Ali Abdaal

Ali Abdaal

6.5 M subscribers

Hey, I'm Ali, a doctor turned entrepreneur, and the world’s most-followed productivity expert 😜 On this channel, we explore evidence-based strategies and tools that can help us be more productive, and build a life that we love. If that sounds interesting, consider subscribing! See you in the next video x

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If I Started YouTube from Scratch in 2026, I’d do THIS
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If I Started YouTube from Scratch in 2026, I’d do THIS

Ali Abdaal outlines that modern YouTube success hinges on achieving alignment between the creator, their content, and their business model, with the optimal strategy depending on whether you prioritize creative fulfillment or need immediate income generation.

13 days ago · 9 points
The mindset that is slowly destroying your life
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The mindset that is slowly destroying your life

Ali Abdaal explains how the 'prison of certainty'—the belief that you cannot act until success is guaranteed—paralyzes progress toward dreams. This mindset stems from school conditioning that rewards perfection in one-shot scenarios, while real-world success requires embracing uncertainty through rapid experimentation and treating most decisions as reversible 'two-way doors.'

about 2 months ago · 10 points