7 Mistakes to Avoid While Building Your First Business

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  • Опубліковано 11 тра 2024
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    ⌚️Timestamps:
    0:00 Why I'm making this video
    0:35 1. Not having a goal
    3:54 2. Having too many goals
    7:12 3. Multiple paths
    10:46 4. Focus
    12:18 5. Sequencing
    13:59 6. Metrics
    15:43 7. Thinking time

КОМЕНТАРІ • 253

  • @betterchapter
    @betterchapter 2 місяці тому +23

    You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. You don’t try to forget about the mistakes, but you don’t dwell on it. You don’t let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.

  • @Dr_Ayman_1
    @Dr_Ayman_1 2 місяці тому +16

    0:00 Why I'm making this video
    3:50 1. Not having a goal
    3:54 2. Having too many goals
    7:12 3. Multiple paths
    10:46 4. Focus
    12:18 5. Sequencing
    13:59 6. Metrics
    15:43 7. Thinking time

  • @LeYuen
    @LeYuen 2 місяці тому +9

    I need to write summary from your videos everytime I watched it. Because it's so worth it to keep it as my motivation when I'm down. Thanks Ali

  • @d7writes
    @d7writes 2 місяці тому +4

    There are so many insights packed into this short video. Thanks for putting this one together, Ali!

  • @mariustomas
    @mariustomas 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you, Ali, for helping to specify the 1 goal.
    The “2 list method” helped a lot to write 5 goals and now, as I’m watching the part about goals, I connected them to 1 clear goal.
    Keep on the momentum ⭐️

  • @nathaliperera
    @nathaliperera 2 місяці тому +24

    ALI, the value you are giving is crazy. keep up the good work.

  • @chachiem
    @chachiem 2 місяці тому +15

    My teacher in high school had us make 5 goals for the school year. No more, no less. Then, we had to prioritize them in a way we felt they needed to be prioritized. Like, listed most import to least important or most attainable or harder to achieve. And focus on the first goal on the priority list. Until it was achieved. Yes, the less prioritized goals were able to be changed as needed. By the end of the year, everyone accomplished every goal they originally made, and then some because they added more goals after the original goals achieved after making realistic goals. The teacher said it was a focus/prioritizing/goal setting assignment. Everyone aced it if they achieved their first 3 goals as those were the most important goals to be achieved.

  • @youngaggedick699
    @youngaggedick699 2 місяці тому +1

    Your videos is always clear to the point helping and also referencing to my own life. I absolutely love these buisness tips that are so valueble if you need a sense of awareness towards different situations. When i was in highschool watching your videos had purpel my own progress, mostly focusing on literature, doing better in group discussions.

  • @AprilAdventuring
    @AprilAdventuring 2 місяці тому +4

    Great advice! Focusing on one goal has been majorly helpful for me too. I used to give energy to too many social channels and have found much more success focusing solely on growing UA-cam first :) Letting go of the rest can be challenging, but necessary!

  • @AyushiVerma-fw3wp
    @AyushiVerma-fw3wp 2 місяці тому +6

    You are the elder brother I always needed.

  • @_skyeline
    @_skyeline 2 місяці тому +2

    Hi Ali! Thanks for being an inspiration for me starting my own channel and life journey

  • @qwerrewq2709
    @qwerrewq2709 2 місяці тому +3

    To all the followers of Ali.
    Yes, he s given some valuable advice....
    But remember that his job (role) at UA-cam is to create content ALWAYS, so please don't get overwhelmed from his "videos" and don't fall at the toxic productivity, don't be just a receiver, apply what you learned and go a head at the journey of productivity.
    HAVE A NICE DAY!

  • @JamilaMusayeva
    @JamilaMusayeva 2 місяці тому +1

    These are some really great advice! I love learning business advice from you, Ali!

  • @Yenzi769
    @Yenzi769 2 місяці тому +10

    Your videos have truly been a game-changer for me, Ali. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @andrewjames6600
    @andrewjames6600 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks Ali. I started a business of my own because of your influence called Organic Chemistry Simplified. I help students overcome the hurdle of the hardest course on the premed track. Will take these tips into account. I hope one day to speak with you.

  • @smitinathan
    @smitinathan 2 місяці тому +4

    Love this! Sequence vs. series absolutely resonates!

