My honest advice to someone who’s doing too much

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    Hey friends, this is another video in the "honest advice" series where I talk to ‪@zakandfal‬ who's been struggling with trying to do too many things. Hopefully you'll get some value from it too!
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    ⌚️Timestamps:
    0:00 - Why I'm making this video
    0:25 - Zak's question
    3:48 - GPS (Goals, Plans, Systems)
    13:51 - Limiting factors
    18:34 - Be clear about what you want

КОМЕНТАРІ • 295

  • @aliabdaal
    @aliabdaal  26 днів тому +41

    Hopefully you found that useful Zak! And if anyone would like to sign up to the Business Class newsletter you can do so here: go.aliabdaal.com/doingtoomuch/ytbc

    • @Alexwho256
      @Alexwho256 25 днів тому

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      @Alexwho256 25 днів тому

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    • @RikkeGade
      @RikkeGade 24 дні тому +3

      Hey Ali, could you please do an updated how to film UA-cam videos with your iPhone? Would you still recommend the same microphone? Thanks for the always value packed content.

    • @OnRoy
      @OnRoy 23 дні тому +1

      and I did grab my phone and recorded my first video !

    • @chinenyennorom822
      @chinenyennorom822 23 дні тому +1

      Thank you so much for this.
      I've been looking forward to this newsletter🎉🎉.
      So excited to read🎉🎉🎉

  • @ReikiMasterCarlie
    @ReikiMasterCarlie 26 днів тому +89

    " Identifying what is holding you back" is the crucial question that I should ask myself and try to get over the wall of the comfort zone so that I won't give up too early, try everything but still not successful in anything.🙏🏻 Thank you Ali for your advice.🌟

  • @Ozeal
    @Ozeal 11 днів тому +3

    ALI---Thank you so much for sharing this. So timely as I'm sitting at a coffeehouse right now trying to figure out my REAL goal. This right here ""why am i not already there?" " was such powerful advice. Appreciate all the work you do!

  • @stacie7780
    @stacie7780 21 день тому +15

    Small business owner here 🙋🏻‍♀️ This was the advice that I needed: make growing my business my main focus and just start the YT channel for fun. Thank you, Ali!

  • @arthurlugauskas
    @arthurlugauskas 26 днів тому +69

    "why am i not already there?" fantastic question and strategy to use and reverse engineer what you should be doing, thank you Ali!

  • @arifhossain9809
    @arifhossain9809 10 днів тому +3

    Thanks Ali. I was struggling to do with one thing and struggle for one thing. My life was unorganised and was on verge of burnout. But this helped me understand what I am truly going for.

  • @adwithkrishna7954
    @adwithkrishna7954 26 днів тому +48

    On the verge of burnout, and then came this video. Thank you so much, Ali, for your advice.🙂🙂

    • @hnnhml
      @hnnhml 26 днів тому +3

      Take care 🙏🏻

  • @stephaniechambers8036
    @stephaniechambers8036 24 дні тому +13

    The switching of tasks or plans when coming up against my comfort zone. I’ve never felt so called out in my life. 😂

  • @Mr.MBA.Official
    @Mr.MBA.Official 26 днів тому +49

    As always you’re great at improving people’s lives. Thank you so much for your service

  • @themultilingualfamilyhub
    @themultilingualfamilyhub 26 днів тому +10

    Wow!!! I LOVE THIS VIDEO SO MUCH. I love how Ali gives such amazingly honest advice, admitting that going full-time on UA-cam is hard - he even says he doesn't recommend it, despite having this course to sell to aspiring UA-camrs like Zak (and myself, haha)! I love Ali's honesty and no BS approach to everything. This is also the first time I heard about the GPS concept, and it's super helpful! Thank you Ali, awesome content as always! Like Zak I've also bought your book and LOVED IT. I even mentioned it in one of my own videos and integrated some of my takeaways from your book into my own "system" on raising trilingual children. Thank you Ali, you're such a positive influence and have changed so many lives, including mine! xxx

