It's a endless loop of watching this type of video and then think I have achieved something, but in reality you have just watched a video not use the video. If you want to get something useful through this video you can watch it and apply the things that it told you . Then ask yourself "the thing or productivity tools Ali told, are they useful, does they help me mange time or they just take more time". I know that when you start something it usually time to get used to it. But in the end It's up to you.
Things 3 - A to-do list app for daily tasks management. Ulysses - A markdown writing app for drafting documents. Notion - A versatile organization tool for managing projects and notes. Superhuman - An email client focused on speed and efficiency. Reader - An RSS feed aggregator for reading articles. BetterHelp - An online therapy service. Rise - An automatic time tracking app. Day One - A journaling app. Fitness App - For tracking workouts. Strong - A workout tracking app for personal training. Loom - A screen recording tool for communication.
and it's often one of the easier things to change. I give guitar lessons and one of the first things I give my students as homework is to find a place where their guitar can live, where it's safe enough but they also maintain the easiest possible access to their guitar. this is probably the thing that helps the most to really get the practice in every day.
Changing locations has been a game changer technique for me for the past 5 years. I can’t get any work done if i’m stuck at home but when i go to cafes or libraries work get done like magic 😅🤩
0:10: ! The video discusses the best productivity apps and tools the speaker uses daily, including a smart scale, a coffee maker, and a pen and paper journal for morning pages. 2:37: 📚 Changing work locations can make work feel more enjoyable and productive. 5:13: 🎵 The TH-camr shares their daily routine and mentions using focused music from TH-cam videos to help them stay productive. 8:12: 💻 The TH-camr talks about his setup and how he uses a standing desk with a treadmill and switches between Windows and Mac platforms. 10:35: 🎙 The video discusses the microphone setup of the speaker, including the Sennheiser mk416 and the Elgato Wave 3. 16:04: 💪 The TH-camr uses a fitness app to track workouts and progress photos, and recommends the app Strong for those working out on their own. Recap by Tammy AI
Clever pre-sorted 2 bag seperation! I use additionally to my pockets 1.) sling bag with every day carry (keys, money + id/credit card pursuit, extra/sun glasses, phone, pen+notebook, personal fork+spoon+knife) which may often be inside 2.) city back pack with bigger stuff like glasses, college block, text books, notebook PC, drink & eat (water bottle and tupperware box).
Thanks for sharing this. Also, it is always good to have a financial plan. I work with a professional planner and fixed-income strategist in NY. the fixed income portion of your portfolio won't simply serve as a buffer to the volatility of the equity portion of your portfolio, but will provide legitimate income.
This is useful information; I copied her full name and pasted it into my browser; her website popped up immediately and her qualifications are excellent; thanks for sharing.
I'll tell you why he can't talk about it. One of the company policies is that you can't talk about it unless you have a commercial license. Ali doesn't use it commercially, he even said he uses it for personal notes. He uses Notion commercially. He doesn't wanna get into legal trouble lol
My combo is a paper notebook and Amplenote. Paper is where my best thinking occurs, and Amplenote allows me to quickly log ideas that turn into projects with tasks that I can block on my calendar.
i am not sure but I think your hand movements during these videos is one of the factors of your success on youtube it has such good impact when we listen
Does it feel like a PRODUCT REVIEW OR RECOMMENDATIONS? I don't see too much information about productivity apps. Full of promotions. I don't mind, juts hate when someone says, we sell bread, and then starts talking about water.
Yeah, these are definitely lots of product placements (and I've gotta say with how problematic Better Help is, I'm a little disappointed he accepted a sponsorship by them, but that's none of my business), but I tend to structure my life and business a lot too. But that's because I'm a single mom running a business (that's both service-based and digital product-based with different audiences), so I've got a LOT to manage while also trying to stay ahead with growth. Plus, I have ADHD, so if I don't manage my schedule and tasks, it'll dissolve into feral chaos where I try to burn down my entire business for the vibes. (Been there, done that. 😹) I'm also a big believer in simplicity, so I don't use nearly as many things as Ali does. (And I'm not sure if all of what he's saying could be classified as productivity tools, in my opinion. Sure, they're cool gadgets (like the treadmill), but is that a productivity tool or a general wellness tool? Also, is Morning Brew -- or any newsletter -- considered a productivity tool? Because I'm subscribed to MB, but I definitely use it as a distraction some days. To each their own.) I tend to have several different programs to actually manage my productivity and streamline operations (SkedPal, Toggl, Basecamp, Notion, ConvertKit, etc.), but maybe his audience majority isn't all freelancers or business builders, so productivity looks different if someone's a business owner vs doing a side hustle vs working corporate. Anyway, all that to say, systems absolutely can be a joy to work with and help to keep us on track, but we've all go to find a way that works for us and try to streamline our process as much as possible. Because I KNOW I'm not the only one who gets obsessed with productivity tools and they end up tanking my productivity because I'm not actually doing the work. (How's that for irony 😹) If you're someone who can fly by the seat of your pants and feel confident having a loose schedule/system, then that's awesome. (And I'm totally jealous.) It's more about finding what's working for you and not letting people come in and tell you you're doing it wrong.
