion(28:40) The cost of life fulfilment (34:59) The excitement of uncertainty (38:06) Figuring out what is enough(44:35) Following energy vs money (49:23) Slow productivity (51:55) Strategies for figuring out what you value (55:57) The attitude of experimentation (01:07:48) Long term thinking activities(01:10:24) On spending money (01:18:52) Your Book🔗 CONNECT WITH PAUL 📕 The Pathless Path: Imagining A New Story For Work And Life🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter 💌 Boundless Newsletter 🎙 Podcast 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🔔 Sign up to my Free 5 Day Camera Confidence Crash Course🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinFind the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/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

Rupy Aujla is an NHS medical doctor, entrepreneur and podcaster who’s life changed when he suffered a serious heart condition at the age of 23 while working busy shifts as a hospital doctor. After the power of nutrition reversing his condition Rupy changed gears in his career and decided to quit medicine and create content about nutrition. In this snippet we talk about how he dealt with the feeling of imposter syndrome after quitting medicine.Listen to the full episode here 👉https://open.spotify.com/episode/29coYnrgKprGutoMHYo8X3?si=bh5YDbjGTM-3BHnjxkT5UQ🔗 CONNECT WITH RUPY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 📕 Rupy’s books 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin

Lana Blakely is a Swedish YouTuber and content creator who makes videos on life advice, self-care, and her personal journey, covering topics like introversion, making friends, and dating. Lana’s channel blew up three years ago with a video titled ‘a real day in the Life of an Introvert’, and her channel now has over 1 million subscribers. In this episode we talk about the Swedish concept of Ro, which means ‘peacefulness and tranquility’, our thoughts on the real meaning of productivity and relationships in the modern world. Enjoy! Sponsored by Heights - go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription.Sponsored by Shortform - go to https://www.shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.Sponsored by Paperlike - Check out Paperlike's iPad screen protector: https://go.aliabdaal.com/paperlike-deepdive📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website(00:00) Intro (01:25) Quitting your job to do YouTube(13:34) Finding your niche & how your channel became so popular(28:32) What does the term introvert mean to you?(36:50) The concept of Ro(46:28) Tips on finding Ro in life and at work(58:30) Relationship reviews(01:03:10) Advice on dating (01:13:31) Dating dos and don'ts (01:35:54) What are your thoughts on self-care?(01:31:26) How do you motivate yourself?(01:37:10) Journaling tips (01:47:15) Book recommendations🔗 CONNECT WITH LANA 🎥 YouTube Channel📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🔔 Sign up to my Free 5 Day Camera Confidence Crash Course 🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinFind the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/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

In this snippet I speak to my favourite author of all time, Brandon Sanderson about how he recommends people figure out what to do with their lives.Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Wd4FlMApXe2Y4QXp2hh4x?si=yo_ZmTXSRs-o9oMiT6QRQQ 🔗 CONNECT WITH BRANDON 🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin

“Five core strengths make someone a key person of influence, and like any other skills, anyone can learn and develop these strengths”. Daniel Priestley is a serial entrepreneur and the author of five best selling books. This is a quote taken from his book Oversubscribed, which is my most highlighted book on kindle of hundred’s of books in my library. In the episode, Daniel gives us a systemised business masterclass, we start by tracing his backstory, discussing how he started his first company at 21 and made over 10 million in the space of 3 years, before diving into the lessons from his books that teach us how anymore can start a business while still working a full-time job with the right skills and mindset. Enjoy! Sponsored by Heights - go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription.Sponsored by Shortform - go to https://www.shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.Sponsored by Skillshare - go to https://www.skillshare.com/deepdive to get your 1 month FREE trial. 📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website 🔗 CONNECT WITH DANIEL 📝 Sign up to a Scoreapp 30 day FREE trial: https://signup.scoreapp.com/aa🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🧑‍💻Sign up to my Creatorpreneur Course: https://creatorpreneur.aliabdaal.com/?utm_source=deep_dive&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=daniel_priestley_mid_roll 🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinFind the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/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/transistor Check out the episode on the Deep Dive YouTube Channel.See privacy policy at https://transistor.fm/privacy

In these Deep Dive Snippets, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from past episodes of the podcast. In this snippet I talk to Behavioural Scientist and author Dr Grace Lordan about the most successful productivity tactics you can use to organise your week. Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ajiECd10Ck1g79C4pxFRp?si=VyUF0HkUQ7KVvzJmZQMXUg🔗 CONNECT WITH GRACE Website: https://www.gracelordan.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g.lordan/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/gracelordan_?lang=enLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracelordan/Grace's Book, Think Big: https://geni.us/OoRe🔗CONNECT WITH ALI Website: https://aliabdaal.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliabdaal/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliAbdaalYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/aliabdaal

