10 cheap purchases that improved my life

[@oscarbull]

Water is another cheap thing that has definitely improved my quality of life.

[@IshaSharma11]

True

[@intentionalliving7326]

😂😂🤗

[@HERSH80]

i wonder how your life was before making a steal out of water

[@msz9523]

@@Osiskskdn do it. When I started using air, my productivity went from 0 to 100 in like the first 2 seconds.

[@aantonop3274]

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[@lovaofmoosik93]

Is anyone else incredibly impressed with his note taking???

[@thatonemindfulguy3724]

Impressive isn’t it!

[@astudentstudying6199]

You'd almost think he wasn't a doctor

[@simonvutov7575]

I’m incredibly impressed by his swag-away to his sponsor. Linus

[@thatonemindfulguy3724]

@@simonvutov7575 hahah

[@marsysatala6471]

They looked beautiful...😍😍😍

[@oscarpritzker6278]

Pro tip: don't buy anything he showed if you didn't want it before watching this. No hate at all, it's just a money saving advice that I learned a few months ago. I do recommend this for every marketing attempt btw.

[@moranthang9482]

You are 100% right but…only for 9 of These Things. Everyone needs an Alarm clock. And we all Need to Stop to have Smartphones in the bed.

[@aleynamutlu4206]

Is there Ali Abdaals recommendation list of reading or anything you’d like to advice? Honestly I want a book on behavioral economics since I’m thinking buying a new laptop but can’t decide and keep remembering Ali’s couch example on investment the one saying if you buy a better couch, tv or ps then him and his mates will sit play more games.

[@laninatwaha3850]

Sleeping with ur phone affect the quality of your sleep because it produces blue light

[@salwynmathew8545]

@Afonso Ferreira What about the Kindle?

[@fizzyd7586]

@@moranthang9482 You could try putting your phone across the room then you'll always be out of bed when you're turning off your alarm and you'll be less likely to go back into bed with it.

[@DariusB127]

Ali is the only person that can make a doorstop deep.

[@savenstudies7650]

Yes

[@TaxingIsThieving]

He didn't really explain its worth. I live in a house share and keep my door firmly shut.

[@bmat1011]

I used to work in Oral-B, and one quick tip for using your power toothbrush: let the brush head clean one tooth at a time. The round brush head is meant to cup each tooth to clean it thoroughly. If you are more used to the "sawing" motion, you should get a longer brush head, or a sonic-technology toothbrush.

[@basileldose1719]

... Daym... Uv just improved my mating propability from a cool 2% to a decent 50%, much appreciated my guy

[@hamishmorton1905]

I'm a Dentist and a dad. Make sure you change the head every 3 months at least, I'm always changing my children's toothbrush heads. I also agree with the comment above, don't scrub your teeth just let the brush do the work for you. Remember the gum line.

[@flop1272]

THANKS

[@omershahbaz]

lol actually useful

[@pauljones9150]

@@hamishmorton1905 remember the gum line? Do you mean: don't ignore the gum line? Or be nice to the gum line?

[@yathprem]

Ali: guys there’s this physical thing called a clock and it also tells the time like my phone. Me: wow, sold.

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

Looool

[@maincoonct2145]

I am buying one!!

[@MarioFabelo]

Never heard about it, I’ll bite 🤔😂

[@intentionalliving7326]

😂😂🤗

[@imadsyed6216]

Just searched his alarm clock on amazon. Its a 104 dollars lol why

[@Lea-cy3lb]

"once the world stops ending" i felt that

[@jordanmakesfinancevideos650]

Ali got me being so productive I watched with video at 2x speed, while cooking, ironing, and building a spaceship… (I did none of those things) but I did get motivated to make content and provide value… in a productive way of course

[@CR-ul4yh]

😂😂😂

[@sofiamariavalentina4138]

Nice one lol

[@jamesrichards8172]

Haha got to up the SMV

[@liamnikau3166]

Nice one mate, checked out your channel and subbed 👍

[@xLovebirdx]

I watched at 2x speed :)

[@killercon2735]

no one: ali:increase sexual market value

[@MarioFabelo]

Also Ali: Optimisation is the only thing that matters 😂

[@Wingedmagician]

If he was an x-men his power would be productivity

[@jonathanmueller1]

The “hey do you wanna see a magic trick” in this voice killed me 😂

[@IneshKhanal]

Channelling his inner ledger😂

[@khashyplus3]

