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Going from 0 to 1 is a great concept to live by. Sometimes we forget to celebrate the seemingly small wins, knowing how to draw an apple when you didn't know how to before. Stellar content as usual, Ali
I needed this, I litterly went from sleeping all day and being a master at procrastination To waking up at 5 and studying all day but I don't feel like I'm being productive or studying efficiently :// I became harsh on myself, I feel powerless and annoyed all the time, I need to be more appreciative
That could also be measured as a minor increment on the ability to draw. I don't think he is applying the 0 to 1 principle correctly-or at least it needs a lot more description.
Last month, I realized how this productivity thing had been killed my self-esteem, then by the time and of course by Ali's videos I found out the importance of mental health and how we can balance productivity with social life.
I really admire how good you are at putting your thoughts into words in such a way that people find it understandable and enjoyable. A skill I really want to learn.
@@ry.0 Hello Yuli Vale. I find it difficult to make sense of your comment. Ali has not stolen anything. He is well read on topics he talks about, he critically reflects on his personal processes, integrates new methods of improvement in his life from his readings and experiences, and dynamically builds a personal value system aimed at being progressive and making oneself fecund and happy. Furthermore, he articulates his thinking lucidly and constructs a holistic message for his audience. Three cheers - not for Yuli!
100% agree. It’s hard to put a finger on but for me that is the exact reason why I find his content so appealing and I buy into it. Trust it. It’s not the content itself it’s the way he presents it. This sounds corny but unlike a lot RU-vidrs of this nature, it feel like he’s talking WITH us and not AT us.
10 tips from Ali (in no particular order): 1. Go-first (be the first one to break ice) 2. Nothing in life is that complicated, everything is figureoutable IFF you actually do it 3. When buying things, think about how they can help you - consume, create, connect 4. Say no to things that can't get you respond with "hell yeah" 5. Never watch TV alone - only when with friends: frees up time. Basically, don't do anything that, when consumed now, cannot bring you as great satisfaction as you could if you delay your consumption to some other time/circumstance 6. 0 -1 > 1 - 1.1: from nothing to something is more important than improving on something that you already have. eg. getting a camera. 7. Perfection is the enemy of good (don't get so bogged down with the idea of "uh i need to be absolutely perfect at this otherwise i'm a total loser". No, perfection will discourage you from actually starting to DO things, and accepting normality will actually lead you to perfection) 8. pareto principle 9.reitoff principle 10. Journey before destination (goal is important for direction, but once we've set that goal, it is important to focus less on the goal, but on the journey to the goal itself. In other words, ACTION instead of being a day-dreamer) Some tips from me: 1. Try to use the "watch later" button more. Whenever you feel like procratinating via wathcing another luring youtube video, use that and say to yourself I will enjoy it later. 2. Do the right thing - and then have the courage to be hated by others 3. Don't be scared of sharing your ideas - others will value your idea as much as you value theirs 4. Always think that everyone in this world is unique in some way, and always be interested in making friends with everyone and then try and find out in what ways they are special 5. Sometimes procrastination is good for you, what's not good for you is the feeling of hating yourself for procrastinating, or hating yourself for hating yourself for procrastinating ... 6. Mimicking is the basis of studying, so don't be afriad of sharing ideas that are not your own, in doing so, you might actually come to find something different, and in doing so, you are offering an opportunity to others to see something amazing
1. Consume, create, or connect for new tech 2. Invest in new things rather than upgrades 3. Hell yeah or no to opportunities 4. Perfect is the enemy of good - get started and improve iteratively 5. Only watch TV with other people 6. Go first - initiate interactions with others 7. Pareto principle - 80% of value comes from 20% of inputs 8. Reitoff principle - 'write off' days so you can have guilt-free time off 9. Journey is more important than a destination - happiness is never a destination 10. Everything is figure-outable - you can do anything that is humanly possible
I love minimalism. If you create complex systems, it's hard to follow them. As someone said, perfection is not when there's nothing more to add but rather when it's nothing else to remove.
I found this video very helpful but I think my favorite tip is the “you go first”. I used to be the type of person to wait for something to happen, especially when interacting with others but now I enjoy taking initiative! Even if it goes wrong, I learned something!
Ali can be my life advisor at this point. Man talks about productivity, study techniques, economics, investment, tech, philosophy and he even has medical videos
I really appreciate the Go First rule--I want to be proactive in my friendships and relationships. If I assume I'll get a good response but also put the responsibility on myself to go first, I'll probably see better outcomes!
My favourite lessons from this video: 1. "Everything is figurable" if you roll up your sleeve and actually get down to it 2. Perfect is the enemy of good. (Actually, perfectionism always holds me back from taking action. I'll bear it in my mind. ) 3.' Go first' Thank you Ali!!!