  • @codingforweb-official
    @codingforweb-official 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for your advices, really helpful, especially about the goal, and metrics. Probably I need to change my vision about the business, and how to make it right, thank yoou again!

  • @marinemom03
    @marinemom03 2 місяці тому

    Ali, you are my favorite You Tube channel and the best teacher ever! Thank you!

  • @mdabusaqibalamansari9979
    @mdabusaqibalamansari9979 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey Ali. I'm from India and my exams just got over and I've just bought your book from Amazon, very excited to read it once it arrives. Your videos have helped me a lot and I already know this book is going to be awesome

  • @bhaswatibhowmik3668
    @bhaswatibhowmik3668 Місяць тому

    That bee analogy completely changed my brain's attention span radar sensitivity. Right after that analogy I rewinded to the beginning of the video and started taking notes. All of a sudden instead of being overwhelmed by everything happening in life right now I made a GOALS list for the year and a to-do list for tomorrow 😲Love your videos!

  • @TalesOfTrillions
    @TalesOfTrillions 21 день тому

    I used to sail my business ship without a compass too, but now I'm setting my sights on clear goals. Thanks for the wake-up call Ali!

  • @jonathanclaeskens6168
    @jonathanclaeskens6168 2 місяці тому

    Hi Ali! Thanks for making all these honest and insighful videos! :D

  • @trhuy5
    @trhuy5 2 місяці тому +19

    00:01 Not having clear goals for the business
    01:37 Setting clear goals is crucial for providing direction to a team.
    04:34 Setting too many goals can be overwhelming
    05:58 Defining the one key goal is incredibly helpful for business success
    09:12 Seek help from those who have already achieved your goal
    10:42 Avoid splitting focus for better progress
    13:47 Utilize metrics for tracking progress and staying on the right path.
    15:22 Metrics can become the goal instead of guiding towards the true goal.
    18:18 Having a growth mindset leads to progress

  • @thepwporg
    @thepwporg 2 місяці тому +1

    As someone who took the leap 8 months ago, this video could not be more accurate. Great video, Ali!

  • @ErikCohenExplains
    @ErikCohenExplains 2 місяці тому

    Great value as always, OKRs are great really sharpening the path towards achieving goals. Thanks Ali!

  • @arkanaahmed
    @arkanaahmed 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Ali for your videos, they are really life changing

  • @amuzeka
    @amuzeka Місяць тому

    Hey mate! Im just beggining my journey and would just like you to know that I really like your content! Congrats and Cheers

  • @GOATiology
    @GOATiology 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video! Thanks Ali!!

  • @user-et9mh6tg1v
    @user-et9mh6tg1v 2 місяці тому

    Goals help stay disciplined. I do set realistic ones, tuning deadline to 50/50 acheivable so i would have to push myself if i feel i might miss on the goal.

  • @afamilyfrenzy
    @afamilyfrenzy 2 місяці тому

    The energy scattering diagram (with arrows)... Is the the core concept from Essentialism by McEeown... 10/10 recommend

  • @Notion688
    @Notion688 2 місяці тому

    Numer 7, Thinking Time the most underrated thing..
    Thank Ali brother for valuable content

  • @FunnyAmped
    @FunnyAmped 2 місяці тому +7

    Hey Ali! Been following you for a while, I bought the book and I've been loving it. I just want to say that we need more of the classic old students video. Would appericiate it if you could do it!

  • @TheSismeon
    @TheSismeon 2 місяці тому +1

    Goodhart's law, idk if its the same thing that happened to me but i had a similar cause for burning out in the past few months. I got misaligned because i started pursuing the metric as the goal but the metric was not what i wanted out of life, it was the thing the metric was for. Re-framing my mind to see the metric as only a metric for the goal again helped me get back on my feet. Anyways, good video!

  • @fernando86736
    @fernando86736 2 місяці тому +1

    Estoy escuchando esto en ESPAÑOL y no me lo puedo creer
    Es una MARAVILLA
    (aunque hecho de menos la voz original en inglés 🤭)

  • @KT97379
    @KT97379 2 місяці тому

    Hey guys for Focus, I suggest Dandapani’s “The Power of Unwavering focus” book. Great insights!

