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  • Опубликовано: 15 июн 2024
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    0:45 The Success Equation
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  • @CaptainSinbad
    @CaptainSinbad 4 года назад +3332

    Ali's unfair advantage is clearly that English accent.

    • @aliabdaal
      @aliabdaal  4 года назад +373

      😜

    • @HasanKubba
      @HasanKubba 4 года назад +78

      Haha. It's a good point and I think benefits me too!

    • @thisisarjunbutwhythehellar6188
      @thisisarjunbutwhythehellar6188 3 года назад +14

      Hey! It's u!!!!

    • @Sh3rloki
      @Sh3rloki 3 года назад +42

      Watches Ali Abdaal once

    • @justkimmying
      @justkimmying 3 года назад +13

      this is so cute considering its all men appreciating that accent in this comment

  • @AuthenticSelfGrowth
    @AuthenticSelfGrowth 4 года назад +5294

    I think the self-esteem/confidence thing is more of an unfair advantage if you were raised in a positive environment which allowed these traits to become inherent in your character. Versus someone who has to work to overcome negative life experiences in order to build confidence. For some people it can take years to develop genuine self-esteem and confidence. That's a disadvantage.

    • @HasanKubba
      @HasanKubba 4 года назад +97

      Yeah agreed!

    • @sadiemakesmesmile
      @sadiemakesmesmile 4 года назад +346

      Agree: Many people were raised in abusive households which inherently makes you lack self worth... something which takes years of practice and awareness to overcome.

    • @nasarjafri7611
      @nasarjafri7611 4 года назад +61

      underrated comment

    • @nazifawali9699
      @nazifawali9699 4 года назад +116

      I agree. Personally, my confidence has grown over the years depending on how much I was willing to put myself out there doing something I wouldn't normally do, which ironically depended on my initial confidence to begin with. Whereas I have seen many people who were confident from a very young age because of their background or the opportunities they were provided with. Ofc I have seen the opposite as well, people not being confident in spite of having many qualifications because of their environment. You may argue that confidence is something you can grow over time with effort, but that might be true for most of the unfair advantages. It is something vital to success, but not something everyone has.

    • @jeniravorster3039
      @jeniravorster3039 4 года назад +31

      I understand where you are coming from but I actually disagree, you don't need to be a product of your circumstance. It is all a choice.

  • @MrKaiyooo
    @MrKaiyooo 4 года назад +8161

    This poor guy. How is he ever gonna become a doctor with such readable handwriting.

    • @thefoundingdrip7788
      @thefoundingdrip7788 4 года назад +37

      MrKaiyooo bruh

    • @Evan490BC
      @Evan490BC 4 года назад +472

      It will "improve" with time...

    • @davidkonevky7372
      @davidkonevky7372 4 года назад +136

      don't worry he's practicing, such a shame he shows that blasphemy of writing

    • @nonmetallica11
      @nonmetallica11 3 года назад +13

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @siddharthraychaudhuri7250
      @siddharthraychaudhuri7250 3 года назад +96

      Doctors have bad hand writing really is a global phenomena! I grew up Calcutta, Eastern India and it was the case all through. Must be some fine print in the Hippocrates Oath which instructs them to do so!😆

  • @mentorclips3004
    @mentorclips3004 3 года назад +1136

    1. Double down on strengths
    2. Determine the path of least resistance
    3. Growth Mindset - everything is a learning experience

    • @LoveYourFamily2
      @LoveYourFamily2 Год назад +9

      This is exactly what i was looking for ☺️ Thank you for doing what you do 👍👍

    • @88pawns
      @88pawns 9 месяцев назад

      this is legit

  • @marinara2596
    @marinara2596 4 года назад +1720

    Someone has up-graded their editing game. Duly noted 😏

    • @HasanKubba
      @HasanKubba 4 года назад +64

      Ali is amazing. It was an honour to be invited for an interview. Was fun!

    • @rossdonald3189
      @rossdonald3189 4 года назад +6

      The editing was fantastic

    • @rossdonald3189
      @rossdonald3189 4 года назад +5

      The content you are putting out Ali is amazing keep it up 👍

    • @DocMustafa
      @DocMustafa 4 года назад +7

      I’m going to be that guy. *Duelly

    • @dedication8789
      @dedication8789 4 года назад +1

      Watch my video for motivated study.

  • @tyq5443
    @tyq5443 4 года назад +952

    I can't believe Ali's handwriting is still so nice years after being a doctor.

    • @clsdchnnl9273
      @clsdchnnl9273 4 года назад +31

      Tan Yi Qian It‘s because of psychology. If he started in human medicine immediatly he would have had the squiggly lines style.

    • @danm4320
      @danm4320 4 года назад +17

      If he became a GP it would get worse over the years. That's almost a guarantee

    • @xinyiluo4914
      @xinyiluo4914 4 года назад +3

      I thought this is only the Chinese doctors tradition before 😂

    • @foreverdavy4851
      @foreverdavy4851 4 года назад

      I'm also very surprised!