    • @themultilingualfamilyhub
      @themultilingualfamilyhub 26 днів тому +3

      Sorry, just to add to that - similar to Zak, I'm also in a situation where I find myself juggling too many things. I have a part-time job, a freelance translation career, a UA-cam channel, a KDP business, AND TWO KIDS (and a husband!). I'm really trying to grow my freelance business at the moment as it's my main source of income. I'm also trying hard to increase my income from KDP. As Ali pointed out, I have so much more control over these aspects of my life than UA-cam so, f**k it, maybe I WILL take Ali's advice and take a break from YT and focus on growing my active income for now! But I do love YT, so maybe I'll scale down and make fewer videos for the time being while I focus on growing my business. Thanks, Ali!! Your video's given me clarity and actionable advice xxx

  • @seanmartinflix
    @seanmartinflix 21 день тому +5

    This is why you're so big. Genuinely helpful make me question myself. Actionable steps. Very much appreciate.

  • @OneinaMilianDesigns
    @OneinaMilianDesigns 26 днів тому +15

    This video spoke to me ❤ I’m so guilty of doing too many things but now more aware of it and trying to prevent burnout.

    • @hnnhml
      @hnnhml 26 днів тому

      Feel ya

  • @roshinisudhaharan5808
    @roshinisudhaharan5808 26 днів тому +16

    This video popped on my feed at the perfect time (as I lay for a mid day nap after exhausting meetings) Been feeling overwhelmed juggling between many things. Commenting even before watching, I already know this is gonna be gooood😄Now back to the video..

    • @hnnhml
      @hnnhml 26 днів тому

      napping helps so much tho:D

  • @estefaniaicardi
    @estefaniaicardi 26 днів тому +14

    Its definitely so easy to just try and do everything and anything and end up extremely burntout. Cant wait to watch the video!

    • @hnnhml
      @hnnhml 26 днів тому

      Couldn’t agree more 😅

  • @user-mr8bs2ng3c
    @user-mr8bs2ng3c 26 днів тому +6

    Ali's videos always seem to come out at the right time. This is gonna help me so much to get over my little 'unproductive burnout' and focus on my 'GPS'

  • @chevlim
    @chevlim 25 днів тому +3

    12:20 - 13:30 Everyone needs to listen to this!! So true

  • @Abodino
    @Abodino 26 днів тому +23

    What I learned: Breakdown your Goals, then plan for it, and make a simple system around it.
    Thanks Ali❤

  • @bunnygirltheresa
    @bunnygirltheresa 26 днів тому +3

    Lately I'm obsessed with your videos and I learned a lot. Thank you very much❤

  • @Jpmagictravel
    @Jpmagictravel 26 днів тому +3

    WHAT A GREAT VIDEO!!! Perfect timing for me! Thank you!!

  • @ForeverDansky
    @ForeverDansky 26 днів тому +4

    Great video! Thanks so much Ali 👊

  • @sarthaktakiar9524
    @sarthaktakiar9524 25 днів тому +2

    Thats the exact think that I have been facing myself. Thankyou so much Ali! Love you!!!

  • @evayst
    @evayst 26 днів тому +1

    Thank you for the advice! Looking forward to read more about the Business class newsletter !

  • @wilbenportuguez
    @wilbenportuguez 25 днів тому +3

    I needed this video at the right moment. Thank you making this.

  • @abderrahimiken6505
    @abderrahimiken6505 23 дні тому +1

    Identify your Goals, specify your Goals, find the possible ways and possible Plan to achieve your goal, and Focus on one plan and Road rather than getting exhausted trying to pursue multiple stuff at the time. Then make a System that will help you follow the plan and go from point A to point B...
    Amazing Video Ali! one of your best i have watched, Thank you a LOT!

  • @qqlife
    @qqlife 26 днів тому +1

    Thank you, Ali. It’s a really helpful video for sharing your ideas like this.

  • @tullocksarah
    @tullocksarah 21 день тому +1

    I LOVE how you write all this down on paper! 👏🏼 Thank you for helping people ❤

  • @ThomasP525
    @ThomasP525 26 днів тому +6

    Me who’s doing nothing:
    “Sure, I’ll watch.”

    • @hnnhml
      @hnnhml 26 днів тому +1

      😂

  • @nsaba8957
    @nsaba8957 24 дні тому +1

    Thank you so much for this genuine advice. It’s for Zack but many of us are struggling with same problem.🙏

  • @chinenyennorom822
    @chinenyennorom822 23 дні тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this Mr Ali.
    Thank you for how much time and effort you put into communicating value to your subscribers.

