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  • Feel-Good Productivity

  • How to Do More of What Matters to You
  • By: Ali Abdaal
  • Narrated by: Ali Abdaal
  • Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (363 ratings)

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The secret to productivity isn't discipline. It's joy.

We think that productivity is all about hard work. That the road to success is lined with endless frustration and toil. But what if there's another way?

Dr Ali Abdaal - the world's most-followed productivity expert - has uncovered an easier, happier path to success. Drawing on decades of psychological research, he has found that the secret to productivity and success isn't grind - it's feeling good. If you can make your work feel good, then productivity takes care of itself.

In this revolutionary book, Ali reveals how the science of feel-good productivity can transform your life. He introduces the three hidden 'energisers' that underpin enjoyable productivity, the three 'blockers' we must overcome to beat procrastination, and the three 'sustainers' that prevent burnout and help us achieve lasting fulfilment. He recounts the inspiring stories of founders, Olympians, and Nobel-winning scientists who embody the principles of Feel-Good Productivity. And he introduces the simple, actionable changes that you can use to achieve more and live better, starting today.

Armed with Ali's insights, you won't just accomplish more. You'll feel happier and more fulfilled along the way.

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Ali is the master of productivity. Nobody has a talent for distilling complicated ideas into fun, accessible and actionable insights quite like him. (STEVEN BARTLETT, creator of Diary of a CEO)
Ali is the absolute master on how to be productive without sacrificing your own happiness. This is the book we've all been waiting for. (Dr Julie Smith, author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?)
In this eye-opening and important new book, Ali Abdaal flips the conventional narrative on productivity: accomplishing important things is not about creating more efficient systems but instead about cultivating a deeper energy for your work. This really got me thinking! (Professor CAL NEWPORT, Georgetown University, author of Deep Work and Digital Minimalism)

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The second half of the book contained the most tips and insights

I’m a big fan of Ali as I’ve been watching his YouTube channel since he was a doctor in Cambridge. His content online is really packed with value. Past content of his inspired me to start a website and to read so many of his book recommendations.

Now for the book review. The first half read like an academic paper. I felt like his writing could have been more engaging but the content was good. The last half seemed to flow better and the advice and tips in this half were valuable. This book has a lot of good advice and insights and I would recommend. Definitely looking forward to reading more books by Ali Abdaal.

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Good read

Made sense and was applicable for one’s personal life and professional life. Learnt some tips to apply to my team also.

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Definitely a feel good read

Great advice backed up with personal experience and research. I really enjoyed the stories as much as learning the theory behind the book.

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This could change your life

Ali draws on his years of productivity research and experiments on what has worked for him. In such a sincere and positive way. This will sit alongside other great works including Atomic Habits and Deep Work. Great listen, great lessons, and very practical. Will revisit to apply acutely to my life. I actually bought the physically copy too which I very rarely do!

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Action

This book is a very considered concentrate of Ali Abdaal's youtube videos. If you are used to watching his glossy, honest, YouTube videos then you will be familiar with the principals within this book. The benefit of the book for me was the directness of the information, and the grounding in research it has. It is useful for those who have never employed productivity tricks, and useful to those who have for the maintenance of them. If you are someone looking to make a positive, and in general happy change in their life you can't go wrong buying this book.

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Productivity made Simple

Abdaal cuts out all the hundreds of productivity theories out there and makes it simple.

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Well thought out, clear and doable 👍

This is a tight-written book of well-thought-out examples.

Ali begins with the notion of “play” to set the scene for a view of productivity that is “doable” rather than task-driven.

The way Ali manages to be “relatable” in his delivery of this book and all his work makes the concepts he constantly shares easier to digest and practice in real life.

You’ll feel lighter about your life after this book whether it is your first productivity read or your millionth!

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An amazing guide!

Not only it’s a truly beautiful written guide to feeling good about achieving productivity but also an amazing guide towards how you approach life, fully recommended! As a fellow YouTuber, super proud of your work and achievement my friend. Looking forward to meeting you in the near future, God willing 🙂

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Precise, very useful and based on facts

References to many well founded theories, compiled into a well written, precise and engaging narrative with personal anecdotes for flavor. Very enjoyable and with many useful tips

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I LOVE IT!

I really enjoy listening to Ali talk! The content is fun and insightful, especially the integration of research and stories. Can’t wait to become better!

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