It’s like two superstars collided into a supernova and created this masterpiece. I love how it is more of a conversation where both are genuinely interested and activated by being in each other’s presence. Such an inspiring pleasure to experience.
Steven, your interviewing skills, ability to articulate thoughts and bring the best out of your guests is absolutely phenomenal. I stumbled upon your content when you spoke with one of my personal heroes ‘The True Geordie’ & now I pay close attention to every conversation you have. I loved your perspective on overcoming adversity during covid (separate vid) & I think you have an innate gift for sharing wisdom in such an easy to understand way. Keep up the great work!
I’ve noticed that there’s a balance with staying productive. You have to be motivated to stay working. But you also have to set time to take a break. Breaks keep you from burning out which also makes you more productive.
Yes, I think productivity gurus push productivity too much. Its useful to be productive when you need to be, but you also need to learn how to put your feet up and enjoy life because it passes too quickly!
Crazy to me how Ali worries about his masculinity. Intelligent, Self driven, Career focused, a sarcastic witty sense of humour with an openness about his vulnerabilities. Ali you are a certified hottie!
Im 54 and I came across Alis channel when he had less than 5000 subscribers. The guy is so humble and relatable to everyday life, hes funny and honest, his struggles are very real to ones own. Love this guy love that vlog he made about putting money into shares and how to type fast, hes ace. Someone worth following forever
Top Moments 1. SB: Why medicine rather than coding at university? 08:30 AA: When I was 16, I asked: Do I want to do computer science or medicine? It would be more interesting for my life to be a doctor who knows how to code, rather than a coder who knows how to code [ Fascinating viewpoint] It was this decision that made me realise let me do medicine and keep coding on the side, so that I can do a tech start-up later related to medicine. After year 1 of medicine, I knew I would not be a doctor full time, I would do it for fun. 2. AA: When the RU-vid channel took off 10:08 I realised I want to do teaching, not coding. I always had intrinsic motivation for teaching because I tutored from the age of 13 up until now. I felt most alive when I was teaching. A great thing about RU-vid is it is teaching at scale [ Wow: top perspective] Hence I found this activity which drives me intrinsically. Now I see my tech start-up as a backup option. 3. 13:13 big video = how to study exams Ali Abdaal. I wanted to make this as my 100th video. It was my 80th. I needed to learn how to get good at editing. 4000 subs. Then I went to 25,000 next week. This started my exponential growth trajectory. 4. SB: What have you learnt about 15:20 consistency and outcome? AA: If you make 1 video a week for 2 years, it will change your life. I cannot put any numbers on it. You will learn new skills, make new contacts. SB: What is it that will make someone do this? AA: Enjoy the process. It is hard to show up each week and not see results. 5. AA: How to overcome procrastination 25:30 is to un-ickify it. Example: learn a skill is too vague a task. 6. AA: I don’t have to help this patient, I get to. 31:20 SB: This is a gratitude shift. 32:48 Stoics did hedonistic adaptation exercise to take the things out of your life that you really value, to remind themselves of what they had. [Hence u see how valuable it is!] [ sounds antifragile- make yourself miss it, hence you become stronger, more grateful when that activity re-enters your life] 7. 47:30 Daily Highlight; what is the one top thing u want to do today? 8. SB: Extrinsic approval is different from internal fulfilment 1:02:10 [well said] 9. SB: One intrinsic goal 1:03:10 is after we are done with this conversation, my personal trainer is waiting. I am not doing it for anyone else, that is why it sticks. 10. AA: Content Title psychology: title for a video was ‘How writing online changed my life’. It was not great. I changed the title to ‘How writing online made me a millionaire.’ This video did very well. 1:04:50 Videos that do great are videos that deliver a promise at the start, then throughout my video, deliver nuance and depth on this promise. People want depth and nuance. 11. SB: It never fucking stops 1:08:30 12. AA to SB How do you think about money? 1:09:50 Time is all we have in chapter 19 of happy sexy millionaire. All we have are 500,000 chips. Money solves the problem of using time in better ways to use time with my niece, dog and partner. 13. SB: I am at a point where I don’t think I can be happier 1:13:50 Not queuing for 3 hours at an airport, getting a private jet will remove this inconvenience. But it does not move the needle on my overall fulfilment. 14. AA: When buying things ask: if u were the only person in the world, would you still buy it? 1:17:00 15. AA: Work does not have to be suffering. Tim Ferriss asks when faced with a tough task: ‘What would this look like if it were easy?’ I don’t want to be in a position where I work a 9 to 5 so then I can enjoy the 5 to 9 [ 8 hours: 4 hours = 2:1 If true, work = twice as long as fun] 1:23:30 16. SB: Me being selfish has allowed me to help more people 1:29:19 Doing this podcast is selfish for me 1:31:30 I do it because it makes me feel great and the comments on these videos are amazing. 17. AA: Elephant in the brain 1:31:45 and service/servant hedonism idea 1:33:45 when you do something, yes, you want to help others, but partly you want to feel good too. [There is a percentage in both] By serving others, by optimising for serving others, you make yourself happier, which is a reasonable thing to do. Admit this to yourself. This is a reasonable way to live life.
