Everything's Changing - Life Update
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- Опубліковано 11 тра 2024
- It's been a while since I did one of these, so just checking in with you all :) as ever, thanks for watching and following the journey xx
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If we haven’t yet before - Hey 👋 I’m Ali, a doctor-turned-entrepreneur and I’ve somehow become the world’s most followed productivity expert. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Deep Dive and writing, I share evidence-based strategies and tools to help you be more productive and build a life you love.
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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 Why I'm making this video
1:00 Personal update
3:15 The journey in numbers
8:39 How long it takes to succeed
11:57 Thoughts on happiness and fulfilment
17:23 Business Update
20:00 What would you do if money were no object?
26:10 It's ok to leave money on the table
35:55 Book Update
Thanks for watching gang ❤I'm curious, what would you do if money were no object?
Be back home with my family
I’d go to MIT, if I got in :)
Or maybe settle down somewhere in Japan and just spend my days reading and wandering around rural Japan.
Follow and find my true happiness which is creating content, helping others and finding a way to combine it all - knowing that there are no 'major obstacles' to worry about such as the mortgage. And ultimately 'giving' is my driving force - so do that to the max, in whatever capacity I can.
I would quite my teaching job and write...what I'm not sure, but I'd write if money were no object!
I would build an AI GPT 😊
It’s funny that you say that most people won’t watch this video till the end… For me, this is the best video on your channel. Ever. It’s a lot more thought provoking and helpful than any other video. I’d love if you keep doing this.
Wow, thank you!
Same. If one really enjoys the personality of a content creator (or anyone, actually) they would watch/ read / listen to any format. For example, the best thing I watched this fall is @KaraandNate biking across America 6-part series 4 hours long 😂. A long-time huge fan, so I watch everything. Same with Ali. It's like talking (in our case listening) to a friend for hours. Best thing!
I second this! This video is different because it feels like listening to a friend and not necessarily learning from a teacher. A different way of connection, more personal. And also for me it's interesting to hear how people think when they are on a higher level when basic financial needs are met. Still learning a lot about life from casual talking videos like this.
I was going to say the same actually. It’s refreshing.
When I heard Ali say in a Huel ad that he uses Huel because he doesn’t have time to make a healthy meal I was like “Whaaat??! All this productivity and you don’t have time to make a healthy meal?.” 🤯 With this video Ali you’ve redeemed yourself. The internet needs more of your new way of thinking 😊🎉
Definitely agree! The best video on the channel easily!
Bravo, sir. True wealth is closing the gap between what you want and what you have. Most people don't realize that cuts both ways. It's not just about having all the stuff you want, but it's also about not having stuff you realize you don't want. Enjoy the travels!
Very true, Mark. I'm watching your "What nobody tells you about getting rich" video next. In my life I've been dirt poor as a graduate student and comfortably middle class, and I can honestly say there are times when I miss my dirt poor days. Adjusting to new money means noting how our expectations and habits change too, and remembering to prioritize what is most important to us.
Wow! You have summarized it into a single sentence.
My summary: Basically being a god (polytheist), has the wisdom, and understanding of everything, then this reasoning mind is satisfied. Mind craving (problem solving what other people surfers, an emotion connection/relation with other people's pain, understanding, wisdom sharing). Another from of dopamine. (you don't really have a control of anything, you gonna die anyways, time concerned Limited amount of feel good thing you can do in a time, anything can happened at any moment nor anyone has that control, that is it self is ****not feel good thing**** )
Yes!!!! 100% this! The first thing anyone should when they get money is ask themselves what can I get rid of? (Debt, mortgage, job you hate, etc) what do I NEED to immediately improve my quality of life? How do I protect my future (property, pensions, insurance, etc? Then, what fun things do I want? The problem is a lot of people skip the first 3 steps and go straight to the fun stuff!