📣 If you're experiencing issues with the audio for this episode, please re-download the episode again and delete the old download. We’re unsure why this is happening but believe it's only affecting Android devices. Thanks for your patience :) Most of us find it increasingly difficult to be ok in our own company, which isn’t helped our tendency to autopilot to scrolling Twitter or Instagram on our phones to fill the moments we find ourselves alone. Francesca Specter is a podcast host and author of Alonement: How To Be Alone And Absolutely Own It, who is building a community that celebrates the transformative power of spending time alone. In the conversation we talk about why as humans we naturally place greater importance on social skills over solitude skills, why alonement is needed in our daily lives, how to turn loneliness into positive solitude, and much more. Enjoy :)🔔 Sign up to my FREE Creatorpreneur Crash Course: https://aliabdaal.com/creatorpreneur-crash-course/?utm_source=deep_dive&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=francesca_specter_mid_roll📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website (00:00) Intro (01:27) Your personal development journey with alone time(11:42) Blogging vs journaling about your thoughts(18:57) Why we struggle to be alone with ourselves(22:47) Our tendency to be needy (28:00) The concept of Alonement and intentionality(33:50) Social skills vs solo skills (37:59) Emotional regulation (40:04) What should someone do during Alonement? (50:54) What's it like to live alone?(53:42) Acknowledging the self vs surrendering to the collective(58:25) Together alone time in relationships(01:07:30) Fun and work aren’t dichotomous(01:16:36) The problem with ‘should’ (01:23:13) Dealing with career anxiety🔗 CONNECT WITH FRANCESCA📕 Alonement: How To Be Alone And Absolutely Own It 🎙Alonement Podcast 💌 Subscribe to Francesca's newsletter, The Shoulds 🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinSponsored by Heights - go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription.Sponsored by Shortform - go to https://www.shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.Find the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/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

Most people start a business three reasons: they want to make money, help people and have fun. But before you quit your job, you need to question your motives...In these Deep Dive Snippets, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from past episodes of the podcast - this snippet is taken from my interview with entrepreneur and world-renowned barista James Hoffmann. Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Fru7GPgAflAe7eIuOHgZh?si=sGxOPsh7TZ2Br5qoBNEe5g🔗 CONNECT WITH JAMES🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter

This weeks guest has an incredibly inspiring story that I feel privileged to share. Timothy Armoo is a born entrepreneur from humble beginnings who started his first business Alpha Tutoring, at the age of 14, and his second, EntrepreneurExpress, at 17 which he sold in under a year. 5 years later, Tim cofounded Fanbytes, the 5x award-winning social and influencer marketing agency which helps brands win the heart’s of GenZ. Tim recently sold Fanbytes at the age of 27 with an 8 figure exit, and needless to say, he’s also been named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his achievements in Media and Marketing. In the conversation we talk about Tim’s drive for entrepreneurship and how executed on this at a ridiculously young age despite facing challenges along the way, as well as discussing a tonne of actionable advice for people interested in starting a business. Enjoy!🔔 Sign up to my Part-Time YouTuber Academy 👉 https://academy.aliabdaal.com/?utm_source=deep_dive&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tim_armoo_mid_roll📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website (00:00) Intro (02:09) Your early life (08:08) When did you become interested in business?(18:14) Hedonic adaptation and shifting the goal posts (25:45) Your first businesses: Alpha Tutoring & Entrepreneur Express (44:34) Your experience at school and determination (49:10) Setbacks and losing your dad at 21(53:30) Why we should embrace our differences (57:22) Fanbytes: what you’ve learned from starting and exiting (01:36:03) How are you spending your time these days?(01:38:41) Programming your mind to think in abundance(01:44:08) The importance for investing in skills(01:49:13) How do you deal with procrastination? (01:54:10) Book recommendations🔗 CONNECT WITH TIM🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinSponsored by Heights - go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription.Sponsored by Shortform - go to https://www.shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.Sponsored by Skillshare - go to https://www.skillshare.com/deepdive to get your 1 month FREE trial. Find the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/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

Noah Kagan is a serial entrepreneur who has gone from being employee #30 at Facebook, #4 at Mint, to now owning the Sumo Group of apps, and is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs start, market and grow their business. In this snippet he tells me the advice he would give to all students and young people. Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xn9wMOhSP5DcTwunaVyYr?si=qUjUs4c6SHSfxscJ-K9rTw🔗 CONNECT WITH NOAH🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website🎙 Podcast🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin

Caspar Lee is a serial entrepreneur, investor and an OG YouTuber who’s become one of the most successful content creators of his generation. Caspar gained popularity on YouTube from the age of 17 where his channel that featured sketches, interviews and lifestyle content. Through the growth of his channel he’s collaborated world’s biggest stars like Ed Sheeran, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Anna Kendrick. In 2019 Caspar stopped posting on YouTube to become and serial entrepreneur co-founding a bunch of companies including Influencer.com, Margravine Management, Creator Ventures and Proper Living. He’s also a board member of the Princes Trust RISE and was listed in Forbes 30 Under 30. In the conversation we talk about his journey through YouTube, his experience with burnout, tourettes, and his business advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Enjoy!🔔 Sign up to my Part-Time YouTuber Academy Waiting List 👉 https://aliabdaal.com/ptya-waiting-list/?utm_source=deep_dive&utm_medium=podcast &utm_campaign=caspar_lee_mid_roll📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website🔗 CONNECT WITH CASPAR 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinSponsored by Heights - go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription.Sponsored by Shortform - go to https://www.shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.Sponsored by Skillshare - go to https://www.skillshare.com/deepdive to get your 1 month FREE trial. Find the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/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