Took me 3 days to watch this in between running around my toddler and absolutely loved it. You are both incredibly engaging, honest and so refreshing. Thank you !😊
Your content is disgustingly underrated. You’re the goat 🔥.I don't know who, but someone actually needs to hear this, you've got to stop saving all your money. Venture into investing some, if you really want financial stability
Successful people don’t become that way overnight. What people see at a glance wealth, a great career, purpose is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life
@Williams George Hey, this is a computer age. Peeps who aren't even traders make money from the crypto and forex markets ,how many millionaires do you know who have become wealthy by investing in savings accounts?
yea. You’re right. The fact is I have not done this bitcoin before but have been hearing about it. Do you know any professional broker you could refer me to?
There was something really special about this episode. With most guests, Steve is holding space for them, but this was an authentic connection where the guest valued the host in the same respect.
@aliabdaal BE YOURSELF! Dancing around singing Disney, and playing board games sounds like a fun partner to me! I'm a singer and I LOVE board games!! And I'm just one woman. There has to be more like me.
"I get to do this rather than I have to do this," great advice Ali, changing our mindsets actually works! "We are so quickly to fall out of gratitude when we get used to the priviledges in our lives," that's really deep...food for thought! I really enjoyed this relatable conversation.
Ali’s insights and honesty blew me away, thank you Ali 🙏🏽 We’re bringing subscribers in to watch these episodes, hit subscribe if you want that to be you
I am a little selective to which episode I listen and I’m glad that I can choose the order of them. It was amazing, I am an Ali’s subscriber for half a year now and I am glad that you guys had this conversation. Now,if it’s not too much to ask, I humble suggest,in regards to what Ali has said in the final chapter about the elefant part,have a look on what @Paul Olteanu is doing in terms of how the human brain is working and how has been evolved. I’m not expecting anything, I just wanted to express what had an impact on myself recently,since you’ve done it as well. Thank you again Steve, I am listening to you but I can’t keep it to myself.Cheers!
Top Moments 1. SB: Why medicine rather than coding at university? 08:30 AA: When I was 16, I asked: Do I want to do computer science or medicine? It would be more interesting for my life to be a doctor who knows how to code, rather than a coder who knows how to code [ Fascinating viewpoint] It was this decision that made me realise let me do medicine and keep coding on the side, so that I can do a tech start-up later related to medicine. After year 1 of medicine, I knew I would not be a doctor full time, I would do it for fun. 2. AA: When the RU-vid channel took off 10:08 I realised I want to do teaching, not coding. I always had intrinsic motivation for teaching because I tutored from the age of 13 up until now. I felt most alive when I was teaching. A great thing about RU-vid is it is teaching at scale [ Wow: top perspective] Hence I found this activity which drives me intrinsically. Now I see my tech start-up as a backup option. 3. 13:13 big video = how to study exams Ali Abdaal. I wanted to make this as my 100th video. It was my 80th. I needed to learn how to get good at editing. 4000 subs. Then I went to 25,000 next week. This started my exponential growth trajectory. 4. SB: What have you learnt about 15:20 consistency and outcome? AA: If you make 1 video a week for 2 years, it will change your life. I cannot put any numbers on it. You will learn new skills, make new contacts. SB: What is it that will make someone do this? AA: Enjoy the process. It is hard to show up each week and not see results. 5. AA: How to overcome procrastination 25:30 is to un-ickify it. Example: learn a skill is too vague a task. 6. AA: I don’t have to help this patient, I get to. 31:20 SB: This is a gratitude shift. 