This Book Made Me Quit My Job (as a Doctor)

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Hey friends, in this video I talk about one of the best books I read last year called The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd. I absolutely loved it and I think you will too. It's a freeing book to read and reminds us that there is more to life than work and fulfilling societal expectations. If you're having any kind of career struggles, I definitely recommend checking it out. Enjoy x
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0:00 - Intro
01:45 - Default Path vs Pathless Path
03:20 - The Certainty Trap
04:19 - The Prestige Trap
05:29 - Find Meaningful Work
07:29 - The Ought To Trap
08:25 - The Fear Setting Exercise
09:20 - The Power of Sabbaticals
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13:18 - Cultivate Curiosity and Wonder
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i love it so much. keep going please

[@nischit727]

I think you've discussed this book multiple times before...or is it just dejavu?

[@dontreadmyusername6787]

Thnx i will drop out of my eng degree asap

[@christsavesreadromans1096]

Appreciate this video, Jesus saves!

[@EvelynMoore629]

*I don't know who needs to hear this, but don't chase comfort at the age of labor, so you won't labor at the age of comfort.*

[@EvelynMoore629]

Always put your finances in good care to ensure that your income rises. Wealthy people achieve there financial goals and acquire riches by seeking help from finance pro(s) but many claim to have achieved success themselves.

[@EvelynMoore629]

“The greater the passive income you can build, the FREER you will become.” I feel fortunate to have made productive decisions that have had a lasting impact on my life. Through my finance coach, I've accumulated over a million and recently purchased my first house in January. I've also managed to pay off my mortgage and student loans, and now I'm focused on working towards my retirement by next year.

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That’s a just approach. I’m 52 but my financial life is a mess. Any ideas will go a long way in shaping my life and finances.

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I operate a wide range of investments and have achieved massive growth in my finances with the help of my financial professional, making my financial goal a reality.

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[@RichArtLove]

No matter what path you choose, there are prices to be paid. No one embraces the Zen/Tao/Hippy/Creative path as completely as Surfers (People Who Ride Waves). First Lesson: Money Is NOT Wealth. Second Lesson: Experiences are more valuable that Possessions/Things. Third Lesson: By the time you arrive at your goal, it's never what you imagined or expected.

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Naval

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Agree Don Nothing is ready made. Every person's path is unique. I think honesty and courage can lead you to the right place

[@PatriciaSonia]

This is truth right here.

[@seetsamolapo5600]

Well we'd like to find that ourselves

[@nicoborgonia]

I totally agree with the third lesson which is why right now I'm just enjoying the process and the journey.

[@Imogendsc]

My mum always said "Don't be afraid to change your mind" It's always okay to change your job and the way you live your life, but don't be afraid to change something that isn't working for you ☺️

[@ThereseDavidson]

Wise mother

[@jamiematindi2005]

I love this

[@marcusvaldes]

The truly lucky ones find their path early and it leads to an ocean of discovery.

[@goldenhippie1984]

Thank your mom for me 😊

[@toritreees]

This is exactly what I needed to come across at this point in my life. Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@bekahbrown1382]

i legitimately powered through each point where i would typically fast forward because of the pacing bar on the bottom of each segment. love it! ty for supporting our short attention spans, it was easy to engage

[@yangshogun]

I love this video. Thanks so much for the fresh insights. I became unemployed recently and have went from feeling down to waking up excited about all the things I can do now with my spare time.

[@Steven-996]

touche!

[@ryanmamboudjemtchemeu4289]

Thank you Ali, I really identified myself in some parts of what you said. I'll definitely read the book!

[@ryanholden9977]

I like this. First video I've seen in awhile where I don't feel as if I'm watching an ad. I like new Ali. Keep it up. You aren't talking 1000mph, either. Majority of your videos I cannot watch without popping my anxiety med.

[@billttruong]

Thank you Ali for the recommendation. I started to read this book in the beginning of my spring semester of my senior college year this year.

[@wezichirwa5398]

Love your videos Ali! Especially book club!! Watching from Malawi!! 🇲🇼... keep up the good work!

[@uniquelyshellz]

Thanks for sharing, Ali. At this point in my life, I am feeling uncertain and it's scary but If my dreams and goal don't scare me then is it worth it. I am stepping into faith and continuing to embrace uncertainty rather than sitting in my comfort.

[@Pathlogos]

Why are you doing it. It's because u feel like doing it or because u feel everyone else is living their dream but you are here on You Tube looking for answers. What's your Why?

[@NaturalMojobypamelasylvan]

Trust

[@rossbradley]

Love the videos Ali. Thankful for you, keep up the great work! :)

[@kko3500]

Just listening the book in audible and your podcast with the author. Great to see this summary!

[@PaulMillerd]

Thank you!

[@iheartkorea]

Nothing is certain and security is an illusion. Cultivate curiosity and wonder-- love it!