There's this common myth that love conquers all, but in this snippet Sex and Relationships Educator Hannah Witton tells me why she thinks this idea should be debunked. Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yxcBgR7GG6J7poWEikYLo?si=J-4kizkbTR-Oo4CchbL8rw 🔗 CONNECT WITH HANNAH🎥 YouTube🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website🎙Podcast🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin

One of the brains superpowers is neuroplasticity - the ability to change and make new pathways as a result of experience. But how do you actually rewire your brain? Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, coach and writer who specialises in neuroplasticity and is the Chief Science Officer at braincare company Heights. In the conversation, we start off by talking about Tara’s journey through medicine to becoming a coach working at the intersection between neuroscience and business, before diving into how neuroplasticity works and the practical things we can learn from worlds of neuroscience, nutrition and braincare, to actively change our behaviour and improve our brain’s performance. Super interesting conversation and one of the biggest deep dives into the science yet, enjoy :)🔔 Sign up to my free Part Time YouTuber Crash Course: https://aliabdaal.com/part-time-youtuber-crash-course/?utm_source=deep_dive&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tara_swart_mid_roll📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website (00:00) Intro (02:48) How did we get here?(06:32) Deciding to leave medicine (14:00) How did you land on executive coaching?(19:24) How do neuroscience and business go together?(20:42) What can we do to improve our brain performance? (35:18) Understanding Neuroplasticity(34:40) How do you train your reaction to stress? (50:22) The importance of breath work and being in nature(01:00:20) Long term ways to build resilience and journaling(01:03:55) The power of magnesium (01:07:44) Scepticism about supplements(01:14:28) The gut-brain access and probiotics(01:24:56) The neuroscience behind mindfulness and the law of attraction 🔗 CONNECT WITH TARA 🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website🎙 Reinvent Yourself Podcast 🌱 Heights 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinSponsored by Heights - go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription.Sponsored by Shortform - go to https://www.shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.Sponsored by Skillshare - go to https://www.skillshare.com/deepdive to get your 1 month FREE trial. Find the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/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

In this snippet, I speak to Kharma Medic a fellow productivity YouTuber with over 1 million subscribers about the advice he would give to aspiring YouTubers. Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ogf0EJ9evdMRGd4V7KZUg?si=c9P-LehPQ_C9FKF5VYWgIQ🔗 CONNECT WITH NASIR 🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin

‘A lot of people think you need to have some novel idea, but the best way to start a business is to look at what other people are doing, and do it better’. Alex Hormozi is an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who has nothing to sell you. By the age of 33, Alex’s portfolio of companies crossed $150M per year in revenue spanning a range of areas including; brick & mortar service, licensing, education, SAAS, and e-commerce. One of the most inspiring people in the world of entrepreneurship today with a mission to help other people start and scale their businesses, Alex has taken the internet by storm in the last year earning a cult following. In the conversation we trace Alex’s story to building a $150M empire, the fundamental lessons he learned and the advice he’d give to people looking to start a business from the ground up, to scale it into a million dollar company.🔔 Sign up to my Part-Time YouTuber Academy Waiting List 👉 https://aliabdaal.com/ptya-waiting-list/?utm_source=deep_dive&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=alex_hormozi_mid_roll📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website(00:00) Intro (02:12) $100M Offers (04:17) The philosophy behind ‘I have nothing to sell you’(06:42) The biggest issue between 1 and 3 Million(09:08) How to make a living from something you love (14:03) How do you find what you can sell to the world? (18:45) Learning vs Earning(25:10) Your business ideas (28:10) Starting your first business(31:12) Paying ignorance debt and side hustles(40:41) Learning how to sell(46:20) Growing your first gym (57:44) Scaling your business empire and wealth(01:07:39) Whats your goal and mission?(01:12:05) Your content creation process (01:20:31) Fitness & the accountability gap🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEX 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinSponsored by Heights - go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription.Sponsored by Shortform - go to https://www.shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.Find the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/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

In this snippet, I speak to Bobby Seagull about the changes we can make to our environment and information diet to raise our aspirations in life.Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3S9Ff2kbNv9cL4OwyR9yqU🔗 CONNECT WITH BOBBY 🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter

We all know that sleep can have a huge impact on our quality of life. But how does sleep actually work, and what can we do to improve it? In this episode I sat down with world-renowned sleep and circadian rhythm expert Professor Russell Foster. Russell has recently published a book called ‘Lifetime’, which explores how our circadian system underpins our overall health and this new science of the body clock can help us have better sleep, better health, and better cognitive function. In the conversation we talk about exactly how our body clocks work, and what we can do to make sure that we are keeping our internal clocks on track through light, temperature and stress reduction. He also debunks some common myths about sleep and gives his top tips for making sure we get enough rest so we can function at our best. Enjoy :)(00:00) Intro(01:33) What’s the difference between Why We Sleep and LifeTime?(02:56) How does the bodyclock work?(11:12) How our eyes and light impact sleep-wake cycles(24:53) The impact of the body-clock on health(29:06) Debunking sleep myths(44:20) The importance of morning light(50:14) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)(51:29) Understanding melatonin(01:02:02) Should we use devices before bed?(01:07:11) Is it better to wake up without an alarm?(01:08:06) Understanding dreaming(01:09:08) Blue light and warm light(01:18:20) Having a winding down routine before bedtime(01:20:28) How stress impacts sleep(01:27:22) Exercise, eating and temperature(01:34:10) Morning and evening people(01:37:26) Building an optimum sleep schedule(01:48:53) Advice for students and young people🔔Sign up to the Part-Time YouTuber Academy Waiting List: https://aliabdaal.com/ptya-waiting-list/?utm_source=deep_dive&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=russell_foster_mid_roll📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website🔗 CONNECT WITH RUSSELL📕 Lifetime: The New Science Of The Body Clock and How It Can Revolutionize Your Sleep And Health💻 Website🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinSponsored by Heights - go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription.Sponsored by Shortform - go to https://www.shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.Sponsored by Skillshare - go to https://www.skillshare.com/deepdive to get your 1 month FREE trial. Find the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/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

In this snippet, I speak to my friend and business coach Hasan Kubba about our favourite and simplest method for setting goals. Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ir4QF151Zp79vxRLcCrtB?si=070e08bbd32d4517&nd=1🔗 CONNECT WITH Hasan 📕 The Unfair Advantage: How You Already Have What It Takes To Succeed🎥 YouTube🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Linkedin🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter

Imagine leaving your corporate job behind because you went viral overnight. After faking his way to the top of London Fashion week Max Fosh shot to online fame, becoming known for his comedy videos on YouTube and social stunts, like running for London Mayor in last years election. Max is also now selling out venues with his brand new stand up show, Zocial Butterfly. In the conversation we talk about Max’s journey through university to the point of 1 Million YouTube subscribers, his creative process for putting together crazy video ideas and the highs and lows of the online world. Enjoy!🔔 Click here to check out my FREE Part-Time YouTuber Crash Course📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website (00:00) Intro(02:50) How would you describe yourself?(04:09) Your hatred for the corporate world(10:41) What is student radio?(17:35) How did you build confidence to make Street Smart?(19:20) Starting to create content(27:10) What was it like going viral for the first time?(32:40) Evolving as a creator(37:35) Running for London Mayor(41:38) What was your creative process for making videos?(51:10) Building a team(53:30) How do you make money these days?(54:22) Do you worry about the future of your career?(01:00:50) Therapy and hedonic adaptation(01:12:31) Doing stand up(01:22:20) How does stand up compare to video?(01:24:57) What’s it like working with a director to produce a show?(01:25:20) What are the economics of being a standup comedian?(01:37:16) What’s your relationship with burnout?(01:40:05) Advice for aspiring creators 🔗 CONNECT WITH MAX 🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website🦋 Zocial Butterfly Live Show 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 LinkedinFind the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/Sponsored by Heights This episode is brought to you by Heights. I tackle brain fog, energy, and sleep issues with Heights’ Smart Supplement! Just two clean capsules a day, with or without food. No tray full of pills, no gross glass of green sludge. To help you get started with braincare, go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription - start taking care of your brain and body today.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

In this season round up I look back at some of the best moments from season three, including conversations with Mo Gawdat, Grace Beverley, Tiago Forte, Richard Wiseman, Marques Brownlee and Alex Lieberman. (00:00) Intro(00:44) Mo Gawdat: Lessons in happiness(10:17) Grace Beverley: Lessons in side hustles & self-care(19:56) Tiago Forte: Lesson in productivity (30:38) Richard Wiseman: Lessons in luck (40:17) MKBHD: Lessons in YouTube (46:20) Alex Lieberman: Lessons in business FULL EPISODES ⬇️The Happiness Expert Making 1 Billion People Happier - Mo GawdatHow To Build A Multi-Million Dollar Empire In Your 20s - Grace Beverley Confronting My Productivity Guru - Tiago ForteThe Sure-Fire Way To Be Luckier In Life - Advice From Psychology Professor Richard Wiseman MKBHD: The Story To 16 Million & The World Of YouTubeLessons From Selling Morning Brew For $75 Million At 28 - Alex Lieberman 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon WebsiteFind 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