  • @smithfusselman7782
    @smithfusselman7782 2 місяці тому

    Glad we have a man that tells us things that are actually useful that he’s experienced vs just random stuff he’s heard that he has no idea about

  • @edsonrebello6192
    @edsonrebello6192 2 місяці тому

    Bro provides the most value without anything in return true business genius

  • @UnboxingMaster007
    @UnboxingMaster007 2 місяці тому

    Your Videos is a blessing for my Eyes , so astonishing .

  • @Yahyanurneu
    @Yahyanurneu 2 місяці тому

    I like your transparency ❤ Ali!

  • @CodieSanchezCT
    @CodieSanchezCT 2 місяці тому +6

    Rare that people share the real. Love this friend.

  • @rushipatel8089
    @rushipatel8089 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks man for everything ❤
    Lots of love from 🇮🇳

  • @TriunfaconAmanfi
    @TriunfaconAmanfi 2 місяці тому

    The video that I need in this moment. Thank you ❤

  • @AldoJames
    @AldoJames 2 місяці тому

    Time to think has to be one of the most underrated productivity tools there is so long as you don’t fall into the trap of overthinking everything

  • @TermAndWander
    @TermAndWander 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Ali. I picked up multiple takeaways

  • @stefano.angeloni
    @stefano.angeloni 2 місяці тому +1

    The most important thing is to always be honest with yourself and others

  • @BillyWhaler
    @BillyWhaler 2 місяці тому +2

    Damn. I’m now 115 in line for 26 copies of the new book at my county library. Will buy this weekend😂

  • @warneredits5052
    @warneredits5052 2 місяці тому +1

    How is it possible to post that much of vidéos in so little time, good job to Ali's team 👏

  • @St0icis
    @St0icis 2 місяці тому

    thank you very much for the french translation, i was tired of reading subtitles on eachs videos you have made 😅😅

  • @jonstenstrombuilds
    @jonstenstrombuilds 2 місяці тому

    Love the bee analogy. Reminds me of the fly in the you2 book. Great tips!

  • @ankurgupta691
    @ankurgupta691 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts 😊

  • @dan__iel
    @dan__iel 2 місяці тому

    really helpful!! thanks a lot

  • @ganyaka7916
    @ganyaka7916 2 місяці тому

    She’s entertaining and somehow calming when I watch her vlogss 😭

  • @jhonnyyance
    @jhonnyyance 2 місяці тому

    Muchas gracias por subir tus videos en español. Te admiro y sueño con ser como tú. Gracias 🙏

  • @taniaasimionesei
    @taniaasimionesei 2 місяці тому

    Hey 👋 always looking forward to your videos, and I tried twice to get the Business Coaching Bundle that you recommended in this video but no luck 😢 nothing in the inbox or junk folder. Is there any other way I can get it by any chance?

  • @arezunaseri4642
    @arezunaseri4642 2 місяці тому

    Thank u for your invaluable video 😊 I found it at the righttime

  • @maryann_next
    @maryann_next 2 місяці тому

    This guy knows what he's talking about. "Series", that's a good approach to things

  • @mu0635
    @mu0635 2 місяці тому +4

    Dude please make a video on high earning career ideas other than medicine and their respective scopes in whatever countries!! As basic as it sounds, a lot of people end up going for medicine just because of societal pressure, for the prestige and also majorly because they’ve got no better ideas. And it’d be really cool if you rate different aspects of each one of those like the way you did in your side hustles video :)

    • @CPRforyourSocialLife
      @CPRforyourSocialLife 2 місяці тому +1

      Love this idea! And yes, SO needed by today's college students and future college students!

  • @thecove6074
    @thecove6074 2 місяці тому +3

    Hey Ali, thank u and your team so much for the video.
    about the fifth lesson, focus on only 1 goal, how long should this focus period be? until i reached that goal? or for a fixed period of time like 2 weeks or 1 month?

  • @ErnestEnabulele
    @ErnestEnabulele 2 місяці тому

    Great video,it has really motivated me to wake up

  • @HeRo-pg3ik
    @HeRo-pg3ik 2 місяці тому +1

    شكرا لك ! متابعك من المغرب

  • @calebcode
    @calebcode 2 місяці тому +1

    Your animated video makes feynman technique easy

  • @Pixels-jd7ri
    @Pixels-jd7ri 2 місяці тому +1

    I feel like whenever a video is sponsored, it’d be great if it didn’t have ads. So, in a way the person sponsoring is sponsoring UA-cam premium for us as well. Just a thought.

