My Productivity Desk Setup (2023)

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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 Desk Setup
0:29 Charcoal Standing Desk
1:07 Herman Miller Sayl
1:26 Apple M2 Pro Mac Mini (2023)
1:36 Ugmonk Gather
2:23 Studio Display and LG Dualup Monitor
2:52 CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock
3:09 Kanto YU2 Speakers
3:29 Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
3:41 Logitech MX Master 3S for Mac
4:04 Apple Magic Trackpad
4:20 Lightmode Keyboard
4:59 Apple Magic Keyboard
5:12 Harry Potter Bobblehead 😉
5:18 Hour Glass
5:54 Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP
6:04 Elgato Wave: 3 Microphone
6:24 Sony Alpha FX3
8:35 Sennheiser MKH 416
9:25 Aputure 120d ll
9:48 Sony Alpha 7C
10:19 Overhead Camera
10:45 Dummy Batteries
10:53 ATEM Mini Pro
11:54 Plants
12:25 Feel-Good Productivity Book Mockup
12:38 Herman Miller Standing Desk
12:49 Alienware Gaming PC
13:13 Dough Spectrum One
13:33 Alienware Keyboard and Mouse
13:40 Sony PS5
13:55 WalkingPad Walking Treadmill
PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from 😜

[@aliabdaal]

📖 Check out my new book Feel-Good Productivity here! www.feelgoodproductivity.com/?My+Most+Productive+Desk+Setup+Ever

[@roku1]

I love the generic muzak at the beginning. It's very ... generic! Has vibes of Tim Ferris without being similar enough to incur copyright issues.

[@sagarmahato6330]

Thanks for like ❤️❤️

[@sagarmahato6330]

Think for like my comment ❤️❤️

[@soundscape26]

I think Ali is deeply in love with the word productivity.

[@addy12370]

Did you just realise this? 😂😂

[@salwaabusaad9819]

@@addy12370exactly lmao

[@salwaabusaad9819]

@@addy12370might be new to the channel

[@ellenmalunga6237]

It's helpful at the end of the day we all want to be productive.

[@soundscape26]

@@addy12370 Nope... ever since he mixed productivity with dating in the same video.

[@SebastianCristanchoYT]

Your editors are so freaking talented.

[@paristhewabbit]

The intro was amazing

[@RandomDude-kr5ql]

His editor himself is a well renowned KZbinr started youtube earlier than ali abdaal

[@SebastianCristanchoYT]

@@RandomDude-kr5ql who is it? I’d love to see that content I hope he teaches!

[@iwonders]

@@SebastianCristanchoYT I know that this video was edited by Aditya Nagpal

[@justmrkhan]

Finally. The intro is so cool as well. Props to the editors 💪

[@Itslucialu]

Love the editing

[@studymastery2111]

He is from india

[@justmrkhan]

@@studymastery2111 Yup, I'm aware :) Not sure if he's still working with Ali, but if he is, good work.

[@shravannetha5741]

That's the most cleanest simple setup I've ever seen.

[@shadowthi3f421]

Except for that filthy mouse! 😂

[@a.artush]

Except his mouse; looks like bro doesn’t wash his hands at all

[@tr4nnel752]

Lol, it is not. Cable management, cable keyboard, way too many accessories, no monitor arm. This is a very average and not very creative setup, despite the expensive kit.

[@fahadbshahid]

Damn I guess I am one of the lucky ones that have seen Ali's setup evolving over the years. I remember his vlog in 2018 with he university setup, then in his apartment with the standing desk then with the curved monitor then with the imac.

[@annaspeaks373]

This aesthetic and clarity of the intro😍

[@alexwilks88]

Great video. I've been running the same monitor layout with a couple of 16:9 4k displays and decided that I'd happily lose a bit of DPI on the secondary display in exchange for the Dualup's much more practical aspect ratio.

[@ByteReview]

Great tour, Ali! Those wallpapers too 👀🎏

[@chelseaweir1773]

So cool to see the wallpapers on Ali's video!

[@isalutfi]

Whoaa, love this content so much. These are all I need to support my productivity. Thank you for sharing this helpful and complete desk setup.

[@3A-Ti]

I really loved Ali’s setup 😍 I wouldn’t even think of going out my space if I had such adorable setup ☺️

[@Ayon-cm7sj]

I hereby declare Ali as PRODUCTOPHILE☘️

[@rominaespinosa]

Desk tours are a guilty pleasure. I watch many but never buy anything for my own setup. I just like being nosy. 😆 and I’ve been curious about your setup for a while! 🔍

[@quaysoncornel]

I love the intro 🥰✌🏾

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Yes please to that intro edit! 🖐

[@MindFuelVideos]

This is oddly satisfying! Thanks for Sharing Ali!