In this episode I chat to Marques Brownlee also known as MKBHD, one of the largest and most respected tech YouTuber’s in the world with over 16 million subscribers. In the conversation we discuss the creator economy, the evolution of his business and how he’s stayed consistent and relevant on the platform over the past 10 years. Enjoy!(00:00) Intro(01:23) Stating consistent over the last 13-14 years?(03:30) The lifespan of a creator(07:05) Your process for making YouTube videos(09:07) What is the MKBHD business model?(13:55) Approaching the relationship between money and lifestyle(18:30) What’s your opinion on quality vs quantity?(19:42) What does the org chart look like?(22:47) The octopus analogy(24:16) Are you still editing yourself? 14:49 What’s been the biggest challenge of having a team? (25:45) How does your business operate? 30:03 Why a robot studio? 33:04 How did covid impact your business?(45:01) How much do you care about analytics? 48:00 What’s your relationship with goals?(50:33) Your dream video studio(53:27) Do you worry about the longevity of creators?(55:02) How are you thinking about shorts?(01:01:00) Should we use clickbait titles for growth?(01:05:48) How do you deal with hate?(01:09:29) Starting your podcast, Waveform(01:11:59) The studio and your team(01:17:44) Angel Investing(01:19:41) Personal goals🔗 CONNECT WITH MARQUES 🎥 YouTube Channel 🎬 The Studio 🎙 WVFRM Podcast 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram💻 Website 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 Linkedin📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website Find 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.Sponsored by ShopifyThis episode is kindly brought to you by Shopify. Shopify offers an easy to use, all-in-one commerce platform for anyone -regardless of technical ability and experience - to start, grow, and manage a business. Shopify lets you sell online, in-person and on all major social platforms and it’s what I’m using to sell my essentali stationary as well as upcoming digital and physical products. To give Shopify a try, go to https://shopify.com/aliabdaal.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

Chris Sparks is a retired professional poker player, recently ranked in the top 20 online cash game players in the world. He’s also the Founder of Forcing Function where he teaches elite poker frameworks to a select group of twelve investors and executives in meaningful companies, and the author of Experiment Without Limits, a comprehensive workbook for achieving peak performance and leads workshops on decision-making, systems thinking, and performance architecture to organisations and investment teams. In the conversation we talk about what we can learn from the world of poker around high performance and how systems thinking and decision making is crucial for success. Enjoy!(00:00) Intro (02:17) Being a professional poker player(06:00) The 'Red Queen' Effect(08:18) The psychological advantage and self-deception(13:04) Online vs real life poker(20:16) Relativistic skills(25:24) Having a mindset of abundance (32:27) Applying lessons from poker to your life(50:15) Understanding other peoples' problems better than our own(54:21) Experiment Without Limits (01:02:14) The power of objectivity (01:18:25) Perfectionistic tendencies(01:25:00) Deciding your priorities (01:28:22) Being a performance coach (01:42:31) Realising everything is a choice (01:47:40) The status quo bias and forcing functions(01:58:27) Chris' Free Performance Assessment 🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRIS 💻 Website 🎙Forcing Function Hour Podcast 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 Linkedin📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONEDForcing Function Performance Assessment - https://www.forcingfunction.com/assessmentPeak Performance Workbook (free download) - http://www.experimentwithoutlimits.comForcing Function Hour Podcast - http://www.forcingfunctionhour.comGroup Coaching Program (Cohort 4 launches Sept) - https://www.teamperformancetraining.comForcing Function Performance Library - https://www.forcingfunction.com/libraryDeep Dive with Noah Kagan - https://youtu.be/B4rVZW1YJB0Deep Dive with Grace Beverley - https://youtu.be/7_hNRR6K6z4Find 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.Sponsored by ShopifyThis episode is kindly brought to you by Shopify. Shopify offers an easy to use, all-in-one commerce platform for anyone -regardless of technical ability and experience - to start, grow, and manage a business. Shopify lets you sell online, in-person and on all major social platforms and it’s what I’m using to sell my essentali stationary as well as upcoming digital and physical products. To give Shopify a try, go to https://shopify.com/aliabdaal.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

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

In this episode I sat down with CEO and former influencer Grace Beverley. Grace started two companies, SHREDDY and TALA, all while studying at Oxford University. She then published the book ‘Working Hard, Hardly Working’, and is a Forbes 30 Under 30. In the conversation we chat about managing your side hustle, Grace’s journey away from being an influencer, and the best ways to build sustainable businesses. Grace also has some great advice about self-care and managing burnout which more and more of us are grappling with, whether we realise it at the time or not. Hope you enjoy!0:00 Intro2:20 Being a music scholar7:25 Do you monetise something you love?14:17 Are side hustles toxic?20:08 Becomming an influencer28:43 Fear of posting35:56 The multiplier effect of making money44:30 Building long-term income51:21 Pivoting from being an influencer1:00:00 Optimising business potential1:18:08 Sustainable fashion1:35:32 Working hard, Hardly working1:46:22 Setting goals1:54:57 Burnout2:00:20 Grace’s favourite booksFind 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.Sponsored by ShopifyThis episode is kindly brought to you by Shopify. Shopify offers an easy to use, all-in-one commerce platform for anyone -regardless of technical ability and experience - to start, grow, and manage a business. Shopify lets you sell online, in-person and on all major social platforms and it’s what I’m using to sell my essentali stationary as well as upcoming digital and physical products. To give Shopify a try, go to https://shopify.com/aliabdaal.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.📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon WebsiteSee privacy policy at https://transistor.fm/privacy