00:00​ Intro 00:07​ Alarm clock 00:43​ Electric toothbrush 01:29​ Ukulele 02:18​ Pukka Pads 03:14​ Austin Kleon's books 04:21​ Water bottle 04:59​ Deck of cards 05:45​ Amazon Kindle 06:44​ Doorstop 07:46​ (skillshare)

[@zhinkunakur4751]

69:69 trivago

[@АсяЦ-ф4з]

I hoped there will be useful lists in comments :( Mine, best 5: 1) sleep mask - best and cheapest choice ever! 2) battery candle for dark mornings (I hate bright lights when I’m asleep) 3) add essential oils in the water for cleaning routine 4) lavender toothpaste for evening :3 5) oral irrigator before tooth brushing

[@philippezevenberg1332]

lavender toothpaste sounds hella boogie

[@kopachelli]

I’m personally recommend sleep for mask to everyone, but only 1 out of 10 decided to try it without complaints!

[@LifeofKairo]

Cue the _self-deprecating but still impressive_ *bicep flex* whilst brushing your teeth 💪

[@IshaSharma11]

Ya , I also notice that

[@intentionalliving7326]

Definitely!! 🤩 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jamesgrimshaw]

Bruh I've used one of those toothbrushes for like 10 years and didn't know that the vibration thing meant 30 seconds 🤣 ffs

[@elizabethwilk9615]

Me too!

[@SamFigueroa]

Hahaha, there used to be this saying. Read The Fine Manual :)

[@AirIsLungFood]

​@@SamFigueroa Haha, RTFM? I don't think the F was intended to stand for "Fine" ;p

[@EverGreenElephant]

For me (not so cheap, I'm afraid) - Microwave (saves so much time) - a good office chair (it highly improved my productivity as sitting is no pain anymore) - Spotify Subscription - cheap filter coffee machine - I can approve the electric toothbrush. Love it!

[@pedrosilvaproductions]

The office chair could be a game changer for some. Please dont buy those cheap gaming chair, buy a proper office chair. I own an ikea markus and its the best thing i could buy

[@evanwilder4602]

@@pedrosilvaproductions smart for anybody who spends a lot of time at their desk. That goes well with the saying "spend your money where you spend your time"

[@shakirak8259]

Ukulele got me also into the world of music. I also wanted to learn guitar but I bought a ukulele to start with.

[@adi8689]

as a guitarist I would recommend that you get started with guitar because once you can play guitar , playing ukulele would be super easy

[@wn9158]

You said "six" at item number seven and I just can't let it go

[@KGBos]

It’s been a month. Just let it go man.

[@manpreetsingh2191]

It's been two months now, let it go now.

[@zarinaannisapadauleng5055]

three months now, i hope you've let it go..

[@kishorevb8331]

@@zarinaannisapadauleng5055 😂😂

[@yevgeniiakupriianova782]

ME TOO!!!

[@LifeofKairo]

"When people call something original, 9 times out of 10 they just don't know the references or the original sources". - Quote from someone at some point in time 😆

[@AaronAtkinson]

Haha 👍 It's the kind of quote that someone can't take credit for without contradicting the point of the quote :p

[@LifeofKairo]

@@AaronAtkinson nail on the head Aaron!

[@nourittachanteuse290]

That is scarily true because I've been doing some writing and a few days passed when I was reading articles online and I found one with the exact same sentence for a title and I sat there staring for a good minute

[@slpdx]

Idea for one of his next videos: “How to Drink Water and Still Be Productive by Peeing at your Desk”

[@slpdx]

@Always Productive You’re not wrong 😂

[@stephanbranczyk8306]

That's what the sippy cup is for. It's dual purpose.

[@ItsAsparageese]

Seriously though, I live in my truck and my pee setup is right there close to me when I'm sitting at the desk-thing I built, right -- and it really does make me better about drinking more water because it's more convenient to pee when I need to (I'm not very body-aware so it's easy for me to accidentally ignore physical needs for long periods) because of the convenience of being able to do it without having to break away from the task I'm doing, since changing states/tasks is a big job for my ADHD brain. Previously I would struggle with subconsciously hydrating less and less because my body and brain would work together to prioritize convenience and not-having-to-pay-attention instead. Point is, I vote we normalize solutions like this even for people who are housed, because neurodivergent people like me can benefit from it and there's nothing wrong with changing systems to enable better tendencies in ourselves. Rah rah, destigmatize pee containers! 😝

[@sohinidutta97]

I did not think youtube would make me want to buy an alarm clock but here we are

[@bereketjemal1083]

“The Devil Makes Work for Idle hands” -AA

[@quickscopedmofo]

Being able to watch this entire video in 4.5 minutes is a game changer. Ali you’ve introduced me to speed content consumption and I can’t get enough of it!

