Hope you enjoyed this video! If you want to make 2025 the best year of your life, you might want to join my free, live, 2 day masterclass in January, Productivity Spark: go.aliabdaal.com/deepwork/yt
If I’m procrastinating on deep work, I do something I call Game Time. 4 quarters of work, roughly 1 hour each. 5 min planning + 45 min working + 10 min review. Planning is writing down smaller tasks that add up to 45 minutes, the first of which is a very easy low-friction “kick off” task to get started. Working is timed using a playlist. 45 minutes of music + 5 minutes of silence track + applause track. The 5 minutes of silence helps me come to a natural stopping point, noticing the music stopped. The applause gets my attention if I don’t notice the music stopped, and celebrates I got a little extra work done. Reviewing is writing down what went well, what didn’t go well, what I need to focus on next. The extra time is used to take a break and move around. Each quarter gets scored, with a total score for today’s game. How you score is up to you, but I add up my original estimates for each task I completed. So max 45 points. Sometimes I only get one quarter in, sometimes all 4, it just depends on what’s doing on, but I force myself to get at least one done.
I like this a lot haha I might steal some of this. Only issues I have with it is too much time spend reviewing for me personally (great if it works for you). Plus what if I'm still focused after the 50 minutes? I'd rather keep working than get interrupted by the applause
quck summary: * Deep work is focused, distraction-free work that creates value and is hard to replicate, while shallow work is routine tasks often done while distracted * Deep work is crucial for three paths to freedom: - Career advancement - Side hustles - Entrepreneurship * The speaker's 4-step deep work system: - Schedule deep work (preferably first 4 hours of day) - Take 5 minutes to align goals and organize workspace - Focus for 45-50 minutes (or until focus naturally breaks) - Reflect and recharge for 5 minutes * Key recommendation: Track daily focus time with a "focus log" - aim for 4 hours per day of deep work (though even 2-3 hours is significant)
I dont know if you have ever seen my comments or messages on instagram, but i just want to thank you again!!! Following and slowly implementing things from your videos since 2019 HAS CHANGED MY LIFE.. and im not exaggerating ❤❤
For years i tried everything to manifest money with no success. Then I read a book called The secret money magnet formula and everything just clicked. This book is on another level
I always struggle a lot with how to focus but nowadays I feel I am gonna improve since I watched your videos it's about four days by the way so, thank you very much may Allah bless your effort
Hi Ali! I just bought your book recently from Amazon (Feel Good Productivity). I am having a blast reading what you have written in your book. I've learned a lot about feeling good in every task. Enjoying the journey life that is meaningful and sustainable (which you often say pretty much on every YT video haha) and stuff like that.. Amazing! Keep it up Ali!
4 hours is a real limit. I worked part time, did 4 extra curricular and went to school full time. There would be days were I became very aware of the cognitive resources I had People were upset that I would just tap out for the day but I noticed not only my work declining but also my mental, physical, and social health.
I spotted you reading "What to expect when you're expecting", so assuming that means what I think it means (and why would you risk leaving it in there and being misunderstood otherwise?) 🎉🎉🎉CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉🎉🎉
Management consulting is not about selling pixels, but solving problems that clients (due to various reasons) are struggling to solve themselves. Pixels are there only to present ideas, brainstorm them, and find solutions. Eventually team prepare proper pixels that will excite senior stakeholders. I'm happy to clarify more, if you are interested in getting more insight into this industry.
Thank you for the value you create. You are one of the most inspiring people I have followed. Thank you for all you do and hope it stays for as long as you want it to
Fun video! Regarding the overall theme of value and knowledge, I'm concerned about how it may evolve. I'm unsure how creating books, videos, courses, or other knowledge-based content won't be easily replaced by LLM. Do you have any thoughts?
For a college student, How do I incorporate the rhythmic approach to my student life?I want to study for my lesson and also take coding lessons online daily.
Hi ali, I work around 50hrs/week start at 8 and finish around 7-8pm .. and then i go to the gym afterwards 4-5 days .. what do you think is the best time for me to give my best for deep work.
Best advice for starting 2025; "If you do not open the doors of your life to welcome success and happiness, someone else will surely invite them into their home."
I often notice that when you point to the corner of the video and say something will be posted there or say that another relevant video series will be posted in the information below, those things aren’t happening. These are videos that I would definitely click on and keep watching, but the links often are not there.
Hi Ali I love to listen to you, Please put subtitles on your videos, don't like auto subtitle English is not my first language, and you speak pretty fast, it's quite difficult for me to comprehend you. I don't want to miss any your suggestion or idea plz plz plz put subtitles. Thank you in advance
Hope you enjoyed this video! If you want to make 2025 the best year of your life, you might want to join my free, live, 2 day masterclass in January, Productivity Spark: go.aliabdaal.com/deepwork/yt
Please also in HINDI
الله يهديك .