Stayed till the end and got so much value than you know
I have this UA-cam account for over 12 years now. I have never left a comment on a video, not even once. But this video was so real! I felt it so hard. So inspiring I had to let you know you touched me deeply. and you made me think in a new way. Thank you! I'm happy to see you're true to yourself making that decision to post whenever you feel it's right. I respect you and your journey. I'm not even sure you'll leaving money on the table. Good luck on your new journey.
"This is not the type of video that the algorithm will make go viral" - well, this is exactly the type of video that I love! And maybe the algorithm is what made UA-cam so worse in the last few years. Please, keep videos like this one - the type you do because you feel like - coming!
Don't worry, we watched the entire video (I guess most people did) bc this one felt so real!
Absolutely!
You should share if you can see how many people watched the complete video. Actually as I was saying this the metric is completely irrelevant. Thank you for the video.
Leaving money on the table section is so inspiring. Thanks for posting this
Where are you brother, let me join Adonis School free
He’s money hungry. He left medicine because UA-cam paid more
But remember he consistently did it for years when It paid nothing. So I do see it as he enjoyed it a lot more than the FT job he had at the time.
This vdo is like hamza's style ❤
I literally went and sent you Ali's vid on IG as I thought it would also help you and here you are , 🤲🏼
I honestly don’t watch your channel all that often lately. I’ve been really burnt out so I have strayed away from a lot of productivity stuff. But I saw your thumbnail and title and felt inclined to watch. I am so glad that I did! The things that you said about the kind of life you want to live and the authenticity is exactly how I’ve been feeling about life. It’s so wonderful to hear your perspectives, especially about finding happiness in the journey because that’s really what it’s all about. Thank you ❤
I love how raw and unscripted this was. An accumulation of all your hard work, knowledge, and wisdom and being vulnerable out there. No flashy editing, no overly-structured (though very appreciated in other videos), no biases (sponsorships).
The constant life questions he gets to himself, though he doesn’t have the true answers, he, through experiences, comes up with his own conclusions.
Best video thus far.
I stepped down to a lower paying entry level type of job after 20 yrs in my industry. Now I get to work remotely and spend more time with my kids. I did have to come to terms with what I left on the table and it was all worth it.
So much value in this video - and I relate to many of the points you make. UA-cam is an amazing platform, but as soon as it turns into a 'job' where you have to work all hours to create new videos, it means you are not actually living on your own terms. My mentality is that I didn't leave a 9 to 5 in order to replace it with a 9 to 5 UA-cam channel. As you say, UA-cam is amazing when you can do it PART TIME - and so with my channel, courses and business, I've set them up so that they can function without me running them 24/7. Sure I'd be making a lot more money if I posted once per week, but posting once per month has allowed me to live life on my terms, travel the world (like yourself I travel around 9 months of the year) and appreciate the world we live in. As you say, its okay to leave money on the table; you can always make more money but you can't get back your time. For me, I like to spend my time travelling, meeting people and exploring the world. Thats worth much more than extra $$$ per year. Really glad to see that you are on a similar wavelength and excited to see where your travels take you :)
Ali is a great mentor, his free course has brought so much improvement into my channel 💥💥💥 ❤❤❤❤❤
@Miles_Cassian I am new to Ali what free course please.. thank you- Lisa
This is now officially my fav video on Ali's Channel.
Love to hear him speak about his personal experience with business and life etc. Just hits different❤
Ali, if you stopped making all videos and made only stuff like this, I’d still watch you. Videos like these add soooo much value to my life and it’s literally like a therapy session. Even though I’m super early in my business journey, SO much of this is relatable and helpful. Wishing you health, fulfilment and love in the years to come and also the courage to stay true to yourself.
Watched this video to the end as I always do! Love them so much as it gives me a lot of insight into your own thoughts but also gives me a chance to reflect on myself.
The relief I felt when I finished medical school and told myself I’m going to make my videos on my own terms, when I feel like it, and leave money on the table, was huge. I’ve had more time for my relationships, friends and family, and maybe most importantly myself.