32:48 Stoics did hedonistic adaptation exercise to take the things out of your life that you really value, to remind themselves of what they had. [Hence u see how valuable it is!] [ sounds antifragile- make yourself miss it, hence you become stronger, more grateful when that activity re-enters your life] 7. 47:30 Daily Highlight; what is the one top thing u want to do today? 8. SB: Extrinsic approval is different from internal fulfilment 1:02:10 [well said] 9. SB: One intrinsic goal 1:03:10 is after we are done with this conversation, my personal trainer is waiting. I am not doing it for anyone else, that is why it sticks. 10. AA: Content Title psychology: title for a video was ‘How writing online changed my life’. It was not great. I changed the title to ‘How writing online made me a millionaire.’ This video did very well. 1:04:50 Videos that do great are videos that deliver a promise at the start, then throughout my video, deliver nuance and depth on this promise. People want depth and nuance. 11. SB: It never fucking stops 1:08:30 12. AA to SB How do you think about money? 1:09:50 Time is all we have in chapter 19 of happy sexy millionaire. All we have are 500,000 chips. Money solves the problem of using time in better ways to use time with my niece, dog and partner. 13. SB: I am at a point where I don’t think I can be happier 1:13:50 Not queuing for 3 hours at an airport, getting a private jet will remove this inconvenience. But it does not move the needle on my overall fulfilment. 14. AA: When buying things ask: if u were the only person in the world, would you still buy it? 1:17:00 15. AA: Work does not have to be suffering. Tim Ferriss asks when faced with a tough task: ‘What would this look like if it were easy?’ I don’t want to be in a position where I work a 9 to 5 so then I can enjoy the 5 to 9 [ 8 hours: 4 hours = 2:1 If true, work = twice as long as fun] 1:23:30 16. SB: Me being selfish has allowed me to help more people 1:29:19 Doing this podcast is selfish for me 1:31:30 I do it because it makes me feel great and the comments on these videos are amazing. 17. AA: Elephant in the brain 1:31:45 and service/servant hedonism idea 1:33:45 when you do something, yes, you want to help others, but partly you want to feel good too. [There is a percentage in both] By serving others, by optimising for serving others, you make yourself happier, which is a reasonable thing to do. Admit this to yourself. This is a reasonable way to live life.
Why didn't you ask Ali the question written by the previous Guest in the Diary ? & Why didn't Ali write a question in the Diary for the next guest? Did you not start that tradition back then or you just forgot?
Hi Steve so late to these podcasts but please don’t have subscribers to come watch the chats live. It might take away from the experience by making it more of a performance. The honestly and openness comes from your guests when it feels like chatting to a friend and for me a viewer, it’s more valuable like that.
I really loved the part on gratitude. I've literally cried in my car on my way to work while listening to you guys. I've been suffering a lot with my chronic disease and once one of the treatments finally started to work I was SO HAPPY I get to do "normal" stuff . Like going into work or not feeling any pain in the morning . I have very soon after that started feeling so tired and didn't feel like getting up in the morning , but shifting my mindset and reminding myself that I GET TO get up every morning for work WITHOUT the pain. Changes everything. Thank you for sharing those insights. B x
The thing which helped me break procrastination patterns was this: acknowledging to myself, if I don't feel like doing it now, I know I will really not want to do it later, even more so. And addressing the fact that I was never actually enjoying downtime because I was still dwelling on the pending tasks. Why spoil your down time, hobby time, interactions etc. When you could just clear your mind of it by having done, whatever it is. We spend more time thinking on what we need to do, than the time it usually takes to have just done it. I'm now more consistently productive than ever whilst having more personal time, that's actually worthwhile. It's reassuring to have heard it in someone else's words, through this interview discussion.
