15 Lessons that Improved My Life

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00:00:27 - #1. The daily highlight - aliabdaal.com/friendzone/issue...
00:01:03 - #2. If this isn't nice, I don't know what is - aliabdaal.com/friendzone/issue...
00:01:57 - #3. Window openers vs door knockers - aliabdaal.com/friendzone/issue...
00:03:36 - #4. What's obvious to you might be amazing to others - aliabdaal.com/friendzone/issue...
00:04:53 - #5. Lifelong learning - www.gov.uk/government/publica...
00:07:40 - #6. The flywheel - aliabdaal.com/friendzone/issue...
00:09:37 - #7. Master boring fundamentals - aliabdaal.com/friendzone/issue...
00:11:23 - #8. Type 1 vs Type 2 fun - jamesstuber.com/boring-is-fun...
00:12:41 - #9. FBR - aliabdaal.com/friendzone/issue...
00:14:02 - #10. The Reitoff Principle - aliabdaal.com/friendzone/issue...
00:15:45 - #11. The mundanity of excellence - aliabdaal.com/friendzone/issue...
00:17:26 - #12. The go first rule - aliabdaal.com/friendzone/issue...
00:18:48 - #13. High leverage housekeeping - aliabdaal.com/friendzone/issue...
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00:21:07 - #15. The power of project lists - aliabdaal.com/friendzone/issue...
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I'm Ali, a junior doctor working in Cambridge, UK. I make videos about medicine, technology, productivity and lifestyle design. I also have a weekly podcast with my brother ( / notoverthinking , and I write a weekly email newsletter that contains some quick thoughts + links to interesting things (aliabdaal.com/newsletter/).
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[@user-gd8td9kg3i]

Editing is on point in this video, the time bar at the bottom of the screen is a great idea. respect

[@maharaniarifah1059]

agreed

[@CoreMan]

I was like wtf!!? New youtube feature or what

[@OxbridgeFormula]

Agreed!

[@ManpreetSingh-qc5cl]

You're new to the channel!?

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[@vikramiyer6629]

Watching Ali Abdal late at night with warm soup. If this isn't happiness, I don't know what is!

[@amanalymkanov8594]

That is for sure true!

[@Seadre]

1. Daily Highlight 0:27 2. If this isn't nice, i don't know what is 1:03 3. Window openers vs door knockers 1:56 4. What is obvious to you might be amazing for others 3:40 5. Lifelong Learning 4:53 6. The Flywheel 7:40 7. Master Boring Fundamentals 9:38 8. Type 1 vs Type 2 Fun 11:24 9. FBR 12:42 10. The Reitoff Principal 14:02 11. The Mundanity Of Excellence 15:45 12. The Go First Rule 17:26 13. High Leverage Housekeeping 18:47 14. Inbox For Your Brain 20:09 15. Power Of Project Lists 21:08

[@Bronzyglow]

Dude. I follow you because I really like your content. Still, when I saw the title of this video, I hesitated. Most of these types of videos have the same type of stuff in them - needing to cut out sugar or sleeping 8 hours or staying away from negative people. This is fine but it really is stuff nearly everybody knows. Your video was truly 15 things that were useful and interesting. Thanks. Happy New Year 🥳

[@leyun._.00]

Rita Fields omg this is exactly what I thought, also the reason I didn’t watch this video at first when it was recommended to me, but these are actually good stuffs.

[@juliaavenell9444]

I agree with this comment 100%.

[@tatsf226]

He is smart and generous, his students are very lucky.

[@AnnMidas]

Yes!!

[@rashid5271]

Yeah i ignored the video for the same reason , surprised with the lessons

[@chentzuliu2898]

Daily highlight: make your day meaningful and much more energetic. Gratitude: If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is. Try out: Window openers and door knockers. ( knowing the outcome?) Sharing ideas: what is obvious to you is amazing to others. Lifelong Learning. The flywheel: handwork and consistency. take ages to get going, but once succeed you will be unstoppable. (Amazon) Master boring fundamentals: exercise, proper sleep, eat healthy...doesn’t sound exciting at all, and the rewards doesn’t come immediately. But amazing things could happen Type1 vs 2 fun: pure fun vs suffering in the present but feel good after finished. (Marathon) FBR: writing without judging yourself on the first try! edit on your draft, improving your versions. The reitoff principle: a necessary break can release your stress and free you from unnecessary guilty. The mundanity of excellence: there is no short cut. Consistency, repeat the right thing is the key. The go first rule: don’t be shy, break the ice and go first!!! High leverage housekeeping: get everything organized periodically. Take some time to see the whole picture. Inbox for your brain: get ideas? write it down! The power of project lists: writing down your works.

