4 Life-Changing Books to Read in 2024

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I know it can seem like a lot of books change my life, BUT if you change your behaviour based on an idea you find in a book, that behaviour could literally change your life! Let me know what you think of this idea down in the comments. Enjoy x
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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 How a book can change your life
3:40 The Practice
10:23 The Strangest Secret
15:45 No More Mr Nice Guy
18:21 The Second Mountain

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[@HasinaKhan]

Well I think "feel good productivity" book must be the good choice😍

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Congrats on hitting 5M. We are just really excited for your new book 🤩

[@reggaefan2700]

I haven't read that book No More Mr. Nice Guy (yet), but I can already assume what's in - from experience. I'll give an analogy. I used to play basketball every day, I'd never win. However, once I started being selfish, I started to win consistently.

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The fact that nobody mentions Nixorus and its ebook "Ancient Wealth Wisdom" speaks volumes about how people are stuck in a trance. It's the key to unlocking success, trust me on this.

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Absolutely! This video is fantastic! 'The Hidden Truths Of Wealth' from Borlest could be the ultimate game-changer for beginners, like finding a golden egg among the rest.

[@StepUpLifeStyle]

Recently dived into 'Wealth's Loyal Companion: The Uncharted Path to Prosperity' and it's a revelation. It's a guide to a richer, fuller life. I was struck by the mix of real success stories and down-to-earth advice. It highlights how discipline and lifelong learning can transform your life. A must-read for anyone looking to grow in every aspect of life

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Congratulations on your well deserved 5M subscribers. I’ve only been following your channel for a few months, but it’s definitely my favourite personal development channel on here. Your videos are helpful, educational and inspiring. I’ve also pre-ordered your book as a late Christmas present for myself; can’t wait for it to arrive. Enjoy your travels and keep up the good work.

[@chunjou8600]

Hey Ali, congrats to your 5 millions subscribers! I want to say thank you for changing my life. 4 years ago I saw your video which has changed me from being lazy, lying on the bed all the time, not knowing what to do.. to a person who starts sitting down, writing down all the goals, and achieving all of them! Now I am very passionate about my job and I have plenty of time doing what I want to do, going to gym, exploring a tons of interests. You update videos so frequently but there's not even once that i can't find things to learn from your videos. And you're so good at elaborating in a very gentle tone, being our examples, and showing us how we can adopt those ideas in life. You're definitely one of the best teachers ever. Thank you for creating this amazing channel. I really appreciate it. :)

[@BosYiu]

Ali, I cannot tell you how much value these videos are providing! From watching your previous video on life update, to this amazing video, I hope you can keep making this style of video.

[@kalpeshrathod3710]

Many congratulations for 5M and I’m sure many more to be added..🎉 I find your videos very detailed and meaningful to watch, especially stuff related to organizing tasks and life in general!

[@the_slidemaster]

⚡Congrats on 5M. Ali is really making a point of saying a book that changes life. Books give an idea on whatever eventually provides some results. Loved that. 👍

[@ynesaulia3814]

How you express every detailed sentence in books (meaning, emotions, and related gestures) strongly validates my seeking of what truly matters. Thanks Ali!

[@RizuClearThinking.]

The Second Mountain...Oh, man! You truly conveyed this book and your personal emotions in such a lovely and beautiful way. I couldn't help but immerse myself in your thoughts and emotions, feeling connected. Your words and expressions, especially in this book, have a delightful touch. You're doing a superb job, Ali Abdall. Much love to you. God bless!

[@OtakuOG]

I'm taking steps towards my "horizon Goals" and every day I'm disciplined to show up and do the work and focus on the process! Thank Ali for your great help! Keep it coming! and Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

[@ivneetkaur9393]

loving how your videos have taken a cool turn since you switched things up! The immersive storytelling and the music experimentation are such a vibe 🎉

[@emana7928]

This one made my smile in lots of moments. I feel like you're growing into a person I would love to meet one day. I have come to some these same realizations but it takes a few life experiences to be ready to listen to the words of these authors. They came a good time in your life Ali. Good luck, can't wait to see who you'll grow to be, again.