It sounds like you’ve reached a similar conclusion and I’m really happy for you man. Maybe I’ll soon join you on a digital nomad year of my own 😉
Keep doing you my guy, you’ve provided infinite value to me and hundreds of thousands of others and you deserve every bit of self fulfilment and personal happiness for it.
Hope you doing well Nasser!😊
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Love this. Would love to see more long form videos like this :)
thanks Oscar!
"Many people forget that the goal is not money, but to spend your day as you wish."
Very genuine video. Watched from start to finish and I must say, I highly appreciate you and your authenticity. It's funny because as out of the ordinary as this video seems, this zoom out and refocus is so relatable and recognizable from every creator, yet no one sees the value in addressing it this transparently. Very admirable of you to not only disregard the fear of potentially losing viewers by announcing you're stepping back, but also recognizing the value of honesty and actually just changing your viewers expectations so that they always receive exactly what they expected. 👏 From a forever subscriber. Love your content!!
I'm losing my job in a week and have a slight opportunity to build my path to chase my passion and be able to be happier and make something out of photography.
I, of course, have a need for sustainability in my life, and goals and needs, but your words and practical approach to where we are headed and the one life we've got has inspired me to allow myself the tools I need to make it happen, but also to let go of the things I accumulate that drag me down mentally.
Deeply inspired for a strong 2024.
Thanks a lot, Ali.
Good luck 👍
It feels good to see you reconnect with yourself again. As a longtime viewer, I've always seen your thirst and ambition for money and success as inspiring, but also somehow self imprisoning. Nobody has all the answers figured out. But I've felt your hyper focus on productivity and output ever since you went full-time with UA-cam change your overall energy and demeanor.
Somehow in this video, I'm seeing the flicker of light in your eyes again of a man who is realizing what's really important. Of someone who wants to be genuine and is in touch with his mortality and the mortality of those around him. This has ironically been my favorite video of yours in years for this reason. I can tell you are beginning to recognize the ways you tether your identity and ego to the things you've achieved, and are in the process of letting that go in favor of the things that actually matter.
Would you still love Ali Abdaal even if he never went to med school, had a big UA-cam channel, or any of the other things? I sure hope so: because we would still love that person, too.
Best of luck to you on this journey, and to everyone paddling along in life.
So weird you said that no one was going to watch it until the end! I simply loved this video, it is like catching up with a friend in a very informal format. For the same reason out of all your content I prefer your podcasts (and in the audio format). The guests are so diverse but the interviews always turn out to be super inspiring. Feels like a mentoring session. Thanks for the update and good luck with this new lifestyle!
Ali is a great mentor, his free course has brought so much improvement into my channel 💥💥💥 ❤❤❤❤❤
It’s been an amazing video to watch Ali. It’s like listening to a friend speaking and sharing real life struggles and questions we all have to answer for ourselves.
Dear Ali, this is my first ever comment in any of your videos. And this was the best 44 minutes I spent on your content. I have been watching you for years. Thank you for this. It reached me at the right time. Happy 2024! 🌷
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS you’re one of the few who’s actually fulfilled the dream of the 4 Hr. WORK WEEK! That was the POINT along! Wasn’t it? Think about it. The next book that you WILL write is the one the one we have all been waiting for - concerning what do we do with the other 36 hours? Have fun.
It’s interesting to hear that most people who reached their dreams where more fulfilled with less money but when chasing their dreams.
It's also the reason they succeed again and again. Because they still crave those stages of life.
Thanks for sharing this video with us. I’ve been watching your videos because of your transparency and honesty. It’s rare on UA-cam to find a person like you. It might have been scary to show your weakness or your thoughts to people. But this kind of video gives us more connections and inspirations as well. I’ll keep supporting you buying a book, joining UA-cam academy, and watching upcoming videos! Stay healthy and live in the moment :) Thank you Ali!
I’ve been following you since 2019, when my channel literally did not have any subcriber (it reached 700k+ now). You are the only one that share stuff I find relatable. It's lonely and confusing growing my own UA-cam channel to the point of 200k 300k+ and didn't know what was the right next thing to do, and you helped me with tons of pro advice in your videos and newsletter.