  • @cryptoforcanadians
    @cryptoforcanadians 26 днів тому +1

    Great video and I just opted in for the newsletter! Thanks!

  • @knglauren
    @knglauren 25 днів тому +1

    This is one of my favorite videos of yours! 😊So valued-packed. You should make more videos like this one

  • @kkgrimm
    @kkgrimm 26 днів тому +1

    Super helpful video Ali thank you for posting!

  • @UdhayasreeKrithika
    @UdhayasreeKrithika 26 днів тому +1

    Thank you Ali...This video gonna help me a lot!!!❤

  • @bhatuzair1212
    @bhatuzair1212 26 днів тому +1

    Thank you for being with us

  • @benasleo
    @benasleo 24 дні тому +1

    Love this format of videos!

  • @daniel_robledo
    @daniel_robledo 24 дні тому +1

    I'm loving this less-structured videos Ali. When you said "sorry this is all scrampple up" I'd say is actually a really nice thing about the video, I enjoy listening to your honest thoughts as you go, keep it going if you also enjoy it.
    The final phrase of "UA-cam is actually more enjoyable when it is a side-hustle" resonated with me a lot because the more I'm on this journey the more appeling the idea of being a 4-hour a day game programmer and a 2-hour a day youtuber gets for me. So it's always nice to have some external validation of that vision from people like you.

  • @hopeinart-design
    @hopeinart-design 6 днів тому

    I’ve been struggling with focus and often find myself overthinking my tasks. After watching your video, I feel more at ease and have a clearer understanding of how to focus better... Thank you so much❣️

  • @syedbilal07
    @syedbilal07 26 днів тому +2

    Needed this... Thank you.

  • @SabrinaCarpenter-xl9vu
    @SabrinaCarpenter-xl9vu 26 днів тому +1

    Im so happy that i have smart person like u in my life thx for all video💗

  • @Mentor-xl1gu
    @Mentor-xl1gu 26 днів тому +1

    The way you make videos is just fabulous! I would really want to learn this.

  • @itsheidyrosario.
    @itsheidyrosario. 26 днів тому +1

    This was so helpful and could not have come at the most perfect timing in my life. Cause I be stressed.

  • @zohrehkpz7349
    @zohrehkpz7349 26 днів тому +1

    Thanks for advice ...that helped me lot!

  • @noamay
    @noamay 25 днів тому +4

    Problem is that learning also takes SO much time, watching so many videos/courses/conferences/etc. to learn, can takes away all of the time to be working on something..its difficult. 😅

  • @suki1539
    @suki1539 23 дні тому

    Thank you so so much did this Ali and Zak! That’s exactly my question and struggles. Thank you for point it out, a lot aha moments there 😊

  • @Junotekh
    @Junotekh 25 днів тому +2

    Bought your book yesterday, loving it so far!

  • @ChiHangLiu
    @ChiHangLiu 13 днів тому +1

    Good to hear your honest comment that running a YT channel is extremely HARD!

  • @LomeliSuave
    @LomeliSuave 25 днів тому +3

    I love the video, but I would have to disagree with the part that you stated that it is easier to grow a business than to grow a UA-cam channel. I would argue that is equally just as hard because having a UA-cam channel is the same thing as having a small business. I know you have more experience than I do, but hopefully one day I will have a louder voice. Thank you for this video 👍🏽

  • @coxbright
    @coxbright 23 дні тому +1

    Wow that was a great watch. I feel very similar to Zak with trying and wanting to do too many things at once and not having the time for all of them (even though I know I need to be just focused on One Thing). So this video really resonated with me. Thanks Ali and the team!

  • @ajponiente810
    @ajponiente810 26 днів тому +1

    Great video, thank you Ali!

  • @folasewaidowu907
    @folasewaidowu907 26 днів тому +1

    Loved this! ❤️

  • @khanhhanguyen2938
    @khanhhanguyen2938 22 дні тому

    This video gave me so much insight about my career path. Thank you for the advice!

  • @ferozjilla
    @ferozjilla 26 днів тому +1

    So helpful! Thank you Ali

  • @RubiDiaries360
    @RubiDiaries360 23 дні тому

    Thank you for the valuable insight.