[@colorsofmaumau]

it's SO resonating regarding not attaching myself with goals and achievements but rather focusing on the process and showing up! Congrats on 5M Sub - it's super 🥳

[@isalutfi]

Hi Ali, am so happy for watching this. Thank you for sharing about these 4 books that can help change our life! 🧡🌟

[@ryanvvild]

Congrats Ali on the big 5 million so well deserved! Definitely feel like i'm at the point where i'm just starting to slowly climb that second mountain.

[@logan10602]

Missing out if you haven't delved into 'Step Up: Success Unlocked'-a treasure trove of practical guidance on crafting a prosperous routine. It underscores the crucial role of routine, discipline, and our environment in the pursuit of success. With discussions on motivation and the potency of daily habits, this book serves as a stellar source of inspiration for those seeking a fresh and improved start. Highly recommended.

[@genia6619]

Who is the author?

[@DBoone123]

Was this written by AI?

[@scottrebgetz5291]

Where can I find this book? I've looked for it, but can't locate it anywhere

[@itsdhanvi.]

Hey Ali 🤍 Massive congratulations on the upcoming book release! 🤍📚 Super excited to dive into your insights and wisdom. Pre-ordered the book and can't wait for the workshop too. You're a true inspiration - keep shining! ✨

[@guyjsx]

Even though I feel like you sometimes overcomplicate things, I do appreciate your constant encouragement and focus on improving the lives of others. Congrats on 5 mil!

[@jessicahornsey4792]

I love that you’re creating videos with the same (apparent) studio quality on your travels with minimal equipment as you were back in your fixed studio/filming setup! Fantastic job, and I actually find your videos have gotten better - don’t ask me why or what it is exactly, but I think this travelling is doing you good :) Oh and congrats on the 5M, by the way 🎉😁

[@Navaldinho]

Congratz to you and the team, you have truly changed my life for the better. Love the honesty in this video and following your growth as a person. Felt some strong connections to the "fluff" from your discussion with David Perell on his podcast. Really good talk.

[@arzu5487]

Congrats on 5mil subs, you deserve it. Probably my favorite video you've ever made, very honest and these recommendations really resonate with me, thank you so much, keep it up! 👍

[@LaylaDSmith]

Thank you. I appreciate your vulnerability and your honesty. What a great summary of each book. Keep on pursuing that which makes your soul sing. I know in my heart you are fulfilling your purpose with authenticity. Keep at it, your contributions to society are valued and appreciated. ❤

[@nil091090]

I remained subscribed because you are inspiring but this is the 1st video of yours I’ve watched in probably a year. I don’t know if it’s just you or probably me (and the self growth journey you’ve inspired me to begin) but you sound different- more mature and secure. Thank you for still continuing to be inspiring to everyone.

[@TamaShots]

Thanks for this really great video Ali. Your path is inspiring and the highlights you're talking about resonate with me especially those in the practice and the second mountain because I want to improve my quality of life, get more money and gain specific skills via my work and my photography art but also since I live far away from my family I want to be there for them. Your video added a change to my journey. Congratulations on the 5M subscribers and good luck on your journey!

[@JayCaruso]

Congrats on hitting 5 million! What you said, "There is no destination if there is no journey" reminds me of a book called The Principle of The Path. It was written by Andy Stanley, a pastor of a large Atlanta church, and while he does go into some faith elements, the book is mostly practical advice. The significant quote is, "Your direction, not your intention, determines your destination."

[@suki_lu4980]

It’s my second day in your channel, and I’m already in love with your work. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience. You’re an awesome human being ❤

[@lenae4444]

I love that you are very honest about your journey.. thanks for giving me the perspective of someone who has reached the top of the first mountain. I am at the second mountain but never reached the first quite fully.. I have a family but I sometimes feel conflicted with the time and energy I don't have to rush up that first mountain because of my role as a mother . Your perspective was really helpful .. thank you

[@MarioDuch]

Such a great video, thank you so much. Big congratulations on the 5M. You are truly the one who inspired me to take my life in a completely different direction. I started a channel, started freelancing, quit my job and school. And started doing things that I enjoy on the daily. Thank you so much, Ali. Hope I can shake your hand one day!