I'm happy that you keep your authenticity and honestly share your thoughts on money, it really had me reflecting my approach to this content creating thing.
I am kinda looking forward to the phase where you have your own family and kids and share your insight, cuz I gave birth to a wonderful baby girl 5 months ago and am struggling with balancing feel-good-productivity and childcare. 😬
Anyway, wish you the best. Can't wait to read your book. ❤
One of the best videos on your channel.
To be honest, most of us see through the sponsor videos as they have a commercial vibe.
The vibe of this video is so different, so genuine and something that is needed in today’s rushed lifestyle. Keep this up Ali…
Congratulations on your recent realizations, you seem really happy and fulfilled. Whatever you decide on posting or doing, there will be people watching and reading your content. You are the kind of person people like to listen to, because you are so self-aware and honest. Wishing you the best for your new life chapter :)
Ali is a great mentor, his free course has brought so much improvement into my channel 💥💥💥 ❤❤❤❤❤
The first video I found of you was similar to this. I subscribed right away. It was light, and unique, and profound, and real in a world where everything was curated and “content-y”. Your content is amazing and I love it, but it usually gets added to my “Watch Later” list (because I know there’s value and things to learn there) vs just stopping me in my tracks and pulling me in and making me feel connected on a basic human level. *This* right here is why I follow you. This was and is beautiful, Ali. Thanks so much for sharing. PS. I’m about to preorder your book.
For me, this is definitely the most valuable and inspiring video I saw from you so far 😍 so authentic and calming ❤
I love how you share personal updates like these, I love your tips on productivity, but these videos create a personal connect 😊🙌🏼
Ali is a great mentor, his free course has brought so much improvement into my channel 💥💥💥 ❤❤❤❤❤
@@Abdul_Hamidd so true 🙌🏼
It's amazing what you've done and how much your channel has grown! Been here a long time and will keep giving endless support, Ali!
This is probably one ☝🏽 of my favorite and your best videos I’ve ever watched on UA-cam.
I’m an artist and have been for many years and you just made realize things that are life changing and affirming. Your words are will be a game changer for many who see it in the future!
Thank you for being open, honest, transparent and most of all vulnerable. You’re a gem.
May you live long and prosper 🖖🏽
I love how vulnerable you were in this video. I love that you showed raw emotion at your friend’s health hardship. I love that you showed us how human you were because it is so easy, especially with you, to just assume you are always on top of things and productive 100% of the time and even easier to forget that you are human so thank you for the reminder. This was one of my favorite videos that you’ve made in quite some time.
I don’t think I was ever this captured by a video this long. So happy for you Ali!
I enjoyed this video! It sounds like you did a lot of soul searching and worked really hard to get here. Happy you're doing this for yourself and staying true to you
This is one of the best UA-cam videos I have watched in years! It is NOT often I will sit through a 45 minute YT video, and feel thankful that I sat, watched, and listened throughout. The is raw Ali Abdaal being Ali Abdaal. Everything you said is correct. Well done Ali! 👏👏👏👏👏
My thought at the end was, Ali towards the end of each year you should publish a video just like this, and talk about whatever has impacted you the most over the previous 12 months. You are huge inspriration to your legion of fans, and I include myself. I am so looking forward to getting my pre-ordered book at the end of the year.
Now go and enjoy yourself. Have a fabulous December, and have a Happy New Year!
Hey Ali, just a thought - maybe you need to reframe your thinking around how you view ‘spamming’ your audience on social media about the book?
Your 50th social post about the book is still only the first time many people will hear about it and those people would be forever grateful that you made the 50th post because it may just be a book that changes their entire lives - knowing you and the value you already provide, it likely will be!
So please don’t hold back from sharing the valuable resource you’ve spent so much time crafting, due to your own feeling that it’s ‘spammy’ because by holding back, you’re potentially keeping the book hidden from someone who really needs it. ❤️
I have never commented on a UA-cam video before, but this time I can't help but share my thoughts. Ali, thank you for posting this!