[@allkristiningram]

I have a 49 inch curved monitor. The thing I like is that I can have my script, monitor my recording and monitor comments when going live, all on the same screen.

[@dorecte]

Hhhhhhh rewindinding until 10x watching the intro. 🎉

[@laukikgaikwad8715]

intro was sick...props to the editors

[@lieft]

The editing 🤌🫡

[@Mandeep_Media]

The intros for the last two videos have been absolute 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@medicalwallah8930]

The editing is killing 🎉🔥

[@richarddekoa7657]

That intro was everything 😤😤😮‍💨

[@allanmartinez7535]

Stocks are pretty unstable at the moment, but if you do the right math, you should be just fine. Bloomberg and other finance media have been recording cases of folks gaining over 250k just in a matter of weeks/couple months, so I think there are a lot of wealth transfer in this downtime if you know where to look.

[@allanmartinez7535]

Such market uncertainties are the reason I don’t base my market judgements and decisions on rumours and here-says, got the best of me 2020 and had me holding worthless position in the market, I had to revamp my entire portfolio through the aid of an advisor, before I started seeing any significant results happens in my portfolio, been using the same advisor and I’ve scaled up 750k within 2 years.

[@allanmartinez7535]

Having a counsellor is essential for portfolio diversification. My advisor ASHLEY AIRAGAHI who is easily searchable and has extensive knowledge of the financial markets.

[@amyantimes]

It is related to our personal tastes and what we want. If someone dreams of wanting something, he is really happy like you and other successful people. The most enjoyable work is also my wish to be able to fulfill my dreams one by one. to get

[@balajprasanna]

Whoa that intro and transitions. 🤩

[@SumanJana-lq8ug]

one of the best intro,,,,,

[@JayFriedrichs]

some cool animations at the start there danggg

[@theayangfx]

Most Demanded Video Finally! 🎉

[@majose_rod]

Ali & team, I absolutely love your content. You are all so talented! Also... can someone please water the plant shown at 12:17. Poor thing needs some water!!! 🌿

[@SBTBG]

loved the editing

[@hardiktalera8125]

Bro you gotta clean those cables

[@sherlockedambience8380]

ahh, the luxurious commodities of having a lot of money, I need a cheap version of this so I don't feel so bad while watching, don't take it personally Ali, I love your vids!

[@tejslm]

You crushed the intro Ali. Great job.

[@SweetieTarian]

Woah!! Really awesome intro!!

[@rahkkas]

Ali's face while switching on and off the lights ! Loved this setup, especially the walking pad + gaming setup 😍 PS - Next level editing in the intro !! 🔥

[@ashtonchilds]

Thanks Ali! You have a great day too!

[@lilamiumi]

Beautiful setup; however, I'd love to see how you optimize/organize all your cords, too :D

[@polluxtroy2010]

3:47 thanks for showing your actual Mouse instead of a shiny brand new one, this showcases that indeed you’ve been using it !, this is like those hamburger or fast food commercials where there is a celebrity taking a bite of that hamburger and you know the second later they’re spitting it out haha😅

[@timtam678]

wow i have wanted to have a new desk video from Ali Abdaal for a long time, glad it came. Earned a sub and a like. You are a huge inspiration

[@keithmessina5055]

Ali hopping on the Whoop!!

[@Drazoox]

Hey Ali you are a great Inspiration i love your ideas, you always come with some thing new and Never dissapoint!

[@shaneworld6752]

I LIKE YOUR STYLE TO PRESENT! I would buy your book! THX Ali for your content!!!

[@z.kuwait5277]

More videos like this please! I get inspired by how you do things in your daily life ❤️

[@samt_live5335]

Dangn that intro was fire

[@omarcelopaixao]

1:09 OMG those cables! great video as usual, btw!

[@JonnyBoyd]

This setup is the dream 🔥 love the video Ali!!

[@FenzirL]

Ali, Your videos really bring in a postive mood! Thank you somuch for all your videos! 🙌🏻

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Apple has a Keynote for products, Ali has a Keynote for his desk. It looks more curated and less chaotic.

[@Vijaythalapathy28]

Thank you so much for this. Was waiting for a very long time for this.

[@transformingstep]

The key for me is the ‘just press play’ design of the setup. A dream for productivity.

[@Lukeie]

Mans on the @vivobarefoot shoes 🔥 love to see it!

[@user-tc4ip2we4y]

It's always a good day when he uploads :)

[@kavitaiyer9971]

he has all the latest gadgets. I was looking for the dual up monitor review and thought maybe Ali must have made a video and unsurprisingly he has already!

[@paul6894]

I like the hour glass idea.