How can we do the most good with our careers, money and lives? And what are the things that we can do right now, to positively impact future generations to come? This is the mission of the Effective Altruism (EA) movement co-founded by Will McAskill, Associate Professor in Philosophy at the University of Oxford and co-founder of nonprofits Giving What We Can, the Centre for Effective Altruism, and Y Combinator-backed 80,000 Hour. In the conversation, me and Will talk about the fundamentals of EA, his brand new book 'What We Owe The Future', the idea of 'longtermism', the most pressing existential threats humanity is facing and what we can do about them, why giving away your income will make you happier, why your career choice is the biggest choice you’ll make in your life and much more. 🔗 CONNECT WITH WILL 📕Get 50% off Will's new book 'What We Owe The Future' with the code ALI50 via this link 👉https://bookshop.org/books/what-we-owe-the-future/9781541618626🐦 Twitter 💻 Website🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 Linkedin💙 The Friendzone DiscordFind 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.📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon WebsiteLeave 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

Sahil Bloom is the Founding Partner at $10M fund SRB Ventures, an angel investor in more than 30 companies, and has gone viral on Twitter in the past two years growing from 0 to 500,000 followers where he tweets about business and personal development. In the conversation we talk about the longevity of online careers, how to approach your side hustle and fatherhood. 🔗 CONNECT WITH SAHIL 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 Linkedin💙 The Friendzone DiscordFind 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.Sponsored by Notion This episode is kindly brought to you by Notion, the all-in-one team collaboration tool that combines note-taking, document sharing, wikis, project management and much more into one space that’s simple, powerful, and beautifully-designed. Notion has a worldwide network of millions of users creating templates, tutorials, and new inspiration. Learn more about Notion and get started for free at https://notion.com/deepdive.📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website 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/transistor Check out the episode on the Deep Dive YouTube Channel.See privacy policy at https://transistor.fm/privacy

In these Deep Dive Snippets, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from past episodes of the podcast.51% of UK business owners have experienced burnout since the start of the COVID19 pandemic, but do you really need to hustle to the point of burnout out when starting a business to be successful? In this snippet, I talk to James Hoffman about the dangers of hustling and what he would've done differently in the early days of building his business Stone Mile Coffee Roasters.Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Fru7GPgAflAe7eIuOHgZh?si=sGxOPsh7TZ2Br5qoBNEe5g 🔗 CONNECT WITH JAMES 🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter

On average, most of us will spend one third of our lives at work. That’s a lot of time. But even though we spend so much of our lives at work, according to a 2022 happiness study over one third of Brits are unhappy in their job. Samantha Clarke is a work happiness consultant, author of Love It Or Leave It: How to Be Happy at Work and resident lecturer and facilitator at The School of Life, Simon Sinek's platform and The Guardian who gives masterclasses on career potential, navigating transitions and change, managing stress and anxiety, finding confidence and purpose at work. During the conversation me and Samantha break down the traditional prescription around what a career needs to look like and tackle all the big questions facing someone navigating a career: how do you figure out what career path to choose, how do you know when it’s time to quit, how do you reinvent yourself in ease phase of your career, how do you negotiate emotional barriers to change, and most importantly, how do you design a career that you love. Timestamps:00:00 Intro 2:20 Overcoming the title trap3:47 Evolving understandings about work 08:53 Navigating emotional barriers to pursuing your dream career12:32 Exploring the hidden assumptions in coaching 17:13 Love It or Leave It: how to be happy at work 20:59 The 6 happiness pillars for work 23:35 How to assess your happiness at work 25:12 Can everyone find purpose in a job?28:32 The relationship between career purpose and money 35:20 Human Design Profiles42:17 Manifestation and affirmations 46:26 Decision making 51:09 The signs and symptoms of burnout 59:02 Following your passion vs finding your passion 01:07:28 Coaching Ali on company mission and happiness01:20:20 Takeaways 🔗 CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/samanthaand_📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthaand💻 Website - https://samanthaand.co/👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthaclarke/📕 Love It or Leave It: How To Be Happy At Work - https://geni.us/dPkwD🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 Linkedin💙 The Friendzone DiscordFind 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.📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website 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

In these Deep Dive Snippets, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from past episodes of the podcast. As humans we're very good at knowing what makes us happy in the moment, but we often neglect the things we have to invest time and effort in to give ourselves a better future. In this snippet I talk to Dr Grace Lordan, Behavioural Scientist and author of 'Think Big: Take Small Steps And Build The Career You Want' about her concept of 'Me+', how to choose the right career for you and why small making small investments in your career today will pay dividends in the future. Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ajiECd10Ck1g79C4pxFRp?si=VyUF0HkUQ7KVvzJmZQMXUg🔗 CONNECT WITH GRACE Website: https://www.gracelordan.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g.lordan/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/gracelordan_?lang=enLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracelordan/Grace's Book, Think Big: https://geni.us/OoRe🔗CONNECT WITH ALI Website: https://aliabdaal.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliabdaal/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliAbdaalYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/aliabdaal