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Congratulations on 5 million subscribers. You inspired me from the beginning to study medicine, improve myself and learn, and I am very grateful to you and for every effort you have made in the past. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💜

[@danagul]

I never commented here before even though I watch almost every video on this channel starting from 2021 but this video, especially the last part about aesthetic life with the music background, touched my soul. I feel called out. Past few years I was focused on myself trying to build/find my 'self' and now I think more and more about serving people around. So the idea from book about the second mountain resonated with me. I feel seen and think that I am on the right way. Thank you.

[@arelmarzan]

Just added these to my reading list. Thanks as always, Ali! Congratulations on reaching 5M, you deserve all the success. Keep creating!

[@AbhinavStarx]

I am taking a moment to pause the video to just let you know that the overall video looks amazing. When I watch it, the background, the lighting, the colors of the furniture behind you, and the amazing view from the window all appear harmonious and calming. Good job, Ali! Keep it up.

[@richusony4395]

Man the way you have created the video is Awesome. All the animation-transitions, highlighting the contents of the books and ...everything. No words ❤❤

[@tumisho3803]

My heartfelt gratitude for your enjoyable, insightful and entertaining content. From the bottom of my heart, congratulations on hitting 5 million subs. 🎉🎉🎉

[@NehaJaju-ok7fw]

Congratulations on this remarkable milestone, and thank you for being a constant source of inspiration in the KZbin community!

[@user-px4dx7yi3x]

Your videos are always so well-researched, I can tell you put a lot of effort into them.

[@ManasseyTetteh]

I think Ali is making better videos on his nomad journey than when he was in the studio…..damn! What quality and authenticity. He seems to care less about the fancy “corporate metrics “ of sponsors and the numbers!💯💯

[@user-ek2mn8sf8m]

I personally really like when a writer provides example of the things he's talking about in their book. Also was thinking about Atomic habits. Such a great book ❤️❤️❤️

[@kathyellendavis]

Agreed! I especially love when writers bring in examples from other people. It's such a great way to get multiple perspectives in one book. Lots of the recent nonfiction books I've read do this; I find women authors are great at bringing lots of voices into the narrative.

[@brianbluue]

Ive read 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' and as someome who always struggled with expressing his needs in relationships, I can confidently say that the book changed my Life.😊

[@mohammadibnyaqub]

Who is the author?

[@brianbluue]

Robert A. Glover @@mohammadibnyaqub

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@@mohammadibnyaqubmr nice guy

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⁠@@mohammadibnyaqubrobert glover

[@DamageOverTime]

You eloquently explained how certain things can lead to results. By definition, that would make them life-changing. Also, when you started talking about goal-setting, it reminded me that I don't have my goals written down. If this video encourages me to write down my goals and change my habits so that I move in that direction, that would make this video life-changing too.

[@diego156juve]

Congratulations on 5m! You have been very helpful with your videos

[@nurinsabrina3396]

I appreciate how Ali genuinely explains the video title in depth rather than most youtube videos

[@coxbright]

So many of the great books I've read have been thanks to you sharing what you've read in your videos. So thank you! Only read one of these and am intrigued by the others. The to read list grows ever longer!

[@IndigenousPeacemaker]

I love your concise description of how a book changed your life which illustrates that your statement was not hyperbolic.

[@mufizsaiyed1926]

Congratulations on 5M. So much amazing stuff creation since the inception and so much contribution towards betterment of the society as well

[@folasewaidowu907]

Your view on things are so aligned with mine. Definitely gonna read these books, thanks Ali! ❤

[@amalali504]

Congratulations Ali on this amazing milestone, what a lovely way to kickstart 2024. Long may it continue!

[@sofiabonixo]

I have been since you were a med student and I can genuinely say I have never seen you so in peace(?) I don't know if it will make sense, but you have got a new light! So happy for you.