[@d42]

Get an add on for infinite speed

[@MaxwellChan0]

That 30 second timer for brushing helps a ton!

[@Pavement2Dirt]

I’m sure you’ve probably read this already but a book I really recommend is “Who Moved My Cheese” really good and short!

[@cyana5867]

There’s now a SEQUEL to “Who Moved My Cheese” written by the same author!

[@taru8119]

Why am I suddenly tempted to go on Amazon and buy ALL of these rn?!

[@FearlessDreams]

Cause you got Abdaaled 😂

[@travellifefree]

2:41 wow your note taking system rocks! Looks so beautiful.

[@HappinessOn]

Love the idea of an alarm clock. The most productive way to start the day!

[@frisco61]

Anyone over 50 thinks they are devices from hell, as the only way to wake up in the "old days" was by being startled out of a deep sleep by that horrendous noise. :)

[@paytonliu8109]

Did I miss anything about Ali taping his mouth before sleeping???!

[@MariusIhlar]

This!

[@kiwi-mf2do]

Help i need to know¡ i just paused there and came to the comments.

[@ivanstambolov4701]

I absolutely loved the idea of owning a doorstop - so cool! I totally agree on the idea of owning a kindle. Being able to read new books from the comfort of your own home (or wherever you are) is simply amazing. Also, the electric toothbrush is, hands down, the biggest game changer ever. Once again, amazing video, Ali.

[@kevkal]

Love the close up magic flourishes!

[@gaurishsoni6407]

Ali is one of the very few ytubers I watch who upload frequently without fail....appreciate it ALI! more power to you to dear!

[@WendyLaw]

Hey you have the best videos! I can never really understand how you can accomplish so much even though you are super productive! Kudos to you!!!

[@the_original_landcruisers]

Hi Ali, love the doorstop and if I were much younger and in a dorm, it would be what I'd do with your advice. Opening the door to a world you need to see, hear and experience with others (when we are able again) should be at the top of everyone's list. I am a new(ish) follower and wish I'd found you sooner. Thanks for all the energy, spirit and knowledge. Also, you just won a new Skillshare sub from me. 😉

[@intentionalliving7326]

So true! Looking fwd to checking skillshare too

[@ASXInvestor]

1 free decision that changed my life: Discovering Ali's channel 🙏

[@JuliettSierra66]

best tip to get up much easier: don‘t put your alarm in range so you cannot hit the snooze-button

[@JohnSmith-ys9ls]

Did Ali flex his biceps and brush his teeth? 😂

[@intentionalliving7326]

Totally 😂 ... or maybe a side effect of the brush 👀😂

[@saraprabhusalgaonkar]

1:03 oh my Ali! That bicep flex!! Ur dream of being a gym shark athlete is coming true :)

[@arthurcampolina9940]

Mate in all fairness your channel is so good that I decided to start my own one just coz of you - keep up the good work 👊

[@xongkkerije]

Good list. Love his mindmapping note taking... still trying to figure out the "taping my mouth shut."

[@NondeM]

100% agree about the kindle! The clock is one I should consider.

[@FearlessDreams]

I also started using the Kindle pretty much every night.

[@ZoeCayetano22]

Ali talking about electric toothbrushes so scientifically "you can brush each quadrant of your teeth"

[@FearlessDreams]

He makes even this interesting

[@YogaBlissDance]

I actually got kidney stones from not drinking enough water. So it' seems simple but trust me- you want to do it. Esp if you exercise like I do.

[@erfanej]

I love the way you structure you videos , it’s very easy to grasp important key points and information 👌👌👌

[@mohdzaidimdzabri8109]

My first time ever watching someone waxing lyrical about a doorstop and how it cultivates friendship

[@lenin6895]

You are the only who convinced me to buy an electric toothbrush. I derided them from many years as being for the lazy and rich. But after I saw this video a few weeks back, it has been at the back of my mind. I finally decided to research more and realized that there's a lot more to an electric toothbrush than just comfort-it cleans way better. So, thank you, Ali. There aren't many videos on KZbin, no matter how useful, that can immediately impact you in a practical and positive way unexpectedly.