THANK YOU! There are two things I really can't stand: (1) trying anything without a proper referral from someone whose used it and being disappointed by the results... I hate wasting time; and (2) I HATE being on email lists, but years ago I signed up for Tim Ferris's Five Bullet Fridays and loved the nature of hearing what was working for him in real time. This reminded me of that! Honestly I just watched my first Ali Abdaal video an hour ago when I typed in "best note taking app" on TH-cam and the title of this video grabbed my attention from the side feed. Now 4 videos in I can see I'll be back as you provide real value!!!! Thanks again!
"What gets measured gets managed"... that might be one of the most guilt-free motivating quotes I've heard for the first time here on your video. Thanks!
Man, this is a lot. Something I need to do and I encourage others to do regularly is list out all the apps that you use and figure out where you can weed some things out. Most of us spend too much time on social media and electronics in general.
Love your content. One request: kindly consider reviewing your betterhelp sponsorship ( in the light of the controversy surrounding their questionable data sharing practice )
Thank you Ali. Enjoyed your book. Very shotgun style in this video. I think one thing I would advise people given the heavy influx of approach, method, process, tracking here - please don’t forget the most effective tools of all time are 1) be intentional with how you define your life (my favourite thing ever is Jordan Peterson’s future life authoring program to get a vision, Ali has some good ones in his book too) and 2) just plan and track your time. Everything else is secondary to these two. Like maybe you just most of the time go to the gym when it’s in your calendar, instead of data entry into 4 apps and then writing about it in 3 later. Know what I mean? And if you don’t go, again Ali’s book has great tip about not beating yourself up. Cheers.
Thanks for this. I didn't know the treadmill/standing desk combination had such affordable options, but after watching this video I bought both from Walking Pad. My future heart health thanks you.
It's amazing how your day is super organized. I'm really disappointed that most of the apps you suggested are not free. I would really love a video for free alternatives
wait, so to be sure.... he uses - 2 calendar apps, 3 - 4 types of apps/system to take notes, 1 voice notes/ transcription, 1-2 communication apps, 2 journal systems, and the list goes on. This was exhausting just to watch and can be simplified. how about we focus a video on that. This is the problem with productivity - the more complex you make it, the more its about maintaining it or tracking these things vs. being productive. This is digital overload which is taxing to the brain. Digital detox/minimalism is the way to go.
I disagree, I feel like its very personal how you arrange your workflow. For me, productivity tools just filter themselves down to a minimum naturally, but I still tend to use more software than my peers. There’s nothing wrong with minimalist workflows, but I don’t see a problem with having any amount of software that you use and that motivates you to keep working
@@swetabasnet6231you’d be naive to believe he used all of those things. This guy will say whatever gets him the most views, and hes quite productive at that…
Yeah the video was exhausting. I feel like he has a masters in productivity and I just started first grade. After watching several TH-cam productivity videos, I’m going to try motion for 3 months and then reassess
I have an idea (i'm sure not only me), I would like to feed all knowledge about myself to chat gpt. It would include information about what you like, what you don't, your preferences your goals long and short, access to the calendar, access to brawser history (to be able automatically understand or predict what you are doing or plan to do), include health trackers, etc. Once everything is collected, ask chat gpt to help with some tasks, remind about your goals or keep track on life balance or help with a schedule, plan vacation (for example, based previous visits and feedback). I think such personal assistant is going to be created soon.
I subscribed to your channel at the beginning of this year as part of my Resolutions to better myself. I haven't been that much disciplined but now that I have taken the steps, I plan to watch a video a day... while taking notes! I hope to become a batter person; up my productivity, boost my esteem and improve my relations.
Interesting and exhausting! Ao, I use my Gmail calendar for everything. I also have a piece of paper on my desk that says "what is the most important thing I need to do today?". This is great because your subconscious always knows. I use the Momentum Chrome extension where I can add my focus tasks if I want to however, I don't, I just use a piece of A4 paper split into 3 sections: today, this week, this month. I add tasks to each section as I think of them and then move them up the page. This stays on my YoYo adjustable desk. I use Notion for my own stuff and Drive with my VA and if I want some calm music I ask Alexa to either play the station Smooth Chill or "Classical For a Relaxing Bath" Naff name but relaxing music!