[@joshdehustler]

My dream desk setup ❤❤❤

[@ThinkTheory]

Good lord! Let me come over and do some wire management for you lol but seriously! Awesome video! Love seeing productivity set ups

[@grant9047]

Hey Ali, I know I talk a lot of trash to you on a pretty regular basis but just wanted to thank you for the kindle paper white recommendation because it really has changed my life, thanks.

[@timtam678]

i always look forward to a new ali abdaal video, can you make a notion video that explains how you use it?

[@aftabsk]

the intro is🔥🔥🔥

[@piyushgupta1606]

Beautiful Intro. Loved it

[@phillblake6829]

I have that chair in black, great chair

[@kautilyapodagatlapalli6128]

Looks cool!!!

[@joshmoxey.]

W setup boss

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Thanks to Nasir and you, I want a Standing Desk. It’s so cool 👏🏽

[@carlanthonydelosangeles7411]

Love itttt! Time to save up.

[@ActiveRecall]

Can't wait for the (hopefully inevitable!) Dan Go deep dive Sent from my Treadmill

[@yesyeahtech]

PC BOX IS AMAZING

[@jouza3]

Thaaaaaanks I was waiting for it

[@deogratiasdonou]

I looooove the intro

[@garimajha9782]

Amazingg!!!

[@briankayega4582]

Love the video Ali, could we have a dedicated review of how *you* use your LG dual up monitor for productivity? Is it too hard on ur neck too luck upto a massive monitor? How is the text scaling with Mac working for you?

[@Merrett11]

OOoooooh I have the Nuphy Air - would be sooooo keen if you new venture brings out some more keycaps etc! *insert shut up and take my money meme*

[@TaeimTallal]

Bro you are a productivity GOD😂🙌. Loving the setup👀👌

[@nuzzky]

I’m gonna build a gaming setup/room just like you.. though I already have gaming PC but I don’t have enough time to play games as I’m trying to build my clothing brand but gaming is the only thing that makes me happy even in some of my lowest days.

[@brithegenius]

Okay Ali!!!!

[@Leeonthemoney]

The setup is so impressive. As always, I love your video's

[@Urvee]

Love the setup! Wish to have a similar one someday😊

[@benpavey8610]

Congratulations on another great video. Love that vivo’s, although looks like a good opportunity to walk actually barefoot on the treadmill.

[@dotpenji]

Your desk setup is fantastic! How did you come up with the idea to incorporate a walking treadmill under your standing desk, and have you noticed improvements in your health and productivity since using it?

[@markanthonymanayan2136]

Your desk setup is really inspiring because it gives me a clear thought that a lot of thought and effort went into making it so productive.

[@CyrineTuazon]

I'm very motivated to fix my desk setup because of this video!

[@whatisjoedoing]

man that plant at 12:19 has seen some better days in its life...

[@jonathan.1006]

Hey Ali, do you know where you got the hourglass from?

[@murilolamonato2239]

that walking creep machine is smart as fuck!!!!!! i need it now

[@TheophilusAndam]

I'm out of words 😮 woow. RIP to an assistant. I'll definitely copy this style for my "sit down" videos as I like to call it 😅. For me, I'll always use a helping hand tho. My friends are amazing. Thanks for the tips and for showing me around 😊

[@COMAKU]

Good content 😄

[@Rohit_kumar04]

dream setup

[@pwjoseph]

If you’re watching this video, salute to you bro💯i hope you win in life!

[@patonwalters1995]

I'm absolutely loving the choosing of products for their color more than their actual features 😂

[@vicadegboye684]

I noticed that too😂 He may not be an audiophile but he's definitely a "colorphile" 😂

[@chevystingray]

that intro....your editor needs a raise

[@kjunhwk]

Nobody else realise that intro? Intro was insane

[@loganarowland]

that book is THICK! looking forward to reading it.

[@drawartgallery]

very nice office.

[@Dividend_Info]

Your setup is really important for the productivity. Mine is a mess 😢

[@CapucineF]

The production level went through the roooooof.

[@joshuafisher3440]

can't wait for the whoop review xD

[@klaymoon1]

Great video! I came to watch your opinion about that strange looking LG monitor, but guess you didn't have much nice things to say about it.

[@Ditispeter]

That surprises me. That you prefer the Sayl above the Aeron, Mirra and Embody. I'm looking for a new office chair. So, maybe the Sayl is the best choice. 😀

[@notshaurmal]

I built my desk setup and been following u since ultra wide days and was part of PTYA 2nd Cohort I believe. I now am on an m1 mini and great to see you still making them hustle upgrades sir.

[@planelove]

Can I suggest you get a cam link from your camera to then you Mac on Obs and then it will mean you won’t have to move as cards around and take them out of the camera and then put into the Mac

[@christianalmeida429]

Good to see that Ali's phyiscal setup (posture) has changed significantly since he was a kid ! Dat arched back .... hurts looking at it 🤣