  • @jcgabler8190
    @jcgabler8190 2 місяці тому +1

    You are amazing Ali and your team :-)

  • @TheCoreyGreen
    @TheCoreyGreen 2 місяці тому

    "What gets measured gets managed, what gets managed gets improved." Such a gem

  • @jayrangani
    @jayrangani 2 місяці тому

    Valuable insights 👍🏻

  • @ommimo
    @ommimo 2 місяці тому

    just the things I needed to hear, thanks

  • @techtherapy3093
    @techtherapy3093 2 місяці тому

    8:31 How to find those people who have already accomplished what we're trying to do it and most importantly where to find it?
    for example I need to do a service based agency where could I found a guy who had already succeed in that and how do I approach to them?

  • @mustafajohn500
    @mustafajohn500 2 місяці тому

    I'm not new here.
    I have been watching your video since you started your Chanel 😊👌

  • @princygoyal3986
    @princygoyal3986 2 місяці тому

    Great content really helpful.

  • @Neditarts.
    @Neditarts. 2 місяці тому

    you are so good and I get motivation whenever I see your videos
    🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @MQinsights
    @MQinsights 2 місяці тому

    "Its alot easier to steer a moving ship than a stationary ship"
    .love that

  • @Zaid___since2004
    @Zaid___since2004 2 місяці тому +1

    I am from India and got shocked when I hear his voice in Hindi😂😂 Thenn I found that it's yt's feature😂

  • @lyaloka23
    @lyaloka23 2 місяці тому

    thank you!!

  • @n.hemavathi3451
    @n.hemavathi3451 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for your video. I can analysis my mistakes through this video. First, i focus on many goals and second, i get easily distracted from my goal, so i want to focus on my work, and avoid to many goals. It benefits us.

  • @SantanuDebnath1
    @SantanuDebnath1 2 місяці тому

    Thanks❤ for adding Hindi audio track ( love❤ from India )

  • @Kbhagat5050
    @Kbhagat5050 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much ali..I love your videos...❤... lot's of love to you 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗☺️☺️☺️🧿🦋 love from India 🇮🇳

  • @jaygaming8841
    @jaygaming8841 2 місяці тому +3

    Hi my name is Jay question. Ive been watching your channel for a couple weeks now. Little back story. I'm a 22 year old dad married as well. I'm stressed and kinda of struggling to find work. I'm wanting to go on my own business journey. What would you recommend

    • @KAILEY-hs5if
      @KAILEY-hs5if 2 місяці тому

      GlossGenius

    • @rishabhverma231
      @rishabhverma231 2 місяці тому +2

      Get going bro... no matter how many mistakes you know, you will commit many, that's the journey, keep focusing on your goals and family and have faith in yourself. I am in a similar position, so its like I am saying it to myself. 😃😂

    • @kuri_curry
      @kuri_curry 2 місяці тому

      Realistically,
      As you have a family to support, you may need to talk to your wife regarding your business journey. And what exactly it will look like.
      You need money for food, shelter, possibly school for your offspring. And on the business side, there's always expenditures like materials, ads, transportation.
      If you CAN afford to go all into your personal business then why not?
      If not, you may have to go half and half or so until you slowly can fully support yourself and your family via your own business.

  • @karvanselfimprovment
    @karvanselfimprovment Місяць тому

    Customer are 3 type 1. Brand based 2.quality based 3.price based.if you focus on no.1&2 you will catch 3 easily.no.2&3 are responsible for business growth.

  • @ashshamserik9407
    @ashshamserik9407 2 місяці тому

    Ali,your videos,nowadays, are too much valuable liking me to treat your contents like a book.

  • @Rani_designer
    @Rani_designer 2 місяці тому +1

    The clip from Jack sparrow makes it much more interesting. Good one editor😊

  • @mowsumi_rani
    @mowsumi_rani 2 місяці тому

    Thanks Ali..

  • @Nintendudes491
    @Nintendudes491 2 місяці тому +2

    Go to 11:24, screen shot it, and look at it each and every day.