Hey Ali, would love to see how and which apps you use on Windows, we’ve been watching you using Mac since ages now. Most of us already own windows machine, so it will be great to see a video on that. Fingers Crossed 🤞
We were honestly feeling down in the dumps today and this video got us so pumped! You are honestly a machine Ali. Don't know how you do it, but every time we watch one of your videos we get super charged up with new energy 🔥
Thank you for sharing your experience and saving our time, Ali. Basically, my takeaway is a simple solution is the best and it's ok to have a specific tool for a specific task, and not to try using one supertool for everything
I would looove to understand how you set up your notion! Especially for your quests (love that)! I struggle so much to understand notion and how to use it effectively, it seems so complex to me, even though i know it isnt!
this reminds of a shopping list of an aspiring productivity freak. i am already overwhelmed syncing my watch to phone not to speak smart scale etc etc etc mentioned in the video. can't imagine how much time do you need to use all these gadgets instead of actually doing things.
Love how easy this video was to follow w the simpler editing, even at 2x speed! Have always been listening to Lofi when I study, but might have to check out some cheeky LOTR music now Also, so you do have a Windows PC - doesn't that make you what you called other Window's owners - a "heathen" 🤔
I procrastinate a lot and have tried various apps and journaling systems to stay on top of my tasks. Ultimately, the only method that has worked for me is writing bullet points of the things that need to be done and ensuring I look at them periodically.
Yo Ali - great video. You mentioned so many apps but didn't touch on what you use Obsidian for. I see its big enough to be placed in your dock....you mentioned you throw things into Apple notes and then place it in either Notion, Ulysses or Google Docs. What are you using Obsidian for these days?
1:00 Yo te banco, pero con esa taza de café en ayunas atrasaste 30 años, Rey! Agua + Movimiento + Luz solar, eso es lo que tu cuerpo merece al despertar ❤
Hey Ali, I really your videos and thanks for knowledge sharing. BUT... The perfect system, is a system which can solve issues. I mean, when you have everything scheduled nothing prevents you to follow the schedule - it's kind of easy, but of course the trick here is to have a good schedule which includes fails. It is pretty hard to me to be on schedule when you have unplanned family obligations. Or when somebody got sick or something else. In my situation everything became broken, I feel exhausted and I can't follow life scripts any more. Please make a video when you describe problems and how do solve them. How are you dealing with bad mood (or are you always happy?) I think nobody can be perfect, so you also have problems and not solved issues. Even perfect software will have bugs sooner or later always. Thanks!
Relatable 100%! Did you find any related pro-tips? It's interruptions that are hurting my daily agenda the most. I miss focusing on one or two projects - instead I have like a dozen that need my attention every day...
@@pietruszqa-netguru I didn't solve my problems. I have only theoretical knowledge which I'm struggling to apply. - find a way to be happy with what you already have, find and create simple happy moments. - make a list of what you like to do, make it as required to do and it should be your first high priority responsibility because it is your body, your life. This list is going to be your resource list, things which increases your internal resources. - once you have more resources you can easily deal with day-to-day problems, ideally you don't even think it was a problem. The core issue is the low level of internal resources. The goal is it increases. But that requires changing your habits and paying attention to yourself first and then everything else. Hope that gives some ideas to move forward.
My mind was blown at "what gets measured, gets managed". Did you coin that? That is genius! I'm SO happy I came across you. You are very easy to follow when you talk about the different tools/ideas. New fan here! Looks like I'll be binging your channel this weekend... Thank you for what you do!
@@aarohanyt7374 goodness. Not sure how to take your comment. Seemed a little rude, but anyway, I looked it up and saw who did. I just never heard it before and it just really spoke to me! Just trying to keep it positive here!
I always appreciate your videos; they were the first productivity videos I started following several years ago. But life moves on, and nowadays, being married and with children, everything you do is simply impossible
Loved this.. hv beeen watching u since 200k man,, always a delight to see you grow, always boost's me up !! I would love video on the desk setup for this year ✨⚡
Thank you for sharing your experience and saving our time, Ali. Basically, my takeaway is a simple solution is the best and it's ok to have a specific tool for a specific task, and not to try using one supertool for everything 👌
Wow. One of the less descripted process is how to open a brand starting from 0. Who to go to for production, obtain authorization to sell a product. I video about that would be super interesting if made by you
Hi Ali , your videos are awesome and I really enjoy em a lot , your productivity hacks help a lot . I would also tell you one thing . Don’t do multitasking such as playing games while threadmill and such stuff .acc to my fitness instructors , when you do such things mindfully then it would give better results. And reading while shower is also not a good choice as shower is to relax and rejuvenate yourself and to cleanse the body . Doing these stuff normally will benefit a lot rather than doing it in the mask of productivity . I hope you get my point . Thanks a lot again . Love your videos ❤❤
Hey Ali, I have been a big fan of your videos. Just wanted to congratulate you on your success. The content is valuable. I want to make my today's knowledge even more advanced by asking you about the software you use to record screens and yourself?