Most of us tend to believe that luck is this omnipotent force beyond our control, but the reality is we can actually manufacture luck and increase our chances of lucky events happening to us. My guest this week is Psychology Professor Richard Wiseman who has published over 100 academic papers and countless books examining the psychology of magic and illusion, deception, luck and self-development. In the conversation we delve into all of these quirky areas of psychology, discussing the findings of Richard’s ten-year scientific study into the nature of luck, the power of the ‘As If’ principle, magic and much more. 🔗 CONNECT WITH RICHARD🎥 YouTube Channel - @Quirkology 💻 Website 📸 Instagram 🐦 Twitter 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 Linkedin💙 The Friendzone DiscordFind 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.📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website 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

In these Deep Dive Snippets, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from past episodes of the podcast.We often think that because love is instinctive being in relationships should therefore just come naturally to us. But the reality is 50% of marriages end in divorce and all of us, at some stage in our lives, will struggle in our relationships. In this snippet, dating and relationships expert Logan Ury talks to me about a few things we can do to increase the longevity and happiness of our relationships, and ultimately be better life partners. Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/76m8eoppBHSrAVb1kMm4pF?si=3_XKTmSoTKeIl-kaDD09fQ🔗 CONNECT WITH LOGAN📕 How Not To Die Alone🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter

In this episode I sit down for a conversation with Alex Lieberman. Alex has a pretty amazing story, he started a newsletter during his studies at University which evolved into Morning Brew, one of the world's fastest-growing media brands, and he later sold that business for $75 million dollars at just 28 years old. In the conversation, Alex shares what he learned from his journey, we talk about the most valuable skills you can develop in business, how to know when to quit and what it means to find purpose in life beyond such a windfall. 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEX 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 🎙 Founders Journal 💻 Morning Brew 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 Linkedin💙 The Friendzone DiscordFind 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.📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website 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

In these Deep Dive Snippets, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from past episodes of the podcast.In this snippet, Will Storr, author of The Status Game, explains that we're never the hero in other people's stories, which is why gaining social status doesn't come from being the loudest voice in the room, but from being a helpful addition to the stories happening around you.Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/76kwNrHOUErPb27FO5qwUU?si=x6hJK_RiTZuPxR72Jcz-HQ🔗 CONNECT WITH WILL💻 Website🐦 Twitter📕 The Status Game by Will Storr🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter

People often call me a productivity guru, but in this episode I sit down with one of the world's foremost experts on productivity, Tiago Forte. Tiago's taught me and thousands of people how they can revolutionise their lives and businesses with his course ‘building a second brain’ and during this conversation he shares that wisdom. We talk about how he fell into the world of productivity and how actually building a business is at the core of what is means to make a positive impact on the world, as well as misconceptions about productivity and his brand new book 'Building A Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential'.00:00 Intro 01:44 How has having a child has impacted your productivity?06:01 How did you become one of the world's foremost experts on productivity?12:05 How to keep up with managing information flows 17:20 Is the world moving away from productivity?23:24 What's the meaning of productivity for you?34:11 Getting interested in business and making money58:31 Your new book01:03:14 What is a second brain and why does it help you organise your life?01:14:31 The principles of building a second brain🔗 CONNECT WITH TIAGO🎥 YouTube Channel 💻 Website 🐦 Twitter📕Building a Second Brain ✍️Tiago's Blog🎙Tiago's Podcast 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter👥 Linkedin💙 The Friendzone Discord🔗 Creatorpreneur Crash Course - https://aliabdaal.com/creatorpreneur-crash-course/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=dd_creatorpreneur_crash_courseFind 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.📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website 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

In these Deep Dive Snippets, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from past episodes of the podcast.There's this common myth that your 20s are the time to be getting ahead in life, but in this snippet I talk to Creator and Sex Educator Hannah Witton about the fact that it's really not a race to the finish line - Reid Hoffman co-founded LinkedIn at 35, Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in his 40s, Margaret Atwood published her first book at 32. Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yxcBgR7GG6J7poWEikYLo?si=0zDgFsxvQRaVw5YyMEGk3g🔗 CONNECT WITH HANNAH🎥 YouTube🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website🎙Podcast🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel💻 Website📸 Instagram🐦 Twitter

If you could take off tomorrow and work from anywhere in the world, would you do it? Most of us would probably hesitate over that question, even the 20-something-year-olds like me who are relatively unencumbered, but it’s pretty safe to say that globetrotting with your laptop under your arm is the future of work and has been for a very long time. I’ve been dabbling with the idea of becoming a digital nomad since I first read The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss in 2017, but the question remains how do you actually become a digital nomad in 2022? In this episode I sit down for a chat with digital nomad and author of Global Natives, Lauren Razavi. We talk about a bunch of practical and actionable tips for how to become a digital nomad, some of the history behind the movement, ethical implications of nomadism and Lauren’s mission to try and build a country on the internet. 🔔 Sign up to Cohort 6 of my Part-Time YouTuber Academy: https://academy.aliabdaal.com/🔗 CONNECT WITH LAUREN💻Website 💌 Newsletter🐦 Twitter 🦅 Safetywing 📕 Global Natives by Lauren Razavi 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter 🎥 YouTube Channel 💻 Website 📸 Instagram 🐦 Twitter 👥 Linkedin 💙 The Friendzone Discord Find 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.📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website 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

