#719 - Ali Abdaal - How To Stop Procrastinating For Good

Dr. Robert Glover

I've got Dr. Robert Glover No More Mr. Nice Guy I love that book I've read it I read it every few years and I go keep highlighting the shit out of it…

Ali Abdaal

So your new book, Feel Good Productivity, everyone needs to go and buy that right now.

Ali Abdal

So your new book, Feel Good Productivity, everyone needs to go and buy that right now.

Guest: Ali Abdaal

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Ali Abdaal is a YouTuber, podcaster, entrepreneur, and an author. What would life be like if you didn't get so distracted? If you actually did the things you wanted to do with your productive hours, rather than what you were distracted by. Ali has spent an entire career deconstructing the keys to productivity, and today we get to go through some of the most important. Expect to learn what feeling good has to do with productivity, Ali’s core foundation to what makes someone productive, what determines whether a content creator will succeed or fail, the biases running your life that you might not be aware of, why procrastination happens and how to overcome it, whether you need a bi plan to succeed in life and much more... Extra Stuff: Check out Ali's new book: https://www.feelgoodproductivity.com/?utm_campaign=podtour&utm_source=modernwisdom Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ Buy my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

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Dr. Robert Glover

The host mentions 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' as a valuable resource for understanding and overcoming people pleasing tend…

Ali Abdaal

The host emphasizes the connection between feeling good and productivity, referencing Ali Abdaal's book 'Feel Good Pr…

Ali Abdal

The host mentions 'Feel Good' to emphasize the connection between positive emotions and productivity. They highlight…

Die With Zero

Bill Perkins

The host mentions 'Die With Zero' as a pivotal influence that inspired a significant lifestyle change towards digital…

autobiography

Richard Feynman

The host mentions Richard Feynman's autobiography to illustrate how play can reignite passion and creativity in one's…

Eat That Frog

Brian Tracy

The host discusses the importance of approaching work with a sense of playfulness rather than seriousness. They refer…

Happy

Deron Brown

The host discusses the importance of mindset in experiencing life fully, referencing the book 'Happy' to highlight ho…

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Mark Manson

The host discusses how Mark Manson's book addresses the challenges that come with fame and success. It highlights the…

David Goggins' discipline(2)Productivity and emotions(2)decision-making philosophy(1)fame and success(1)importance of play(1)mindset and happiness(1)people pleasing behavior(1)personal development and relationships(1)

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The conversation centers on David Goggins' discipline.
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The strongest audience signal points to Individuals struggling with people pleasing tendencies and Individuals seeking to enhance their productivity through emotional well-being.

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Dr. Robert Glover

Best for Individuals struggling with people pleasing tendenciesOften cited around people pleasing behavior

“The speaker expresses their appreciation for the book 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' by Dr. Robert Glover, mentioning they read it every few years and highlight it.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: people pleasing behavior

For: Individuals struggling with people pleasing tendencies

Key quote: “I've got Dr. Robert Glover No More Mr. Nice Guy I love that book I've read it I read it every few years and I go keep highlighting the shit out of it and doing the exercises.”

The host mentions 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' as a valuable resource for understanding and overcoming people pleasing tendencies. He highlights the book's impact on his personal growth and plans to discuss it further with the author.

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Ali Abdaal

Best for Individuals seeking to enhance their productivity through emotional well-beingOften cited around Productivity and emotions

“The host encourages everyone to buy Ali Abdaal's new book, Feel Good Productivity, highlighting the effort he put into it.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Productivity and emotions

For: Individuals seeking to enhance their productivity through emotional well-being

Key quote: “So your new book, Feel Good Productivity, everyone needs to go and buy that right now.”

The host emphasizes the connection between feeling good and productivity, referencing Ali Abdaal's book 'Feel Good Productivity' as a crucial resource. They discuss how positive emotions can enhance creativity and broaden our actions, making the book a valuable read for those looking to improve their productivity.

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Ali Abdal

Best for Individuals seeking to enhance their productivity through emotional well-beingOften cited around productivity and emotions

“The book 'Feel Good' is mentioned in the context of discussing productivity strategies and how it is needed as people prepare for the new year.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: productivity and emotions

For: Individuals seeking to enhance their productivity through emotional well-being

Key quote: “So your new book, Feel Good Productivity, everyone needs to go and buy that right now.”

The host mentions 'Feel Good' to emphasize the connection between positive emotions and productivity. They highlight the importance of feeling good as a catalyst for creativity and effective work.

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Die With Zero

Bill Perkins

Best for Individuals seeking to enhance their life experiences and prioritize meaningful living.Often cited around personal development and relationships

“The speaker expresses their love for the book 'Die With Zero' and mentions making a video about it.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: personal development and relationships

For: Individuals seeking to enhance their life experiences and prioritize meaningful living.

Key quote: “I love Die With Zero I made a video about it etc etc I loved your interview with him by the way actually that interview with him was a direct result of why I'm currently like digital nomading around the world.”

The host mentions 'Die With Zero' as a pivotal influence that inspired a significant lifestyle change towards digital nomadism. This book has encouraged him to seize opportunities and prioritize experiences over material possessions, which he finds crucial at this stage of life.

