Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

If you want to start or grow a channel, check out my Part-Time YouTuber Academy here 👉https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bwKcT0 I’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bwKcd0If you want to see how Jordan helped us build Productivity Lab, you can find out here 👉 https://growthcommunity.co/ali/Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 https://go.feelgoodproductivity.com/podcast📧 Sign up for LifeNotes - my weekly newsletter where I share actionable productivity tips, practical life advice, and high-quality insights from across the web directly to your inbox. 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bwKnY0In today's episode, I discuss with Jordan the process of building a $10,000 per month online business through online communities. We delve into different types of communities, the challenges associated with managing them, the misconception of passive income, and effective pricing strategies for membership programs.Enjoy 🙂(00:00) Intro(01:41) The Path to $10,000 a Month(02:38) Solving Existing Problems vs. Creating New Ideas(03:36) The Pros and Cons of Online Communities as a Business Model(05:30) Different Types of Online Communities(09:45) Why People Pay for Online Communities(12:05) Peer Communities: Low-Ticket Value from Connection(15:18) Proximity Communities: High-Ticket Value from Close Relationships(21:32) Community-Powered Courses(24:21) Transformational Communities(27:42) The Challenges(29:36) The Reality of Building and Monetising Online Communities(37:18) Designing the Offer (37:48) The Power of Accountability (45:00) Value-Based Pricing and Transformation(54:36) Navigating the Emotional Aspects of Pricing(58:18) Aligning Incentives with Recurring Revenue(01:02:06) Different Pricing Models for Different Audiences🔗 CONNECT WITH JORDAN🐦 X ( Twitter )💻 Website👥 Linkedin🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 X ( Twitter )📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPTVisit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTDeep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives. Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistor 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/deep-dive-with-ali-abdaal/👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, ideas or thoughts about the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from 😜

1 Aug 20241h 15min

Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ and the first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.I’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bnK_g0 📚 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 https://go.feelgoodproductivity.com/podcast 📧 Sign up for LifeNotes - my weekly newsletter where I share actionable productivity tips, practical life advice, and high-quality insights from across the web directly to your inbox. 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bnL4J0In today's episode, I chat with Joe Hudson about success, money, and fulfilment. We discuss having a purpose beyond money, the role of joy in success, and how emotions affect decisions. Joe shares insights on self-awareness, spirituality, and parenting, emphasizing the importance of listening to oneself and valuing connection. We end with advice for those turning 30: embrace the changes that come with age. Enjoy!(00:00) The Relationship Between Success, Money, and Fulfillment(05:23) The Importance of Enjoyment in Achieving Success(08:13) The Role of Emotions in Decision-Making(13:29) Developing Emotional Fluidity(28:23) Balancing Financial Security and Passion(37:06) Tools for Accessing and Releasing Emotions(38:04) The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Emotional Expression(39:32) The Role of Emotional Support in Relationships(40:58) Dropping Defensiveness and Being Present with Emotions(46:14) Exploring and Releasing Guilt and Shame(01:02:05) Enlightenment as an Expansion of Self and Time(01:13:56) Listening to Yourself and Following Your Wants(01:15:21) Connection Over Perfection(01:18:07) Embracing Vulnerability and Open-Heartedness(01:21:22) Hand-in-Hand Parenting for Emotional Processing(01:24:33) The Seven Key Factors for Success and Fulfillment(01:46:20) Embracing the Softening with Age🔗 CONNECT WITH JOE🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 X ( Twitter )📸 Instagram💻 Website🎙️Podcast🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 X ( Twitter )📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPTVisit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTDeep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives. Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistor 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/deep-dive-with-ali-abdaal/👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, ideas or thoughts about the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from 😜

