Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! This final excerpt from chapter 9 of the book is about how doing what matters to you is the ultimate energiser and productivity booster and how you can find what matters to you. I explore the science of motivation, and how in addition to intrinsic motivation, there are 3 forms of extrinsic motivation that...

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This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! Chapter 8 of the book is about recharging the proverbial batteries: how to rest in a way that energises you. I explore the ways we might think we're "resting" like doom-scrolling or binge-watching TV, and how these activities are actually draining our feel-good emotions. I also tell you how to recharge by...

We’ve all experienced moments when we want to express vulnerability, but our mind holds us back. I often find myself in this situation, and in this candid conversation with Dr. Aria, I delve into my inner thoughts on the matter. Dr Aria is a high-performance psychologist and mindfulness specialist who developed a science-based method called Focused Insight Training to help people stay mentally and...

This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! Chapter 7 of the book explores the various kinds of burnout that we may suffer and offers a glimpse of the solution. I analysed how LeBron James has dominated the NBA and sustained his position during a multi-decade career, and how Steve Jobs managed to be innovative by saying “no to innovations”.  I real...

Have you ever wondered who works on my Youtube Channel? Meet Tintin Smith, a consultant turned YouTuber turned writer who is now my head of YouTube. Since starting as a content writer his role has evolved significantly. We'll talk about his journey from the corporate world to working for me, and he'll even answer some tough questions about how things really work behind the scenes... Sponsored by S...

This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! Chapter 6 of the book is about the law of inertia and how it applies to productivity, just like it does to physics. Three major factors prevent us from being productive, and they are uncertainty, fear and inertia. As Newton recognised, it takes more energy to start something than it does to keep going. In...

Hey gang, I have something a bit different to share with you this week. Joe Hudson is an executive coach who works with some of the world’s top leaders, thinkers, and organisations. But, before he got into coaching he was a venture capitalist and philanthropist with a super wide ranging career - so he comes to coaching with years of experience. This is my very own coaching call with Joe - we talk...

This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! Chapter 5 shares one of my favourite and most inspiring stories - how Adele overcame her stage fright to become an incredible performer. We all struggle with fear, and it can hold us back from doing the things that matter most to us. So, these are some techniques you can use to get on top of your fear so...

Have you ever wondered how CEOs manage to pull off the impossible and achieve their wildest dreams? Do you have goals that seem so huge you don't think you'll ever accomplish them? Well today's guest is relentless about pursuing his goals, and along the way he has achieved some incredible things. Cliff Weitzman is the founder and CEO of Speechify, the text-to-speech software used by 25 million peo...

This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! Chapter 4 is all about what I call 'The Unblock Method' - my way of getting over the barriers which cause procrastination. Procrastination can be a really difficult problem to beat. It can leave us feeling frustrated, anxious, and angry with ourselves. A lot of people think the key to overcoming it is to...

In today's episode, we're going to be hearing from a group of relationship experts to find out about how we can make our love lives more fulfilling and meaningful. From dating advice to how to handle conflict in long-term relationships, these conversations should give you everything you need to not only find a partner, but maintain a healthy relationship, too. I learned so much from these guests -...

This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! Chapter 3 is all about how other people can have a huge impact on our productivity and wellbeing - whether that's draining our energy, or inspiring us to create great things together. So, if we can harness the positive effects of teamwork, communication, and community, we can do our best possible work. We...

Have you ever thought about making a living as an online writer or content creator? Today’s guest quit his job at McDonald’s to write on Twitter full time, and within months he had grown his page from nothing to 1.5 million followers, just from writing one thread a day. Sheehan Quirke is the man behind The Cultural Tutor, a huge (and until now faceless) Twitter page all about art, culture, and his...

This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! I recorded the audiobook in a studio in London a few months ago, and it was super fun to be behind the mic. This is an extract from Chapter 2, which is all about the importance of feeling autonomous in your daily life and gaining power back over your work, so that you can unlock true motivation. We'll be...

In this episode, we’re going to be hearing from seven of the world’s top productivity experts about some of the productivity myths that are holding you back from doing the things that really matter to you.  We’ll talk about some of the pitfalls of productivity, how productivity can be a form of self-care, and why it’s so important to manage your time well, so that you can lead a life you really lo...

This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! I recorded the audiobook in a studio in London a few months ago, so I wanted to share me reading the first chapter. It talks about the first principle of Feel-Good Productivity, play, and how you can incorporate it into your daily life. We'll be releasing more of these chapters week by week, so stay tuned...

Hey friends, welcome back to Deep Dive. This episode is going to be in a slightly different format than usual - it’s a solo episode where I sit down to chat about the future direction of the podcast and some of the new content we’re going to be sharing as we get ready to launch Season 8. This is a pretty relaxed convo - just wanted to give you guys an update and show you a sneak peak of the behind...

In this episode of Deep Dive I sit down to talk with Noah Kagan, the author, entrepreneur and YouTuber who built AppSumo, a multimillion dollar software company. He has just released his new book, The Million Dollar Weekend, which is all about how you can instantly start a business which could change your life. We talk about some of the barriers which keep people from getting started with entrepre...

In this bonus episode of Deep Dive, we're going to be rounding up some of the best insights from Season 7's guests. We'll be focusing on mindset shifts - the different ways you can look at and think about yourself and the world to improve your wellbeing and performance. Whether you want to build up your resilience, improve your confidence, beat limiting beliefs or make your business a success, the...

This is an exclusive, audio only episode of Deep Dive, where I share with you the introduction to my brand new book, Feel Good Productivity 🎉 If you want to listen to the audiobook, or you're curious about what the book is like, then this is for you. The introduction is all about how I came up with the theory of Feel-Good Productivity, and it gives you a flavour of what's to come in the rest of t...

In this special episode of Deep Dive, I'm being interviewed by renownd psychologist and author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? Dr Julie Smith. We'll be talking all about my brand new book Feel-Good Productivity and we discuss the writing process, the insights you can expect from picking up a copy, and all of the research into productivity and wellbeing that went into creating this book. It...

Are you wondering about your purpose? Perhaps you have big dreams but you're not sure how to achieve them, or you're struggling to find time for your true passions amid a busy life and lots of responsibilities. Ryan Holiday is a philosopher who has built a career writing bestselling books - and now he spends his time doing what he loves, writing and raising his kids. In this eclectic conversation...

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There are loads of people out there who want to be become online creators, but they’re not sure how to get going, or if their business will be a success. It can be a super confusing world to navigate - but once you unlock it you can find financial freedom and a fulfilling career. Today’s guest is Nathan Barry, an online writer and software developer who created Convertkit, a product that helps peo...