    • @dedication8789
      @dedication8789 4 года назад

      Watch my video for motivated study.

  • @tbg6070
    @tbg6070 4 года назад +421

    I might get that book, this dude has a very no non-sense down to earth approach and he seems to want to empower rather than sell a dream.

    • @HasanKubba
      @HasanKubba 4 года назад +4

      :) geni.us/e83Ll

    • @beatricealbert2957
      @beatricealbert2957 4 года назад

      Click the link shared by Hasan kubba to understand what dream 🙂

    • @sxs311
      @sxs311 3 года назад +4

      definitely! I don't really read business books because I always thought that it wasn't for me, but this book made me feel so empowered after! :)

  • @Versole
    @Versole 2 года назад +114

    - the background of a person can determine their success
    - an unfair advantage when it comes to intelligence
    - location and luck (being in right place and at right time and doing something about it)
    - Manufacture our own luck (take more actions, do more things, meet more people, go to more events, blog about your startup, produce things & publish them, get feedback, put stuff out into the world) this leads to more of a fair advantage
    - education/experience (more brandable, knowledge, network)
    - personal growth (confidence, self-esteem)
    - growth mindset (anyone can do it) vs fixed mindset (It is something not for me) ~ you got to find a reality balance between them.
    - being humble at the end of the day

    • @bibekkoirala352
      @bibekkoirala352 10 дней назад

      I think, looks matters more than intelligence.

  • @DilsJourney
    @DilsJourney 4 года назад +2893

    Luck = when Opportunity meets Preparation

  • @HasanKubba
    @HasanKubba 4 года назад +1995

    My Unfair Advantage, being interviewed by Ali! 😉

    • @choc3732
      @choc3732 4 года назад +42

      Hasan Kubba I’m mind blown by how good your advice is. I’ll definitely be picking up your book.

    • @choc3732
      @choc3732 4 года назад +3

      @@HasanKubba Will do

    • @zerinad6381
      @zerinad6381 4 года назад +2

      @Hasan Kubba Hi Hasan, is there a way to get hold of this book in Europe? Amazon doesn't ship to my country :(

    • @zerinad6381
      @zerinad6381 4 года назад +1

      @@HasanKubba okay, thanks a lot!

    • @adityakrishnamalhotra1
      @adityakrishnamalhotra1 3 года назад +2

      Buddy amazing book
      Loved it

  • @ZacAlsop
    @ZacAlsop 4 года назад +582

    Great video, very well articulated!

    • @haroon803
      @haroon803 3 года назад

      Ayyy big fan

    • @benjaminmathew289
      @benjaminmathew289 2 года назад +1

      @@abhic9386 unfair advantage 😳 but theres nothing wrong with being paid tho its mad

    • @hilol1364
      @hilol1364 10 месяцев назад

      asslop

  • @lizbecker1677
    @lizbecker1677 2 года назад +126

    With so much negativity on RUclips these days, it's refreshing to see Ali out there summarizing this book and interviewing the author in a very positive way. So many RUclipsrs are out there "debunking" and criticizing. Can't wait to watch more of these videos!

  • @cullinm
    @cullinm 4 года назад +876

    Yes! This series is going to be epic.

    • @robww5921
      @robww5921 4 года назад +1

      If carries on like this...just wow!

    • @xiaominnnful
      @xiaominnnful 4 года назад +1

      Iove this too. Quality work

    • @dedication8789
      @dedication8789 4 года назад

      Watch my video for motivated study.

    • @user-sy1eq1gh9s
      @user-sy1eq1gh9s 4 года назад

      Cullin McGrath man said epic

    • @nowybopes
      @nowybopes 4 года назад +1

      Btw watch his (guy from the comment) videos. I discovered his channel some time ago and he has really quality content . He deserves more subscribers

  • @Adam_Aparece
    @Adam_Aparece 4 года назад +479

    I never was good at cardiac anatomy so can I get a heart from Ali?

  • @luisllerena5117
    @luisllerena5117 2 года назад +30

    You know Ali, truth be told, just from watching many of your videos now and the very insightful knowledge you pass on, I can tell you that science behind all these things is great - but what is even greater is having the level of enthusiasm towards your target goals that you carry. I think many of us just aren't so obviously enthusiastic and the whole journey becomes more of a grind. You seem to sincerely enjoy almost every facet of learning and the journey and it's something to behold and learn from for ourselves. Your mindset is bulletproof for success regardless if you want to look at science or not, amazing work my friend.

  • @statistical-cats-sophia
    @statistical-cats-sophia 4 года назад +117

    Realistic videos like this are so much more motivating than any of those "YOU CAN DO IT! JUST WANT IT BAD ENOUGH!" videos. Thank you!!!

  • @wonderwallflower
    @wonderwallflower 4 года назад +1184

    Kylie Jenner: wants to be a billionaire
    Unfair advantages: *well hello there*

    • @Phd366
      @Phd366 4 года назад +1

      😂😂

    • @ss-nc2dy
      @ss-nc2dy 4 года назад +83

      Steve Jobs was born to a poor single mother, but she gave him up for adoption to well off parents who emphasized his education. He grew up having more than he would have had with his birth mother.

