Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive Have you ever wondered who works on my Youtube Channel? Meet Tintin Smith, a consultant turned YouTuber turned writer who is now my head of YouTube. Since starting as a content writer his role has evolved significantly. We'll talk about his journey from the corporate world to working for me, and he'll even answer some tough questions about how things really work behind the scenes... Sponsored by Shortform. For a free trial and...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! Chapter 6 of the book is about the law of inertia and how it applies to productivity, just like it does to physics. Three major factors prevent us from being productive, and they are uncertainty, fear and inertia. As Newton recognised, it takes more energy to start something than it does to keep going. In this chapter, we’ll explore some methods that will help us overcome inertia and get started! We'll ...
Mar 12, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive Hey gang, I have something a bit different to share with you this week. Joe Hudson is an executive coach who works with some of the world’s top leaders, thinkers, and organisations. But, before he got into coaching he was a venture capitalist and philanthropist with a super wide ranging career - so he comes to coaching with years of experience. This is my very own coaching call with Joe - we talk about personal growth and deve...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! Chapter 5 shares one of my favourite and most inspiring stories - how Adele overcame her stage fright to become an incredible performer. We all struggle with fear, and it can hold us back from doing the things that matter most to us. So, these are some techniques you can use to get on top of your fear so that you can be your most confident and successful self. We'll be releasing more of these chapters w...
Mar 05, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive Have you ever wondered how CEOs manage to pull off the impossible and achieve their wildest dreams? Do you have goals that seem so huge you don't think you'll ever accomplish them? Well today's guest is relentless about pursuing his goals, and along the way he has achieved some incredible things. Cliff Weitzman is the founder and CEO of Speechify, the text-to-speech software used by 25 million people worldwide and is growing t...
Feb 29, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! Chapter 4 is all about what I call 'The Unblock Method' - my way of getting over the barriers which cause procrastination. Procrastination can be a really difficult problem to beat. It can leave us feeling frustrated, anxious, and angry with ourselves. A lot of people think the key to overcoming it is to simply push through and draw on discipline and motivation - but this isn't reliable, and can do more...
Feb 27, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, we're going to be hearing from a group of relationship experts to find out about how we can make our love lives more fulfilling and meaningful. From dating advice to how to handle conflict in long-term relationships, these conversations should give you everything you need to not only find a partner, but maintain a healthy relationship, too. I learned so much from these guests - Matthew Hussey and Logan Ury's advice on compatibility and going on second dates is brilliant, and ...
Feb 22, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! Chapter 3 is all about how other people can have a huge impact on our productivity and wellbeing - whether that's draining our energy, or inspiring us to create great things together. So, if we can harness the positive effects of teamwork, communication, and community, we can do our best possible work. We'll be releasing more of these chapters week by week, so stay tuned and enjoy :) 📚CHECK OUT MY NEW ...
Feb 20, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive Have you ever thought about making a living as an online writer or content creator? Today’s guest quit his job at McDonald’s to write on Twitter full time, and within months he had grown his page from nothing to 1.5 million followers, just from writing one thread a day. Sheehan Quirke is the man behind The Cultural Tutor, a huge (and until now faceless) Twitter page all about art, culture, and history. In this conversation we’...
Feb 15, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! I recorded the audiobook in a studio in London a few months ago, and it was super fun to be behind the mic. This is an extract from Chapter 2, which is all about the importance of feeling autonomous in your daily life and gaining power back over your work, so that you can unlock true motivation. We'll be releasing more of these chapters week by week, so stay tuned and enjoy :) 📚CHECK OUT MY NEW YORK TI...
Feb 13, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive In this episode, we’re going to be hearing from seven of the world’s top productivity experts about some of the productivity myths that are holding you back from doing the things that really matter to you. We’ll talk about some of the pitfalls of productivity, how productivity can be a form of self-care, and why it’s so important to manage your time well, so that you can lead a life you really love. I hope you use this episode...
Feb 08, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! I recorded the audiobook in a studio in London a few months ago, so I wanted to share me reading the first chapter. It talks about the first principle of Feel-Good Productivity, play, and how you can incorporate it into your daily life. We'll be releasing more of these chapters week by week, so stay tuned and enjoy :) 📚CHECK OUT MY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING BOOK FEEL-GOOD PRODUCTIVITY 👉 Amazon Websit...
Feb 06, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive Hey friends, welcome back to Deep Dive. This episode is going to be in a slightly different format than usual - it’s a solo episode where I sit down to chat about the future direction of the podcast and some of the new content we’re going to be sharing as we get ready to launch Season 8. This is a pretty relaxed convo - just wanted to give you guys an update and show you a sneak peak of the behind the scenes thinking that goes...
Feb 03, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive In this episode of Deep Dive I sit down to talk with Noah Kagan, the author, entrepreneur and YouTuber who built AppSumo, a multimillion dollar software company. He has just released his new book, The Million Dollar Weekend, which is all about how you can instantly start a business which could change your life. We talk about some of the barriers which keep people from getting started with entrepreneurship and how you can overc...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive In this bonus episode of Deep Dive, we're going to be rounding up some of the best insights from Season 7's guests. We'll be focusing on mindset shifts - the different ways you can look at and think about yourself and the world to improve your wellbeing and performance. Whether you want to build up your resilience, improve your confidence, beat limiting beliefs or make your business a success, then these guests will help you a...