اعملنا فيديوهات بالعربي نحن نحبك وندعمك .❤❤❤
really waiting to see what will happen after de dollarisation, when there will be no more desk jobs 😁
@@elon_musk_from_mars elon mask,are this really
Please do not use that marker on the paper again. Some people like me are not comfortable with the sound
If I’m procrastinating on deep work, I do something I call Game Time.
4 quarters of work, roughly 1 hour each. 5 min planning + 45 min working + 10 min review.
Planning is writing down smaller tasks that add up to 45 minutes, the first of which is a very easy low-friction “kick off” task to get started.
Working is timed using a playlist. 45 minutes of music + 5 minutes of silence track + applause track. The 5 minutes of silence helps me come to a natural stopping point, noticing the music stopped. The applause gets my attention if I don’t notice the music stopped, and celebrates I got a little extra work done.
Reviewing is writing down what went well, what didn’t go well, what I need to focus on next. The extra time is used to take a break and move around.
Each quarter gets scored, with a total score for today’s game. How you score is up to you, but I add up my original estimates for each task I completed. So max 45 points.
Sometimes I only get one quarter in, sometimes all 4, it just depends on what’s doing on, but I force myself to get at least one done.
I like this a lot haha I might steal some of this. Only issues I have with it is too much time spend reviewing for me personally (great if it works for you). Plus what if I'm still focused after the 50 minutes? I'd rather keep working than get interrupted by the applause
quck summary:
* Deep work is focused, distraction-free work that creates value and is hard to replicate, while shallow work is routine tasks often done while distracted
* Deep work is crucial for three paths to freedom:
- Career advancement
- Side hustles
- Entrepreneurship
* The speaker's 4-step deep work system:
- Schedule deep work (preferably first 4 hours of day)
- Take 5 minutes to align goals and organize workspace
- Focus for 45-50 minutes (or until focus naturally breaks)
- Reflect and recharge for 5 minutes
* Key recommendation: Track daily focus time with a "focus log" - aim for 4 hours per day of deep work (though even 2-3 hours is significant)
Finding book The art of self love by Sabrina Windale should be your top priority, even if thats the last thing you do in life
Dr. Ali, please bring back the vlogs!! 🎉 Big fan 😊
The King of productivity is back! 🙌
The fact that Ali has his own stock footage featuring only himself cracks me up every time.
Great value as always! Thank you.
you're an inspiration brother.We are just blessed to have u Ali Abdal.
I dont know if you have ever seen my comments or messages on instagram, but i just want to thank you again!!! Following and slowly implementing things from your videos since 2019 HAS CHANGED MY LIFE.. and im not exaggerating ❤❤
I started watching your video 2 days back and I already watched like 20 videos and learned a lot❤
For years i tried everything to manifest money with no success. Then I read a book called The secret money magnet formula and everything just clicked. This book is on another level
I always struggle a lot with how to focus but nowadays I feel I am gonna improve since I watched your videos it's about four days by the way so, thank you very much may Allah bless your effort
That's one of the finest videos I saw in UA-cam over the years! 👏
This was a delightful watch! Thank you very much for creating it! 😊
This idea of tracking focus minutes is brilliant. Who knew it would be this simple to boost productivity? Time to get to work! ⏳🔥
This was super helpful. It’s exactly what I need right now to schedule my day and get my work done daily.
Exactly the video I was looking for! Thanks for posting Ali!
Wow, that's really inspiring. Especially the part where you're supposed to enjoy the process.
Love these videos
One of the most Favourite topic FOCUS.
It helps me a lot by taking Guidance of Ali❤❤
This is the only channel I'm not able to watch in 1.25x or more, Ali speaks naturally on like 1.5x, can't imagine how fast his brain works 😅
Amazing argument for deep work. Even after reading Newport's Slow Productivity and Deep Work and your FGP.
Amazing stuff Ali :)
Instantly 2x your focus by simply leaving your phone in another room while you work. Environment is crucial.
Great video Ali thank you for sharing!
This is one of your best videos yet
By far the best Ali Abdaal video ive watched, thanks mate. ❤ Looking forward to the productivity summit!
hi from japan! great vid!! thx!!! enjoy your life! you are awesome!!
Thanks man much needed video for me and amazing video
Wow, just wow. that was amazing actually
Distracting myself in the middle of work to see your video on focus
Read the title and now I’m ready to take notes!
Focus log . Yes that helps and inspires to go beyond.
Thanks for sharing these tips Ali! Also love the background music.. so calming
So in summary, time block 4 hours in the morning (or when you can) and just focus
Great video as always. Loved it, Ali
I was waiting for your video ❣ The most productive UA-camr everrrr.....
You're really doing Great ALI
I love❤ all of your videos
Hi Ali! I just bought your book recently from Amazon (Feel Good Productivity). I am having a blast reading what you have written in your book. I've learned a lot about feeling good in every task. Enjoying the journey life that is meaningful and sustainable (which you often say pretty much on every YT video haha) and stuff like that.. Amazing! Keep it up Ali!