    • @HasanKubba
      @HasanKubba 4 года назад +19

      Haha funny you mention her. I think you'd like my tedx talk as well ruclips.net/video/KMd3_xJ_GzU/видео.html

    • @siralexrmt5893
      @siralexrmt5893 4 года назад

      Hasan Kubba how about rockefeller and andrew carnegie?

    • @dedication8789
      @dedication8789 4 года назад

      Watch my video for motivated study.

  • @janschusswohl1055
    @janschusswohl1055 4 года назад +109

    Would keep self-esteem under status category. The amount of time and effort I had to put into confront Complex-PTSD/DTD is something I wouldn't call an advantage. Having the ability to be aware of your brain, mind and body to develop any sense of what constitutes self-esteem isn't something to be taken for granted. Thank you for your video(s).

  • @Heatblast747
    @Heatblast747 Год назад +24

    M.I.L.E.S framework
    1. Money
    2. Intelligence/ Insight
    3. Location + Luck
    4. Education/ Expertise ( Advantages of education: 1. Knowledge. 2. Network. 3. Signaling )
    5. Status

  • @meplaylist21
    @meplaylist21 3 года назад +1

    Thankful for being introduced to your channel! You are easily one of my favorite RUclipsr :) This book is what I have been searching for quite some time. Hope you can recommend more books on "Personal" Competitive Advantage. Love from Singapore!

  • @farizuuuprx4887
    @farizuuuprx4887 4 года назад +59

    hi ali! i am a class of 2020, also aspire to become a doctor like you. this whole pandemic really gets me to the point where i'm being lazy to study because quarantine really drains my motivation, but thankfully your video really provide what i need for a current moment. i've been following you for so long and i hope i can implement every tips and advise that i got from this channel!

  • @drcool763
    @drcool763 4 года назад +162

    What makes people successful? Active Recall boiiiiiis

  • @mrf8514
    @mrf8514 4 года назад +88

    Dude's got that professional voice-over voice

  • @aliabdaal
    @aliabdaal  2 года назад +25

    If you enjoyed this video, you might like my weekly newsletter, where I share actionable productivity tips, practical life advice, and high-quality insights from across the web, check it out here: go.aliabdaal.com/subscribe-sundaysnippets

    • @rjkardiban5820
      @rjkardiban5820 Год назад

      0

    • @cocomocoro7887
      @cocomocoro7887 Год назад +1

      if you have unfair advantages but you don't like those advantages. but the condition is that you don't know what your goal is. what is your choice? do you follow unfair advantages or seek unfair advantages but you like?

    • @pratik2617
      @pratik2617 Год назад

      @Ali Abdaal for the love of god can u please tell me the name of the plant in your video

  • @aliabdaal
    @aliabdaal  4 года назад +313

    To see the full interview with Hasan about success on Nebula, grab a 30-day free trial of CuriosityStream - curiositystream.com/ali and use the code ALI at checkout to get access to Nebula for free.
    0:45 The Success Equation
    02:30 The MILES Framework
    07:45 What's the value of understanding Unfair Advantages?
    08:20 What if people don't think they have any Unfair Advantages?
    09:50 The Importance of Mindset
    If you liked this you might also want to check out some of my other book-related videos:
    3 Books That Changed My Life - ruclips.net/video/hv1gOEY3cs4/видео.html
    How I Read 100 Books A Year - 8 Tips for Reading More - ruclips.net/video/8tKuviI68Ss/видео.html

    • @Mythic_Mystic
      @Mythic_Mystic 4 года назад +5

      Ali Abdaal Can I request Think & Grow Rich as the next book in this series! I love this idea!! 👍🏼👍🏼 from me!

    • @thatswhatshesaid42069
      @thatswhatshesaid42069 4 года назад +4

      I loved the idea of a balance between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. Because I've noticed that a lot of people in order to have a growth mindset get consumed by under confidence. So I believe we need to confidently approach some situations where we know we are correct and have an open mind where we think we have much to learn. :)

    • @nehaatwal3237
      @nehaatwal3237 4 года назад +2

      A big fan of your work 👏👏

    • @futureselftherapy
      @futureselftherapy 4 года назад +7

      Ali Abdaal You’re such an inspiration for me! As much as I don’t think I have any unfair advantage, I still decided to start my own channel. I’m following everything you said in your channel, Parkinson’s law, 2 min rule, 1 year rule everyday. While I still feel like an imposter with every new subscriber, I’m keeping the channel going with the win-win principle in my mind. Even if no one watches my videos, I would be better at writing, video editing and one step closer to who I really want to be. Thank you Ali. ❤️

    • @VaydaMaymeTheo
      @VaydaMaymeTheo 4 года назад

      Ali Abdaal you just earned a like, subscribe w/bell ring, a share, and a download-Well done Ali!