Jan 17, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive This is an exclusive, audio only episode of Deep Dive, where I share with you the introduction to my brand new book, Feel Good Productivity 🎉 If you want to listen to the audiobook, or you're curious about what the book is like, then this is for you. The introduction is all about how I came up with the theory of Feel-Good Productivity, and it gives you a flavour of what's to come in the rest of the chapters. I hope you enjoy!...
Dec 28, 2023•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive In this special episode of Deep Dive, I'm being interviewed by renownd psychologist and author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? Dr Julie Smith. We'll be talking all about my brand new book Feel-Good Productivity and we discuss the writing process, the insights you can expect from picking up a copy, and all of the research into productivity and wellbeing that went into creating this book. It was strange to be on the other...
Dec 26, 2023•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive Are you wondering about your purpose? Perhaps you have big dreams but you're not sure how to achieve them, or you're struggling to find time for your true passions amid a busy life and lots of responsibilities. Ryan Holiday is a philosopher who has built a career writing bestselling books - and now he spends his time doing what he loves, writing and raising his kids. In this eclectic conversation we talk about the importance o...
Dec 21, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive It might sound counterintuitive, but what if quitting could actually send you on the path to success? Listen to the full episode here 🔗 CONNECT WITH STEVEN 📕 33 Laws Of Business and Life 🎥 YouTube Channel 💻 Website 📸 Instagram 🐦 Twitter 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin...
Dec 19, 2023•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive There are loads of people out there who want to be become online creators, but they’re not sure how to get going, or if their business will be a success. It can be a super confusing world to navigate - but once you unlock it you can find financial freedom and a fulfilling career. Today’s guest is Nathan Barry, an online writer and software developer who created Convertkit, a product that helps people with online newsletters re...
Dec 14, 2023•3 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive We tend to think that love and relationships occur naturally - you can't work on them or improve them because love is something outside of our control. But the truth is more scientific than that. It turns out that we can actually have a big impact on how our relationships work, and whether or not they fail. By being more considerate of our partners, and really investing in quality time together, we can build bonds that last a ...
Dec 12, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive We’ve all been to parties where we meet people at the centre of the room, oozing charisma and confidence, and we think they must be born with it. But I’m beginning to discover that social confidence can be practice and learned - it’s not just something you have or you don’t. Today’s guest has a personal story that illustrates this really well. Aliénor Hunter is a professional public speaking coach with Ultraspeaking, a company...
Dec 07, 2023•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive In your 20s it can feel like you're bombarded by all these life choices: "should I travel or work on my career?" "should I be finding a relationship or single? "should I quit my job and follow up passion". In this snippet, host of The Psychology of Your 20s podcast, Jemma Speg, explains how the paradox of choice can impact us in our 20s. 🔗 CONNECT WITH JEMMA The Psychology of Your 20s 🎙 Podcast 💻 Website 📸 Instagram 🔗 CON...
Dec 06, 2023•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive Everyday we're hearing more and more about the benefits - and risks - of AI. It seems like it's either going to transform the world, or destroy it. So what's the truth? Is AI really as dangerous as some people think? In this episode I sit down with big data expert Kenneth Cukier. Kenneth has written multiple books about tech and AI, and he's currently an executive editor at The Economist. In this conversation we talk all about...
Nov 30, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive In this snippet, Dr Alex George, best-selling author and Youth Mental Health Ambassador to the government explains why our brains are negatively biased, why imposter syndrome (the inability to believe that your success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved) is a universally human problem and how to deal with it. Listen to the full episode here 🔗 CONNECT WITH DR ALEX 📕 The Mind Manual Mental Fitness Tools For Everyone...
Nov 28, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive It might seem super difficult to become well known in a space if you're just starting out, but there are some tips and tricks which will level up your reputation and the opportunities which come your way. In this episode of Deep Dive, I chat with Chris Ducker, an entrepreneur and business mentor who helps people build online future proof businesses. We chat about how you can build a personal brand, produce great online content...
Nov 23, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive In this snippet, serial entrepreneur Steven Bartlett explains the 5 reasons why you could be unhappy at work and what you need to change it. Listen to the full episode here 🔗 CONNECT WITH STEVEN 📕 33 Laws Of Business and Life 🎥 YouTube Channel 💻 Website 📸 Instagram 🐦 Twitter 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin...
Nov 21, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you’ll get a free t-shirt and shaker. Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100. This is not financial advice. Investments can fall and rise. Past performance is no guarantee of future re...
Nov 16, 2023•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you’ll get a free t-shirt and shaker. Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100. This is not financial advice. Investments can fall and rise. Past performance is no guarantee of future re...
Nov 09, 2023•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Subscribe to LifeNotes 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes_deepdive We all have days where we just can't seem to switch of the chatter in our heads, and it can be really difficult to break the cycle. In this Snippet, Psychologist Dr Julie Smith explains how these cognitive biases work and how to overcome them. Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zf3QjS60BofCEHHRe2RAs?si=T6rlkPrsQUqmbRBnLTX7aA 🔗 CONNECT WITH JULIE 📕 Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? 📱 TikTo...
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