[@beautifulmind192]

a more succinct summary of the talk! such flow in your language! amazed..

[@anshuljadhav7906]

Thank you very much

[@ziborgbe]

It's basicaly the concepts of martial arts.

[@hiteshpatel1094]

Wish I could like this 10 times. And video 100 times.

[@thaio8493]

tks

[@katmeup7]

Ali, I just departed a career at hospital, and your videos are helping me plan a meaningful retirement!! Love from a 69 yr old!

[@BellaDiary]

What an amazing comment. Learning has no age limit. Best of luck on your next stage of life!

[@daniyaparvez502]

_nice_

[@yusufhalilovic2838]

not to be a debbie downer but maaaybeee you should get a financial advisor lol

[@katmeup7]

@@yusufhalilovic2838 Debbie doesn’t live here anymore.

[@RaheemKhan-nu1jc]

@@daniyaparvez502 Agree

[@iversongriffin7792]

Love the attention to detail and your lack of bullshit. The best complement I ever get from people is my ability to be genuine. You seem so true to yourself on camera and in life and to share that and the knowledge that you have gained means a lot. So thank you so much for your time, kindness and candor.

[@amanalymkanov8594]

Fully agree!

[@BabsCraig]

The only person on KZbin that makes me whip out my notepad and take notes as he's talking 😆. Thanks for the amazing video Ali

[@danzcatapia3946]

Me too. 🤣

[@Ed-qo8zx]

For real 😆 same here

[@aztech8167]

So true!

[@kanikagusain1290]

Yaa right

[@Camillatalks]

OMG me too!

[@angelkushalini]

I come for the "Hey friends" at the start.

[@alexwr]

So you only stay for the first second of every video?

[@pyschologygeek]

I am slowly learning that some people are not good for me, no matter how much I love them. I deserve someone who is gentle and kind because my soul is getting tired. Realizing that I deserve something good is one of the first steps.

[@arjuadhikari8528]

if i were his student for sure i would just keep staring at him thinking of how smart he his .

[@amanalymkanov8594]

Me too.

[@jenniferorozco9064]

Same ..

[@salsabilsaadeldin9173]

Thanx for sharing these 15 lessons... I saw ur video yasterday and today I practiced " Day highlight", "FBR" to write a paper I procrastinated on for over 2 weeks & "if this isn't nice I don't know what it is"...great day elhamdollah.Thank u again& keep going 👍🏾

[@dharan31chase]

Ali, While it was initially overwhelming to watch your content, the more I watched and re-watched, I realized how information-packed (and dare I say, wisdom-packed?) each of the videos are. You are doing TRULY great work. Thanks for sharing! Also, yours is probably one of the most under-valued and under-subscribed KZbin channel out there. Will do my part to share it with my friends. Wish you the very best!

[@peteralderson705]

I absolutely love the progress bar for each point. The quality of your videos makes them an absolute joy to watch!

[@sagarikabiswas1534]

Hey Ali, I am so grateful and thankful for bringing us all the information that has improved my academic career in a great way.Love your content and wanna thank you heartily for changing my life.

[@Fatima-rs6bv]

The editing and overall little things about this video are next level! Thankyou for these tips

[@sarahidris9182]

This is the best “lessons” video I’ve seen. It doesn’t have too many clichés and ones that are are presented in a new fresh manner. Also it’s so organized. So, thanks for the effort you put forth.

[@somasaravananganesan8734]

Your 15 lessons are like 15 GB of life-changing values. Summed up very well in a short video. Personal appreciation for this video.

[@happymum8612]

Absolutely.