  • @MD-xh3on
    @MD-xh3on 4 года назад +94

    Love how you focus on reality and real topics, and not just talking about "working harder". I feel that the common view of success, however that may be defined, only focuses on the growth mindset, and as you said, may sometimes turn into an unrealistic mindset. I believe it is crucial to not ignore luck and the fair/unfair advantage throughout the process, but at the same time to also allow yourself the opportunity for luck to transpire. Great video as always.

    • @HasanKubba
      @HasanKubba 4 года назад +2

      Awesome comment. Ali is amazing isn't he? You may be interested in my tedx talk ruclips.net/video/KMd3_xJ_GzU/видео.html

    • @dedication8789
      @dedication8789 4 года назад +1

      Watch my video for motivated study.

  • @footsurecoyote
    @footsurecoyote 4 года назад +1548

    unfair advantage = physical attractiveness , yes lookism is a real thing

    • @HasanKubba
      @HasanKubba 4 года назад +311

      Agreed! But also can be a double-edged sword sometimes (e.g. a pretty girl not being taken seriously, or being hit on by the boss etc)

    • @TrappedInTheNorth
      @TrappedInTheNorth 4 года назад +65

      I think it must be irritating to always be judged as that gorgeous looking person, too much of anything is not good, humans loves to feel they are interesting and being perceived as hot doesn't give that emotion.

    • @MagicktheGangster
      @MagicktheGangster 4 года назад +23

      Money beats looks

    • @footsurecoyote
      @footsurecoyote 4 года назад +19

      not in an interview situation

    • @Shay45
      @Shay45 4 года назад +96

      The most common term is Pretty Privilege
      People tend to place positive personality attributes to people that are attractive.

  • @majdsahmarany3091
    @majdsahmarany3091 3 года назад +1

    I have discovered your channel by accident -something youtube's fancy algorithm has finally helped me in- and I have been consistently watching some of your videos.
    I admire your dedication and your "well-achieveness"; the fact that you are a doctor and you spend your time learning and reading -and playing piano apparently.
    I am writing just because I have been isolating myself for the past two months from everyone and everything, and so i just miss the reality of someone hearing or reading what I have to say..
    Best of luck,
    and keep up the good work.

  • @stefaniewongsw
    @stefaniewongsw 4 года назад +139

    Anyone who finds this book interesting might enjoy Malcolm Gladwell's "Outliers" too - I haven't read "The Unfair Advantage" yet, but Gladwell's book might have covered similar grounds on some respects (or to be precise how famous people's success isn't contingent on hard work only but also external, uncontrollable factors like date of birth, world events, and opportunities)

    • @dltnio
      @dltnio 4 года назад +2

      Great book! I think Gladwell explains how external forces can help, but that's not the only thing that makes the successful, successful. They still had to work hard.

    • @emailkgnow
      @emailkgnow 4 года назад +6

      Stefanie Wong Gladwelk's book is about a slightly different vain, a good read none the less. Will Ali be covering books such as these (known best sellers)? Honestly, I hope not. I am more interested in these lesser known authors with interesting content.

    • @dedmanisaliv1
      @dedmanisaliv1 4 года назад +1

      Wow! This is an amazing thought Ali. Also would you recommend a book as well at the end of the video or the book you decide to review next. So that it feels more like a book-club.
      Bravo! For the effort. Much appreciated man.

    • @ShubhamYadav-zg1et
      @ShubhamYadav-zg1et 4 года назад

      Seriously i am currently on this book 'outliers'
      I just started today nd hav read only 20% of it.. And yes, up until it is something about this unfair advantage!
      But honestly this book is really hooking and i can't wait to finish my dinner and get back to it!

    • @TheMarmite09
      @TheMarmite09 4 года назад

      @@dltnio agree

  • @husseinjanmohamed3239
    @husseinjanmohamed3239 4 года назад +14

    I've been watching Ali's content for a while but this is honestly such a huge step-up. The content had me completely hooked. Thanks Ali for such a thought-provoking video!

  • @katsoo7574
    @katsoo7574 4 года назад +1

    Came across this channel while looking for ipad comparisons. So glad I browsed through your videos! Great contents! They are very informative and helpful. 💗

  • @preeti9225
    @preeti9225 4 года назад +6

    Another extremely well organised and informative video. Thanks a lot ali 😊👍🏽

  • @katemcginness
    @katemcginness 4 года назад +98

    Ali, I was googling 'self help book clubs' last night. I love this series already. It might be cool if you told us which book you were doing next so we can compare our learnings to yours. Just an idea. Thanks for being awesome :)

    • @gadgalleto5906
      @gadgalleto5906 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/YPQFtNxsp-0/видео.html

  • @ggf7133
    @ggf7133 4 года назад +9

    Ali, this video is 🔥. The content, the video’s editing, the interview/clip cut-aways. Keep it up. Looking forward to the next episode of this series.

  • @annabellawr
    @annabellawr 3 года назад +2

    I'm loving these "Book Club" episodes! Such great insight. Thank you, Ali.