To get this kind of reflection from you, really means a lot. Grateful that you gives us the chance to learn from your life experiences. Have a great rest of the year!
This is the kind of videos we need Ali.
Thanks a lot for being so honest, vulnerable - it makes a ton of difference to so many of us who have the same thoughts,
We chase entrepreneurship for Freedom, and in a weird paradox , we give up freedom to be better entrepreneurs.
Thank you for addressing it, and helping us feel heard
Why do I adore you, Ali? You are very close to us, in our hearts and minds. Keep it up.
Ali, this is one of your best videos ao far. It the jazz of UA-cam, the rawness you have brought with this video has me hooked. I didn't realise when the video passed by. These are some thoughts that have been on my mind for sometime. Thanks for bringing it up.
Love that you are posting content like this on your main channel as well and I'd be happy to see more of that in the future. It's both informing and inspiring. Thank you for putting in the work to bring us all this content. Thank you to your team as well. Keep up the good work
For me a huge lesson this year has been growing the respect, humility and patience for the journey of success.
Do what brings you joy and peace and protects your mental health, also knowing that your last 5+ years on UA-cam has benefitted (and will continue to benefit) millions around the world! I watched the whole video and I can see your relief in this decision! Good on you for coming to this realization! I came to the same realization a few years ago after working so hard most of my life and was at the peak of my earning years!
Thanks for this, Ali! It takes immense courage to do a video like this but it definitely shows authenticity and helps a lot of people like me! Happy to know that you're enjoying and going to enjoy this journey! Have the best next season and hope to hear more of such learnings on the way!
I’ve been watching you almost from the start and I’m excited that you’re going to keep evolving. I’ll be watching. But the way, I’m 70 years old and you’ve helped me think about ambition, productivity and life goals. Today’s video was really helpful, again. Change is exciting.
Hi Ali, my first comment on your YT channel but I’ve found you since your med student days making videos about how to study and your method of studying had got me through my law student days and I preached to anyone who needs help with that. Thank you for putting your heart and thoughts on your sleeve and can’t wait to see more and support your spiritual and emotional journey 🤍
Congrats man! I always appreciated that you speak from your heart, and remain open and honest to yourself and your viewers. I have been following you for years, and appreciate all the insights you've given me for my own life.
I rarely get past 5 minutes of a video, but this one… this one I watched until the very end. Unscripted, honest, and deeply personal. I can sense that you still have doubts, and it wouldn’t be natural if you didn’t. “Leaving money on the table” is scary when we live in a culture that focuses on wealth and material things. You have sold all your belongings and there is no turning back. Explore the world, explore yourself. Let the pressure to perform consistently go and I am certain anything that you create here on out will be more fulfilling for you and beneficial to others than anything you have created in the last 7 years. Looking forward to seeing where you land after Tulum :)
I started watching you for your honesty on the topics you were sharing. A video like this is exactly why I watch you and now, why I will pre-order your book. Too many are putting out videos just to make a buck. You are proving to be a rare breed that actually believes in what he is doing, creating quality, and truly wants to help. Thank you and really look forward to this year’s videos!
“You’ll be happy once you get there.” This quote relate to me so much because it really keeps our eyes focused on the price we seek at the end rather than enjoying the ride to get there. Why can’t we give ourselves permission to breathe and experience how life just beautifully unfolds in front of us? It’s crazy that in the end of it all, we all have our own path to pursuit of happiness and it’s never really about the money. Thanks Ali! 👏
Your ability to think deeply and challenge not only the status quo, but also yourself is super inspiring. I’m a big believer in finding true happiness and making a life around that.
Realising it’s ok to leave money on the table is something I’ve only just realised is “ok”.
Thanks Ali for producing this video. x
Ali is a genuine and sincere guy, people pick up on that and it’s one of the reasons(as well as the awesome content) this channel has grown so much!