So many tools I didn't know. Thank you for sharing such an informative video, Ali (as always). I've been using Amplenote for a few weeks now and It's amazing how productive it's helping me to be. I'm still using other tools, but I think Amplenote would be enough for most of people. It can be used not just for taking notes but for Todos and calendar management as well. The daily jots feature is so powerful! I would love to watch a video of you sharing your opinion about it. Once more, thank you for all the great content you share. Keep up the awesome work! Greetings from Brazil!
👋 Hey there! Totally agree with you on Amplenote's power. It's been my go-to for everything from jotting down ideas to managing my hectic schedule. 📅📝 The daily jots feature is a game-changer! 🚀 It's like having a personal assistant in your pocket.
Ali, How is your journaling different in Day One and your Morning Pages? I do use Day One and love it! It will be interesting to see how Apple’s new journaling app will compare.
you should try James Hoffman's method of the Clever Dripper, which is basically that you add all the water first, then add the grounds. There are reasons, but I'll let him explain.
Please tell what sort of things do you write in the journal in morning . I write in my journal at night about how my day went and what I want do tomorrow. What's your tip on what I should write in the morning as a student ?
Your application tips are very good. I love practically all your videos, but I confess that I have to listen to them at 0.75 speed otherwise I can't keep up hahaha. Will your book be published in other languages, like or portuguese?
Thank you for sharing! The thing I struggle with is getting just getting started. How did you deal with that. Because I feel once you are in the loop and system of doing this everyday, it is easier to follow but the first step is always difficult.
📖Check out my new book Feel-Good Productivity here! www.feelgoodproductivity.com/?I+Tried+200+Productivity+Tools%2C+These+Are+The+Best
Will you be releasing a paperback version?
What was the reason you switched from Todoist to Things3? They're pretty similar, was there an impetus that pushed you over the edge though?
It's a endless loop of watching this type of video and then think I have achieved something, but in reality you have just watched a video not use the video. If you want to get something useful through this video you can watch it and apply the things that it told you . Then ask yourself "the thing or productivity tools Ali told, are they useful, does they help me mange time or they just take more time". I know that when you start something it usually time to get used to it. But in the end It's up to you.
agreed
Procrastinating by watching productivity guides on youtube hits different
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Best way to abuse procrastination
Preparation as procrastination is the best kind of procrastination
@@JoshMetcalfe top 3 procrastinations
Things 3 - A to-do list app for daily tasks management.
Ulysses - A markdown writing app for drafting documents.
Notion - A versatile organization tool for managing projects and notes.
Superhuman - An email client focused on speed and efficiency.
Reader - An RSS feed aggregator for reading articles.
BetterHelp - An online therapy service.
Rise - An automatic time tracking app.
Day One - A journaling app.
Fitness App - For tracking workouts.
Strong - A workout tracking app for personal training.
Loom - A screen recording tool for communication.
Reducing the friction to start something is one of the best advices I have heard, great video and thank you!
and it's often one of the easier things to change. I give guitar lessons and one of the first things I give my students as homework is to find a place where their guitar can live, where it's safe enough but they also maintain the easiest possible access to their guitar. this is probably the thing that helps the most to really get the practice in every day.
Changing locations has been a game changer technique for me for the past 5 years. I can’t get any work done if i’m stuck at home but when i go to cafes or libraries work get done like magic 😅🤩
I cannot study outside of my home.
@@kostasmira2933 same
I think you do creative work, with focused deep work, you should have only one place where you only work, nothing else.
0:10: ! The video discusses the best productivity apps and tools the speaker uses daily, including a smart scale, a coffee maker, and a pen and paper journal for morning pages.
2:37: 📚 Changing work locations can make work feel more enjoyable and productive.
5:13: 🎵 The TH-camr shares their daily routine and mentions using focused music from TH-cam videos to help them stay productive.
8:12: 💻 The TH-camr talks about his setup and how he uses a standing desk with a treadmill and switches between Windows and Mac platforms.
10:35: 🎙 The video discusses the microphone setup of the speaker, including the Sennheiser mk416 and the Elgato Wave 3.
16:04: 💪 The TH-camr uses a fitness app to track workouts and progress photos, and recommends the app Strong for those working out on their own.
Recap by Tammy AI
Thanks for saving my time! Amazing summary tool! Tammy AI
thank you! :)
your comment is productivity
We got AI Time stamp bots now?? Shittttt
changing work environment only increases productivity if it is creative/brainstorming/writing work. For deep work and focus you should not do it.
Be right back. Getting a second monitor so I, too, can play ambient Harry Potter music while I work 😄
I'm stressed just listening to doing all these things before I even start work - to remind, remind remind. Wow!!
Changing locations is such an underrated productivity hack, glad its ali-approved now 😁
Ali you are an awesome person.