  • @roberthellebush8775
    @roberthellebush8775 4 года назад +192

    There is an enormous difference between “hard work” and “hard work towards a specific goal!”
    Many people work very hard but get nowhere... mostly because they don’t know where they are going or the steps required to get there. Once you know those elements ... that’s when hard work pays off!

    • @HasanKubba
      @HasanKubba 4 года назад

      Agreed! You might like my TEDx talk on the topic: ruclips.net/video/KMd3_xJ_GzU/видео.html

    • @cocomocoro7887
      @cocomocoro7887 Год назад +6

      yes hard work will give maximum results if done in the right place
      right place = unfair advantage

    • @arx48
      @arx48 Год назад +1

      @@cocomocoro7887 best comment

  • @ripper2nite
    @ripper2nite 4 года назад +7

    Love the new format and the idea of this series! It's documentary-like content that is somehow refreshing? Usually documentaries have this serious vibe to it but this video has a amateurish feeling albeit well produced that makes me engaged as like any other typical documentary but feels so relatable. More of this kind of editing please!

  • @kezla
    @kezla 4 года назад +4

    Absolutely loved this video! Excited for this series. The interview clips have me sold on Nebula content too, gonna sign up using your link, thank you for the hard work you put into this channel.

  • @KevinTumlinson
    @KevinTumlinson 2 года назад +7

    I think the thing that resonates with me most is the philosophy that EVERYONE has some advantage they can leverage. It gels well with the fact that there are so many examples of people building and growing success while starting from what is traditionally considered severely limiting conditions. I love discovering people who started with “nothing” and built “something.”

  • @meutiasafirafakhraini4554
    @meutiasafirafakhraini4554 2 года назад +3

    Hey Ali! I just can't fully express how helpful your content have been to my self-discovery journey! In Bahasa Indonesia, we say: "Terima Kasih!!" Thank youu for sharing such awesome contents! Stay inspiring! 🌞

  • @awakening941
    @awakening941 4 года назад +40

    You won't believe it but your videos are making a major impact in my life here. Love from India! 🇮🇳

  • @joyjoyjk
    @joyjoyjk 4 года назад +13

    Love this series! You’ve inspired me to write a review after reading each book (in Notion, no less) and it has become one of the best things in my life! :)

  • @damalik427
    @damalik427 4 года назад +8

    This guy is going to be great. I just stumbled upon his channel and I am soooo glad that I did. Thank you Ali 🥰

  • @LourDrickValsote
    @LourDrickValsote 4 года назад +149

    This reminds me a lot of Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers. A lot of people talk about the 10,000 hour rule in that book, but the other big idea is the fact that some people have these kinds of unfair advantages

    • @HasanKubba
      @HasanKubba 4 года назад +10

      Absolutely. Love that book so much. We even quote him in the book!

    • @katet7624
      @katet7624 4 года назад +2

      such a good book!!

    • @toffickmohammed7696
      @toffickmohammed7696 4 года назад +2

      It's the first book that came to mind after hearing Ali mention the unfair advantage.
      I decided to look through the comments to see whether there are folks thinking the same or not, and boom here you are. 😁

    • @notyouraveragejoe7003
      @notyouraveragejoe7003 4 года назад

      Lol thought about this 2 minutes in the video

  • @sahilbhushan9448
    @sahilbhushan9448 4 года назад +7

    Just found this channel! Always heard of Spaced Repetition & Active Recall, but never really applied it. After watching your videos and all the research you give backing up the power of these strategies, I am determined to apply it.
    The content you are creating is amazing. Thank you Ali.

  • @joshuawang6459
    @joshuawang6459 4 года назад +20

    Also interesting to think about how the 'fair play' and 'unfair advantage' variables are interdependent - definitely some causation. Not just that, but 'I think' is it fairly evident that the 'success' returns are exponential with time when an unfair advantage bleeds into fair play early in life. Discovered your channel today Ali - loving it!

    • @WarriorsPhoto
      @WarriorsPhoto 3 месяца назад +1

      Yes!
      Very good points there. (:

  • @raghavshrestha7777
    @raghavshrestha7777 2 года назад

    I am always in awe with how you do each book review in such an intriguing & deeply insightful way.

  • @ysaxperiau
    @ysaxperiau 4 года назад +18

    You're going to have a million subscribers in no time, the quality of content recently has been 10/10

  • @greenwoodeastland5457
    @greenwoodeastland5457 4 года назад +5

    This single series will most probably grow your channel more than anything.
    I've been following you since you were at 10k subs.
    Quality content.

  • @FancyDress21
    @FancyDress21 3 года назад +33

    Thank you for another great video, Ali :) I would only disagree that confidence and self-esteem can, as you nonchalantly say, be put into the fair advantage column. While you are technically right that these can be developed, I have noticed that family upbringing and trauma are often the main factors behind their lack. It is one thing to have had the luck and the privilege to grow up in such an environment that helps you build a healthy self-esteem, and quite another to have had it impaired from an early age by social conditioning (another example is being bullied in school). In the latter case, it might take you years to rebuild and even lots of therapy. And this delay could cost you opportunities. Just a thought :)
    P.S. Of course, it depends what we mean by "confidence", but I would personally put boundaries and being able to push back in this category, and a lot of people have issues with those, and they take time to rebuild.

