Ali Abdaal - How to Get Sh*t Done as a Solopreneur: Increase Focus & Productivity (E059)

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Ali Abdaal is a former NHS doctor turned influential YouTuber, podcaster, entrepreneur and author. With an excess of 4+ million subscribers, Ali delivers insightful content on productivity, business, important life-skills and personal well-being, empowering his audience to live more fulfilling lives. Today’s episode is an honest discussion on getting sh*t done. From discipline, productivity and smarter learning to learning future-proof skills, investing and finance as a young adult.
0:00 Introduction
2:00 Transitioning from medicine NHS to a leading content creator
4:55 How to become successful on YouTube (Ali’s #1 advice)
10:02 #1 advice to 18yr olds with 0 skills
12:24 Become a leader & document the process
16:44 “You’ve already won the lottery” - perspective & gratitude
19:02 How to boost productivity (Ali’s simple steps)
24:02 Becoming more disciplined with social media
28:22 Ali’s favourite app instead of social media
29:33 How to learn smarter (Ali’s personal routine)
33:29 Improving team communications
35:45 How to get sh*t done as a solopreneur (how to make 10k p/m)
37:40 The #3 fundamentals to hit 10K p/m
41:49 How much Mike is making from his app
44:02 Diet & nutrition (macros)
52:02 How to enjoy the gym more
55:01 Ali’s thoughts on the education system
57:05 Relocating / expanding your environment to grow
1:04:03 What equipment for beginners
1:04:25 The future of content creators
1:12:02 Content creation secrets: virality, ideation
1:16:24 Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal: favourite podcasts he’s done
1:19:04 Investing & property
1:24:44 Personal brand
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