Clever pre-sorted 2 bag seperation! I use additionally to my pockets 1.) sling bag with every day carry (keys, money + id/credit card pursuit, extra/sun glasses, phone, pen+notebook, personal fork+spoon+knife) which may often be inside 2.) city back pack with bigger stuff like glasses, college block, text books, notebook PC, drink & eat (water bottle and tupperware box).
These apps really help free the time we spend on little things. But, productivity begins in the mind.
Thanks for sharing this. Also, it is always good to have a financial plan. I work with a professional planner and fixed-income strategist in NY. the fixed income portion of your portfolio won't simply serve as a buffer to the volatility of the equity portion of your portfolio, but will provide legitimate income.
How can I join in? I will be happy growing my money while giving a few of it away to charity, giving back is as good as receiving.
This is useful information; I copied her full name and pasted it into my browser; her website popped up immediately and her qualifications are excellent; thanks for sharing.
I have noticed some stuff these days. It seems these portfolio managers are the best bet in making the big bucks
Check her name on google
You can get in touch with her from there
One of the only channels where I instantly click on notif
Ali is full of gems
Facts
Same
the only channel I have notis on for
And also Mrwhosetheboss
Let the people know about Obsidian!! What do you use it for? It’s in the dock! 😮
I'll tell you why he can't talk about it. One of the company policies is that you can't talk about it unless you have a commercial license. Ali doesn't use it commercially, he even said he uses it for personal notes. He uses Notion commercially. He doesn't wanna get into legal trouble lol
My combo is a paper notebook and Amplenote. Paper is where my best thinking occurs, and Amplenote allows me to quickly log ideas that turn into projects with tasks that I can block on my calendar.
i am not sure but I think your hand movements during these videos is one of the factors of your success on youtube it has such good impact when we listen
I won't lie. I love the fact that you talk so fast. I wish more TH-camrs and people did the same lol. I stayed focused during this entire video
respectfully, if i micromanaged everything in my life the way this guy does i think i would go insane. but props to him i guess.
Nobody really lives like this. convinced he's just a walking advertisement for all of these products.
respectfully, if you had as much to manage as he does im sure you would need it. perspective.
Does it feel like a PRODUCT REVIEW OR RECOMMENDATIONS? I don't see too much information about productivity apps. Full of promotions. I don't mind, juts hate when someone says, we sell bread, and then starts talking about water.
Yeah, these are definitely lots of product placements (and I've gotta say with how problematic Better Help is, I'm a little disappointed he accepted a sponsorship by them, but that's none of my business), but I tend to structure my life and business a lot too.
But that's because I'm a single mom running a business (that's both service-based and digital product-based with different audiences), so I've got a LOT to manage while also trying to stay ahead with growth. Plus, I have ADHD, so if I don't manage my schedule and tasks, it'll dissolve into feral chaos where I try to burn down my entire business for the vibes.
(Been there, done that. 😹)
I'm also a big believer in simplicity, so I don't use nearly as many things as Ali does. (And I'm not sure if all of what he's saying could be classified as productivity tools, in my opinion. Sure, they're cool gadgets (like the treadmill), but is that a productivity tool or a general wellness tool? Also, is Morning Brew -- or any newsletter -- considered a productivity tool? Because I'm subscribed to MB, but I definitely use it as a distraction some days. To each their own.)
I tend to have several different programs to actually manage my productivity and streamline operations (SkedPal, Toggl, Basecamp, Notion, ConvertKit, etc.), but maybe his audience majority isn't all freelancers or business builders, so productivity looks different if someone's a business owner vs doing a side hustle vs working corporate.
Anyway, all that to say, systems absolutely can be a joy to work with and help to keep us on track, but we've all go to find a way that works for us and try to streamline our process as much as possible. Because I KNOW I'm not the only one who gets obsessed with productivity tools and they end up tanking my productivity because I'm not actually doing the work. (How's that for irony 😹)
If you're someone who can fly by the seat of your pants and feel confident having a loose schedule/system, then that's awesome. (And I'm totally jealous.) It's more about finding what's working for you and not letting people come in and tell you you're doing it wrong.
@@catstickler not to mention that he accepted sponsorship from a disgusting company ( 4:54 )
Reducing the friction to start something is one of the best advices I have heard, great video and thank you!
As a college student, I can´t thank you enough. I find your videos inspiring and your tips are awesome. Looking forward to your upcoming book!
Do you have a video where you talk about how y’all set up your 5-week work sprints? I’d love to Lear more about this!
THANK YOU! There are two things I really can't stand: (1) trying anything without a proper referral from someone whose used it and being disappointed by the results... I hate wasting time; and (2) I HATE being on email lists, but years ago I signed up for Tim Ferris's Five Bullet Fridays and loved the nature of hearing what was working for him in real time. This reminded me of that! Honestly I just watched my first Ali Abdaal video an hour ago when I typed in "best note taking app" on TH-cam and the title of this video grabbed my attention from the side feed. Now 4 videos in I can see I'll be back as you provide real value!!!! Thanks again!