[@FineTipCreativeStudio]

Love the video, need to tune in more often! ✌

[@jezabeltokio]

Something that really stuck with me was Jim Carey saying “you can fail at what you don’t like”. And that will forever be something I keep in mind and move forward with

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Really nice video!! Also the background lighting was appealing.

[@nicodemos.]

FINALLY, after he talked insanelly well about this book, i couldn't be more anxious to this video

[@Billionare-life]

Amazing keep going bro, Good luck

[@ThePlantParadigm]

Actually one of my favourite videos of yours! Fantastic review of what seems like an incredible book 📖🙌

[@user-cu1cm8gz5s]

This is what i needed the most now. I quit my traditional job but lost the way and confused. thank you for sharing this Ali ❤

[@dachsrottweiler]

You got this🌷

[@briangallagher3538]

Keep going.. keep exploring the curiosities. And pay attention to what you enjoy doing.

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The South Korean market ain't so good, I hope you have money saved up

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Nice works. Thank you. I quitted my job and retired few years ago.

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I just love your work about subject explanation

[@rakibhassan6871]

Exactly what I needed to hear at this point in my life! Thank you very much :D

[@LeaderinTraining-fh1my]

Thank you for sharing these valuable lessons and so grateful for this video.

[@spacesandaces]

I love this book! It's my most gifted book right now. Also, loved the Harry Potter references haha.

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Your VIDEOs are really valuable!! ( Valuable as always)❤

[@HenriqueMoura]

Thanks, Ali. Your storytelling is amazing, bro

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Great discussion, Ali! ♥️

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Love this just what I needed ❤

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Great video, so much food for thought! Thank you, enjoying your videos! 👍👍

[@platformlaunchers]

Thanks! I'm reading the book right now and it's excellent!

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Much needed❤

[@fitforfreelance]

Great recap and analysis thanks!

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The content in this video really resonated with me and made me subscribe.

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Thank you Ali Bro! You are really great.

[@casiragui52]

I absolutely loved just ideas about the book😍 Thanks...

[@ifrsmasterclass]

Very useful references. Thanks!

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Just Bought it , always useful books in your recommendations, Thanks

[@farhadpza]

Thank you so much for taking the time to create this amazing video.

[@RamLimko]

This video is eye-opening! I really need to watch it at least once more! 😅 Thank you for posting, Ali! ❤

[@PaulMillerd]

Just buy the book 😂

[@RamLimko]

@@PaulMillerd That's my next step, definitely 😆

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[@Ironman-op5hm]

Thanks for the advice

[@mwihaki__]

Just finished reading this book and I got the idea to read it from your 2022 read list

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I'm glad that I watch this video. Thank you❤

[@FerdinandTutorials]

This is lovely Ali ❤️ Keep impacting 📈📈 No need being afraid of tomorrow, just put in your best today..

[@nicoletiana]

wow. yes, THIS IS YOUR LIFE!!!!!!!!!! YOU HAVE TO LIVE IT!!!! I JUST QUIT MY JOB AND I FEEL SO FREE AND RIGHT WHERE I NEED TO BE.

[@willpalmeer]

This video is amazing Ali , soo many people need to read that book

[@PaulMillerd]

Appreciate it!

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When you find your path, you must ignore fear. You need to have the courage to risk mistakes. But once you are on that road... run, run, run, and don't stop til you've reached its end.💪

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goosebumps

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This video content - is exceptional. Thank you. 🙏🏼 May we all live the lives that lead us to / work towards our bliss…

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thanks for your good videos! very useful!

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I needed this

[@DAjSports]

Nice Intro Ali 💖

[@BrendanEvan]

Fear setting questions for you to copy and paste: 1. Define your nightmare the absolute worst that could happen if you did when you were considering. 2. What steps can you take to repair the damage or get things back on the upswing even if temporarily? 3. What are the outcomes or benefits both temporary and permanent of more probable scenarios? 4. If you were fired from your job today, what would you do to get things under financial control? 5. What are you putting off out of fear? 6. What is it costing you--- financially, emotionally, and physically --- to postpone action? 7. What are you waiting for?

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These kind of videos are why i subsccribed to this channel .

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I love you ali! Nice video as always.. Love from Philippines

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I call both paths, linear and non linear paths respectively. ✍ 💪

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I just procrastinated and Check my mobile what do, and suddenly KZbin notified like 'Get your daily dose of Dopamine and the go work' from Ali❤

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When I first watch your videos and see your honesty in every discussion it made me subscribe you ❤❤

[@arshanjumani]

impressive summarization of book!

[@thomasminot9799]

This made me realise why I always let things get down to the wire and leave the future wide open: I hate certainty.

[@Elena-Studio]

Actually, the default path is an ILLUSION of certainty. I think people now more than ever are realizing these companies don't value their workers and often fire them on the whim.