  • @kkgrimm
    @kkgrimm 26 днів тому +1

    super helpful video, thank you!

  • @jessicamalo6922
    @jessicamalo6922 25 днів тому +1

    Your book Feel Good Productivity is so good! Honestly the most engaging and easy to engage with book in the personal development genre I’ve read anytime recently

  • @ShahreenH
    @ShahreenH 25 днів тому +1

    This video is truly amazing!

  • @AnthonyMmohJr
    @AnthonyMmohJr 15 днів тому +1

    Loooool, I love your energy and your videos, you have this funny charisma about you. You very friendly and come across as genuine. I will be truly be continuing to follow your business building ideas. I have the exact same problem, stretching myself way too thin, too many thoughts and ideas. But no practical way to build a system of whats in my mind and turning it into real world content. But You have a lot of amazing ideas and strategies to undoing the knots. Just wanted to say thank you for sharing all this valuable knowledge.

  • @geetanjally3133
    @geetanjally3133 22 дні тому

    thankyou a lot sir for this I was literally searching for this from many days.

  • @bassmanwho
    @bassmanwho 25 днів тому +1

    It feels like we are always being chased by something. That pushing us and got us running constantly. Insecurities, fears, wanting to success, etc.

  • @joemamajams
    @joemamajams 26 днів тому +1

    Great watch as always ❤❤❤

  • @study_with_shirin
    @study_with_shirin 18 днів тому

    I needed to watch this. Thank you!

  • @Sonickaminari
    @Sonickaminari 22 дні тому +1

    Ali you always bring peace to my mind soooo thanks a trillion

  • @sahildarji
    @sahildarji 5 днів тому

    One of the most important lesson I've ever learnt so far. Loved the format. Loved the explanation. Keep it up, man...! 👍

  • @luciymilo
    @luciymilo 25 днів тому +1

    Literally the YT video that just saved me months of not knowing what my best next move is biz wise, thanks Ali

  • @nataliagutierrez2506
    @nataliagutierrez2506 14 днів тому

    Thank you , Ali . Found so much value in this 👌🏼

  • @jericohd
    @jericohd 26 днів тому +1

    Wow! I feel this so personal

  • @heyiamilse
    @heyiamilse 23 дні тому

    Very very good advice. Thank you for your great content

  • @CJ8382
    @CJ8382 18 днів тому +1

    Thanks Ali again very insightful 🌼 As you were speaking at the start, I was thinking exactly "oh yes I'm stuck at 'the system' on many levels..."😂
    Now clearer on right actionsteps😊

  • @Edith864
    @Edith864 23 дні тому

    I really appreciate your honesty about the stress/hussle etc. for full time UA-camrs. I feel like this downside is mostly not shown/hidden. But we all need to see the full picture. Thank you, Ali 😌
    And thank you for your prompts. 💡

  • @PQ_497
    @PQ_497 26 днів тому +3

    My problem is I wasted a decade due to poor mental health and now I'm trying to catch up. Time goes so fast as it is, I feel I don't have the luxory to take it slow.

  • @user-sb7rs4tp2l
    @user-sb7rs4tp2l 26 днів тому +1

    Needed this

  • @shukufefarnam7507
    @shukufefarnam7507 26 днів тому +1

    Wow this video helped alot thank you so much ❤

  • @HarmoActive
    @HarmoActive 2 дні тому

    Ali, thanks so much for your work. I have found out about you thanks to your talk Mark Manson. I am literally taking notes watching the videos from you guys. Just ordered a copy of your book too. But this video, especially the bit about switching between goals and the need to identify the real WHY behind your different goals resonates so much with me. I will report here on my progress in 12 weeks. Stay tuned, folks!😊💪

  • @-Epic
    @-Epic 26 днів тому +1

    Yes! I have been doing too many things I like yet it can be overwhelming and having burnouts, this could help!

  • @cristianbacinschi
    @cristianbacinschi 25 днів тому +1

    The limiting factors part really opened my eyes up...

  • @user-lu9gc3pw5i
    @user-lu9gc3pw5i 23 дні тому

    Really good video. Insightful and helpful. I like the leaning towards the psychology behind being successful and the steps one can take to take successful action! More videos like this please!