  • @thewholehealthlab
    @thewholehealthlab 2 года назад

    always love your book recommendations so I'm thankful you're doing this series! saving me time hehe

  • @DylanAppelqvist
    @DylanAppelqvist 4 года назад +92

    Ali you inspire success! I’m a med student from Australia and you’ve inspired me to study differently using evidenced based study practices and to even start my own channel. Thank you for the quality content and for keeping it 100. Very excited for this new series!!!

    • @MichaelMSwart
      @MichaelMSwart 4 года назад +1

      Bro this is great! Good luck with your channel, I'll be looking out for you

    • @Phd366
      @Phd366 4 года назад +1

      Aww, I love when people get motivation on this videos. It's like having hope on everyone. Having people who wants to be good on whar tgey do and do the right thing

    • @DylanAppelqvist
      @DylanAppelqvist 4 года назад

      Michael Swart Thanks so much mate

    • @DylanAppelqvist
      @DylanAppelqvist 4 года назад

      */ absolutely!!! Thanks for commenting 😊

    • @sarthakdwivedi9788
      @sarthakdwivedi9788 4 года назад +1

      Hey brother. I'm an Indian citizen studying medicine in Russia. I'm in the 1st course right now and really excited to see your part of the same journey. I've not yet started my youtube channel but someday for sure. But right now, I'll be watching & surely SUPPORTING your life journey. Best of Luck with the channel and medical education. Just want to let you know that I've subscribed your channel and will be seeing your videos more often😉

  • @theodoremcintosh6373
    @theodoremcintosh6373 4 года назад +5

    Incredible clarity and depth in such a short amount of time, thank you Ali!

  • @itsmekarishma_____128
    @itsmekarishma_____128 Год назад

    Thank you for creating this wonderful piece of content. I really appreciate your hardwork to provide us the framework of MILES, it is the most insightful video i have ever seen on what factors success depends on.

  • @fruitfulbeing
    @fruitfulbeing 2 года назад +5

    Such a helpful video showcasing this book. Just the title of the book makes you think differently and this has been a game changer for me and how I view living with a chronic condition, whilst being trying to be fruitful. Thanks Ali for bring this to my/our attention :)

    • @HasanKubba
      @HasanKubba 2 года назад

      Thank you! Looking forward to your thoughts on it!

  • @Angikmukherjee1d
    @Angikmukherjee1d 4 года назад +16

    Been hoping you would do something like this for the longest time. This is gonna be awesome.

  • @EvelynDar
    @EvelynDar 4 года назад +4

    I’m so excited for this series! Such a well done, fascinating review!

  • @myrtle_glo
    @myrtle_glo 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for making this video, Ali. Definitely what I needed to hear and learn today. ♥

  • @blackparentfinance
    @blackparentfinance 4 года назад +5

    I really enjoyed this episode, thanks for creating it Ali!

  • @teaanjay
    @teaanjay 4 года назад +4

    Wow, new series! You must be one of the most consistent, mindful and practical youtuber I followed. Your content is always enjoyable and succinct. The education is indeed an unfair advantage especially when you leave in place where 'a degree from a well recognised (international) university' is put blatantly as a requirement on a job post, lol.
    Anyways, keep up your good work! Thank you for an inspiration!

  • @LoneMoonWalker
    @LoneMoonWalker 4 года назад +63

    Interviewer: Sir what exactly is Goodluck
    Stoicist: Oh, that's when opportunities meet hardwork.

  • @rajasneve3086
    @rajasneve3086 4 года назад

    Great articulation of the facts in the book. The presentation of the content is really awesome!
    I really feel that the channel is under-rated. Keep growing!

  • @iloveyellow7214
    @iloveyellow7214 2 года назад +1

    Ali? Ive been a subscriber for about a month now and I just want to thank you for doing this video. Why?
    You see, I have a TBi that I got in 2018. You just gave me that AHA! moment
    I have several unfair advantages. with a single video you removed my feeling of worthlessness and anxiety
    as a 31 y o lady I am so grateful for this video WHY? because you made me realize that despite having TBi and chronic anterogram amnesia cause of that accident, still have a "knack" in the arts.
    (You see, i have a degree in fine arts and I actually made my account's picture in pen and ink)
    thank you I looove your channel.
    Thank you for lighting my candle and telling me I have SEVERAL unfair advantages
    I loove you(not romantically but as a person) for that
    Have a great rest of the day man
    Thanks again for this.
    I actually took notes while this video was playing :D
    sending digital hugs from this Manila Lady

  • @stefaniewongsw
    @stefaniewongsw 4 года назад +60

    Would love to hear Taimur chime in on this topic!

  • @effortlesscharm1161
    @effortlesscharm1161 4 года назад +5

    Love the new Series (Intro style is awesome too!) Would love it if you could look into making a more in-depth discussion of this and perhaps other books of similar themes in the podcast! Could be a good way to grow, what is already a great Podcast!

