Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

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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 cr...

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 talk...

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...

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 Universit...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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/e...

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 c...

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 📸...

“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 conversati...

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 feelin...

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, wh...

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 📸 I...

“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 b...

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...

📣 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...

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...

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...

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=qU...

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 K...

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 Channe...

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...