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Oct 2024
57m 22s

319. Ali Abdaal: Stop Giving A Fuck Or S...

Morgan Nelson
About this episode

In this episode, we continue our chat with productivity expert Ali Abdaal, exploring more unconventional ways to be more productive in life and business. Join us as Ali shares some eye-opening studies that reveal how positive affirmations can supercharge our performance and boost our enjoyment in daily activities. He offers practical strategies to build confidence, including skill practice, learning from others, and even faking it till we make it! We also explore the fascinating distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, uncovering how both can drive us toward our goals. Tune in for insights that will inspire you to embrace new challenges and boost your confidence!


Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Episode trailer

01:52 - The Role of Confidence in Productivity

04:04 - The Power of Repetition in Gaining Confidence

07:45 - Bringing Travel Confidence into Everyday Life

11:27 - Role of Encouragement in Learning

15:01 - Tony Robbins and the Firewalk Experience

20:43 - Why Confidence Follows Action

27:08 - Understanding Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation

38:54 - How Helping Others Can Help You Too

43:03 - The Triple Threat Behind Procrastination

51:06 -  What is the 10-10-10 rule

54:04 - Find the fun


About my guest:

Ali Abdaal is a doctor, entrepreneur, amateur magician, and one of the world’s most-followed productivity experts. His journey into the science of productivity began during his medical training at Cambridge University, where he balanced the demands of studying medicine while building a business. While working as a doctor in the UK’s National Health Service, Ali started sharing his journey towards a healthier, happier, and more productive life on his YouTube channel and social media platforms.

Ali’s evidence-based videos, podcasts, and articles have reached hundreds of millions worldwide, offering insights into the human mind, productivity, and human flourishing. In 2021, he took a break from medical practice to focus full-time on popularizing the science of high performance and personal growth. Through his work, Ali continues to inspire and help people feel better and achieve more, drawing on over a decade of studying the secrets of well-being and productivity.


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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliabdaal/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliAbdaal

TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@aliabdaal

Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ali-abdaal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliabdaal/


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