[@aantonop3274]

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[@aantonop3274]

You can send me a text I have something real big I would love to introduce you to 👍

[@Mariam13]

There are so many things in your videos that I can connect with me and I feel smarter about myself. haha It's great that you continuously work to boost motivation. Heartfelt appreciation!!

[@LifeofKairo]

Even better... keep the alarm clock on the *other side of the room* so that you have to get up to switch it off. LEVEL UP: don't use an alarm clock

[@mettaviharra1033]

Level up: Don't sleep.

[@amhaltoobi9239]

@@mettaviharra1033 level up : productive death

[@SW-jb1oi]

Level up: get a cat

[@usermhmdlanet]

My Madrasa teacher taught me that nothing in this world, except the Holy Quran, is original. Watching this video, I understand how true that is.

[@FHH618]

Alis videos are always so wholesome and often relaxing

[@JillWhitcomb1966]

Agreed... not a fan of using a phone for an alarm clock. In fact, my cell phone is put in a desk drawer, and left there for 22 hours a day. A regular, old fashioned alarm clock is easier to shut off if you are still sleepy, easier to set, no bright lights from the clock to disrupt sleep patterns (like a cell phone). And, regular clocks with faces are far more stylish, as well.

[@tanishsingh4754]

Title correction: 10 PRODUCTIVE and cheap purchases that improved my life.

[@IshaSharma11]

Exactly ❤

[@wsant2872]

You obviously didn't watch the video

[@reikiflowwithmousumi6823]

I am so impressed with that clean clear note taking....you have a very clear mind...thanks Ali..

[@morganwu5561]

Ali: a toothbrush brushes your teeth Me: ah yes, my bad - forgot about that one.

[@ollivergodvil]

1:00 Ali flexing in the mirror! Love it. Keep up the training excited to see the six-pack abs.

[@MoniqueV119]

Got the 40% off. Thanks, Ali ❤

[@dmtdreamz7706]

On a certain level, we have a drug store in our brain, the neurochemicals that show up in flow: so dopamine, norepinephrine, anandamide, endorphins, and serotonin. If you were to try to cocktail the street drug version of that, right, you're trying to blend like heroin and speed and coke and acid and weed- and point is, you can't do it. It turns out the brain can cocktail all of 'em at once, which is why people will prefer flow to almost any experience on Earth. It's our favorite experience. It's the most addictive experience on Earth. Why? 'Cause it cocktails five or six of the largest pleasure drugs the brain can produce. We're all capable of so much more than we know. That is a commonality across the board. And one of the big reasons is we're all hardwired for flow, and flow is a massive amplification of what's possible for ourselves.⁷

[@danielgalvez8118]

Thank you so much for this video! Reminds me of your monthly favorites series. Keep up the great work!

[@shivamtripathi2622]

man, your handwriting and note making technique is so damn neat 🥺🥺

[@michellesun-forbes30under38]

Ali's second channel - Ali Playing the Ukelele 😍🙌

[@ImprovementGang]

I have trouble with the last one. I really don't like being interrupted when I am working, so I think it comes to your personality type. I like to be more organized with my time.

[@LucyAlllan]

wow make me productive for cheaper? let's go Ali

[@GabeMillerMusic]

I deliberately bought the most annoying physical alarm clock I could find a put it out of reach of my bed. When it goes off, my brain thinks that there's no other choice but to get up to turn it off. It's singlehandedly killed the endless snooze cycle for me.

[@yamanesg]

Doing the same thing just with my tab😂

[@astudentstudying6199]

Gotta love Ali checking out his biceps 😂

[@marcusbarker5669]

How is this man so well put together !!

[@MarioFabelo]

I had to tell you, Ali, that you’ve changed my life in the most surprising way possible. Thanks to this video I realised that my electric toothbrush has a 30 second timer! I just brushed my 🦷 and I have to approve that it is a game changer 😂

[@QuestForGood]

Same 🤣

[@ruejr]

The door stop probably saved him the most bangs for his buck

[@AttackonCuisine]

1:00 my man flexing hard hahaha

[@emilyb5557]

That door stop tip for uni students is ace, really nice one. Firs w research that students who don't just study are happier and counters the whole connecting only via apps thing! video idea - on being shy or not so socially confident at uni??? That esp as ppl return and freshers stuff was disrupted would be a good contribution! Also "for when the world stops ending" ...banking that pandemic phrase!

