12 Productivity Myths Wasting Your Time

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Over the years I've come across a lot of different productivity tips, and some of them are actually not that productive lol, so in this video I break down 12 productivity myths. Enjoy x
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Timestamps
00:00 I should have been more productive
00:28 Consistency is more important than intensity
01:35 Motivation leads to action
02:07 Hustle culture is bad
03:42 Productivity is not self care
05:10 Goals should be smart
06:49 You can do everything
07:59 You don't have time
09:40 Productivity is about doing more
11:23 You need large amounts of time to do good work
13:35 Your environment has to be perfect
14:46 The small stuff doesn't matter
16:47 Reading too many books is useless

[@aliabdaal]

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[@RustyBrakes]

I can't overstate how much I appreciate the way you just get straight to the point. No pre-content advert, no call for likes/subscribes, not even waffle about the video I'm about to watch. It's pure distilled value, and I love it

[@FrancineYeshua]

Yes!

[@ishtiaqfaiz303]

Same thing I noticed and it is remarkably appreciateable

[@MrStoessi]

Agreed

[@enjoy7024]

@ George Cochrane I agree 100% !

[@TheSageOfSixPacks]

I was about to say that

[@fatimabenloucif7177]

The way you just went right into the video? SUPER PRODUCTIVE!

[@samtingwong1793]

FR tho. my first instinct is too double tap to skip but bro didn't waste time started immediately

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

[@jaquelyngarcia582]

I really like this channel because it's not "toxic productivity". You can apply many of his advices to your everyday life, also if you have ADHD like me. Thanks Ali! Keep going ✨️

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

[@SntYvsLrnt]

"your environment has to be perfect" spot on. I've been working from home the past two years and I just realized I literally work from my bed and sometimes the sofa and i still get shit done.

[@amin_dhou]

I totally agree with the first myth! Beating yourself up ends up just slowing you down. Learn to be happy with the work you do. That kindness and motivation towards yourself will help you increase your productivity in the long run.

[@UmmarFarooqMahroof]

The first one is actually the most misleading if you work for someone else,

[@Kheira20]

Exactly!

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

[@Ayesha_F]

Love the No-BS vibe! Appreciate the straightforwardness.

[@Prince.C]

The second point completely resonates with me, few set backs on the way to improvement shouldn't prevent consistency

[@JakeLYT]

One of the best videos on the channel so far, Ali! Keep up the great content. I love it when you combine common sense with theories from books then add in your own personal experiences to supplement the insights!

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

[@kyootzee]

10:25 "... the real problem with trying to get things done is when you fricking hate doing the thing." Lol. Yes.

[@GilliMarieMoody]

This is excellent. This morning, whenever I hear myself stating that I don’t have time, I began asking myself, “Why not?” And, I hate it when people say not to read books. What sense does this make? OMG. Y’re RIGHT. If I increase my typing speed (more than study formatting, most of which I already know), I can (finally) pass my course, next week. Thank you. This is SO timely.

[@PeaceOutILoveMrYoung]

Hot take: having your water bottle on your desk is self care.

[@abazarkin]

Exploraration vs exploitation thing is really nice! 👍 It should be applied to any content that we consume at work/home/book/KZbin/etc

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

[@samcentor]

Hey Ali, kudos to the screen writing for starting right away with the points!! I clicked on the video only wanting to browse the chapters and read through the myths but voila I was instantly pulled into the video as the content started from the second go and watched through the whole thing!

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

[@0nine0seven]

this is the rightful push I need at this point. I am working on my final year project in Uni. Sometimes I find myself inconsistent in writing my research papers . Cheers Ali!

[@emylietherrien6360]

Your video is incredible, you are giving advice to make our life better and making sure that we enjoy and not put too much pressure on it. The calm music behind also bring peace

[@nerd26373]

These productivity myths certainly ruin our way of doing important things in our lives. We express our own gratitude towards Ali for enlightening us with proper guidance towards achieving our goals and dreams.

[@slayorswift]

Yeah 100% true

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

[@themelissalaurie]

Great tips! I loved your point about being comfortable with what you've done and not being hard on yourself.

[@anywiebs]

Agree with you on so many points and feeling bad that I still haven't managed to make time to improve my typing skills. Thanks for the reminder to focus on that again.

[@Nikita-ty7vh]

Hey Ali....what I like about you is that...as soon as I click on your video it gets directly to the point.....no non sense stuff in the starting like other creators.......like the way you make content....keep going

[@oscrdevs]

I absolutely love how much these videos are straight to the point and full of good content. Love it, Ali!

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

[@luizaanderle]

I think this video is great, for neurotyplical people. Because for neurodivergent people, sometimes we really can't do some work before organizing our space - or whatever it is.

[@lucanicoletti]

The "I don't have time" has always been the most important thing for me, I never say that I don't have time to do something, I always say that I chose to not do things, because I'd rather much doing something else I enjoy more!