[@Eric_McBrearty]

Good stuff Ali. I'm a couple years in now at following your content, And it legitimately seems to keep getting better. Reading the segments of the book felt like foreshadowing to a text to speech app trained on your voice. I can see hitting play on an audio reader as I go to bed and listening to Ali Abdaal read me a book. Maybe even that one about increase productivity when you feel good. 😯

[@CosmicSpaceAdventure]

Oh man, all the second mountain stuff really resonated with me. I built a career, travelled, saw lots of friends, have an awesome Instagram, but have felt wholly without passion or purpose to the point of feeling like life itself was pointless. Building community, building roots and routines, and fulfilling projects and ideals is the answer. I’m still in the process of transitioning to the second phase of life, or climbing the mountain. That’s the theme for me this year. Climb the mountain (put in the work, suss out the things I need). Thank you so much for putting this wonderful content together, it means a lot 🙏

[@persilyas]

congratulations on the 5 M subscriber, the book "The Strangest Secrets" touched my soul, thank you so much for this value

[@mkshahbazz]

Congratulations Ali for 5M. Keep it up. Loved your content❤❤️

[@aqeelahamed8746]

Congratulations 👏🎉 , thank you for sticking with providing value. been very insightful through out the years ❤ watching this videos

[@amprabhleenkaur]

I don’t remember the first video I watched on your channel. But I subscribed. Then I subscribed to the newsletters which are informative and enlightening.This is the second video I watched and probably know now some unanswered questions about my life. Thank you 😊

[@itsdhanvi.]

Congratulations on hitting 5 million subscribers, Ali! 🎉 Your content is a constant source of inspiration, and I deeply admire and respect your dedication. Sending love and blessings from India - keep thriving! 🇮🇳✨

[@samwong8770]

I like it how you explained how books actually can “change” one’s life. I think I have stuck at the idea phase and not putting enough work into it to make it happened. Love all the 4 books you recommended. I feel these 4 books are quite different from other books you have recommended previously which used to emphasised on techniques. These 4 books are more into mindset. Great books to read and make plans for 2024! Thank you Ali! Great content! I hope this video would help to change my life for the better in 2024! ❤🎉😊

[@mayneyestani709]

Very moved by the extract you read from ''The second mountain'' - really resonated with me. Thank you for sharing🌳

[@anikatasnim6001]

Your book reccomendations are always great. Some of the life changing books I read were the ones you reccomended. Thank you brother.

[@balajprasanna]

Congratulations Ali and thank you for the video as always!

[@isalutfi]

*CONGRATS FOR ACHIEVING 5 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS, ALI! ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR JOURNEY!* 🎉🎊✨

[@mathewdiippaa5790]

Congrats Ali on the 5M. You deserve much more. Thankyou 🙏

[@michaelbird9148]

New to your channel (somehow missed seeing the juggernaut!), but I appreciate your straightforward approach. Your videos are slick but remain sincere - a refreshing balance in the context of the dire marketing ploys people use throughout KZbin.

[@DadThinkBigger]

The strangest secret is an all time favorite I literally listened to this everyday for 2 months straight lol I could probably recite it from memory 😂 these others are ones I will definitely check out thanks for the reviews and cheers to changing our lives for the better in 2024 !

[@pratikpawar5149]

Ali, what a fantastic video! I could sense the authenticity and your genuine curiosity in this video. Keep it up mate!

[@hannahriley4737]

Definitely relate to the fourth book! Adding to my Goodreads app as we speak! Thanks Ali 😊

[@AdamMc192]

Really enjoyed the video. I can’t help but think it’s almost like a right of passage. It’s hard to not chase fame when you don’t have it. It’s hard to think money won’t make you happy, it’s hard to believe a Sixpack won’t bring you confidence. Keep up this style, thought provoking!

[@NM-hq1io]

Recently finished no more mr nice guy - incredible book. When you think you’re being ‘nice’ you’re actually inflicting harm on yourself & damaging those around you

[@longevityhealthtravelandmore]

Brilliant Ali and thank you for these brilliant videos. I believe There are so many things we don’t know and books give informations and ideas which lead to imagination and then creativity and then results. And combination of these results and experiences are what encompasses our life. So yes books can change life.

