Hey, I'm Ali, a doctor turned entrepreneur, and the world’s most-followed productivity expert 😜

On this channel, we explore evidence-based strategies and tools that can help us be more productive, and build a life that we love.

If that sounds interesting, consider subscribing! See you in the next video x


Ali Abdaal

film with just your phone πŸ‘€

P.S. Our limited time offer on Part-Time YouTuber Academy closes today at 1600 BST: go.aliabdaal.com/ytcfilmphone

18 hours ago (edited) | [YT] | 1,145

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Sometimes I don't feel excited about making a video, but I know that what I'm sharing will be useful for someone out there, and that's usually enough to get me to hit record 😊

P.S. Want to get started with YouTube? Join my free 7-day crash course: go.aliabdaal.com/ytc260512

6 days ago | [YT] | 1,654

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What people get wrong about YouTube hooks. Hope this helps.

Want to get started with YouTube? Join my free 7-day crash course: go.aliabdaal.com/ytc260511

1 week ago | [YT] | 1,532

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When I started YouTube in 2017, I was a junior doctor filming in my spare time with zero clue what I was doing. Since then, over 20,000 students have taken our courses on how to grow on YouTube, and I've distilled the some quick actionable tips into a free 7-day crash course: go.aliabdaal.com/ytc260510

If you've been telling yourself "this is the year I start a channel", this is your sign to actually do it.

1 week ago | [YT] | 568

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Ever have one of those weeks where you're busy all day but somehow nothing gets done?

It's never clear where the friction comes from, but I've put together a (free!) productivity quiz that figures out exactly where things are breaking down for you: go.sparkle.so/sfquiz0509

You'll get actual, specific advice too and not the basic "wake up at 5am" lol

Let me know your results in the comments :)

1 week ago | [YT] | 743

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I wanted to be a YouTuber since 2008, but procrastinated for 7 years because I thought I didn't have the right gear. Turns out all I needed was my iPhone and the willingness to be a bad video πŸ˜…

P.S. I put together a free 7-day crash course to help you go from zero to your first video: go.aliabdaal.com/ytc260508

1 week ago | [YT] | 1,966

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Starting a YouTube channel was one of the best decisions I ever made: it changed my career, my income, and even introduced me to my wife πŸ˜ƒ

So I made a free 7-day email crash course packing in 8 years of lessons in case you're thinking of starting a YouTube channel too: go.aliabdaal.com/ytc260507

1 week ago | [YT] | 979

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If you're feeling a bit behind on your 2026 goals, I've just built a (free) assessment quiz thing that'll help you diagnose where you're stuck and give you some actionable advice.

It's like a personality quiz but for your productivity ;) go.sparkle.so/sfquiz0506

Check it out and comment your results :) I'd love to know what you think of it

1 week ago | [YT] | 797

Ali Abdaal

I'm hiring! Full-time. In person. YouTube Creative Director.

An opportunity to work closely with me on the core part of the business - the YouTube channel.

Over the past 8 years, I’ve been building out my channel to 6+ million subs and I’m looking for someone to help us continue that growth through 2026 and beyond.

The role involves building out the strategy and managing the full production pipeline from ideation to upload to ensure we consistently create content that inspires & educates hundreds of millions of people, all the while working closely with me in-person (and holding me to account on filming πŸ‘€).

This isn't a "keep the lights on" role. We want someone who thinks of themselves as the CEO of a media product - building systems, driving strategy, and obsessing over what makes great content perform.

If you've grown a YouTube channel, obsess over packaging and performance, and you want to work with me and our small team in person, you can get more information at the link below.

We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis so if you're interested, please apply as soon as possible.

More information here: go.aliabdaal.com/ytcreativedirector

1 week ago | [YT] | 1,031

Ali Abdaal

This reframe of how to make money has helped a lot of our students overcome the fear of coming up as a sleazy salesperson. Hope this can help someone.

P.S. We're hosting a 2-hour live masterclass on 4th May to help you find a business idea. If you're interested, sign up here: go.lifestylebusiness.com/ytc260501

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1,861