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

[@jeffersonmcgee9560]

Love the absence of introduction! All killer no filler

[@mundarakisa]

Your videos inspire me to give myself a chance with online content creation. I’ve tried many times but I think my issue has been external motivation vs intrinsic. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@giantkidtiff]

first off, congratulations!!& secondly, thank YOU. i really believe this is the next big thing in the productivity space. i’m so excited. already preordered!!!!

[@mitchell9169]

Love that you get straight into it without the super long intro in other videos. Appreciate it so much

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Awesome video! I love how you get to the point quickly and still manage to keep up your energy level throughout the entire video.

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

[@nishansarkar]

i always divert into other non essential tasks but i watch your productive videos..i find my mistakes.. thanks for this wonderful myth breaking video..

[@dhruvmahajan7115]

The timing of this video couldn't have been better.

[@ChristianLopez-rt2vd]

Facts!

[@FrankYammy]

Why

[@midkort]

Why?

[@Bri-vy7zx]

Why?

[@cheungryan2036]

Same feeling!!

[@tammyalbanesi]

I love this video Ali! You’re my fav productivity expert. One of my goals is enjoying the journey more! That’s why I started my new YT channel so I can document my progress. I’ve learned so much about productivity from you thank you! 😊

[@bihamdabih]

There is this inspiring quote i heard in my school days, “Our commitments are more than the time available to us, so use the time as much as possible and summarize their implementation.” Trying my best to follow it.

[@moniquesalazar1708]

Can you explain or reword "summarize their implementation?"

[@bihamdabih]

@@moniquesalazar1708 make the work we are doing shorter and simpler.

[@moniquesalazar1708]

@@bihamdabih thank you

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

[@teenafrench7236]

Ali Abdal: One of the most consistent KZbin videos I watch...keeping it real❤️

[@localtrust]

I love your videos. Very actionable and based in reality. Which I appreciate.

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

[@fatimaallawati947]

Thank you SO MUCH for creating this video. I GENIEUNELY appreciated it and I loved you making this video because this kind of video is very uncommon.

[@SufiyanKhan-pm7zm]

Timestamps 00:00 I should have been more productive 00:28 Consistency is more important than intensity 01:35 Motivation leads to action 02:07 Hustle culture is bad 03:42 Productivity is not self care 05:10 Goals should be smart 06:49 You can do everything 07:59 You don't have time 09:40 Productivity is about doing more 11:23 You need large amounts of time to do good work 13:35 Your environment has to be perfect 14:46 The small stuff doesn't matter 16:47 Reading too many books is useless

[@romesazafaralvii]

👍👍👍

[@IdOnThAvEaUsE69]

It seems that they've added that to their description, and subsequently as chapters for the video.

[@nhutranglam2829]

💕✨

[@GustavoSilva-ny8jc]

That was EXCELLENT, i can't express how relieved i am for seeing someone spread these facts, internet is now full of this anti husle micro steps goals are bad thing.

[@mohamedadnan786]

Been waiting for this... You're doing an amazing job... Keep it up

[@artusfarfalla]

Let's just appreciate the work Ali and his team put into the videos 😍😍😍☺❤❤❤.

[@mindfulmarketingnaveen]

Excellent video Ali. Thanks for sharing these!!

[@noorsprocrastination2934]

I was making my self down that I wasn't productive and this came up. Thank u

[@PrivatePracticeGrowthClub]

As someone who works with ADHD individuals myth 2 and 3 is critical! If you tend to hyperfocus and struggle to be motivated learn how to use your brains natural way of working to your advantage. Great video and insights!

[@ivyjerono8927]

Thank you for existing 😩❤️

[@me-ji3lf]

I increased my productivity just by listening to you talking, its much better than listening to study music n lofi haha

[@ubayyd]

Great insight & *invaluable* information for those willing to put it into practice.

[@haley-sian]

This is like tough love productivity advice. And sooo insightful - thank you!!

[@anonymousnoodle8445]

I love how you jumped straight to the myths

[@MinhanNguyen1]

I resonate with procrastinating because my environment is not perfect.. For example, not starting my work unless I have my daily agenda, or opening mail unless I have my mail opener (pink), and the worst is not being able to start work unless the hour is :00 or :30!

[@yohaizilber]

Once when I was supposed to be working on my goals I spent 3 hours watching videos on how not to procrastinate.

[@gigiwills7851]

Lol

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

I wasted lots of time trying out multiple productivity apps like - Notion, Obsidian, Remnote , evernote, onenote etc etc. Finally i learned to keep it simple and use the app what best works for you. Now i use app logseq for note taking as that worked best for me for organizing my notes , journals, courses which is free and best for backlinks and outliner. And i use notion for tracking task management. Thats all ! Request everyone not to waste too much time on apps , test in short time and decide quickly which works best for you and stick with it. Better spend the time in your real works than wasting time in studying all new apps.