  • @mdabusaqibalamansari9979
    @mdabusaqibalamansari9979 2 місяці тому +6

    Ali, thanks for this very beneficial video. I have one question, i don't have a company and the E-book in that you kindly provided in the description is asking about my company names and how many people work in it. Will I not be able to get that book?

    • @saimbinkhalid2757
      @saimbinkhalid2757 2 місяці тому +1

      same here !

    • @Gareth.W
      @Gareth.W 2 місяці тому

      Just put "HubSpot" as the company name... I did and it worked fine!

    • @mdabusaqibalamansari9979
      @mdabusaqibalamansari9979 Місяць тому

      ​@@saimbinkhalid2757buddy I got the e-books both mentioned in this video and in Ali's latest video.
      Just type anything in the company name and website and it will give you the PDF

  • @FeliciaJagger
    @FeliciaJagger 2 місяці тому

    Well explained. Thank you for bringing up this video. Financial education is indeed required for more than 70% of the society in the country as very few are literate on the subject ..... Thanks to Gianna Everett the lady you recommended.....

    • @EarnestMorgan-iq9ds
      @EarnestMorgan-iq9ds 2 місяці тому

      That woman totally changed my life for good. I have come across individuals but none is as honest as Everett . So surprised you know her too.

  • @bestintentions6089
    @bestintentions6089 2 місяці тому +3

    neat how did you zoom out while moving camera closer? operator? neat trick if there isn't

  • @AsToldByCanadianImmigrants
    @AsToldByCanadianImmigrants 2 місяці тому

    @ali your second timestamp has a small error missing the colon so it isn't registering - 035 1. Not having a goal. just a heads up.
    Thank you for all your help and guidance and sharing this verrrryyy relatable and valuable insights.

  • @HellyWelly93
    @HellyWelly93 2 місяці тому

    The point about talking with others who have been through it before.....where do you meet them?! I've joined multiple online communities and none of them have been fruitful 😔

  • @catwalkproduccion2340
    @catwalkproduccion2340 2 місяці тому

    En español! Te amo! ❤❤💚💚💚💚💗🤍🤍🤍🤍😍🥰🥰💞💓💘

  • @LeoYang-OU
    @LeoYang-OU 2 місяці тому

    Thanks Ali

  • @fatemekm____
    @fatemekm____ 2 місяці тому

    چقدر مهمونتون ادم نایس و دوست داشتنی و خوش برخوردی بود🤩🤩

  • @Cottagewitchcraftco
    @Cottagewitchcraftco 2 місяці тому

    My question is how do I choose how much to make as my goal? Should I say $60k/year? Should i put it at $100k a year? Am I limiting myself thinking oh there’s no way I can make it to $100k so don’t bother having it as a goal? I’m growing my business from a hobby to a full time business this year 👍

  • @FailCoach
    @FailCoach 2 місяці тому

    Failure isn't the opposite of success; it's part of the journey to it. Every misstep is a masterclass in disguise, teaching us resilience, grit, and the art of the pivot. Embrace it, learn from it, and come back stronger. 💪

  • @sathwikkanneganti
    @sathwikkanneganti 2 місяці тому

    Hey Ali, I feel like you're trying to make a change in how you do things. I'm seeing this in the thumbnails, content delivery (and a couple other things that I may not be able to pinpoint). I could be wrong. But if I'm not, I wish you all the best.
    I'm guessing that all this is in the pursuit of doing more fulfilling work. Rooting for you :)

  • @vitorsantana4840
    @vitorsantana4840 2 місяці тому +1

    Bonitão, e a masterclass sobre o Anki?

  • @hnnhml
    @hnnhml 2 місяці тому +1

    yausa this was helpful

  • @geronimocramos
    @geronimocramos 2 місяці тому

    😂 Lewis Howes told me that bee analogy at summit. Did you get that from him too?

  •  2 місяці тому

    great video thanks

  • @DesignerMehedi
    @DesignerMehedi 22 дні тому

    Thanks ❤

  • @justwatchZET
    @justwatchZET 2 місяці тому

    Ali if we don't have anybody around us to help us - what we gonna do? Who question sometimes is the most painful one for some.

  • @massinskendoul9640
    @massinskendoul9640 2 місяці тому

    Love ur videos