[@paintwithtihani9926]

My lecturer told me to read Austin Kleon. Very engaging and motivating. The trilogy gave legit advice. Also loved the author characters in one of your podcasts ✨

[@pourtous1763]

Your handwriting and your notes are just woow, i wish i could be that creative

[@beardedsaint3250]

My OCD is very happy with the look of your notes. Man! I’d literally throw the pad away after the teeniest mistake!

[@dezzavlogs9887]

Just posted my Very first KZbin vid using my iPhone. Thanks to your motivation. Now the tough journey commences :)

[@tristanamein8050]

Great video. But let me talk about something important, I see that many young and old make mistakes that I think they should not be. I believe that everyone, young or old, should have an investment plan that will increase their financial return from three figures to six figures. The investment can be your retirement plan or future plan, depending on what you want, but the most important thing is that you have an investment that is profitable...

[@holasoyjose9683]

The sound of a conventional clock alarm like this is one of the most annoying and disturbing things to ruin the day....I love the wonderful music that sounds in my phone alarm providing a sweet and beautiful awakening

[@arthurkhan9969]

You look way better in these new glass frames ngl.

[@Thomas-sv2lk]

respect for the reasoning behind buying a door stop mate! you are a good person

[@rishabghosh9038]

Oh man the way you flip the cards, your oomph is surely out of the roof

[@stevenmao6766]

Ali, where exactly did you learn card tricks from? Books, youtube videos, websites?

[@carmendavid9046]

I love those diagrams of your Ali notebooks .. could you make a video to explain the usefulness and use of them or applications !!

[@davidhartley94]

Nice to know the design of Pukka Pads is exactly the same as 15 years ago.

[@ruthsilviaalanocagomez4197]

I love the fact that music #ukulele is part of this list! This little instrument has helpped me a lot too.

[@noahcollingwood1712]

I ain’t gonna lie I am in love with your channel

[@breadw7490]

2:48 Ali: “now that I've got more money, I can afford to buy better stationary” Also Ali: “How I make 1.2 million dollars a year!”

[@LoveYouEnglishLessons]

Loved the Pukka pad and the way you maintain it.

[@gangXterSaad]

*ali picks up doorstop* Doorstop: “ah shit, here we go again”

[@jessicat2519]

the writing in your pads are so impressive. Have you got a video about it?

[@nntt6398]

make a video on how to make real good mind mapping notes

[@alex_georgescu]

I love the video quality (the yellow-orange-ish warm tone)!! And the content quality, of course

[@brijeshsamal7035]

Austin Kleon’s books on the list! You know what you’re speaking about mister. I read the books on your recommendation, and I thank you so much and I am very grateful for those books. They’re definitely my best purchases.

[@dylansimmons6622]

You are crazy inspirational dude. I really appreciate your content. Can’t stop watching!

[@KamilRawat]

Hey Ali! Just wanted to acknowlegde that your videos and recommendations are very helpful! Keep making more videos on self help. Thanks!

[@atharva1297]

Thank you Ali ❤️ Love your content!

[@KareemNahouli]

Mine would be the McDonald’s meal I’m ordering in a bit 😛 Bad for the belly good for the mind. 🍔

[@vishalpatel6969]

i love the your item selection, love the vibe of video, love how your english sounds... thanks, subscribing

[@dimitrademertzi4311]

6:20 Ali has been doing KZbin for years and still doesn’t know where to point when he suggests another video 😂

[@TheToobNube]

"Once the world stops ending" -Ali Abdaal, 2021

[@aliabdaal]

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[@kalayzn8276]

You are the best Ali your videos are so interesting.

[@sahilvawal]

@@darshan1882 why do you wanna know his nationality Just learn and enjoy the things he's saying

[@SeanPinto]

@@darshan1882 Yes pakistani.

[@oussamazakire64]

@@SeanPinto no he's french

[@timbuckeridge]

btw the last timestamp doesnt work XD

[@hizainshah]

Apparently Pukapad and Austin Kleon book both are at number 6 on your list!

[@paxielle]

Ali ngl proping my door open in college in India I would be eaten alive by mosquitoes... I wish it was a thing

[@joyolaitan5852]

Same in Nigeria 😂

[@FFUDS]

I'm digging the purchases and all, but what kind of T-shirts are you wearing. I need to get my hands on a few!