From a stranger to another, I am so proud of you. I haven’t been present since the beginning of your journey but you have helped me learn about myself and I am truly grateful for what you do for us 💗
Ali, I just wish you well. May good things come to you. Thank you for being an inspiring presence on the internet (and soon in book stores!). I always feel good energy and good intentions when I see and hear you. I think you've been a great support for many people trying to build their lives. Wishing you blessings, safety, and lots of adventure for your digital nomad time!
happy for you!!
thank you for being so honest with us. we appreciate you!! your happiness means A LOT to us! you are an inspiration.
This was really emotional Mr. Ali and sunk deep
It made me realize that all these big impact-driven goals I have are mostly centered around making ends meet in the end and if money were no object, I would genuinely spend more time doing random fun stuff, taking trips, chilling with family...
Your videos have literally changed my life and I wish the best for you in your next phase of life
Epic video Ali. I journaled along with the video sitting on my couch, thinking how your words could apply to my own life. Consciously choosing for leaving money on the table for the sake of mental health/family/joy/pleasure/fun/rest is something that’s underestimated. Thanks for your time and sharing your thoughts and it’s beautiful to see how it resonates with so many of us. Love to see where your journey takes you!
It's so interesting to watch Ali grow. He's one of the few people who are honest about the "silly"/"common sensical" realisations he makes over time and puts in the effort to discuss how these realisations shift his perspective on different matters. We learn a lot from these, Ali, keep it up (read: please stop thinking you're rambling)
So agree on this!
Glad to hear you take such joy from teaching. Legitimately owe a lot of my law degree to you and your study guides. Was searching (procrastinating) at a time I was struggling with it, great coursework and assignments but always struggled with exams, and found your spaced repitition and active recall videos. Was almost an immediate 180 in results and I'm now 3 years into my career. Will now live vicariously through your travels, enjoy!
Thank YOU! At the core of everything you’ve expressed/thought through in this video, your excitement for life is so clear and heartwarming. The most valuable thing imo is control over your own time, and you’ve made the active decision to reclaim that. Thank you for sharing!!
Ali is a great mentor, his free course has brought so much improvement into my channel 💥💥💥 ❤❤❤❤❤
This was a therapy for not only you but all of us who have learnt so much from you on this nomadic journey of Doc turned UA-camr turned Writer. I will be there to support all your future adevntures as its always pure from the soul stuff ❤️❤️
Your videos have guided my ambition so much, I'm a first generation university grad. This is the first time I've commented but I just had to lyk that I've been consistently watching your content for the last 4 years. Your advice being happiness oriented has been instrumental in keeping my feet on the ground while I achieve my life goals:) Listening to your life perspective is what I imagine having an older brother would be like, thanks for always being yourself! Soso happy to see you continue pursuing enjoyment.
16:05 "find something that you enjoy and just do it for decades."
a paradigm shift from that of the advice i was given 30 years ago: don't make your avocation your vocation.
intuitively i wanted to but didn't. i wish i had.
I watched to the end as well :) You've built a life of creative freedom and opportunity, so I'm really glad to hear you're going to make the most of that now. Do what makes you happiest, you're right - this moment is everything. Warmest wishes and thanks for the FCP Skillshare course that introduced me to you years ago!
Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn why you gotta make me rethink my life like that, sheeeeesh
I've been watching your videos since 2018 ,,, i watched almost every second fo your videos but thsi one was the best of all ,,
i really admired it . because this is what i needed to kill my depression .
because i really like talking about what i did , it always makes me happy & feels inspiring to others .
I have been passing your video to so many of my friends. The courage to leave money on the table, esp for high net-worth individuals, and be good to your health and relationships is such a profound idea that is not often discussed in our culture. Thank you. ❤
What a huge moment of growth! I’ve honestly been expecting something like this - so thrilled you’re following your own advice!!! ❤
It was so therapeutic watching this. Your journey is so inspiring. Thank you, Ali.