4 hours is a real limit. I worked part time, did 4 extra curricular and went to school full time. There would be days were I became very aware of the cognitive resources I had
People were upset that I would just tap out for the day but I noticed not only my work declining but also my mental, physical, and social health.
Please make a video about a minimal and effective productivity system on your phone
I spotted you reading "What to expect when you're expecting", so assuming that means what I think it means (and why would you risk leaving it in there and being misunderstood otherwise?)
🎉🎉🎉CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉🎉🎉
I feel more productive already!
Say this to yourself every Morning from 2025;
1. I am the Best.
2. I Can Do it.
3. God is always with me.
4. I am a Winner.
5. Today is my Day.
stupid
Great insights... love the video!
love you brother from India❤
Me watching this video while being in a deepwork session would be extremely beneficial
Thanks so much Ali for sharing your systematic way about deep work.🙏🏻
I was needing this
Management consulting is not about selling pixels, but solving problems that clients (due to various reasons) are struggling to solve themselves. Pixels are there only to present ideas, brainstorm them, and find solutions. Eventually team prepare proper pixels that will excite senior stakeholders. I'm happy to clarify more, if you are interested in getting more insight into this industry.
Please can you do more health contents. I love this video😍
Shoutout to the smoothest pen spin I've seen @2:50 😲
I would want to see more videos on the three streams. Great video👍
Loved itt... ❤
Great Masha Allah .
Alhamdulillah
Good video! 27 min (published 14 minutes ago)
Thank you for the value you create. You are one of the most inspiring people I have followed. Thank you for all you do and hope it stays for as long as you want it to
Fun video! Regarding the overall theme of value and knowledge, I'm concerned about how it may evolve. I'm unsure how creating books, videos, courses, or other knowledge-based content won't be easily replaced by LLM. Do you have any thoughts?
Hi Dr. Ali Happy new year🎉
Can you make us a vedio only about some tricks and methods for memorizing
Any thing will be appreciated in advance
This is amazing!
Aggiungi traccia audio italiano!
Hello Ali, I am a medical scientist turned full time individual investor - does it consider as entrepreneur as well? I doubt
No. Investor isn't an entrepreneur. It's a different career or a side hustle if you're still doing your medical thing.
What do you think of Ryan Holiday focusing on NOT setting goals to be productive?
For a college student, How do I incorporate the rhythmic approach to my student life?I want to study for my lesson and also take coding lessons online daily.
Thank you 😊.
Hi ali, I work around 50hrs/week start at 8 and finish around 7-8pm .. and then i go to the gym afterwards 4-5 days .. what do you think is the best time for me to give my best for deep work.
Loved the way you broke down the deep work concept. How do you stay consistent when motivation dips?
Any recommendation for focus log?
Cell phone, especially UA-cam, is my #1 distraction.
Where to buy your book in pakistan, I am from a small town called " Bahawalnagar"?
Thank you.
Thanks for 206 subscribers. Keep supporting guys 🙏🏽
nice video but the marker on paper sound makes it hard to watch for neurodivergents 😊 thank you for your work 👍🏾
Best advice for starting 2025;
"If you do not open the doors of your life to welcome success and happiness, someone else will surely invite them into their home."
I often notice that when you point to the corner of the video and say something will be posted there or say that another relevant video series will be posted in the information below, those things aren’t happening. These are videos that I would definitely click on and keep watching, but the links often are not there.
*May all of us be guided in real path and happy in both life by Allah.Amin❤😊*
Ameen ya rabb
Hi Ali
I love to listen to you, Please put subtitles on your videos, don't like auto subtitle English is not my first language, and you speak pretty fast, it's quite difficult for me to comprehend you. I don't want to miss any your suggestion or idea plz plz plz put subtitles. Thank you in advance
If it helps at all, you can slow down the video speed in the settings! ❤
I have no system, just brute force and well thought out chaos
😂😂😂
I wish there were Turkish subtitles :(
As a student they expect me to study more than 8 hours so i don´t get how to limit that to 4 hours of deep focus...
Forest productivity app...plant your forest......be productive🎉
Try my adhd meds, it will help
I need to study haaaard...
Ali plz plz plz put subtitles, the auto subtitle is not that good
Hi Ali
Please I need another tech please 🥺
fact that this video was edited by his wife tell everything :)
Thanks Q❤
If you add a Turkish subtitle option to your videos, I would be very happy.
why did i read like "suck af deep work" lol
peak productivity tips .
Does English your native language
Didn’t I meet you at Bodhi? 🤔
I actually do have a bakery. 👨🍳
Step 1: don’t have children
lol
8:18
Jazak Allah khair
You have a knack for always making the same videos with just a tweak or two. 😂
Am I the only one noticing that this guy is getting leaner?
Please hindi audio add
After this I became a bodybuilder and topper 😂
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I'm outsourcing productivity to AI