  • @AlhanRahimi
    @AlhanRahimi 22 дні тому +7

    Add to all that "too many things...", being a mom of two young children, having to continue the current job, taking care of the chores... and so much more ... the confusion is real

  • @punpunr.3703
    @punpunr.3703 26 днів тому +1

    This really come to me at the right time

  • @rajmeetsingharora
    @rajmeetsingharora 26 днів тому +1

    12:57 The DRAMA Act is so relatable (and funny) Ali, it really helped drive home the point of this video :)

  • @Abodino
    @Abodino 26 днів тому +1

    12:47 This example is just real. We can't ignore it.
    Thanks man❤

  • @DanielExplainsOfficial
    @DanielExplainsOfficial 26 днів тому +2

    In life you will realize that you cannot do everything you have find out, but rather you must find out what you can do with those. It's matter of can and cannot.

  • @marinamacias3931
    @marinamacias3931 23 дні тому

    Adore this form of content, truly valuable

  • @farhahesque
    @farhahesque 15 днів тому

    Golden video. So many nuggets of wisdom but when I reached 20:05, that was like the best concluding statement it was almost genius from how the writings led to that point. Thank you Ali!

  • @somewhere_afa
    @somewhere_afa 26 днів тому +1

    This video is soo on point for me

  • @AshleyAquilina
    @AshleyAquilina 26 днів тому +1

    What I would give to have Ali as a mentor for my channel!! Love this video - as I relate so much. I’m in London right now and as soon as we landed - told my husband “Hey that productivity UA-camr I watch lives here!” 🤣

  • @gray_mara
    @gray_mara 25 днів тому +1

    I just signed up for the business newsletter and those were some great questions. I've identified areas I need to work on and I haven't even got the first email yet.

  • @richalist01
    @richalist01 26 днів тому +2

    😊 sir whenever I got some doubt about life your next video is always about my doubt 😊❤

  • @explorationofhumanmind
    @explorationofhumanmind 14 днів тому

    you are soooo amazing, i found every time I try to go another way is that i encountered some difficulties in doing the things at hand 😂

  • @onyekaokonkwo
    @onyekaokonkwo 21 день тому

    This is helpful, thank you. I spent some time answering the questions for myself and writing down my thoughts. I do need to focus and decide what I am doing and why I am doing it. And what is the most efficient way to get to my goals without distractions of what everyone else is doing.

  • @joelle9588
    @joelle9588 23 дні тому

    This has been immensely useful

  • @MiaDanielle
    @MiaDanielle 22 дні тому

    This was awesome.

  • @Hoid1014
    @Hoid1014 26 днів тому +2

    I have a question: How many hobbies do you think are healthy to have along with a 9am to 5pm job? I like my job, but I currently have difficulty pursuing several hobbies that I enjoy.

  • @bigunhettiarachchi853
    @bigunhettiarachchi853 25 днів тому +2

    that was great. honest advice ❤❤

  • @roycruz007
    @roycruz007 13 днів тому

    Muchas gracias por el contenido en español recien descubri tu contenido y algo fantastico y revelador he estado pensando muchas cosas de las que hablas pero nunca lo habia aterrizado del modo como lo explicas, no pares de subir contenido en español estas cambiando mi vida, gracias.

  • @JusC4leb
    @JusC4leb 17 днів тому

    Great video very informative

  • @umar_aez
    @umar_aez 26 днів тому +1

    I feel like I want to grow my gold business now. Thanks Ali ❤

  • @wild.world12
    @wild.world12 24 дні тому +1

    Dear Ali, when will we be able to read your book - Feel-Good Productivity- in Turkish? I'm looking forward. With love...

  • @jjembaemmanuel286
    @jjembaemmanuel286 25 днів тому +1

    Hey @Ali Abdaal, I really love your content and I am watching from Uganda, Africa. I am completing my degree in computer science but your videos are really good for me. 🎉 But I still have the fear of starting, how can I go about it

  • @traceymayhewauthor
    @traceymayhewauthor 23 дні тому +1

    Another great video, Ali. Would 100M Leads be good for an author struggling with sales? Or is there another book you would recommend?

  • @afeedrazil
    @afeedrazil 26 днів тому +1

    I feel you "Zack" 😂