Ali Abdaal

Sponsored by YNAB - visit http://www.ynab.com/abdaal 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 If you want to start or grow a channel, check out my Part-Time YouTuber Academy 👉 here 📚 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 https://go.feelgoodproductivity.com/ podcast 📧 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://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes/podcast In today’s episode, I sit down with Nir Eyal to explore the nature of distraction and the journey to becoming "indistractable". We dive into understanding internal triggers, mastering them through practical techniques, and using commitment pacts to stay focused. Nir introduces concepts like the distraction notebook, the difference between traction and distraction, and how to align actions with personal goals. We also discuss managing external triggers, minimising tech and family distractions, and the idea of temptation bundling to combine rewards with tasks. Finally, we touch on the overdiagnosis of ADHD and the importance of following your curiosity. Enjoy 🙂 (00:00) Understanding Distraction and the Human Condition (02:48) The Journey to Becoming Indistractable (06:06) The Role of Internal Triggers in Distraction (08:55) Mastering Internal Triggers: Techniques and Strategies (12:11) The Power of Commitment Pacts (15:04) Challenging the Concept of Willpower (17:51) The Distraction Notebook: Tracking Your Triggers (30:21) Understanding Distractions and Taking Action (36:58) The Concept of Traction vs. Distraction (47:39) Aligning Your Schedule with Your Values (53:48) Managing External Triggers and Productivity (01:00:33) Managing External Triggers (01:02:56) Hacking Distractions from Family (01:06:39) Understanding Temptation Bundling (01:08:35) The Power of Identity Packs (01:12:56) Over-diagnosis of ADHD (01:18:06) Finding Time for Writing (01:24:03) Embracing Curiosity in Writing 🔗 CONNECT WITH NIR 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 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.aliabd

Sponsored by YNAB - visit http://www.ynab.com/abdaal 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/H0b_Pdd0 📚 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 https://go.feelgoodproductivity.com/p... 📧 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://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes/podcast In today’s episode, I sit down with TJ Power to explore the roles of dopamine and oxytocin in motivation, satisfaction, and connection. We discuss how modern life affects dopamine systems, impacting motivation and mental health, and share strategies to boost dopamine through effortful activities and oxytocin through meaningful connections. We also cover the benefits of gratitude, social interactions, nature, sleep, and diet on mental health, and delve into managing ADHD, depression, and stress through physical exertion. Enjoy 🙂 (00:00) The Power of Dopamine: Motivation and Satisfaction (14:46) Understanding Dopamine's Role in Modern Life (29:51) The Importance of Oxytocin: Connection and Relationships (54:44) The Importance of Human Connection (58:21) Contributions and Acts of Kindness (01:00:07) Building a Social Life (01:01:59) Self-Connection and Gratitude (01:06:10) Understanding Serotonin (01:12:14) The Role of Nature in Well-Being (01:20:26) The Power of Sleep (01:24:15) Navigating Depression and Mood (01:28:18) ADHD: A Different Perspective (01:32:11) Managing Stress with Endorphins 🔗 CONNECT WITH TJ 🎥 YouTube Channel 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 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 Apple Podcasts Spotify <a href="https

Sponsored by YNAB - visit http://www.ynab.com/abdaal If you want to start or grow a channel, check out my Part-Time YouTuber Academy here 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/deepdive-russell-ptya If you want to take things a step further, apply for the Part-Time YouTuber Accelerator here 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/deepdive-russell-ptyx 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/H0b_Pdd0 📚 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 https://go.feelgoodproductivity.com/p... 📧 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://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes/podcast In today’s episode, I chat with Russell Brunson about the ins and outs of business coaching, focusing on revenue growth, product launches, and community building. We discuss the psychology of pricing, effective marketing strategies, and using customer success stories to drive growth. We also talk about balancing the "math and drama" of entrepreneurship, taking a structured approach to scaling, and the power of webinars and challenges for selling products. Russell shares the importance of having a dedicated team for funnel optimisation and marketing. Enjoy 🙂 (00:00) Business Coaching Session Introduction (02:49) Revenue Growth Strategies (06:13) Product Launches and Evergreen Models (08:58) Community Building and Membership Models (12:12) Psychology of Pricing and Sales (14:47) Scaling and Team Structure (18:06) Math vs. Drama in Business Growth (20:51) Effective Marketing Strategies (24:04) Webinars vs. Challenges for Selling (26:54) Customer Success Stories and Ads (30:11) Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways 🔗 CONNECT WITH RUSSELL 🎥 YouTube Channel 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 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 Tra