Hi Ali. I discovered you 2 days ago and you have really made an impact on my life. I just now pre-ordered your book. I am so excited about what you'll be sharing in the book. I also just finished watching your 44 minute video about your decision to change your life focus. I am so happy for you for digging down deep within yourself and realizing what really matters and taking actions on living that truth. I plan on meeting you face to face one day. Please let me know if you're going to be in the USA in 2024. By the way....your book is going to be on the New York
Times Bestsellers Book List. I can see it even going beyond what you can ever imagine in sales. You are open and honest and that is what this world always need more of. Someone like you who cares and delivers to people like me that needs what you give. I look forward to hopefully becoming a part of your community. In the meantime enjoy your travels and have no doubt that you are truly blessed and leaving money on the table will bring you more wealth. Take care Ali.
It's okay to just be yourself. I have been following you for years, and this video has come at the right time for me. It's like seeing my old friend growing, and your self-reflection also triggers me to reflect on my own life, especially as it's year-end. It's a good time to rethink the new year and what we truly want to achieve.
I simply wish for you to enjoy your life and always feel good!
it is ok to be yourself, i agree, but who is? really.
unpacking this has been my life's journey and at 63 i can saybthat the key is our very early years - not exclusivly, for as long as we remain pliable we can be changed. but those early years, they are the making of us given unconditional love and a home that is a safe place to fail. 🙏
Ali, this is the best video on your channel hands down. Your thoughtfulness, insight, vulnerability, authenticity, and transparency in this video will be forever engraved in my brain. Thank you for sharing this with us. It teaches so much. Being a teacher is truly your calling. ❤
Thought the same, totally agree!
I can’t even explain why but this video made me emotional. As someone who has watched your videos since a long time, I just want to say thank you for consistently sharing your knowledge and thoughts. I’ll be waiting eagerly for your uploads even if they are fewer and farther apart :)
Love how open he is about everything. I have recently rediscovered this channel and it has really helped with how lost I have felt and helping me put steps in place to figure out how I can live the life that I want. Tying to shake this feeling like something is missing and you videos have really helped
The hills and valleys of life. Growing something and that journey brings happiness and fulfillment at the cost of freedom. Then growing freedom and that journey brings happiness at the cost of the something built....until you find that you again need to grow something to bring happiness and continue the journey. It is an endless cycle.
Yet this is going to be the most watched video in this channel. I enjoyed watching this channel for three years now and I learned a lot of tools and information, but there’s something about this video makes it the best for me. I’m glad to see you living a fulfilling life while still making such impact on others.
Yes, I am still watching and will continue watching whatever video you post. 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 1 hour, I will be here learning from whatever you’re willing to share with us. Good luck Ali ⭐️
So inspiring to see your personal development Ali! How wonderful to see you grow and get closer and closer to being happy and content! Thank you for sharing your journey!
What a strange world we created for us where Money / Earning ≠ Enjoyment / Happiness
I have been watching your video for last 5 years and this one was deep! This will help me reflect on my life. I will come back again and again
I just want to say you are sharing your heart and thoughts with reality and value. you are the only one in the entire social media world that I can see honesty in each of your word.
This video is so authentic and thought-provoking and fun to watch. I really hope you will do this type of videos more often!
This was my favorite video after years of watching. I went through a health scare, and you’ve nicely conveyed what’s really important in life.
I often tell people to look at me. And really ask yourself are you doing all the things you want to do, because you might not be able to “later.”
Ali, thank you so much for posting this video, please post more videos like this! This video resonated with me more than any other video of yours. When watching this video, I was blown away by how your realizations and thoughts were so relevant to the things I’ve been thinking through recently (but you articulate them so much better than I do haha).
I’m on a similar journey in finding fulfillment in life. When I started my full time job as a software engineer after college, I thought it was going to bring me money AND enjoyment because I’ve always enjoyed building things with code for fun, but this time I’d be getting paid to do what I love.