[@mojjammil]

Love how genuine you are and doesn’t make it feel like you know it all and teaching people stuffs even though you are doing so. Amazing insightful content as always. Saving for future reference.

[@easymedicinebytmd8247]

Lesson Number 2 is so important! We have to be more thankful! Great lessons!

[@Chlom222]

Ali, you have accomplished so much in your life so far. I have two young daughters and I can only hope that I can shape their lives so they enjoy learning as much as you do. You are truly inspiring! Keep up the fantastic content.

[@jenniferhsu618]

These lessons are awesome! I have been sharing your insights from your channel with my colleagues during daily stand-ups and actively getting groups to implement your productivity hacks/life lessons. This video summed the points up pretty nicely. Absolutely fantastic!

[@markbersabal3831]

Im a nurse in the NHS. You remind me of a few of the F1s Ive really enjoyed working with over the years, I don't know where they are now but yous are all just brilliant. And this channel is so awesome because this is basically a productivity channel. And you talk about Tim Ferriss as well: Pareto, Parkinsons, Batching, etc. This is how I get things done as well. Don't know if you agree with stoicism and fear setting but if u do u should make a video out of it. And selective ignorance too. I love Ferriss and his 17 Questions to beat the impossible.

[@raykarunia4341]

thanks ali!! really gratitude to find this channel early

[@ghada0184]

Hello ali , i just wanted to tell you thank you a million times you have changed the game for me in your how to study videos😭 it was really hard at the beginning but im very thankful for you 😭💓💓💓 sending you so much love & blessings

[@Hoodyhooo]

Just wanted to drop a comment on here and say I've recently stumbled across your channel and have been really enjoying checking out your catalog of content. Super helpful and applicable no matter what aspects of life you are wanting to improve. Thank you for what you do.

[@furbelox5821]

Hey Ali! I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing content! I had an anatomy exam today at the body donors and i always suffer from exam anxiety. Than i watch your videos and you are always so calm and knowledgeable and kind of a role model which makes me feel better and excited!! 🙂 You really are amazing and aspiring me to do great at medschool thank you!

[@nora19711]

I came to the channel wondering which iPad (pro) I should get, but stayed because I have been intrigued by self improvement for a while, and you seem to present the lifestyle I aim for. Thank you, for being who you are!

[@iamtheluka]

Hi Ali, I might be the last person to watch this but this has really got me so inspired. Came across so much of the life advice I have been looking for. Thank you very much doc!

[@umm_khaled]

Love it! All your videos are so high quality and just different from the rest, like I actually learn something every single time. This list would be useful for me to "high leverage housekeep" my life in preparation for 2020 lol. Looking forward to more videos from you this year!

[@SkilledSolo]

Just found your channel a few days ago and I'm getting a lot out of it. I appreciate your insight on time management and self improvement. Keep it up!

[@nim6516]

I was just on your website and then saw the notification for this video, I think the 2 minute productivity rule is really cool

[@jasreenkmultani3608]

love your editing style!! the points on the screen throughout help a lot!

[@staycdnb]

This is a great video! Well done Ali. You are killing it here on KZbin, it's super inspiring!

[@bishnugogoi4520]

I literally get astounded everytime I watch your videos. Your videos are all about productivity I really appreciate your work man you are amazing. Your videos reveal how you are passionate about productivity and thats really good. Keep doing such great work. Pretty inspiring.

[@EvaVDavid]

Hi Ali! It's amazing that you provide the yellow bar to show the length of each topic!

[@fatematabassumelma9997]

I am watching your videos at a stretch for 2 hours!really loved them.Thank you.I am really grateful towards you from my heart.

[@aarondeimund6898]

Love this video. Thank you for taking the time to make this. All this was common scene to you, but there were a few I'd never heard of at all.

[@KageManTV]

What a brilliant video. Thanks for making these @Ali Abdaal. I have watched 4 videos back to back and it's all been worth it.

[@aminah315]

I love how you explained where you got each idea! thank you

[@eleanorhyde2179]

Completely agree that it's hard to remember to enjoy the moment when it's happening! One of my goals is to appreciate the moment more rather than thinking about the next thing

[@prishu4897]

Does anyone else find his light settings highly aesthetically satisfying

[@TitusFeliciano]

The concepts you talk about are so deep and really valuable. Thank you for sharing your genuine life lessons

[@ct4917]

Amazing video Ali just wanted to say that the tips were brilliant and the progress bar at the bottom made it 100x easier to follow along!