Sponsored by YNAB - visit http://www.ynab.com/abdaal Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ for a 30-day free trial and 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription If you want to start or grow a channel, check out my Part-Time YouTuber Academy here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b_PD40 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/H0b_Pdd0 📚 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 https://go.feelgoodproductivity.com/p... 📧 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://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes/podcast In today’s episode, I sit down with Nat Eliason to discuss known costs with unknowable benefits, overcoming short-term bias, and the importance of timing in life decisions. We explore the concept of finite versus infinite games, focusing on long-term fulfilment over short-term gains. Nat also shares insights into his daily writing routine and his book, *Crypto Confidential*, which offers an engaging look into the crypto world. Enjoy 🙂 (00:00) Known Costs with Unknowable Benefits (07:11) Overcoming Short-Term Bias (13:25) The Timing of Life Decisions (25:13) The Value of Standing Social Events (38:22) Trusting Your Negative Gut (41:11) The Allure of Money (42:07) The Dangers of Being Driven by Money (43:54) Choosing Long-Term Fulfillment over Short-Term Wins (50:35) Balancing Work and Passion in a Daily Routine (01:01:55) The Power of Infinite Games (01:17:54) Crypto Confidential: A Thrilling and Educational Journey 🔗 CONNECT WITH NAT 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 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 <a href="https://podcasts.app

Sponsored by YNAB - visit http://www.ynab.com/abdaal Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ for a 30-day free trial and 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription If you want to start or grow a channel, check out my Part-Time YouTuber Academy here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bLbMy0 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/H0bLbzc0 📚 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 https://go.feelgoodproductivity.com/p... 📧 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://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes/podcast In this episode of Deep Dive, I sit down with Simone Stolzoff to explore how work and identity often intertwine, and why it’s essential to find meaning beyond just a job. We talk about the importance of investing in different areas of life, setting realistic expectations for work, and finding fulfilment outside of the career. Tune in for practical tips on how to diversify your identity, prioritise what truly matters, and embrace a balanced approach to life. 🙂 (00:00) Intro (03:15) Work and Identity (05:04) The Risks of High Expectations for a Dream Job (08:24) Investing in Multiple Identities (12:36) Finding Meaning Outside of Work (18:41) Evergreen Characteristics (28:02) Investing in Physical Health (31:28) Developing Identities That Are Valuable to You (32:59) The Fulfillment of Work as a Means to an End (34:24) The Pressure to Find a Dream Job (44:31) Diversifying Your Identity Beyond Work 🔗 CONNECT WITH SIMONE 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/deep-

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 🐦 X (Twitter) 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 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 Apple Podcasts 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 🙏 <p

Sponsored by YNAB - visit http://www.ynab.com/abdaal. 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 results. Other fees may apply*. Capital is at risk. Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 Amazon Website If you’re active in the creator space you’ll probably be familiar with the name Jay Clouse. Jay is the founder of Creator Science, a media company specialising in helping creators build businesses around their brands. In this episode, we delve into his membership community "The Lab," discussing everything from its inception to its revenue generation. Jay also shares some tips to make Productivity Lab a success! Enjoy the conversation. (00:00) Intro (01:01) How Jay started (07:15) The history of “The Lab” (09:55) Community vs content (15:35) About Productivity Lab (25:45) The challenges (33:40) Jay’s approach to sales pages (36:30) Price: to cap or not to cap (46:30) Higher ticket, lower volume? (52:40) How many people to bring into the community (1:02:40) Spaces within the community (1:07:05) Mistakes we can learn from (1:10:00) Giving recurring value (1:21:00) The importance of a good first experience 🔗 CONNECT WITH JAY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED Copywriting Secrets - Jim Edwards 📄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 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7gZkflC... RSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/deep-dive 🙏 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 😜

Sponsored by YNAB - visit http://www.ynab.com/abdaal . Sponsored by Hostinger. Go to https://www.hostinger.com/aliabdaal and use the code ALIABDAAL to get 10% off your own website and domain. Sponsored by Grammarly - ⚡️ Sign up and download for FREE using my link http://grammarly.com/deepdive. 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/H08Gblz0 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 Amazon https://geni.us/JFhDr5?utm_source=deepdive_audio&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=post_launch&utm_content=Matthew_hussey Website https://www.feelgoodproductivity.com/?utm_source=deepdive_audio&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=post_launch&utm_content=Matthew_hussey Matthew Hussey is one of the world's leading dating experts and a New York Times Bestselling author who has helped over 10 million people get the love life of their dreams. In this interview turned coaching session we'll discuss his new book, "Love Life", the challenges of finding love, how to handle other people’s emotional responses and the importance of setting boundaries. (00:00) Intro (1:15) Welcome, Matthew (4:05) Do men and women have the same challenges when looking for love? (10:15) Can you choose who to be attracted to? (17:06) “Life mountains” (26:35) Question your instincts (30:20) Masculine vs feminine energy (37:40) Boundaries (46:00) Parents vs partner (1:00:17) Duty and obligation to parents (1:11:40) Putting my needs first (1:23:30) Being responsible for someone else’s feelings (1:28:00) About finding love 🔗 CONNECT WITH MATTHEW 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life - David Brooks 📄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 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.a