"لیس للانسان الا ما سعی: That man can have nothing but what he strives for" Greatly support this idea of journey over destination, at the end all that remains is our attempts
I love every single one of these. Especially about perfection and going 0-1. Such great points and a reminder for me to continue to work on! Thanks Ali!
Loved your podcast with Steve the other day, very enlightening but also down to Earth. We are all just humans trying to enjoy our short time on this planet, whilst putting out more positivity than negativity into the world.
this might be one of my favorite productivity youtube videos. definitely will share with my friends. it’s great to just hear great high level principles to go by
Great summary of some of the principles I've started applying myself. Pareto principle is a massive one, strips away a lot of rubbish so that you can focus on what is making the biggest effect
I always watch vids on RU-vid about life, stress and time management. I've never seen a RU-vidr talk about facts until i saw your vids. Since i watched time management of yours, I'm really less stressed than the usual 😍💞✨
Ali - I just stumbled upon your content a couple of weeks ago (YT algorithm actually working) and really love your content. It’s quite good and useful. Thanks for what you do.
I am really grateful for your videos. You have helped me so much. I often come back here just in case I forget the lessons from your videos ❤️ Thank you so much. 🙏
The best thing that I've applied to my life so far is the "journey before the destination" and "Everything is figureoutable" Seriously changing how I take action on opportunities
*Life before death, strength before weakness, a journey before destination.* And I really always think about the journey before the destination, like basically... *With basically everything in life, it just is about the journey.* *It's not about the destination.* Just Woah...
Other great books to read on Mental Models are Robert Cialdini’s Influence and Poor Charlie’s Almanack (covers the mental models and approaches of Charlie Munger)
Amazing video! Never stop creating RU-vid videos please. You have provided some really inspiring ideas and information which have helped so many of us!! Thank you!
Actually loved this video, I think the mental models and principles we live by have such an outsized impact on our lives relative to tools and tips and tricks which instead determine how we apply those principles
The Reitoff Principle really shows Ali’s human side. I think he gets criticised a lot for being a productivity machine, but his advice is actually pretty balanced and human - like yeah man, if I ate crap and bummed around every day that won’t actually make me happy, but you do need those days to recharge.
Also, I really like that you / the team cut so many clips from other people in there! :) It's a huge improvement when it comes to remembering the contents of this video
I just had to subscribe, been watching your videos for a while and every time, I learn something new. Nothing is really complicated, everything is figureautable.
I am grateful to understand that in a world so vast and complicated there are people whose words, actions and insights are with us till the end of our journey. Thank you. PS: Got inspired to write a comment like this wile reading Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist
Thank you for sharing these concepts Ali! I like the examples you used and especially liked your story about simplifying your life with the KonMari Method and the 80/20 rule.
Saving your time for the "hell yeah" moments is such incredible advice! 🙌 Trying to overcome my perfectionism and just upload the goddamn RU-vid video lol 😂 Also recently bought a bass guitar and drumkit after a decade of wanting them - the zero to one upgrade has meant so much to me!! May invest in a camera soon 🤞
The watching tv rule has a very big exception: film and tv media workers. For us, watching series, movies and tv can be very meaningful, we learn a lot and ask ourselves questions that challenge us and make us grow. After some years in the industry you stop just watching, you start appreciating.
We're lucky we are now living in a world of technology and where all the information we need is very accessible to our reach. Investing is a lot easier up to this date compared from years ago.
I find joy in tv/movies because I adore stories. There are very few things that captivate me like a good book/movie/tv show. It’s hard to come across a good book though because too many authors waste words on things no one cares about 😂
Liked your second point. Going through that decision with an upgrade from an iPhone 11 to an iPhone 12, or get an iPad which I last owned a few years ago & then go sim only on the iPhone 11. I think you've made up my mind Ali!
I used to be so busy because I had a hard time saying no. I started always answering at first with “I will think about it”. I realized when I am under pressure to answer right away it is much more difficult to pay attention to the hell yeah or no feeling, and I would answer yes too often or even double book myself.
I love the 'go first' rule, I do like to believe that most people are good but take my sweet time to actually be the first one to put myself out there and make a connection. So its perfect for me, wish me courage and good luck with people hahaha
You are the first other person I've come across saying not to watch tv unless with others. It's a bit of a shame how many conversation you half-miss out on (people talk A LOT about tv) but you gain so so so much time from not watching it. Spread the word, it's a massive deal!
Any issue is a label.... Anxiety, depression, OCD etc. These are not problems, but skills. You have to know how to do them. You do them by the subconscious programs learnt from past experiences. Change the internal references and your life changes. Don't learn how to cope with them. Discover HOW to change them.