Fast forward 2 years, I realized I didn’t enjoy my job partly because I was leaving my health, youth, family, friends, and the rest of my life on the table for my job (and money). So I quit my job (nearly 6 months ago now), and a few months later, I started my UA-cam channel. I’m not financially free nor am I anywhere near where you were when you quit your job to pursue UA-cam full-time. However, in these last 6 months, I left money on the table in exchange for rebuilding my health, cherishing relationships and building new ones, and most important of all, I’m finally putting myself first. I feel so much happier, healthier, and the enjoyment I get from building things with code expanded. This time it’s not just with code, it’s building my UA-cam channel and my life. I already feel like this decision has changed my perspective on life, and it was well worth it.
For now, I am doing UA-cam on my own terms - enjoying the journey, documenting my life, and sharing what I learn along the way instead of making it a full time job. While it’s probably not the optimal path for growing, I think it’s my path towards longevity. I’m going to post a video about why I quit my job and what I’m going to do next because I will eventually have to do the thing that will make money to sustain my needs and future, but I believe I can find something that will also bring me enjoyment in life.
Again, thank you for making this video - I hope there will be more like it. Safe travels and best of luck!
I was smiling throughout this video, Ali. We are with you, we want to see more of authenticity and transparency its rare and I really appreciate you took this big step. Inspiring :)
I just did the whole last 8 months of non-stop traveling as a digital nomad. Best time of my life! No regrets!
I can’t express enough of how appreciative i am of you always being so honest, open and vulnerable! I absolutely love this video but i feel like you def come off just as honest and open with a lot that you do, especially on the podcast!
Thank you for everything you do and really happy that you are doing it the way you want to, living your life and loving it! 🫶🏽
Thank you for saying what you said. I’ve been wrestling with the money vs time/joy/fulfillment issue for a few years now and what you expressed so honestly and transparently resonates and inspires me to figure out what that really means for me. It inspires me to start taking action towards that direction every morning. I love your plan and look forward to hearing more videos like this.
dang this made me nostalgic. i remember subbing after your early ipad video. i dont watch every video, but its still cool to see your thumbnails and to see your progress and your journey. you've provided me with good knowledge and im sure you have to many others. idk why i wrote this but i hope things go well on your journey and ill still be tuning in. you've always been a friendly and helpful and insightful person. thanks and kudos to that
Watched in its entirety and i've learned so much. Glad to be able to enjoy your journey with you.
Ali, this was so inspiring to the point that in the middle of your video I stopped, edited a video, then got back to watching it. Thank you for the honesty ❤
Love this for you and everyone else daring to take that bold step. We got this!
i absolutely loved this video. As a subscriber since your med school days, this is by far one of the raw-rest piece you've produced. And even though its unscripted and long form-ed, in true Ali Abdaal vibes - I still learnt loads. Glad to see you authentic and honest and raw! Cheers to your enlightenment and personal growth!
This video is another level to anything on UA-cam. Relatable, vulnerable, inspiring in so many ways. Watched you for many years (2019) and to see you arrive at this point gives me as a viewer a sense of pride! I sold my company, and had the big health scare all within 2 years. So relatable. I needed to see this video. Thanks Ali
This video is so important. Thanks for sharing, Ali! We appreciate these new insights and lifestyle and style of content out of passion, not out of necessity. :)
I think we need more of these Ali. Super valuable for small creators like myself. Really inspiring and insightful and has all of us questioning things. Thank you🙏🏻
Agreed!
This video touched my heart to the core. I've been an entrepreneur for 15 years and sometimes, I felt like slowing down. I turn 63 tomorrow.
I just ordered your book.
Wishing you all the best.
I hope that you will visit Sydney one day and do a talk.
Happy birthday!
Ali I have been following your channel for sometime now. It inspired me to attend medical school, now I’m in 3rd year. Your channel has taught me so many life lessons. Do what your heart wants. You’re truly and inspiration.
This is your best video so far.
It didn’t feel like school or class or me taking notes from some teacher. This felt like a conversation, one where I got to hear the feelings and the thoughts of a very admirable person.
My personal favorite video for the year 2023
I knew you was getting to this point. I felt in in the last couple of videos. I get it. Keep making you happy.