  • @fernandabarcellos
    @fernandabarcellos 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for exposing this interesting point of view in such an easy way!! For sure this is a must-read book!

  • @ahmadmumtaz4947
    @ahmadmumtaz4947 2 года назад +1

    Dear Ali: I like ur books reviews : You are undoubtedly really good at it : besides it has immense advantage for us : no matter where one lives : that’s the beauty of it :your delivery selection of topics and books: the way you pick the tips the takeaways the editing it’s so so natural like leaves and flowers grow/ come on trees/ plants and :Pl stay regular and frequently post such stuff: our Appreciation ,Gratitude and Good Wishes for you which you richly deserved indeed..!!

  • @justplutoexisting
    @justplutoexisting 4 года назад +7

    The editing was so different this time! You levelled up!
    P.s. I'll duly note my unfair advantages and work on my reality growth mindset. Thanks for this wonderful video!

  • @frederiklimberg5906
    @frederiklimberg5906 4 года назад +4

    Love the idea of a book club! Already looking forward to see many more book videos

  • @lucasdusky
    @lucasdusky 2 месяца назад

    Well I've always been a book lover, though for some while now work has been really tight and it even takes me longer to finish reading a single book.
    Coming across this channel today and also this specific episode where you talked about unfair advantages was what I really needed, I've been working so hard to the point that I fell sick I'm typing this on my sick bed, and each day I keep asking myself what am I doing wrong, and I keep looking for newer ways to improve my methods... It's crazy you know, listening to this, one of your mentioned points sparked an idea in my head that could really work, and I think I'm gonna try it outtt.

  • @highsol222
    @highsol222 2 года назад +47

    To anyone who was lucky enough to find this video around the time it was published, and actually applied even a few of the tips here....I'm so happy for your success :)
    Here I am about to end 2021 jobless. I definitely should have pursued entrepreneurship in 2020. But better late than never. I will start applying the whole creating your own luck thing. Sounds like good advice.

  • @christophersurnname9967
    @christophersurnname9967 4 года назад +3

    Damn you leveled up. Hadn't checked your channel out in a while... solid progress to say the least. In fact, the progress demonstrated is more motivational than all the motivational videos on youtube combined!

  • @wendyz7442
    @wendyz7442 4 года назад +7

    I love this concept for the new series! Exactly what I need! Thank you so much for doing this. I love the way you efficiently explain things while keeping it interesting

  • @StrongerRunner
    @StrongerRunner 4 года назад +3

    Your skill share course really helped Ali. I also love your channel. Thanks for all that you do.

  • @ProductivePM
    @ProductivePM 4 года назад +2

    Awesome, thank you Ali. I really appreciate your perspective and your note taking.

  • @amruthasmenonn
    @amruthasmenonn 4 года назад +5

    I just binge watched all of your episodes and didn't knew wat to do with my life further!
    And there you post a new video! 😁

  • @Vivaswaan.
    @Vivaswaan. 4 года назад +3

    It would be really interesting and helpful to see your take-aways from these books. This would also give us an idea as to should we read these next.
    Also, the editing of this video was truly remarkable.

  • @learner2075
    @learner2075 4 года назад

    Thank you! Excited to follow your teachings as am a newbie to your channel. 😀

  • @jasonmulligan9061
    @jasonmulligan9061 3 года назад

    Hey Ali, loving your book reviews! keep up the good work.

  • @louis7541
    @louis7541 4 года назад +107

    "i knew some really well of kids in university and they just were playing world of warcraft"
    Ali laughing, tyring not to feel personally attacked :D

    • @AC-ny1di
      @AC-ny1di 3 года назад

      Complain Complain Complain
      Rename
      Whimp & Whine
      Such people always find suckers to further careers

  • @bekzodobidov2882
    @bekzodobidov2882 4 года назад +3

    Thank you, Ali. Hope you upload videos frequently on books review

  • @essou7713
    @essou7713 4 года назад

    The way you deliver the content is not boring and it really encourages me to watch the video all the way to the end.

  • @wjlacey
    @wjlacey 2 года назад +2

    Most of us don't know what we want to do 'when we grow up', let alone compare our abilities to the rest of the world and simply decide that were qualified to judge, fit for competition. But I shall certainly be reading this book. Thank you for the inspiration and information. I'm really interested in how I might be swayed into thinking otherwise.

  • @maanika19
    @maanika19 4 года назад +6

    I have to confess !! I accidentally watched your video !! And it completely changed me within 3-4days ...I've been so productive !! Thank you Ali 💕💕❤️

  • @Akshay_Aurangabadkar
    @Akshay_Aurangabadkar 4 года назад +47

    I'm definitely going to buy the book

  • @cheehiong
    @cheehiong 4 года назад +1

    Love this series on books man. I've recently switched careers from management consulting to venture capital, and was looking for book recommendation/summary channels so I can read more myself given more time from work. This series definitely helps! Keep it up.