"What gets measured gets managed"... that might be one of the most guilt-free motivating quotes I've heard for the first time here on your video. Thanks!
I like how your day is pretty structured, but you give yourself certain freedoms to do as you please and make some choices
Man, this is a lot. Something I need to do and I encourage others to do regularly is list out all the apps that you use and figure out where you can weed some things out. Most of us spend too much time on social media and electronics in general.
The amount of work and productivity that you get done throughout the day is amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Save time by avoiding this video.
This video is a rambling of expensive app that can be done by cheaper app.
why
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Thanks.
Useless crap.
Love your content. One request: kindly consider reviewing your betterhelp sponsorship ( in the light of the controversy surrounding their questionable data sharing practice )
I scrolled the comments in the hopes that somebody mentioned this!
Thank you Ali. Enjoyed your book. Very shotgun style in this video. I think one thing I would advise people given the heavy influx of approach, method, process, tracking here - please don’t forget the most effective tools of all time are 1) be intentional with how you define your life (my favourite thing ever is Jordan Peterson’s future life authoring program to get a vision, Ali has some good ones in his book too) and 2) just plan and track your time. Everything else is secondary to these two. Like maybe you just most of the time go to the gym when it’s in your calendar, instead of data entry into 4 apps and then writing about it in 3 later. Know what I mean? And if you don’t go, again Ali’s book has great tip about not beating yourself up. Cheers.
Thanks for this. I didn't know the treadmill/standing desk combination had such affordable options, but after watching this video I bought both from Walking Pad. My future heart health thanks you.
It's amazing how your day is super organized. I'm really disappointed that most of the apps you suggested are not free. I would really love a video for free alternatives
notion, apple journal, calendar, reminders, toggl track all free alternatives
this is a 20 minute long ad.
Its literally the point...
Ah dang. Thanks for the heads up!
wait, so to be sure.... he uses - 2 calendar apps, 3 - 4 types of apps/system to take notes, 1 voice notes/ transcription, 1-2 communication apps, 2 journal systems, and the list goes on. This was exhausting just to watch and can be simplified. how about we focus a video on that. This is the problem with productivity - the more complex you make it, the more its about maintaining it or tracking these things vs. being productive. This is digital overload which is taxing to the brain. Digital detox/minimalism is the way to go.
Yea, would agree felt hard to watch?
I mean kudos to his work style but watching this made me more anxious and just poor lol.
I only use the calendar app “Things” because it helps me just reminding me of my basic needs like workout out, doing a specific task, homework, etc….
I disagree, I feel like its very personal how you arrange your workflow. For me, productivity tools just filter themselves down to a minimum naturally, but I still tend to use more software than my peers. There’s nothing wrong with minimalist workflows, but I don’t see a problem with having any amount of software that you use and that motivates you to keep working
@@swetabasnet6231you’d be naive to believe he used all of those things. This guy will say whatever gets him the most views, and hes quite productive at that…
Yeah the video was exhausting. I feel like he has a masters in productivity and I just started first grade. After watching several TH-cam productivity videos, I’m going to try motion for 3 months and then reassess
I have an idea (i'm sure not only me), I would like to feed all knowledge about myself to chat gpt. It would include information about what you like, what you don't, your preferences your goals long and short, access to the calendar, access to brawser history (to be able automatically understand or predict what you are doing or plan to do), include health trackers, etc.
Once everything is collected, ask chat gpt to help with some tasks, remind about your goals or keep track on life balance or help with a schedule, plan vacation (for example, based previous visits and feedback).
I think such personal assistant is going to be created soon.
I subscribed to your channel at the beginning of this year as part of my Resolutions to better myself. I haven't been that much disciplined but now that I have taken the steps, I plan to watch a video a day... while taking notes! I hope to become a batter person; up my productivity, boost my esteem and improve my relations.
The positive vibes makes me smile widely while watching this video 😁
Interesting and exhausting!
Ao, I use my Gmail calendar for everything. I also have a piece of paper on my desk that says "what is the most important thing I need to do today?". This is great because your subconscious always knows.
I use the Momentum Chrome extension where I can add my focus tasks if I want to however, I don't, I just use a piece of A4 paper split into 3 sections: today, this week, this month. I add tasks to each section as I think of them and then move them up the page. This stays on my YoYo adjustable desk.
I use Notion for my own stuff and Drive with my VA and if I want some calm music I ask Alexa to either play the station Smooth Chill or "Classical For a Relaxing Bath" Naff name but relaxing music!