I have been watching Ali Abdal for a while now, and I am glad that this version of Ali who talks about how he began his journey, the early days, family is precious. Thanks, Steve for bringing it out. And great conversation!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🤖 Productivity expert Ali Abdaal discusses optimizing time and working on meaningful tasks to achieve happiness. 00:29 🛡️ Overcoming procrastination involves starting with a small nudge and using the "two-minute rule" to initiate tasks. 00:42 💼 Prioritizing the journey over the destination; focusing on day-to-day enjoyment rather than solely the end goal. 01:14 🛠️ Ali Abdaal's journey from medical school to RU-vid, where he found his passion for teaching and entrepreneurship. 16:12 📹 Consistency in creating content on RU-vid over time is key for growth and change, with focus on enjoying the process and intrinsic motivation. 19:28 🚀 External accountability, like having an accountability buddy or coach, can reduce the need for discipline and motivation, making tasks more achievable. 20:10 ⏰ Overcoming procrastination involves getting started with just a small effort, such as working on a task for two minutes, which often leads to sustained progress. 24:21 🏔️ Breaking tasks into smaller, specific steps helps combat the overwhelming feeling of tackling a large challenge, making it easier to start and complete. 32:57 🙏 Shifting from "have to" to "get to" mindset cultivates gratitude and helps find joy in daily activities, emphasizing the journey over the end goal. 36:14 🌄 Embrace the journey of the process, prioritizing the day-to-day experience and enjoyment rather than solely focusing on the end destination. 37:50 🧠 Our values are often indicated by how something makes us feel, as our emotions guide us towards what matters most. 39:28 🌱 Personal values can be shaped by early experiences and feelings, indicating what's true and important to us. 42:26 🏫 Engaging in experiments and quitting what doesn't align with our values can lead to a fulfilling life. 46:08 🎯 Prioritize testing yourself and using spaced repetition to optimize learning and memory retention. 54:10 ⚖️ Balancing productivity with health, relationships, and meaning is crucial, and it's okay to intentionally take breaks or do nothing. 56:31 🛩️ Having money can help buy back time and convenience, reducing time wasted on tasks you don't enjoy. 59:45 🕰️ Prioritize being your authentic self in relationships, avoiding changing who you are to attract partners. 01:01:21 🎭 Embrace the things that bring you joy and make you feel good; don't suppress your true interests or values. 01:03:29 💰 Use money to buy back your time for meaningful experiences and memories with loved ones. 01:09:05 💡 Recognize that money can provide convenience and experiences, but beyond a certain point, it might not significantly increase overall happiness or fulfillment. 01:16:10 🛍️ Spending money on things based on utility and personal value, rather than flashy or status-driven purchases. 01:17:07 🧠 Mental model: If you were the only person in the world, would you still buy the thing? Utility vs. signaling. 01:17:51 📚 Key mental model: Beyond a certain income, money doesn't buy more happiness; five regrets of the dying; live life true to oneself. 01:20:56 ⏳ Balancing the idea of living each day as if it were the last with responsible decision-making for long-term well-being. 01:21:23 💼 Encouraging young people to realize that work doesn't have to be suffering and that aligning economic engine with personal interests matters for a fulfilled life. Made with HARPA AI
This is just second episode on this channel I've watched so far (first was with Krissy Cela) and I want to say that I'm impressed how genuine and honest you and your guests are. Usually when I'm watching conversations like this people seem to be perfect in any way and I think that I have a lot of work on myself to do. You guys don't try to impress and show that we all are just humans what's really helpful and inspiring!
This episode in particular felt like two friends having a conversation on how to became the best version of themselves, and it was just so natural. Absolutely love it!
I liked the way you both asked each other questions that you had to paused almost as if it challenged you guys to get an idea deeply inside your minds. Great podcast 👍🏾
Here are my personal learning points and what truly resonated with me: Enjoy the Journey on Its Own Merit - Find joy in the process, not just the end result. Quitting Framework - Experiment to discover likes and dislikes. It's okay to try, fail, and move on. Each experiment brings me closer to my true passions. Overcoming Procrastination - Reduce external and internal friction. Use the "2 minutes rule" to break the initial barriers. Positive Mentality - Shift from "I have to (do task)" to "I get to (do task)" to cultivate gratitude and positivity. Fill Your Own Bottle First - Emphasize the importance of self-care. Work Does Not Have to Be Suffering - Work should be fulfilling and enjoyable. A New Concept of Money - View money as a mean to "buy time" to spend on better and more meaningful things/ activities
At around 1 hr 12 mins, Ali mentions about wanting more money so he can have certain things to take his friends with him etc etc….that there is the old Asian conditioning and dilemma. Wanting people around you to see your success so you can feel happy knowing that they know you have done well for yourself. Something that has crippled Asians for many years. Something we really need to let go of and have more purpose within ourselves for ourselves. We have lived by communities and our small circles for far to long. Time to broaden horizons and let go of old Asian mentality and culture of impressing a certain few around you…
Ali - relationship advice - don't settle. There are many women out there (some of them smoking hot) who love board games and singing Disney songs. Just stay who you are and she will find you. You're a very special person and I wish you every happiness 😊
My unsolicited opinion on masculinity is that masculine men respect women and typically have more “feminine” traits that men who ascribe to toxic masculinity don’t have i.e. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, COMMUNICATION, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, the ability to LISTEN, etc. There are plenty of women who will sing/dance along to disney songs with you. What Steve said regarding confidence is 100% correct and is probably the only “masculine” (big air quotes) personality trait you may need to work on. Love yourself my dude and only go after the women who love you too.