[@AfrosamTv]

wow ...ur amazing and inspiring..watching you from Nairobi

[@JustUseMorePositives]

Really enjoyed this one! Was wondering if you and Justin Sung have ever crossed paths? Both your channels and career change path have some really interesting similarities.

[@eliyoutubeacc]

9:12 I love how real he is on camera, keeps me watching through the whole thing.

[@guneeshachowdhry4877]

Goal I'm working towards in 5 year: To get on the Ali Abdaal Podcast. How it will happen? Leaving it in the hands of embracing Wonder & Curiosity.

[@TiaCherie1]

I’ve decided I’m quitting my job and pursuing something I’ve been called to do. I’m not sure of it but what I’m sure of is I’m not happy where I’m at, so here’s to finding happiness 😊

[@rengsn4655]

I’m exactly the same. Wishing you all the best adventures!

[@TiaCherie1]

@@rengsn4655 Thank you and same to you! 🙂

[@briangallagher3538]

Love that.. and remember - you can always go back if you need to 🙌🏽

[@PI1901]

@Tia Cherie Good for you! Best of luck

[@mth469]

What were you "called to do" ?

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I’ve thumbsed up before watching … it’s gonna be good 😊👍

[@tinacook9334]

I love ❤this!!!!! Thank you!

[@reynac8016]

Ali, I really enjoyed your video, especially the beginning, I am trying to create some videos too. Could you please tell me how I can use harry potter stock footage? What license so I need? Thanks in advance!

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Hey, i do that!! Post nurse Three years!

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Oh! my God Great Editing. Which software does your team use to edit this specific video ?

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Is it davinci or premiere ? 😁

[@padmeasmr]

I'm pathless. Languages -> philosophy -> acting -> KZbin -> next is probably going to be writing lol. Nobody understands me. I don't understand myself either, I was just born this way.

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Try programming. Start with C++

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​@@jc918a-32 Tbh I'd recommend py or js.

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Do you know your human design?

[@IFYOUWANTITGOGETIT]

Read mastery by Robert Greene. Trust me bro.

[@PaulMillerd]

Love it

[@ahthisisgood]

I was always told, "Why walk in someone else's shadow, when there's so much sunshine out there."

[@pmikkonen]

Nice intro!

[@ayasarsour2860]

Amazing, thank you very much

[@rasikaaa]

The book is totally worth it! Read it few months ago and absolutely loved it:)

[@PaulMillerd]

thank you!

[@davisbrooke3832]

Hello, Ali, I found your channel when I was looking for videos on mastering my MacBook Air (yes I know It's completely out of date ha ha ha ha ha) and was amazed by you which I am sure you used to and since you have never recommended anything bad or not worth checking into so I am currently waiting for this book to come to me and I will read and then will refer back to this video when I am done hopefully my next comment will be more insightful

[@johanneszwilling]

9:10 DO THAT MORE OFTEN! It reminds everybody that they too have stuff to work on.

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Ali, this was perfect. From Haifa city

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Free Palestine

[@honikasuthar1448]

Thank you so much

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Great video ❤️❤️❤️

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My life revolves around your channel

[@mina789]

Loved Harry Potter clips ❤

[@PaulMillerd]

appreciate you 🙏🙏

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Hi paul ❤️-the dog

[@jodyczerwinski3035]

In short, love this video- going to get the book; but I feel these ideals are for the young amd that stings! What about people my age, mid 50’s, kids are grown, now what? Just be stuck in the 9-5 grind until retirement, for what? I want something else, now, while I can! I digress- lol I’m excited to read the book and perhaps more like it!

[@laurens3055]

You can start doing little things that start transforming your life into something you’re more passionate if you feel restrained by your commitments. I’m 28, and don’t technically have responsibilities but I can’t afford to just quit my job. So I started just doing my passions in my free time instead of just dreaming about it. Starting small helps for me

[@lynamd2305]

" don't call it uncertainty, call it freedom "

[@amerh85]

Thanks Ali

[@Silentfighter537]

I’ve watched this video just in case, now I’m rewatching it just in time

[@SafiyaJimale-yu5nd]

The Harry Potter start = literal perfection

[@samshennan]

Sounds like you'd like the book 4000 weeks: Time management for Mortals

[@noozhatwara2061]

Can't concentrate on the topic while getting nostalgic about harry potter. Have to listen twice😊

[@denichasinthabag]

first! fire video Ali!

[@littlejohn123]

Thank you❤🙏

[@DmytroShashkevych]

where i can find those medium post about 7 journaling promts

[@kennethwilliams4169]

Sweet!

[@shreyask804]

Pathless path only sounds fun on paper but it isn't the best choice when you have loved ones to takecare of.

[@ianmacrae2710]

You might find the Long Slumber by James Walker Hastie interesting.

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you’re my idol