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Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal Ali Abdaal
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Dr Ali Abdaal is the world’s most followed productivity expert and author of Feel-Good Productivity, the brand new book that reveals why the secret to productivity isn’t discipline, it’s joy. In his podcast, Deep Dive, Ali sits down with inspiring creators, thinkers, entrepreneurs and high performers to help listeners build lives that they love.
Ali’s cheerful style, positive approach, and well-researched content have made him a trusted voice when it comes to productivity. The internet means that we have access to more knowledge and information than ever before - but it can also be overwhelming. So, Ali and his expert guests focus on simple, scientifically proven, and actionable steps you can take to make real changes in your life.
Ali’s a firm believer that happiness isn’t the result of success - in fact, happiness is the key to success in the first place. Ali made this discovery while working as a doctor in a chaotic hospital ward. In the past, hard work had been the answer to every obstacle in his life. But no amount of hard work was going to combat panic and burnout.
So, Ali dedicated himself to figuring out a new approach to productivity - one that focuses on enjoying the journey and working towards truly meaningful goals. Deep Dive, with its authentic and engaging conversations, will give you all the insights you need to do just that.
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Success Beyond Money: Joe Hudson
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Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ and the first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.
I’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bnK_g0
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In today's episode, I chat with Joe Hudson about success, money, and fulfilment. We discuss having a purpose beyond money, the role of joy in success, and how emotions affect decisions. Joe shares insights on self-awareness, spirituality, and parenting, emphasizing the importance of listening to oneself and valuing connection. We end with advice for those turning 30: embrace the changes that come with age. Enjoy!
(00:00) The Relationship Between Success, Money, and Fulfillment
(05:23) The Importance of Enjoyment in Achieving Success
(08:13) The Role of Emotions in Decision-Making
(13:29) Developing Emotional Fluidity
(28:23) Balancing Financial Security and Passion
(37:06) Tools for Accessing and Releasing Emotions
(38:04) The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Emotional Expression
(39:32) The Role of Emotional Support in Relationships
(40:58) Dropping Defensiveness and Being Present with Emotions
(46:14) Exploring and Releasing Guilt and Shame
(01:02:05) Enlightenment as an Expansion of Self and Time
(01:13:56) Listening to Yourself and Following Your Wants
(01:15:21) Connection Over Perfection
(01:18:07) Embracing Vulnerability and Open-Heartedness
(01:21:22) Hand-in-Hand Parenting for Emotional Processing
(01:24:33) The Seven Key Factors for Success and Fulfillment
(01:46:20) Embracing the Softening with Age
🔗 CONNECT WITH JOE
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🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI
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📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Deep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives.
Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistor
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Lessons from 17 Years of Podcasting - Jordan Harbinger
Get all 20 lessons I learned in my 20s here ✍️
If you want to start or grow a channel, check out my Part-Time YouTuber Academy here 👉https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bg4jn0
GIVEAWAY: We've hit 500,000 subscribers 🎉 To say thank you we're giving away a bunch of special prizes 🎁 To enter hit the link (it's free!) 👉 http://aliabdaal.com/win-the-deep-dive-bundle
I’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bg4kh0
Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bg4mq0
📧 Sign up for LifeNotes - my weekly newsletter where I share actionable productivity tips, practical life advice, and high-quality insights from across the web directly to your inbox. 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bg4pb0
In today's episode, I sit down with Jordan Harbinger. We explore topics such as imposter syndrome, the passion vs. money debate, and the importance of building relationships for career success.
He also shares his journey from law to podcasting and how following his curiosity brought him fulfilment. Enjoy 🙂
(00:00) Intro
(12:16) Imposter Syndrome and the Pressure of Competition
(21:33) Passion vs Financial Success
(35:11) Building Relationships
(38:36) Helping Others without Expecting Anything in Return
(38:58) Transitioning from Law to Podcasting
(54:31) Avoiding Lifestyle Creep
(58:24) Following Curiosity over Dollars
(01:02:11) The Freedom of Podcasting
(01:09:36) Financial Freedom and Values
(01:14:49) Prioritising Safety and Happiness
(01:18:09) Navigating the Unpredictability of Parenting
(01:22:31) Balancing Career and Family
(01:26:49) The Role of Money in Parenting
(01:35:16) Prioritising Family Time and Experiences
(01:45:22) Considering the Impact of Children on Your Career
🔗 CONNECT WITH JORDAN
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🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI
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📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Deep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives.
Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistor
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🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/deep-dive-with-ali-abdaal/
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You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, ideas or thoughts about the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏
PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from 😜 -
How to Master your Nervous System for Productivity and Joy - Jonny Miller
Get all 20 lessons I learned in my 20s here ✍️
Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ and the first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.
GIVEAWAY: We've hit 500,000 subscribers 🎉 To say thank you we're giving away a bunch of special prizes 🎁 To enter hit the link (it's free!) 👉 http://aliabdaal.com/win-the-deep-dive-bundle
I’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b7n0m0
Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉
Amazon
Website
📧 Sign up for LifeNotes - my weekly newsletter where I share actionable productivity tips, practical life advice, and high-quality insights from across the web directly to your inbox. 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b7n1Y0
In today's episode, I sit down with Jonny Miller to explore the importance of understanding and regulating the nervous system to enhance productivity, joy, and overall well-being. Jonny shares his personal journey through grief and how it led him to study the nervous system.
We talk about emotional debt, the importance of emotion processing, and much more.
Enjoy! :)
(01:18) Understanding the Nervous System(06:11) Practical Strategies for Shifting States(09:25) Emotional Fluidity(10:52) Decision-Making and Emotions(14:09) Balancing Responsibility for Emotions(19:45) Exploring Triggers and Emotional Debt(23:39) Challenging Stoicism(30:06) Emotional Regulation Techniques(35:19) Triggers (43:05) Grief as a Catalyst for Personal Growth(47:57) Exploring Meditation and Breath-work(01:14:14) Vulnerability and Connection(01:15:12) The Benefits of Men's Groups(01:18:00) Shifting Mindset and Ambition with Age(01:19:26) The Pursuit of Safety and Progress(01:31:57) The Experimental Mindset in Finding What Works
🔗 CONNECT WITH JONNY🫁 Nervous System Mastery🎥 YouTube🐦 X (Twitter) 🎙 Podcast 👥 Linkedin
🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI
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📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/🖊 Free Nervous System Self-Assessment - assessment.nsmastery.com🏔️ Playbook for Starting a Men’s Group: https://bit.ly/mens-group-playbook📚 Meditation Book Recommendation: ‘The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young: https://a.co/d/8dhbHEt
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Deep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives.
Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistor
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🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/deep-dive-with-ali-abdaal/
👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH
You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, ideas or thoughts about the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏
PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from 😜 -
The Pursuit of Wealth: Barista to Billionaire - Andrew Wilkinson
Get all 20 lessons I learned in my 20s here ✍️
I’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b1Wpd0
Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉
Amazon
Website
Sign up for LifeNotes - my weekly newsletter where I share actionable productivity tips, practical life advice, and high-quality insights from across the web directly to your inbox. 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b1WqQ0
In today’s episode, I sit down with Andrew Wilkinson to discuss his incredible journey from barista to billionaire entrepreneur. We explore his insights on money, success, and happiness and how he has navigated the challenges that come with wealth. Andrew shares the concept of anti-goals and the importance of designing a life that aligns with your values and brings joy.
Enjoy 🙂
(00:00) The Downsides of Being a Billionaire
(01:27) The Power of Delegation
(08:53) Challenges Associated with Fame
(23:19) Designing a Fulfilling Life with Anti-Goals
(28:31) Flow State and Meaningful Work
(29:01) The Impact of Money on Relationships and Family Dynamics
(35:19) Navigating Social Circles and Status
(39:54) The Happiness of Experiences and Time
(45:54) Building a Durable Business
(01:06:19) Long-Term Success
(01:12:03) Building a Personal Monopoly
(01:13:56) Monetisation Strategies
(01:16:20) Cash Flow
(01:29:07) Building Productivity Software
(01:37:21) Learning from Mistakes
🔗 CONNECT WITH ANDREW
📖 Andrew’s New Book
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🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI
🎥 YouTube Channel
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💻 Website
👥 Linkedin
📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Deep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives.
Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistor
🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE
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🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/deep-dive-with-ali-abdaal/
👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH
You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, ideas or thoughts about the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏
PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from 😜 -
How to Make $10k/Month as a Writer - Nicolas Cole
Get all 20 lessons I learned in my 20s here ✍️
Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ and the first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.
Sponsored by Hostinger. Go to https://www.hostinger.com/aliabdaal and use the code ALIABDAAL to get 10% off your own website and domain.
I’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H09Xc-40
Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉
Amazon
Website
In today’s episode, I sit down with Nicolas Cole, and we explore the fastest path to making $10,000 per month as a writer, why monetising through a service is often more effective than selling products, and we debunk the myth that you need a large following to start earning money.
We also cover the pros and cons of traditional publishing versus self-publishing and delve into the intricacies of book deals and distribution.
Finally, we discuss Feel-Good Productivity, the process of writing a book, overcoming self-doubt, and the benefits of immersive writing sprints.
Enjoy :)
(00:00) Introduction (03:48) The Fastest Path to Monetisation(08:00) The Value of Your Knowledge(19:08) The ROI of Free Work(25:26) The Three Services Every Business Owner Needs(26:47) Identifying Potential Clients (40:46) The Abundance Mindset (57:35) Doing the Work(01:09:26) Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing(01:29:19) Overcoming Self-Doubt (01:46:55) Expanding the Feel-Good Productivity Category(01:57:41) Immersive Writing Sprints
🔗 CONNECT WITH NICOLAS🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X (Twitter)📸 Instagram💻 Website
🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI
🎥 YouTube Channel
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👥 Linkedin
📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Deep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives.
Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistor
🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE
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Spotify
RSS
🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/deep-dive-with-ali-abdaal/
👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH
You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, ideas or thoughts about the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏
PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from 😜 -
How to Land your Dream Job - Chats with my Team ( @KaelynGraceApple )
Get all 20 lessons I learned in my 20s here ✍️
If you want to start or grow a channel, check out my Part-Time YouTuber Academy here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H09MXML0
I’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H09MXLJ0
Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉
Amazon: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H09MXPJ0
Website: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H09MXPk0
Meet Kaelyn – YouTuber, former pro athlete, and now our community manager at the Productivity Lab.
In this episode, we chat about the power of networking and how just being out there and doing great work can open up so many doors. Kaelyn shares her journey from the sports world to YouTube and how she networked her way to joining our team. We also explore the perks of teamwork, the quest for work-life balance, and the art of building a cohesive vision for a productivity brand. Enjoy :)
00:00 Introduction and Networking
14:02 Being Part of a Team
28:03 Incorporating Neurodiversity in Productivity Content
31:14 Exploring Innovative Tools for Productivity
🔗 CONNECT WITH KAELYN
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🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI
🎥 YouTube Channel
🐦 X ( Twitter )
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💻 Website
👥 Linkedin
📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Deep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives.
Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistor
🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE
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Spotify
RSS
🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...
👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH
You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, ideas or thoughts about the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏
PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from 😜
Customer Reviews
Podcast for serious learners.
I’ve listened to a number of podcasts to get information on becoming a better entrepreneur. This is the first podcast that’s felt like information and not just entertainment. The episodes are long because they have to be. (Hit that 1.5x) It’s worth listening all the way through.
Thank you Ali for sharing valuable, practical information with us. I’ll be a guest on this podcast someday soon.
Big Fan
I’ve been watching Ali since his days at Cambridge giving study advice and iPad Pro tutorials. I love this channel and it is everything I hoped it to be. I just listened to the episode with Tintin his YouTube Producer and I found another way to identify with this podcast. The employer/employee dynamic is so interesting and I loved how Ali asked some hard questions and was so open to the feed back. I think the audience would get so much value from more interviews with Tintin and other employees and how Ali juggles being their friend and boss. I think a lot of us do not have a template for what a good, healthy, thriving supervisor/employee relationship should look like. Thanks for all you and your team do.
Great Podcast
Really love this podcast and everything Ali shares. I found him in YouTube and this is a raw, real and insightful way to continue to learn from him.