[@cacurazi]

This! 💯

[@Der-meierAt]

great video with great messages. I like your style!

[@patricko7169]

Thank you man. Another great video

[@nadineF]

For me, it feels good to be productive. It is fun to aim to finding ways to be more productive and effective. I have friends and family that don’t enjoy the grind. They have other priorities. People can be different.

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

[@MsLisalee123]

Loved this content! thank you 👍🏼 Im going to apply most of them and see how it gos 🤞🏼starting with focusing on my typing speed 🐌☺️

[@nicfergus]

Always valuable insights! Thanks.

[@RelaxInCanada]

Thank you so much for this educational video, keep doing the great work!!

[@nlemibekelechi7584]

Thanks for this. Amazing stuff!

[@mendrinlemma523]

You have no idea how you're changing my life, some of your saying ring in my ears in every step of my action Continue inspiring 🙌

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

[@jeannoelhonisch7037]

Yeah often things are made less or overcomplicated. Theres logic behind the way the world works and how you should approach it. In order for something to happen it needs an impulse (cause and effect). But we need to keep in mind why we want things to be done. Its often because we want the freedom afterwards. Some peaple just forget what they even work for.

[@Selfgro_]

Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

[@souhamahmoudi7745]

This is very appreciated !

[@henryluyombya]

Timely and informative video. As always thanks Ali for being on top

[@thebetterversions-xn7ft]

you are great dude. love your advice

[@Source.trustmebr0]

once again another 10/10 video ! keep up the great work !

[@anxietybeatinghacks]

Really enjoying your content Ali. Thanks

[@ruisheng]

Watched the video multiple times, great insights provided at brevity! Excellent productivity tips and myths debunked 😁

[@HaHaLooLoo]

i agree that productivity is self care!

[@fatimaosman3527]

Oooh I really needed to hear this. Thank you

[@charlesedwardandrewlincoln8181]

Man this KZbin channel has so much useful information.

[@ManicMillions]

Haaahahahahah

[@adammark4409]

Really great video, Ali! Thank you :)

[@arunimabiswas3165]

Thanks, Ali this really gave me more clarity 😎

[@thewealthperspective]

Great insights Ali as always

[@shehzaibirfan]

It seems you somehow come to know what I need at just the right moment .... thanks ..... Godspeed!

[@mnkitchen6033]

This video was very helpful for me. Thank you Ali

[@sophiesbucher8021]

Your motivation bit reminded me of the 'don't wait for your muse' saying for art. Getting ideas and motivation needs to be practiced.

[@ciaraavrilrobotham]

This is so good. Thank you!!

[@123nasa]

I like your honest advice. Thanks

[@aniruddhjain1839]

I love it when you smile and say hi, wish you do that again

[@bumblebeebook]

With the new year coming up this video is perfect for those of us (me) who get trapped into the trend of (unsustainable) new year's resolutions...

[@lalalindsey91]

This helped tremendously when I was struggling. Thank you.

[@eugeniurotri9354]

Priceless insights and recommendations!!!

[@_ray_of_sunshine_4972]

absolutely adore the background music, especially the first composition

[@krishnanrahul]

Appreciate your measured take of hustle culture.

[@nourbenajimi]

I like your vibe in this video!

[@T4nish]

I love this! I love how you have induced some concepts of Atomic Habits by James Clear!

[@pw2121]

Your take on things mesmerises me… love ur.channel❤

[@TheEmpoweredGirl5]

well expressed, very helpful

[@houdabouabdallah7106]

wonderful video with clear and concise information just perfect

[@rya.]

I got it what you mean 😊😊 thank you for speaking from heart. Do what I need to do base on needs is life.

[@ikepowell]

The timing of this is perfect. Currently on day 3 of being Ill/flu-ey after working away for the last 50 something days, feeling guilty for not emptying my inbox while in the sofa 😅

[@AryanSharma-sf9qh]

Really excited for your book!! When it's coming?

[@doodleknowledge]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@deaconturk7752]

Appreciate your videos brother, big love from Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@adamgumm2265]

Superb content. Super helpful. Watched video twice. 🎉❤

[@lynnmar6091]

10/10 ❤ One of the videos Imma gonna keep in my playlist

[@mrbartuss1]

Straight to the point. He really doesn’t like wasting time

[@75gmag]

Love this Ali! ❤

[@daylinllanes8034]

This video was amazing!! Can´t wait to read your book

[@Crystal_Dior]

Now when I say you got STRAIGHT to the point 💪🏾💪🏾

[@hilarylauren6112]

If you’re watching this and have ADHD or are otherwise neuro-atypical and feeling shitty about yourself because your brain just doesn’t work like this, you’re so not alone :)

[@ZahraHasanpourMD]

Great! Thank you❤