Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal
Ali Abdaal
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In today’s episode, I sit down with Nir Eyal to explore the nature of distraction and the journey to becoming "indistractable". We dive into understanding internal triggers, mastering them through practical techniques, and using commitment pacts to stay focused. Nir introduces concepts like the distraction notebook, the difference between traction and distraction, and how to align actions with personal goals. We also discuss managing external triggers, minimising tech and family distractions, and the idea of temptation bundling to combine rewards with tasks. Finally, we touch on the overdiagnosis of ADHD and the importance of following your curiosity.
Enjoy 🙂
(00:00) Understanding Distraction and the Human Condition
(02:48) The Journey to Becoming Indistractable
(06:06) The Role of Internal Triggers in Distraction
(08:55) Mastering Internal Triggers: Techniques and Strategies
(12:11) The Power of Commitment Pacts
(15:04) Challenging the Concept of Willpower
(17:51) The Distraction Notebook: Tracking Your Triggers
(30:21) Understanding Distractions and Taking Action
(36:58) The Concept of Traction vs. Distraction
(47:39) Aligning Your Schedule with Your Values
(53:48) Managing External Triggers and Productivity
(01:00:33) Managing External Triggers
(01:02:56) Hacking Distractions from Family
(01:06:39) Understanding Temptation Bundling
(01:08:35) The Power of Identity Packs
(01:12:56) Over-diagnosis of ADHD
(01:18:06) Finding Time for Writing
(01:24:03) Embracing Curiosity in Writing
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🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Deep 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.
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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/H0b_Pdd0
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In today’s episode, I sit down with TJ Power to explore the roles of dopamine and oxytocin in motivation, satisfaction, and connection. We discuss how modern life affects dopamine systems, impacting motivation and mental health, and share strategies to boost dopamine through effortful activities and oxytocin through meaningful connections. We also cover the benefits of gratitude, social interactions, nature, sleep, and diet on mental health, and delve into managing ADHD, depression, and stress through physical exertion.
Enjoy 🙂
(00:00) The Power of Dopamine: Motivation and Satisfaction
(14:46) Understanding Dopamine's Role in Modern Life
(29:51) The Importance of Oxytocin: Connection and Relationships
(54:44) The Importance of Human Connection
(58:21) Contributions and Acts of Kindness
(01:00:07) Building a Social Life
(01:01:59) Self-Connection and Gratitude
(01:06:10) Understanding Serotonin
(01:12:14) The Role of Nature in Well-Being
(01:20:26) The Power of Sleep
(01:24:15) Navigating Depression and Mood
(01:28:18) ADHD: A Different Perspective
(01:32:11) Managing Stress with Endorphins
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📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Deep 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
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🙏 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/
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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 😜
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If you want to take things a step further, apply for the Part-Time YouTuber Accelerator here 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/deepdive-russell-ptyx
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/H0b_Pdd0
📚 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 https://go.feelgoodproductivity.com/p...
📧 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://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes/podcast
In today’s episode, I chat with Russell Brunson about the ins and outs of business coaching, focusing on revenue growth, product launches, and community building. We discuss the psychology of pricing, effective marketing strategies, and using customer success stories to drive growth. We also talk about balancing the "math and drama" of entrepreneurship, taking a structured approach to scaling, and the power of webinars and challenges for selling products. Russell shares the importance of having a dedicated team for funnel optimisation and marketing.
Enjoy 🙂
(00:00) Business Coaching Session Introduction
(02:49) Revenue Growth Strategies
(06:13) Product Launches and Evergreen Models
(08:58) Community Building and Membership Models
(12:12) Psychology of Pricing and Sales
(14:47) Scaling and Team Structure
(18:06) Math vs. Drama in Business Growth
(20:51) Effective Marketing Strategies
(24:04) Webinars vs. Challenges for Selling
(26:54) Customer Success Stories and Ads
(30:11) Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
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📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Deep 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
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🙏 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 😜
💌 Sign up to LifeNotes here 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes/podcast
Sponsored by YNAB - visit http://www.ynab.com/abdaal
Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ for a 30-day free trial and 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription
If you want to start or grow a channel, check out my Part-Time YouTuber Academy here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b_PD40
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/H0b_Pdd0
📚 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 https://go.feelgoodproductivity.com/p...
📧 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://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes/podcast
In today’s episode, I sit down with Nat Eliason to discuss known costs with unknowable benefits, overcoming short-term bias, and the importance of timing in life decisions. We explore the concept of finite versus infinite games, focusing on long-term fulfilment over short-term gains. Nat also shares insights into his daily writing routine and his book, *Crypto Confidential*, which offers an engaging look into the crypto world.
Enjoy 🙂
(00:00) Known Costs with Unknowable Benefits
(07:11) Overcoming Short-Term Bias
(13:25) The Timing of Life Decisions
(25:13) The Value of Standing Social Events
(38:22) Trusting Your Negative Gut
(41:11) The Allure of Money
(42:07) The Dangers of Being Driven by Money
(43:54) Choosing Long-Term Fulfillment over Short-Term Wins
(50:35) Balancing Work and Passion in a Daily Routine
(01:01:55) The Power of Infinite Games
(01:17:54) Crypto Confidential: A Thrilling and Educational Journey
🔗 CONNECT WITH NAT
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🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI
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📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Deep 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
🙏 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 😜
💌 Sign up to LifeNotes here 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes/podcast
Sponsored by YNAB - visit http://www.ynab.com/abdaal
Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ for a 30-day free trial and 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription
If you want to start or grow a channel, check out my Part-Time YouTuber Academy here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bLbMy0
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/H0bLbzc0
📚 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 https://go.feelgoodproductivity.com/p...
📧 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://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes/podcast
In this episode of Deep Dive, I sit down with Simone Stolzoff to explore how work and identity often intertwine, and why it’s essential to find meaning beyond just a job. We talk about the importance of investing in different areas of life, setting realistic expectations for work, and finding fulfilment outside of the career. Tune in for practical tips on how to diversify your identity, prioritise what truly matters, and embrace a balanced approach to life. 🙂
(00:00) Intro
(03:15) Work and Identity
(05:04) The Risks of High Expectations for a Dream Job
(08:24) Investing in Multiple Identities
(12:36) Finding Meaning Outside of Work
(18:41) Evergreen Characteristics
(28:02) Investing in Physical Health
(31:28) Developing Identities That Are Valuable to You
(32:59) The Fulfillment of Work as a Means to an End
(34:24) The Pressure to Find a Dream Job
(44:31) Diversifying Your Identity Beyond Work
🔗 CONNECT WITH SIMONE
🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI
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📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Deep 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
🙏 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 😜