Hey Ali, would love to see how and which apps you use on Windows, we’ve been watching you using Mac since ages now. Most of us already own windows machine, so it will be great to see a video on that. Fingers Crossed 🤞
We were honestly feeling down in the dumps today and this video got us so pumped! You are honestly a machine Ali. Don't know how you do it, but every time we watch one of your videos we get super charged up with new energy 🔥
Thank you for sharing your experience and saving our time, Ali. Basically, my takeaway is a simple solution is the best and it's ok to have a specific tool for a specific task, and not to try using one supertool for everything
SO EXCITED FOR YOU (recording the audiobook) ...and excited to listen to it!
I would looove to understand how you set up your notion! Especially for your quests (love that)! I struggle so much to understand notion and how to use it effectively, it seems so complex to me, even though i know it isnt!
this reminds of a shopping list of an aspiring productivity freak. i am already overwhelmed syncing my watch to phone not to speak smart scale etc etc etc mentioned in the video. can't imagine how much time do you need to use all these gadgets instead of actually doing things.
Love how easy this video was to follow w the simpler editing, even at 2x speed!
Have always been listening to Lofi when I study, but might have to check out some cheeky LOTR music now
Also, so you do have a Windows PC - doesn't that make you what you called other Window's owners - a "heathen" 🤔
For me Littler Books is by far my favorite productivity tool. You can learn most of a book has to teach in like 5 minutes.
Nah, I learn programming so I think you need to work on the exercises to understand
I procrastinate a lot and have tried various apps and journaling systems to stay on top of my tasks. Ultimately, the only method that has worked for me is writing bullet points of the things that need to be done and ensuring I look at them periodically.
I'm gonna need to know more about how you're using Obsidian!
Yo Ali - great video. You mentioned so many apps but didn't touch on what you use Obsidian for. I see its big enough to be placed in your dock....you mentioned you throw things into Apple notes and then place it in either Notion, Ulysses or Google Docs. What are you using Obsidian for these days?
Thanks for the treadmill under standing desk idea, but I also think you were the one who introduced me to Craft (?) which is WONDERFUL!😍
1:00 Yo te banco, pero con esa taza de café en ayunas atrasaste 30 años, Rey! Agua + Movimiento + Luz solar, eso es lo que tu cuerpo merece al despertar ❤
My man you are an efficiency machine I envy how efficiently you can do a million things per day
Thank you!
This helped me understand that productivity tools are the exact opposite of where I wish to go.
I'll keep Obsidian and paper
how do you store your walking treadmill? Also how do you avoid vertigo? These are the two things that prevent me from using my walking treadmill more
Ali btw i suggest a surise clock if you really wanna get locked in & not always get woken up by your jarring phone
This is the best channel on productivity I've come across ever. Thanks so much Ali for this. I am really anticipating for another post 😊
Hey Ali, I really your videos and thanks for knowledge sharing. BUT...
The perfect system, is a system which can solve issues. I mean, when you have everything scheduled nothing prevents you to follow the schedule - it's kind of easy, but of course the trick here is to have a good schedule which includes fails.
It is pretty hard to me to be on schedule when you have unplanned family obligations. Or when somebody got sick or something else. In my situation everything became broken, I feel exhausted and I can't follow life scripts any more.
Please make a video when you describe problems and how do solve them. How are you dealing with bad mood (or are you always happy?) I think nobody can be perfect, so you also have problems and not solved issues. Even perfect software will have bugs sooner or later always.
Thanks!
Relatable 100%! Did you find any related pro-tips? It's interruptions that are hurting my daily agenda the most. I miss focusing on one or two projects - instead I have like a dozen that need my attention every day...
@@pietruszqa-netguru I didn't solve my problems. I have only theoretical knowledge which I'm struggling to apply.
- find a way to be happy with what you already have, find and create simple happy moments.
- make a list of what you like to do, make it as required to do and it should be your first high priority responsibility because it is your body, your life. This list is going to be your resource list, things which increases your internal resources.
- once you have more resources you can easily deal with day-to-day problems, ideally you don't even think it was a problem.
The core issue is the low level of internal resources. The goal is it increases. But that requires changing your habits and paying attention to yourself first and then everything else.
Hope that gives some ideas to move forward.
@@pietruszqa-netguru I resonate deeply with this. Any hacks thus far?
My mind was blown at "what gets measured, gets managed". Did you coin that? That is genius! I'm SO happy I came across you. You are very easy to follow when you talk about the different tools/ideas. New fan here! Looks like I'll be binging your channel this weekend... Thank you for what you do!
Of course he didn't lol
@@aarohanyt7374 goodness. Not sure how to take your comment. Seemed a little rude, but anyway, I looked it up and saw who did. I just never heard it before and it just really spoke to me! Just trying to keep it positive here!
lol is far from rude lol@@reviveflourishandthrive
I use Amplenote for note taking and task management and Cron for my Calendar! 👍🏻
👏 Same here! Amplenote has been a game-changer for me too. Great combo with Cron! 🚀✨
I always appreciate your videos; they were the first productivity videos I started following several years ago. But life moves on, and nowadays, being married and with children, everything you do is simply impossible
Really random question but would you ever consider doing a video on finasteride, dutasteride and other evidence-based hair loss treatments?
i second that 😌😌
"How much productive you should be to match Ali's productivity"....my thesis paper for my masters.