25 Jul 20241h 48min

If you want to start or grow a channel, check out my Part-Time YouTuber Academy here 👉https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bg4jn0 GIVEAWAY: We've hit 500,000 subscribers 🎉 To say thank you we're giving away a bunch of special prizes 🎁 To enter hit the link (it's free!) 👉  http://aliabdaal.com/win-the-deep-dive-bundleI’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bg4kh0 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bg4mq0 📧 Sign up for LifeNotes - my weekly newsletter where I share actionable productivity tips, practical life advice, and high-quality insights from across the web directly to your inbox. 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bg4pb0In today's episode, I sit down with Jordan Harbinger. We explore topics such as imposter syndrome, the passion vs. money debate, and the importance of building relationships for career success.He also shares his journey from law to podcasting and how following his curiosity brought him fulfilment. Enjoy 🙂(00:00) Intro(12:16) Imposter Syndrome and the Pressure of Competition(21:33) Passion vs Financial Success(35:11) Building Relationships(38:36) Helping Others without Expecting Anything in Return(38:58) Transitioning from Law to Podcasting(54:31) Avoiding Lifestyle Creep(58:24) Following Curiosity over Dollars(01:02:11) The Freedom of Podcasting(01:09:36) Financial Freedom and Values(01:14:49) Prioritising Safety and Happiness(01:18:09) Navigating the Unpredictability of Parenting(01:22:31) Balancing Career and Family(01:26:49) The Role of Money in Parenting(01:35:16) Prioritising Family Time and Experiences(01:45:22) Considering the Impact of Children on Your Career🔗 CONNECT WITH JORDAN🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 X ( Twitter )📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 X ( Twitter )📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPTVisit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTDeep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives. Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistor 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/deep-dive-with-ali-abdaal/👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, ideas or thoughts about the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from 😜

18 Jul 20241h 56min

Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ and the first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.GIVEAWAY: We've hit 500,000 subscribers 🎉 To say thank you we're giving away a bunch of special prizes 🎁 To enter hit the link (it's free!) 👉  http://aliabdaal.com/win-the-deep-dive-bundleI’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b7n0m0 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉AmazonWebsite📧 Sign up for LifeNotes - my weekly newsletter where I share actionable productivity tips, practical life advice, and high-quality insights from across the web directly to your inbox. 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b7n1Y0In today's episode, I sit down with Jonny Miller to explore the importance of understanding and regulating the nervous system to enhance productivity, joy, and overall well-being. Jonny shares his personal journey through grief and how it led him to study the nervous system.We talk about emotional debt, the importance of emotion processing, and much more.Enjoy! :)(01:18) Understanding the Nervous System(06:11) Practical Strategies for Shifting States(09:25) Emotional Fluidity(10:52) Decision-Making and Emotions(14:09) Balancing Responsibility for Emotions(19:45) Exploring Triggers and Emotional Debt(23:39) Challenging Stoicism(30:06) Emotional Regulation Techniques(35:19) Triggers (43:05) Grief as a Catalyst for Personal Growth(47:57) Exploring Meditation and Breath-work(01:14:14) Vulnerability and Connection(01:15:12) The Benefits of Men's Groups(01:18:00) Shifting Mindset and Ambition with Age(01:19:26) The Pursuit of Safety and Progress(01:31:57) The Experimental Mindset in Finding What Works🔗 CONNECT WITH JONNY🫁  Nervous System Mastery🎥  YouTube🐦  X (Twitter) 🎙  Podcast 👥  Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 X ( Twitter )📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPTVisit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/🖊  Free Nervous System Self-Assessment - assessment.nsmastery.com🏔️ Playbook for Starting a Men’s Group: https://bit.ly/mens-group-playbook📚 Meditation Book Recommendation: ‘The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young: https://a.co/d/8dhbHEt🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTDeep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives. Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistor 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/deep-dive-with-ali-abdaal/👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, ideas or thoughts about the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from 😜

11 Jul 20241h 48min

I’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b1Wpd0Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉AmazonWebsiteSign up for LifeNotes - my weekly newsletter where I share actionable productivity tips, practical life advice, and high-quality insights from across the web directly to your inbox. 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b1WqQ0 In today’s episode, I sit down with Andrew Wilkinson to discuss his incredible journey from barista to billionaire entrepreneur. We explore his insights on money, success, and happiness and how he has navigated the challenges that come with wealth. Andrew shares the concept of anti-goals and the importance of designing a life that aligns with your values and brings joy.Enjoy 🙂(00:00) The Downsides of Being a Billionaire(01:27) The Power of Delegation (08:53) Challenges Associated with Fame(23:19) Designing a Fulfilling Life with Anti-Goals(28:31) Flow State and Meaningful Work(29:01) The Impact of Money on Relationships and Family Dynamics(35:19) Navigating Social Circles and Status(39:54) The Happiness of Experiences and Time(45:54) Building a Durable Business(01:06:19) Long-Term Success(01:12:03) Building a Personal Monopoly (01:13:56) Monetisation Strategies(01:16:20) Cash Flow(01:29:07) Building Productivity Software (01:37:21) Learning from Mistakes🔗 CONNECT WITH ANDREW📖 Andrew’s New Book🐦 X (Twitter)👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 X ( Twitter )📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPTVisit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTDeep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives. Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistor 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/deep-dive-with-ali-abdaal/👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, ideas or thoughts about the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from 😜