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Richard Feynman

Best for Individuals seeking to enhance creativity and satisfaction in their workOften cited around importance of play

“There's this really cool story in his autobiography where he talks about how at the Cornell University cafeteria, a student was chucking a plate up in the air.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: importance of play

For: Individuals seeking to enhance creativity and satisfaction in their work

Key quote: “There is this really cool story in his autobiography where he talks about how at the Cornell University cafeteria, a student was chucking a plate up in the air and Feynman noticed that the Cornell logo was like rotating at a slightly different rate than like the center of the plate or something.”

The host mentions Richard Feynman's autobiography to illustrate how play can reignite passion and creativity in one's work. Feynman's experience of rediscovering joy in physics through playful exploration serves as a powerful example of the benefits of incorporating play into productivity.

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Eat That Frog

Brian Tracy

Best for Individuals seeking to improve their productivity and work mindset.Often cited around tactics for productivity

“The excerpt mentions Brian Tracy's concept of 'eat that frog' as a principle for identifying the most important task to accomplish each day.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: tactics for productivity

For: Individuals seeking to improve their productivity and work mindset.

Key quote: “Brian Tracy calls it, eat that frog.”

The host discusses the importance of approaching work with a sense of playfulness rather than seriousness. They reference Brian Tracy's 'Eat That Frog' to emphasize the idea of identifying and tackling the most important task of the day to enhance productivity.

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Happy

Deron Brown

Best for Individuals seeking to improve their happiness and life satisfaction.Often cited around mindset and happiness

“Deron Brown's book 'Happy' discusses the importance of warmth over impressiveness in relationships and networking.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: mindset and happiness

For: Individuals seeking to improve their happiness and life satisfaction.

Key quote: “the goal is not actually to get more done. The goal is to generally be more satisfied and fulfilled with life.”

The host discusses the importance of mindset in experiencing life fully, referencing the book 'Happy' to highlight how gratitude can enhance satisfaction. They emphasize that the book offers insights from positive psychology that can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment beyond mere productivity.

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Mark Manson

Best for Individuals seeking guidance on managing fame and successOften cited around fame and success

“Mark Manson's book contains principles that apply to the problems of fame and success, which he realized after becoming rich.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: fame and success

For: Individuals seeking guidance on managing fame and success

Key quote: “Mark Manson's book contains principles that apply to the problems of fame and success, which he realized after becoming rich.”

The host discusses how Mark Manson's book addresses the challenges that come with fame and success. It highlights the author's personal insights gained from his own experiences with wealth.

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You Can't Hurt Me

David Goggins

Best for Individuals interested in personal development and resilience.Often cited around David Goggins' discipline

“The speaker mentions having read and listened to both of David Goggins' books, referring to his outlier status and discipline.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: David Goggins' discipline

For: Individuals interested in personal development and resilience.

Key quote: “The speaker mentions having read and listened to both of David Goggins' books.”

The host briefly mentions David Goggins' books to highlight his unique approach to discipline and resilience. This reference serves to illustrate the speaker's admiration for Goggins as an outlier in personal development.

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Can't Hurt Me

David Goggins

Best for Individuals interested in personal development and disciplineOften cited around David Goggins' discipline

“The speaker mentions having read and listened to both of David Goggins' books, referring to his outlier status and discipline.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: David Goggins' discipline

For: Individuals interested in personal development and discipline

Key quote: “The speaker mentions having read and listened to both of David Goggins' books.”

The host briefly mentions having engaged with David Goggins' work to highlight his unique approach to discipline. This reference serves to underscore the speaker's admiration for Goggins' outlier status in personal development.

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Derek Sivers's thing

Best for Individuals seeking clarity in decision-makingOften cited around decision-making philosophy

“The mention refers to Derek Sivers's concept of 'hell yeah or no' regarding decision-making.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: decision-making philosophy

For: Individuals seeking clarity in decision-making

Key quote: “Derek Sivers's concept of 'hell yeah or no' regarding decision-making.”

The host briefly touches on Derek Sivers's idea of 'hell yeah or no' as a framework for making decisions. This concept encourages individuals to only pursue opportunities that they are genuinely excited about.

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Daniel Kahneman's thing

Best for Individuals struggling with time management and procrastinationOften cited around procrastination and time management

“The mention refers to Daniel Kahneman's approach of not saying yes over the phone.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: procrastination and time management

For: Individuals struggling with time management and procrastination

Key quote: “That's Daniel Kahneman's thing right?”

The host mentions Daniel Kahneman's approach to decision-making as a way to emphasize the importance of clarity in scheduling tasks. This reference serves to highlight a strategy for managing commitments and avoiding procrastination.

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No More Mr. Nice Guy

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I've got Dr. Robert Glover No More Mr. Nice Guy I love that book I've read it I read it every few years and I go keep highlighting the shit out of it…

Feel Good Productivity

Modern Wisdom · 1:24

So your new book, Feel Good Productivity, everyone needs to go and buy that right now.

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So your new book, Feel Good Productivity, everyone needs to go and buy that right now.

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Ali Abdaal

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