Creator / Author / Entrepreneur

Ali Abdaal

Former doctor turned full-time YouTuber and creator. Host of Deep Dive and co-host of Not Overthinking with his brother Taimur. Author of Feel-Good Productivity. Built a multi-million dollar creator business around productivity, wellness, and personal development.

Known For

Deep DiveNot OverthinkingFeel-Good ProductivityYouTube creator

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Courage Is a Learnable Skill

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Environment Shapes Behavior More Than Willpower

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The Hedonic Treadmill — Happiness Returns to Baseline

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Meaning Comes from Responsibility, Not Happiness

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Close Relationships Are the Strongest Predictor of Life Satisfaction

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The True Self vs. False Self — Childhood Adaptations That Persist Into Adulthood

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Episodes

#Dad Life + Healthy HabitsFeb 21, 2025 #The Antidote to Social ComparisonJan 6, 2025 #The Motivation to GrindDec 24, 2024 #How to start a 7-figure business in 2025: Advice from 4 millionairesDec 24, 2024 #We Tried a Dopamine Detox (It's Not What You Think)Dec 16, 2024 #Redefining Our Relationship with FailureNov 4, 2024 #Why Making Friends Gets Harder as AdultsOct 21, 2024 #Ali's Burnout Story: What I LearnedSep 9, 2024 #Can Digital Minimalism Actually Work?Aug 19, 2024 #Why Comparing Yourself to Others Never WorksJul 15, 2024 #Why We Overthink RelationshipsJun 17, 2024 #Are We in a Meaning Crisis?Jun 3, 2024 #Should Your Work Be Your Identity?May 20, 2024 #We Tried a Social Media DetoxApr 8, 2024 #How Much Money Do You Actually Need to Be Happy?Mar 11, 2024 #Why Perfectionism Is Self-SabotageFeb 19, 2024 #The Productivity TrapJan 22, 2024 #How To Make 2024 Your Most Productive Year YetJan 3, 2024