Steven I'm a careers adviser and I love this stuff. Your questions are amazing. The thing I most admire about you is your active listening skill as it opens your guests up and builds rapport almost instantly. I think with careers when people achieve their goal early (doctor) it frees them to find their authentic goal which is I trinsically linked to their values. I did some radio recently and hoping to do more as it's such an efficient platform to help en masse! Fantastic episode...leading with the heart again, really inspiring!
I hope Ali brings Steve on his channel because there needs to be a part 2 of this conversation. Loved the relationship part. I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast segment. Tfs
One tip that helps save hours of my time AND learn faster - I watch youtube videos at 1.5x or 2x speed. Yes, that sound frustrating, but you get used to it very fast. And it saves so much time when I look back. And the content is more INTENSE this way, so I remember it better. My brain doesn't start wondering in the middle of the video.
I've been listening to these podcasts in all the free time that I usually use for youtube and netflix and all, and the absolute value packed into these conversations, and the incredible perspective is insane. Thank you.
i like how Ali is so honest like it's the prestige instead of the socially accepted answers like saving lives. Humans are complex we can want prestige and wealth AND to make the world or your community a better place. Only problem is when wealth n presitge becomes your ONLY goal then it be creepy
I’ve not even done listening to half of this podcast and I’m honestly just really appreciating and enjoying two intelligent individuals speak about everything they just did. I am confident in saying that this video has changed my life just that one bit I needed changing because everything mentioned about procrastination was already something I am aware of. But to hear it is good as it’s reassurance that I am only human. And to know such successful people do in fact go through the same thoughts I have. It is super supportive as it does now make me feel more secure as I have to give MYSELF that pep talk, to not feel bad and to keep reassuring my strengths. But now I feel like I am in the right path and I am still that ambitious women who’s meant to make it, who can feel this way but just needed to hear it out loud in a different way how to eliminate procrastination or alleviate it. Thank you so much both.
I have the same story as Ali, My parents are separated and my mom only thinks about jobs with prestige and financial freedom, I actually want to become a footballer who knows how to write (like Dan Koe stuff) and for the sake of my mom's dreams, I told her I will become a web developer, but deep inside I know that the web developer thing will just be a source of money to fund my football and writing.
What funny about this podcast is that I started to relate with the thing they were talking about.....and then they got me hook into watching the whole podcast.....keep in mind this is my 2nd podcast on my life(no really fun of podcast....but starting to enjoy it because of DOTC)
Excellent episode, really resonated with me. Tried to pursue a career in acoustics as there are jobs within that field, although my heart really sits with music. For years I struggled making any money with music/sound engineering. But since attempting and failing at acoustics, I have returned to music as a freelancer using Upwork, and I'm already only a couple weeks in and earning a decent part-time 'wage'. Couldn't be happier, but there's still the desire for the prestige of being an 'acoustic consultant' as opposed to a 'freelance sound engineer'. It's crazy how as humans even though we can be in a position when we're happy, we often can't fully comprehend it until we meet with hind-sight. Follow your heart peeps!
I always had conflicting views on how society would interpret my accomplishments if I gained status, power or some money under the umbrella of "filling my cup first" to help others. The fear of being labelled even slightly selfish stood in the way of utilizing my full potential. However, i've come to realize it's not selfish, gaining anything material/external that brings you some happiness and stability is better for the world. Every little bit of happiness counts, it's energy you put back into the world. What good are you to the world, what value could you offer if you're broken and uncertain? That's the selfish part, being a burden. I''m strictly speaking of denying yourself certain joys bc of the stigma around being accomplished implies selfishness. Material isn't alway happiness but it isn't always selfishness either. This video def helped clear some questions i've always asked myself, thank you.