The editing and the video quality is magical!
You seem happy and content. It's nice to see
such a good video, I love how you show how you use the tools throughout the day
Loved this.. hv beeen watching u since 200k man,, always a delight to see you grow, always boost's me up !! I would love video on the desk setup for this year ✨⚡
I ordered your book, it will be my first one in english. I am so exited 😂
Anyone else noticed how quick 4ra’s notifications are? Never missing a match update now ⏰
Thank you for sharing your experience and saving our time, Ali. Basically, my takeaway is a simple solution is the best and it's ok to have a specific tool for a specific task, and not to try using one supertool for everything 👌
It’s the comprehensive guide to deal with tasks and I like that. Nice one!
Wow. One of the less descripted process is how to open a brand starting from 0. Who to go to for production, obtain authorization to sell a product. I video about that would be super interesting if made by you
I’m glad we’re seeing the value more of pen and paper
This video singlehandedly earned you a subscription.
Obsidian in the thumbnail but no mention?
Hi Ali , your videos are awesome and I really enjoy em a lot , your productivity hacks help a lot . I would also tell you one thing . Don’t do multitasking such as playing games while threadmill and such stuff .acc to my fitness instructors , when you do such things mindfully then it would give better results. And reading while shower is also not a good choice as shower is to relax and rejuvenate yourself and to cleanse the body . Doing these stuff normally will benefit a lot rather than doing it in the mask of productivity . I hope you get my point . Thanks a lot again . Love your videos ❤❤
Thanks, Ali Abdaal, this video was greatly helpful to me.
I just switched to Motion and I love it!
Hey Ali, I have been a big fan of your videos. Just wanted to congratulate you on your success. The content is valuable. I want to make my today's knowledge even more advanced by asking you about the software you use to record screens and yourself?
When I search about productivity content you're on the top Ali 😂
Love my Withings Body Smart Scale & ScanWatch Hybrid Smartwatch! 10/10 would recommend
So many tools I didn't know. Thank you for sharing such an informative video, Ali (as always). I've been using Amplenote for a few weeks now and It's amazing how productive it's helping me to be. I'm still using other tools, but I think Amplenote would be enough for most of people. It can be used not just for taking notes but for Todos and calendar management as well. The daily jots feature is so powerful! I would love to watch a video of you sharing your opinion about it.
Once more, thank you for all the great content you share. Keep up the awesome work! Greetings from Brazil!
👋 Hey there! Totally agree with you on Amplenote's power. It's been my go-to for everything from jotting down ideas to managing my hectic schedule. 📅📝 The daily jots feature is a game-changer! 🚀 It's like having a personal assistant in your pocket.
Ali, How is your journaling different in Day One and your Morning Pages? I do use Day One and love it! It will be interesting to see how Apple’s new journaling app will compare.
Good stuff! I would love to see a video of how you decide what to work on every morning.
Every draw from 4ra is exciting because you really feel like you have a fair shot to win 🎲
you should try James Hoffman's method of the Clever Dripper, which is basically that you add all the water first, then add the grounds. There are reasons, but I'll let him explain.
Thank you Ali for this video. As a med student and youtuber this is really helpful.
When do you show us your obsidian setup? :D
Hey Ali, What are your thoughts on how the human mind can be an obstacle to productivity?How would you prevent it?
Buy his book or ask the local library to stock it
You have an amazing voice... could listen for hours 👏
I really liked that this video was all over the place, found out about some useful things I did not anticipate!
Please tell what sort of things do you write in the journal in morning .
I write in my journal at night about how my day went and what I want do tomorrow.
What's your tip on what I should write in the morning as a student ?
Oh I love productivity so much as well!
the editing just keeps getting better!
Your application tips are very good. I love practically all your videos, but I confess that I have to listen to them at 0.75 speed otherwise I can't keep up hahaha. Will your book be published in other languages, like or portuguese?
Do not use the scale if it is going to trigger unhealthy behavior
Thank you for sharing! The thing I struggle with is getting just getting started. How did you deal with that. Because I feel once you are in the loop and system of doing this everyday, it is easier to follow but the first step is always difficult.
No one deserves the passive book income more than Ali Abdaal. :D Baught the book instantly!!
The quality of this video is amazing. Thanks for everything Ali.
Ali, great content! Regarding the way that you manage your entire business on Notion, do you talk more about that on a specific course?
@Ali Why don't you talk about Obsidian the app that you have in the 4 more important apps that you have in your i Phone?