E059 - Ali Abdaal - Automate Your Time & Productivity: How to Get Sh*t Done as a Solopreneur
Ali Abdaal is a former NHS doctor turned influential YouTuber, podcaster, entrepreneur and author. With an excess of 4+ million subscribers, Ali delivers insightful content on productivity, business, important life-skills and personal well-being, empowering his audience to live more fulfilling lives. Today’s episode is an honest discussion on getting sh*t done — from discipline, productivity and smarter learning to future-proof skills, investing and finance as a young adult.00:00 Introduction02:00 Transitioning from medicine NHS to a leading content creator04:55 How to become successful on YouTube (Ali’s #1 advice)10:02 #1 advice to 18yr olds with 0 skills12:24 Become a leader & document the process16:44 “You’ve already won the lottery” – perspective & gratitude19:02 How to boost productivity (Ali’s simple steps)24:02 Becoming more disciplined with social media28:22 Ali’s favourite app instead of social media29:33 How to learn smarter (Ali’s personal routine)33:29 Improving team communications35:45 How to get sh*t done as a solopreneur (how to make 10k p/m)37:40 The #3 fundamentals to hit 10K p/m41:49 How much Mike is making from his app44:02 Diet & nutrition (macros)52:02 How to enjoy the gym more55:01 Ali’s thoughts on the education system57:05 Relocating / expanding your environment to grow1:04:03 What equipment for beginners1:04:25 The future of content creators1:12:02 Content creation secrets: virality, ideation1:16:24 Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal: favourite podcasts he’s done1:19:04 Investing & property1:24:44 Personal brand» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston • 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO • 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO» Join @Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrstFollow AliYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aliabdaalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliabdaal/Feel Good Productivity (book): https://www.amazon.se/dp/184794373X?language=en_GB