Steven's take on relationships starting at Ali talking at 56 min is spectacular!!!! "All you can be is yourself for a long time, so if you want a long-term result, you have no choice but being yourself"
I watched a lot of Ali’s videos and found more of his tips resonate with me. I know why Ali got famous. Bcz he still has the same problem most people are struggling with. I tried to make it simple, forgive me its still not that simple you guys expect. Deep problem: Ali’s contents are more relevant to people’s situation bcz he is in the same boat. Both party’s shared thing: high-dopaminergic activities. Specifically games. So his brain generates ideas for that level, what i mean is: not every content or video turn gamers on even if there is a valuable content than Ali’s vid. So his brain waves are more aligned with other gamer’s. They are dancing in the same music. As i know most of his subscribers including me are/were suffering from games but we are not aware enough.My way of describing this idea: task A = 10 units of dopamine and task B = 20 units of dopamine. Its guaranteed you will lose interest for task A if you are doing both. Like you will be trying so hard to do task A, even if you succeed at managing both tasks, you would be spending 10x more will power and mental power which is not healthy in the long run.
You should check out High Performance podcast too. I start my Mondays with Steve's new episode then HP - who also upload on Mondays. Sets you up for the week perfectly!
@@courtneyc8773 hiya, thank you very much for the heads up. I’m also a keen listener of the High Performance podcast too. I’ve recently re-listened to both when they featured Rio Ferdinand. Its pretty awesome how Steve and Jake extracted different information from Rio regarding United’s culture.
@@N_Davido Yes I agree! Also loved listening to Jake and Steve being guests on each others podcast. It really is quite a skill to be able to both interview and be interviewed at a consistently high level!
people think to much about status and prestige...it mostly involves what other people think of you. But people are only gonna compare there lives with yours and always find something to talk negative about if they want to. people that loves you will accept you who you are, not what you do.
Intriguing interview, particularly the question of morality being affected by the prevailing social consciousness of the times you happen to live in, and also Ali going deep on why he does what he does. I feel like human existence is far more transactional emotionally than we would like to think. And then we expect for every emotional dollar we spend that the other person should put in the same amount, and when they don't it causes conflict. I really enjoyed listening to this interview, thanks guys!
I'm smiling like the proverbial "Cheshire Cat" right now! Wow, I look forward to when Mr Ali Abdaal returns to this podcast. I could listen to the both of you for hours. This podcast has been an enlightening one for me, as I am working hard to stop this evil dent in my armour, called procrastination. Thanks again Mr Bartlett for bringing guests to us who are engaging, inspiring and motivating along with being authentic. 👍🤗
I found the conversation on how to identify your values quite interesting. In psychology we ask clients to remember a time when they felt content and fulfilled, and then ask them what that memory reveals about what they value. 39:50
Really enjoyed this conversation between the both of you - Writing this down is probably more for me and my memory process as it is for anyone else to read! You covered some big life topics - in a human and logical manner. Human - feelings and imperfections Logical - why - purpose or reasoning. Value of money - Value of time - what is important to you (me) - figuring that out too! Not worrying so much about what others think. I do care, but more about is it the ‘right’ choice not just does it make someone else feel happy or good. Work and overcoming the procrastination barrier - What is the point or what difference do I make? How much (money) is enough? Am I happy with where I am? - Where do I want to be? How do I get there? Just big questions applied to everyday decision making - setting simple achievable goals. Thanks. I’ll keep on listening & learning & applying.
Lessons from Ali Abdaal: 1. Classic one: Enjoy the whole journey rather than just the destination. What we've become during the progress is what matters. 2. Focus on doing the biggest important tasks which contribute to 80% of the success. Avoid the mundane and unimportant ones. 3. Work and joy could be hand in hand. Finding joy in your work means you wouldn't feel like working everyday.