    • @HasanKubba
      @HasanKubba 4 года назад

      Awesome! Yeah Ali has done an amazing job and I'm so privileged to be interviewed by him

  • @henryabeyie4720
    @henryabeyie4720 4 года назад

    Hey man, I love your video! it was really well done and I love how you gave your own viewpoints on it as well. it allowed me to see a different perspective. well deserving of a like!

  • @alexzhang3761
    @alexzhang3761 4 года назад +4

    I loved this video! It was very enjoyable and you presented a lot of great ideas that I'm going to be thinking more about in the future. Can't wait for more videos in this series!

    • @HasanKubba
      @HasanKubba 4 года назад

      Thank you! Ali is awesome really enjoyed my interview with him. If you're interested in the concept you can check out my TEDx talk: ruclips.net/video/KMd3_xJ_GzU/видео.html:

  • @salmaalaa938
    @salmaalaa938 4 года назад +3

    This is the best video I have ever watched on RUclips in my life. It is very informative and I loved the way Ali corrected some points in the book in a way that actually made perfect sense that luck was a fair advantage not an unfair one. When he firstly said that I was like no never but after that I was convinced. Thank you Ali for this great video waiting for more of these videos. Greetings from Egypt.

    • @HasanKubba
      @HasanKubba 4 года назад

      Salam Salma! Ali is awesome isn't he? Thank you for your kind words. I think you may be interested in my tedx talk as well! ruclips.net/video/KMd3_xJ_GzU/видео.html

  • @ylopez2007
    @ylopez2007 2 года назад

    This was an informative, and engaging video. Great job! Looking forward to this new series.

  • @shiningmint
    @shiningmint Год назад

    It’s so important to talk about the unfair advantages like mentioned in the video and the book. Often people don’t think about it and judge by the result and tell you didn’t work hard enough. Some are heritage and gave you certain advantages

  • @anushkahegde7254
    @anushkahegde7254 4 года назад +8

    I'm so excited for this series! I hope you would consider including books with a medical background like the ones written by Atul Gawande, Siddhartha Mukherjee and Paul Kalanithi's book, When Breath Becomes Air?

    • @aliabdaal
      @aliabdaal  4 года назад +2

      Ooh yeah good idea

  • @Cristian_M_
    @Cristian_M_ 8 месяцев назад +19

    Building wealth involves developing good habits like regularly putting money away in intervals for solid investments. Financial management is a crucial topic that most tend to shy away from, and ends up haunting them in the near future… I pray that anyone who is reading this will be successful in his or her life!!!

    • @thylda7877
      @thylda7877 8 месяцев назад

      I’m celebrating a $30k stock portfolio today. I started this journey with 6k. I have invested on time and also with the right terms now I have time for my family and the life ahead of me

    • @alinamikelle8688
      @alinamikelle8688 8 месяцев назад

      Wow, really. I was able to make my $25k on invstment

    • @Bireshprema
      @Bireshprema 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@thylda7877I’m looking for something I can venture into on a short term basis, I have $15k sitting in my savings

    • @patricklemmy679
      @patricklemmy679 8 месяцев назад

      Assets that can make you rich
      *FX
      *Btcoin
      *Stocks
      *Gold
      *Real estate

    • @ramadhanipongela1360
      @ramadhanipongela1360 8 месяцев назад

      You’re right but a lot of people remain poor due to ignorance

  • @Letliveorforeverholdyourpeace
    @Letliveorforeverholdyourpeace 3 года назад

    Just found your channel after being bummed out from not passing my first exam in the biomedical science masters program I am in (dental track). I am definitely have the unfair advantage but watching your videos gives me hope that I CAN succeed. Thank you for your content. I plan to learn a lot from your work.

  • @eldonmiranda1531
    @eldonmiranda1531 2 года назад

    Great Video Ali. Very informative and learned valuable session about success. Keep doing what you do best 👍

  • @Nicklpud
    @Nicklpud 4 года назад +4

    I like the start of this. Could be a fascinating series going forward

  • @aaronvalentino4698
    @aaronvalentino4698 4 года назад +5

    Love the new book reviews as well as the concept of the book. Very interesting - addressing points a lot ignore

    • @HasanKubba
      @HasanKubba 4 года назад

      Thank you Aaron! Ali has done an amazing job and I was honoured to be interviewed by him. You might like my TEDx talk too: ruclips.net/video/KMd3_xJ_GzU/видео.html

  • @maleehuh6501
    @maleehuh6501 4 года назад

    Wow, thanks for this Ali - I've now ordered the book and I'm looking forward to getting stuck in!

  • @herlitaelisabeth1152
    @herlitaelisabeth1152 2 года назад

    Aaaaa just found your channel last week, and i love it! Thank u for sharing so much to the world. Love from Indonesia!

  • @UMM-uf5qe
    @UMM-uf5qe 4 года назад +33

    I seriously can’t wait for this series

    • @UMM-uf5qe
      @UMM-uf5qe 4 года назад +1

      Your active recall revision video is incredible I have a new revision technique that is actually working