If you take control over your brain, you can do anything - but what’s the formula? Some moments in life fundamentally change the way you think about the world - that’s what this conversation with Mo Gawdat did for me and what I’m certain it will do for you too. Mo is the former Chief Business Officer of Google X, Google's moonshot factory of innovation, a prolific researcher and writer on the topic of happiness and has an incredibly touching story.In 2014, Mo lost his son Ali unexpectedly during a routine medical procedure. Days after, Mo set off on a mission to solve one of the biggest problems of our time, by pouring his research into the international best selling book, ‘Solve For Happy: Engineer Your Path To Joy’ - the audiobook brought me to tears. #OneBillionHappy is his moonshot attempt to honour Ali by spreading the message that happiness can be learned and shared with one simple technique: the happiness equation. For the next 90 minutes I ask you to forget everything you’ve learned about happiness from the modern world until now. In the episode we talk about a lot of things, things that may sit uncomfortably with some people, but also have the potential to be truly life changing.00:00 Intro 2:16 Writing a book about happiness after losing your son 07:37 Battling the negativity bias instinct10:42 Is happiness a choice? 19:59 The difference between happiness and fun31:07 Understanding the happiness equation and unhappiness 39:23 Do lower expectations make us happier?43:01 How should we manage ambitions?57:00 You are born a millionaire 01:01:31 Is solve for happy the domain of the privileged? 01:09:00 Relationships: life is a question of context 01:15:22 Feminine vs masculine energy 🔔 Sign up to Cohort 6 of my Part-Time YouTuber Academy: https://academy.aliabdaal.com/🔗 CONNECT WITH MO🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 🎙 Slo Mo Podcast😊 Solve For Happy: Engineer Your Path To Joy 🗣 That Little Voice In Your Head 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 LinkedinFind the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/Sponsored by Shortform This 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.📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website 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

This my first solo Q&A episode on the podcast where I answer a bunch of questions from my Discord community ‘The Friendzone’ 💙 Thank you for all your questions and please let me know if you'd like to see more of these solo-episodes :)Questions:00:00 - IntroHealth:01:04 - How are you feeling, really?02:01 - What habits are you building / can suggest to others to live healthier lives?05:55 - What has been the biggest recurring blocker?08:32 - What do you do for leisure?09:58 - What do you think about meditation?12:04 - Is your current daily routine your ideal one? What would you change?13:47 - What processes or tools do you use to manage your mental health and avoid burnout?Wealth:15:26 - Why did you decide to write a book?17:35 - What is the single best side hustle / business to start as a teenager?18:48 - How did you decide what A-levels to take?19:43 - What is your advice for people who aren’t following a clear trajectory right out of college/university?21:22 - How do you create a content engine / pipeline for managing content and consistently uploading to different platforms?Happiness:22:36 - What’s your favourite quote?24:16 - What’s your main source of happiness?26:38 - What’s your advice for embracing who you are as a person?27:56 - How do you make sure to live life to the fullest?29:17 - Have you ever been through analysis paralysis? How did you deal with it?32:21 - What are you aiming for right now?Love:34:38 - Who is your celebrity crush?35:03 - What qualities do you look for in a partner - personally or professionally?36:58 - How can you handle rejection?Impact:37:44 - How to stay motivated during the book writing process?39:00 - What do you envision the impact of the book will be on students?39:55 - How do you and the team apply the E-myth Revisited book to the business?41:16 - How do you decide what book to read next? Sources? Recommendations?42:30 - What is the single most life changing book you’ve read?42:53 - What are the best books for business oriented goals?📚 RESOURCES MENTIONEDDaily Vlogs Channel - @Ali Abdaal Vlogs Sheen’s Channel - @Sheen Gurrib Huberman Labs Podcast - @Andrew Huberman Heights Braincare Supplements - https://go.aliabdaal.com/heights Coleap - https://www.coleap.com/Waking Up with Sam Harris - https://www.wakingup.com/Forcing Function (Chris Sparks)- https://www.forcingfunction.com/Notion - https://go.aliabdaal.com/notionsignupShortform - https://go.aliabdaal.com/shortformLifespan by David Sinclair - https://geni.us/q4jUMo Gawdat - https://www.solveforhappy.com/Anything You Want by Derek Sivers - https://geni.us/QK7JvDerek Sivers' Blog - https://sive.rs/Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business by Gino Wickman - https://geni.us/M0iQbjRThe E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber - https://geni.us/nlkqThe 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss - https://geni.us/okEsOversubscribed: How To Get People Lining Up To Do Business With You by Daniel Priestley - https://geni.us/fMZX6APBE MY FRIEND:💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://aliabdaal.com/friendzone/🌍 My website / blog - https://www.aliabdaal.com 📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aliabdaal🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/aliabdaal💙 The Friendzone Discord - https://discord.gg/Dh2kGavffd🎮 Twitch - https://twitch.tv/aliabdaalFind the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon WebsiteLeave 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