[@EstaWondergirlxo]

Thanks for sharing these with us. Excellent genuine contents. Diligent and inspiring, you are a role model.

[@rebeccam.2369]

Hi Ali! Don't ever apologize for rambling too long because I love listening to you. You've been such an inspiration to me the past days and I just want to thank you. Keep doing what you do❤️

[@joanab8971]

Thank you for sharing this, Ali! I'd really love to see even more videos in the future with ALL YOUR 'Life Principles' - both mindset-oriented(#4) and tactic-oriented(#13).

[@emmabell4561]

This is great thanks for all of the links, have just subscribed to your newsletter, can’t wait to see more of your content

[@ania8847]

I am so happy I found your channel! This video is simply amazing! Thank you for quality content!

[@nageabhishek]

Hey Ali, this was probably the most helpful video to date that I have seen from you. The amount of knowledge that you share is tremendous, and I thank you for the work that you do. Keep up the good work!! And thanks again :D

[@chandrikashanmugam4333]

Tqsm Ali, for such an awesome video.! Especially for "The mundanity of excellence" lesson!!

[@OthMar39]

I think this is one of best videos about lessons learned in 2019. It is just full of helpful lessons. Thanks.

[@ByDaniSimone]

Your content is excellent. KZbin has been suggesting your videos to me every day and I finally started watching. Everything you share is spot on. I’m excited to implement everything on this list especially the daily Highlight and the flywheel. Thank you for sharing!

[@SamuelDaram]

This is not just the 15 life lessons Ali Abdaal learned in 2019, it is also brilliant compilation of the works of writers we might not have come across before. I particularly like the one about The Flywheel. Thank you Ali.

[@alexandergraff6611]

I LOVE your videos. Very well structured, organised, straight to the point, became a KZbin fan mainly because of you. Well done!

[@nidhimeher5637]

Happy I watched this video! You seem to be great at teaching Ali. Have a nice ability to breakdown concepts into fun, simple units. Great work

[@DustinMillerPolyInnovator]

Omg thank you for that lifelong study! My brand is about being a polymath, which entails that you're going to learn all life; BUT I really try and encourage any person to pursue the lifelong learning ideal.

[@ishaantripathi4625]

Bro your study techniques changed my life. I've started being more productive and retaining a lot better. Keep doing the good work brother. 💖

[@christinegivens9048]

Also love the yellow progress bar for each segment. Great way-finding tool!

[@kellyhiebert6766]

Ok, I could listen to you talk all day. Is that weird? You have an awesome voice, have a great speaking style/talent and you are speaking about amazing, worthwhile ideas - the trifecta of a great speaker. Congrats sir!

[@sarahlhickman]

Excellent Ali. All ideas were new to me. You’ve got a new fan!

[@MonaAMohamud]

One thing I've started in 2020 is watching your videos. Actually inspired me to start my own channel.

[@kahheng9635]

So many good pointers in this video! I might find myself back here, again and again, to remind and refresh myself with these lessons.

[@KiannaLouise]

Hi Ali! Keep doing what you’re doing ✨ you bring so much value in your videos

[@dianamollo8156]

These points are very useful and I'm gratefull for the point 4, because I always understimate myself and also I'm trying to include some of these ideas in an agenda I make for myself, so daily highlight and the fundametals are things I will try to incorporate. Thank you Ali

[@LyCreating]

What a great list. Thank you for sharing!

[@jermiony]

You're just everything I want to be! I get that boost of motivation whenever I watch your videos!

[@landyarvizu6672]

I've just discovered your channel a few days ago and it's really inspiring and helpful! I'm amazed of how quickly you talk :P not a bad thing at all, and man the daily thing to focus sounds so refreshing I need to try it. Thanks for sharing

[@miimcollection]

I love the looking out the window, and door knocker anology. Thanks!

[@mchllnn8320]

Ali, you are so smart. This is quality content. Thank you!