Wow what an insightful video! I usually don't comment on videos but this one sentence got my 200% attention & made me realize something. When Ali Abdaal said that 'What would this look like if it were easy!' Huh what would it look like if my days were easy, they would look like more fun. Just a quick background here, I'm a working professional who works from home with a 6 month old son & I keep telling myself daily that working with a kid is hard work when you're trying to be a good professional & a parent at the same time. But I just realized what if this was easy! My kid is never going to be this small & adorable again. I'm grateful for a wfh job that pays my bills, enables me to work in the area I like & allows me to be home with my son for the entire day. What if these were the best days of my life!
shift your mindset from „having to do something“ to „get to do something“ society is heavily controlling what we think is good, right noble & virtuous - people in the past thought it was okay to enslave others because society saw it as normal learn to live for yourself and find out what your true values are break tasks in clear defined ones and add timestamps if you need to (instead of saying „clean the house“ say „clean the kitchen“ or instead of saying „learn for this test“ say „read page 100 to 120 and answer question 1 to 3“) enjoy the destination!! be grateful! what you now have was your dream 5 years ago productivity: using your time intentionally - taking a break or meeting up with friends can be productive too if it is what you intended to do have clear goals and plans how to achieve them
What Steve says here about values is huge. Lots of personal development books talk about living by your values but none of them tell you how to do it. I came to the same conclusion some time ago that you understand your values by understanding how you feel.
I thought this conversation was deeply enlightening into uncovering my seemingly altruistic ambitions. As someone who has only glimpsed Ali's content on youtube - he is obviously purpose driven that really translates into the honesty in which he divulges the intricacies of his insecurities. I appreciate the way he reiterates acquired knowledge it has pushed me to read much more widely. Thank you for this pod, I appreciate the direct and blunt approach of the interviewer, I've learned a lot!
How beautiful though. To see two guys clearly financially comfortable, genuinely ask one another how one another views money. Really humble, enjoyed watching this massively.
Awesome interview really enjoyed this. Everything from the interview style, production quality and of course the quality of content thank you gents what a pleasure.
My man quoted Mylie Cyrus like she was a thirteen century philosopher! 🤣 Very impressive guest and incredible conversation. Learnt some great things about overcoming procrastination - new subscriber!
Compelling podcast as they always are - thank you. I really like the way you embrace gratitude Stephen. When I was at my 'rock bottom', seven years ago, someone advised me to practice gratitude on a daily basis. 'WTF', I thought, I didn't even like myself. I can honestly say, gratitude has turned my life around and today I embrace the world every day. #Gratitudeisattitude. x
hello, just encounter this video and my take away (not by AI) 1. "pay other to remove the choices" 2. rest --> rest, more--> more" make easy move like high school physics , we need to reduce the fraction from our internal / external force 3. "Have to --> get to " mindset Shift" 4. present you vs future you in our mind (always happier in future?) 5. Journey before destination, Journey always more important (AA always quote this) 6. study hard ---> Nuero to growth; more test = more growth 7. Man always do thing for 2 reseasons: Good + Real " (HAHAHAHAHAHA) Sorry for poor english, thank you for the video again!
I love how @steven says NO to books he's not read before... If its some of us... we;ll be saying yes to all... this is the power of being our authentic self. I love these guests, each and everyone has something different to say and to teach us.
I enjoyed the back and forth banter between these two fellas. Felt like such an honest and vulnerable conversation about money, being yourself, feeling enough, finding mates. Really cool to get to know Ali Abdaal.
The quality contrast between this video and the newer ones is striking. I mean it's still an excellent video featuring the incomparable Ali Abdaal and of course Steven, yet the advancements in camera work, setup, and finer details are evident. This video comes after Steve's first book, and he recently in a newer video mentioned that he is a completely different person now. So I wonder that a comparison video of his past and present self would be fascinating-has he purchased that private jet, for instance? ✈😂 How does his values and money perspective changed now? 💰📈These videos serve as a wonderful time capsule ⏲💊, capturing the evolution of one's opinions and values, as well as documenting personal growth. DOAC team please make a special video about this in a vlog 😇
Wow it was so interesting to hear that Ali doesn’t think he’s masculine! To me a masculine man is a dedicated, hard working and has a clear vision for his life, Ali has all of these things. Enjoy your Disney songs and fantasy novels, it makes you more interesting✨
Great podcast and chat. I'm not much of a fan of all the camera movements though, I think simple is better for podcasts but that may just be my opinion. Great content though - came from Ali's channel and will stick around!