Sponsored by YNAB - visit http://www.ynab.com/abdaal . 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 results. Other fees may apply*. Capital is at risk. 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/H08xJmS0 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 Amazon Website Today’s episode is a little different as I take you along with me for my unfiltered coaching session with Eric Partaker. Eric is an entrepreneur, author, and CEO Coach, named "CEO of the Year" at the 2019 Business Excellence Forum. Over the last 20 years, he has advised Fortune 50 CEOs, founded several companies and helped build Skype’s multi-billion dollar success story. In this session, we discuss whether or not I should kill “our golden goose”, what my goals are moving forward and what challenges we are facing as a business. I hope you enjoy! (00:20) The beginning of a coaching session (06:48) Should I kill my golden goose? (12:38) Our value ladder (24:20) The “Apple” approach (32:15) Our goal (37:43) Implementing new ideas (46:05) Our current challenge (55:00) Metrics 🔗 CONNECT WITH ERIC 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED The 3 Alarms 📄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 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7gZkflC... RSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/deep-dive 🙏 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 fo

Sponsored by Grammarly - ⚡️ Sign up and download for FREE using my link http://grammarly.com/deepdive . Sponsored by YNAB - visit http://www.ynab.com/abdaal . 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/H08rxK80 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 Amazon Website Ravi Abuala is known as the "systems guy". He has built a remote eight-figure portfolio of companies, works with over 2,000 entrepreneurs directly, and leverages systems to maximise every aspect of his life. In this episode, we discuss his journey from leaving law school to starting his first Social Media Management agency, and how his revenue has evolved over the years. I also tap into his expertise to talk about our new Productivity Lab, what to look for when making a hire and so much more. Enjoy the episode! (00:00) Who is Ravi Abuala (07:54) Starting a social media marketing agency (10:28) Scaling systems (19:13) Ravi’s revenue trajectory (23:40) The future of SaaS (30:05) About membership sites (40:03) Leveraging time (50:03) About hiring 🔗 CONNECT WITH RAVI 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F**k - Mark Manson 📄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 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7gZkflC... RSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/deep-dive 🙏 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 😜

Sponsored by YNAB - visit http://www.ynab.com/abdaal . 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/H08rxMh0 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 Amazon Website (00:00) Intro (01:49) Who is Matt Gray (05:20) Systemising the business (41:50) The importance of sales (58:20) Customer success metrics (1:11:33) The metrics that matter (1:23:09) Team meetings (1:38:30) Building the product Matt Gray is a very successful coach and entrepreneur who has built numerous profitable companies and amassed a community of over 14 million people. He is known for helping founders scale from 100k to 1 million a month. In this episode I tap into his expertise by having him analyse my business and systems, identifying weaknesses and actions that we need to take to level up. I hope you enjoy it! 🔗 CONNECT WITH MATT 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED The Castle Method The Power of Moments - Chip Heath & Dan Heath Made to Stick - Chip Heath & Dan Heath 📄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 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7gZkflC... RSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/deep-dive 🙏 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 😜

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 20% off, click the link here: shortform.com/abdaal . 📚If you want to increase the number of books you read but you're not sure where to start, then check out my top 100 book recommendations! 👉 https://aliabdaal.com/books-to-live-your-best-life/ Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 Amazon Website (00:00) Intro (04:00) Starting a YouTube channel (10:40) Quitting his job (17:20) His thought process behind YouTube (23:25) Getting the job at Ali Abdaal Ltd (27:16) How his role evolved (34:18) Thoughts on succeeding on YouTube (50:50) The downsides of working with Ali (57:20) Why he stopped posting on YouTube (01:03:50) Surprising things about new YouTubers (01:09:30) The rationale behind Tintin’s current uploads (01:17:00) Tintin’s last words of wisdom 🔗 CONNECT WITH TINTIN 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 📲 Join My Telegram Community 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 💻 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 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7gZkflC... RSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/deep-dive 🙏 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: S