[@pradeeptaburagohain4728]

Congratulations Ali I started watching your videos when you have less than a million subscribers…what an incredible journey it was congratulations once again and keep on educating

[@arekspevack]

It is such a good feeling to be genuinely happy for someone's achievement. Thank you for reaching 5 million.

[@joseluisrevelo]

No More Mr. Nice Guy was incredibly helpful for me when going through a personal crisis more than ten years ago. Nice to see it mentioned here.

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My heart goes to the entire community for PbatesLTD building up something even my grandpa can understand. This is so smart by them to launch it to shatter the doubts and fears of the common folk which is not even correct to begin with. Everyone knows the state of inflation and recession now and the way out is already in progress. Now it's just about catching the big fish

[@MaryMichelleWorthy]

1/4 way through and this is an excellent video. Bravo, my man

[@Malecare]

Wishing you Happy Holidays and Safe Travels. Thanks for the inspiration and motivation

[@rsbkey]

Ali, I've come across your videos a few times, but never subscribed. But everytime I see your videos, I leave with valuable information. My bad for not subscribing sooner man, you're a good dude.

[@nowherenoone2140]

wow. Everything resonated with me. Thanks, Ali, for the video and all the videos you do. I’ll be checking out these books.

[@jessyka1330]

Congratulations Ali!!!! I love your videos!!! ❤

[@miscellaneousista]

ACtually there is something calming and philosophical on your voice reading the highlights!🌻

[@arezoumehrabi1048]

I listened to your video’s voice as i do with podcasts on a 0.75 speed and it was so calming 👍🏻

[@yoga_and_ian]

Been watching a long while but really enjoyed this. More depth. Thanks.

[@H.M_Khan]

Nice to see Glover’s book get a shout out. I read it earlier this year and it blew my mind-the title belies its contents.

[@kevinbudhoo9399]

Thanks Ali for these great recommendations! ✨

[@aldorodriguez7310]

Love you bro , you have really made an impact in my life in so many ways these last few years.

[@rohankethavath346]

Thank you so much for the highlights!

[@jasontan9758]

Aiks. I just missed the best giveaway! 😢 Have been following you since Dec. I’m changing my life because of your insightful videos. Keep it up!

[@taveras38]

Big fan of your content, looking forward to putting this into action in the years to come!

[@TheNapolitanoTeam]

Been watching your videos! Great content Really enjoy how natural you are about it and humble. You definitely inspired me to start my channel.. been holding off for a while. Posted my first video yesterday! I realized I should have posted it midnight for views but oh well haha thank you!

[@nathaishik]

Such nice thoughts and ideas. Loved 'em, Ali. Especially, the second mountain. Its soooo good.

[@yazan2025]

5M subscribers!!! congrats Ali you've come a long way, see you at 10M

[@ahmadzkhaled]

thanks, Ali for making such amazing videos with motivated and valuable content

[@24w25]

Oh my god, I rarely write a comment, but I got a hunch that this video would literally change my life. I resonate especially more with the last book. As a person who always try to climb the first mountain(definitely not on top yet :D), I often felt these feelings of isolation and hollowness at the end of the struggling(for my own sake) day. Watching your explanation about the book, I know that what I really need is that kind of commitment. I wanna be mature person who can benefit people I love. Thanks for the Vid!

[@dr.saimamasood8314]

Really big congratulations on reaching 5 million subscribers.Keep going!🎉

[@eieigo]

it's very nice to see a different background!!!! the more you post recent videos, the more i became wating to buy your bookit opens my perspective to see ppl moving in non traditonal rail(path)! thanks so much. you made me a learning lover 4 years ago! thank you!1

[@babygandhi9728]

Thank you!! Great list! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@emiliealombredusequoia8838]

Congrats for 5M! I will read The Practice. Thanks for sharing. Could you recommend a book or video on goal setting please? I finally have the energy and motivation to start a new journey but feel like the no crew-no direction boat. Thank for your energy! enjoy the world