[@atom6149]

Hey Ali. You probably won't see this but I'm doing my Gcse's this year and you are a great inspiration. Thanks.

[@anlsenabayindir5976]

Oh Ali.. You are such a gift to this world. I really enjoyed your content. I have discovered you 3 days ago, and I thank God for that coincidence. I watched this video with a smile on my face. That was amazing. Thank you for that. There were many things that touched to my heart and gave me a power to do things in a different way. I wish all the best for you:)

[@ephrussi9765]

You are a wonderful and invaluable discovery in this new year. Thank you.

[@ayushiranjan8291]

thanks man! that was so enlightening. hope i can keep these lessons!

[@najink2049]

Your videos always give a positive vibe.

[@pepperpan794]

Hi Ali. I just really wanted to give a genuine comment about all of these life advice. I tried applying nearly all of these for, only like, a week now but the improvements in my daily life were remarkable. I feel like this was my much needed stepping stone to increasing productivity and improving my state of mind. I especially loved 'if this isn't nice...', the flywheel and high leverage housekeeping (best one, kudos to your bro). I'm still struggling with AR and spaced repetition lol but I wanna say thanks man. Thank you for introducing me to such incredible concepts that I didn't know would tremendously aid me to be a better person. I am not bullshitting you. Genuinely, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. It may seem like a single video to you but to me, these are now phrases I will utter under my breath when I get taken down by waves of anxiety and insecurity. Much love. - A med student.

[@amandasoledadneubar8307]

This video is gold! Thank you for sharing 🍓

[@zaraz3479]

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL! thank you

[@JoseSanchez-fi4dx]

#4 really hit me. "What is obvious to you is amazing to others". I know I can be a ass about things very often, but I really should adopt this mindset.

[@jaimsmp]

So much respect for this guy. Can't wait to stumble upon your research papers in the future! Rooting for you! :)

[@BecomingSyera]

Thanks for sharing Ali! This was very valuable to watch. I really like the idea of FBR, what's obvious to you may not be obvious to others.

[@PrabhuKiranKonda]

I love the way you edit your videos. Hats off Ali.

[@bethpulliam803]

I stumbled onto your channel. I'm in love! You are so smart and personable! I love your content, and have found so much value in it! Thank you, Ali!!

[@Narutogirly7]

I love the "Wright off day", I've been practicing it lately to make sure I take a break in between learning days and it made me feel more relaxed and increased my productivity on learning days

[@aritraroy3493]

Gonna add your 2019 lessons to my resolutions list. Really appreciate the informative and entertaining videos Ali. 😁

[@kellyl3551]

Thanks Ali for sharing this truly appreciate the effort you have put in with all the editing and etc

[@gustavobranquinho]

Fantastic! I'm a final year student of medicine in Brazil and I appreciate so much your youtube channel.

[@ryanbreakey]

This was an excellent video Ali, thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[@jarodise42]

Love the yellow progress bar at the bottom, brilliant!

[@ridufly4531]

You got yourself a subscriber. This is my kind of channel. Best of luck!

[@tastefulcakes]

I never comment on videos, decided to start watching stuff whilst I create art and I have to say I just love you! the honesty, the speed you talk the passion, everything! keeping being you.

[@shingitome6828]

This is amazing! If this advice isn't nice, I honestly don't know what is, ❤ Thank you so much Ali!!!

[@TAU_]

Great video, I really like the timeline for every point, it's really valuable!

[@rolfpeterdelossantos3004]

Thank you for all the tips. I really learned a lot from your videos

[@DamianDemasi]

Awesome, Ali! Thanks for sharing this. I’ll put some of those ideas into practice.

[@Samirmasters]

Hands down best video editing on KZbin! Hats off to you!

[@jenih-jz4ur]

These lessons are amazing and really inspiring 🤭 omg...after listening what you have said in this video, I feel like I can doing anything and make myself happy at any point in my life! Thank you so much, Ali 😃🥰❤️❤️

[@chunjou8600]

I just took note of this video! Thank you Ali, you are my favorite KZbinr of 2019:)

[@Cookieforya]

appreciate the extra timer for each topic, neat and helpful