4 Jul 20241h 48min

✍️ 5 Steps To Become A Premium Ghostwriter 👉 https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=ColeInterview2&htrafficsource=Ali_YTSponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ and the first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.Sponsored by Hostinger. Go to https://www.hostinger.com/aliabdaal and use the code ALIABDAAL to get 10% off your own website and domain.I’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H09Xc-40Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉AmazonWebsiteIn today’s episode, I sit down with Nicolas Cole, and we explore the fastest path to making $10,000 per month as a writer, why monetising through a service is often more effective than selling products, and we debunk the myth that you need a large following to start earning money.We also cover the pros and cons of traditional publishing versus self-publishing and delve into the intricacies of book deals and distribution.Finally, we discuss Feel-Good Productivity, the process of writing a book, overcoming self-doubt, and the benefits of immersive writing sprints.Enjoy :)(00:00) Introduction (03:48) The Fastest Path to Monetisation(08:00) The Value of Your Knowledge(19:08) The ROI of Free Work(25:26) The Three Services Every Business Owner Needs(26:47) Identifying Potential Clients (40:46) The Abundance Mindset (57:35) Doing the Work(01:09:26) Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing(01:29:19) Overcoming Self-Doubt (01:46:55) Expanding the Feel-Good Productivity Category(01:57:41) Immersive Writing Sprints🔗 CONNECT WITH NICOLAS🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X (Twitter)📸 Instagram💻 Website🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 X ( Twitter )📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPTVisit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTDeep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives. Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistor 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/deep-dive-with-ali-abdaal/👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, ideas or thoughts about the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from 😜

27 Jun 20242h 3min

If you want to start or grow a channel, check out my Part-Time YouTuber Academy here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H09MXML0I’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H09MXLJ0 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉Amazon: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H09MXPJ0 Website: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H09MXPk0Meet Kaelyn – YouTuber, former pro athlete, and now our community manager at the Productivity Lab.In this episode, we chat about the power of networking and how just being out there and doing great work can open up so many doors. Kaelyn shares her journey from the sports world to YouTube and how she networked her way to joining our team. We also explore the perks of teamwork, the quest for work-life balance, and the art of building a cohesive vision for a productivity brand. Enjoy :)00:00 Introduction and Networking14:02 Being Part of a Team28:03 Incorporating Neurodiversity in Productivity Content31:14 Exploring Innovative Tools for Productivity🔗 CONNECT WITH KAELYN🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 X ( Twitter )📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPTVisit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTDeep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives. Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistor 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, ideas or thoughts about the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from 😜

20 Jun 202432min

Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ and the first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.I’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H09FchV0Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉Amazon: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H09Fch60 Website: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H09Fch70 In this episode of Deep Dive, I'm thrilled to interview Matt Lerner, the founder of SYSTM and author of "Growth Levers." Matt shares his wisdom on helping startups uncover their big growth levers, the challenges of decision-making and the pitfalls of focusing only on revenue.We also explore growth strategies like viral and authentic videos and the necessity of engaging and retaining viewers through positive feedback loops.This episode is packed with practical tips and strategies. I hope you find listening to it as enjoyable as I found recording it 🙂 (00:00) Uncovering Growth Levers(12:45) Aligning Organisational Pieces for Growth(28:43) Deciding Which Ideas to Pursue(39:17) The Importance of Fresh Content(46:15) Measuring Monthly Returning Viewers and Conversion Rates(55:26) Monetisation Strategies: Sponsorships, Affiliates, and Own Products(01:19:07) Simplifying and Consolidating for Focus(01:24:13) Leveraging Podcast Episodes for YouTube Videos(01:32:23) Reevaluating the Business Model(02:01:01) De-risking the Business(02:06:26) Unlocking Bottlenecks (02:12:43) Doing Fewer Things and Making More Mistakes(02:21:30) Building a Portfolio of Small Businesses(02:28:22) The Importance of Clear Hypotheses and Documentation🔗 CONNECT WITH MATT🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 X ( Twitter )📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPTVisit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTDeep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives. Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistor 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, ideas or thoughts about the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from 😜

13 Jun 20242h 32min