Thanks for the question Andy! Hopefully you found this somewhat useful :) If anyone wants to join LifeNotes, my weekly email where I share what I’m reading & learning, go here: go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes/yt
Woke up with self sabotaging thoughts to be more perfect. Relevant video popped up! Subscriber from Boise. Glad you are able to add some value to Boise community too!
First of all, I would like to thank you. I have been following you for three years now, starting when I was in class 9th. You have changed a lot for me, Ali. You have greatly improved my high school life, introducing me to study methods I couldn't even imagine. Thanks to you, I started reading books. I remember the first book I read a year ago was "Atomic Habits." One quote that really stuck with me was, "You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." Thanks to you, I was able to transform my habits and mindset. Currently, I am preparing for a scholarship examination so that I can learn even more. I've always been good with computers, and by applying your study methods, my life has completely changed. I just wanted to thank you for everything. You've helped this kid become a responsible man. Oh, by the way, I'm still in high school. Thanks a lot, Ali. I hope to meet you one day or get a chance to talk to you on the phone. I will work hard to make this wish come true. Again, thanks a lot. Sachin
I think this video is not only a "reasonable" video at all. This video is an amazing video because Ali doesn't only "talk the talk," he really "walks the walk" to film a video that may not be "perfect" for a topic he really cares about. This is "beating perfectionism" in real time 😎 Love it so much!!!
Ali.. I LOVE THIS VIDEO STYLE. I feel like you talk to us personally. As an introvert person, sometimes when I watch you talk like this. I feel like I have a real friend who can give wise advice. I'm so lucky to find you on YT several years ago. You have changed me so much in my mindsets and lives. Thanks Ali.
Great video! Needed it at this point of my life where I realize myself falling into the trap of imposter, over analyzing and eventually procrastinating. Good to affirm that random things coming from heart holds great value. Thank you for this video.
Perfectionism is what most beginners struggle with. The reception of a video by the audience is of utmost importance to the beginner creator. Thanks for this video. Very helpful indeed!
Overthinking is my main struggle. I have many ideas but get stuck on thinking which will be most liked, often ending the day without accomplishing anything. Videos like this help me focus on taking things one step at a time, so I can achieve more instead of being paralyzed by overthinking... Thank you for this content. Very Helpful❣️
I might speak for a good bit of the viewers, but I would watch every single video even if they were filmed in a dumpster..... This stuff has changed my life. But I do want to say, thank you to Ali and team. I see the time that everyone is spending making these awesome videos....
As a 20 yo who's been working on his entrepreneurial journey for almost 2 years now without any results, I found this video extremely helpful, especially the “Optimize for Enjoyment” part. Before, all my focus was on finding an income stream regardless if I enjoy the thing or not, and I found myself doing things I don’t like with zero results, this changed just this week while I was reading “The Personal MBA” and I’ve read this: “Spend your time doing work you like, with people you enjoy, in a way that keeps you financially sufficient”, and that’s why I loved the “Optimize for Enjoyment” part. Thanks Ali for your beautiful content!
What shines through is the relaxed delivery of Ali's thoughts and processes. With just a natural environment that everyone can relate to rather than a 'stage', or 'studio' type set up, it makes the actual content and advice that is being given much easier to absorb. Thank you Ali
You are doing so much more than just adding productivity tips. You're bringing joy back into the heart of the creative process. The authenticity here, the massive value add, the recommendations... so good, and really helps overcome the perfectionist inside me. Just bought feel good productivity and can't wait to read it. . Thanks for all the work you do. Regarding the struggle... One thing I am currently working with is "being a generalist" and being spread too thin among many areas of expertise I find fascinating. There are people, smarter than me, who have combined these things, but I seem to struggle with making it happen for myself. I might have to accept the work I can do in these spaces might be different than those I look up to.
I really appreciate this long format, ‘from the heart’ videos. It’s like listening to a podcast or hearing a friend talk, while I was doing my meal prep, hehe. Thanks Ali! This proofs you don’t need a big production for a video; content is what matters ❤
This undoubtedly is one of the best videos of yours I have seen so far where you happen to speak right from the heart, then and there. I have never thought of becoming an RUclipsr nor have I read Austin Kleon's -" Show Your Work" but this video has definitely sparked something in me that says to me, "You need to provide an act of service that has the potential to potentially help at least one person." My perspective on tools like RUclips and social media has completely transformed, when I heard you say, "When you do anything in the spirit of the service its one of the thing that stops the voice of the saboteur". 23:45
Crazy to think that I have never heard of you or came across your 900+ videos until a few months ago. I watch every new video you put out now. Thank you for the positive, actionable advice 👏👏👏
Thank you for this, as a teacher heading back next week to prepare for the new year I needed this. I've said often that even if I didn’t NEED to I would still teach because I love teaching, the students, and who I work with. I teach the visually impaired. I have a new post-it for this year (last year's was Work Smarter Not Harder) - What would it look like if it were fun? I work with a lot of students who like me struggle with perfectionism because they know that what support they get now defines their quality of life so much as an adult, they know it more than their classmates in their regular classes but just like I struggle to provide it all (because you can't not all at once - braille, assistive tech, basic life skills, self-advocacy, keeping up in their general ed. classes, and more). It feels like running 15 marathons simultaneously 1 step at a time hoping there's no hurdles nor potholes knowing very well there will always be both. Per student. I'm all for for doing all of that but I struggle with balancing that and also recovering from chronic burnout that was made worse by grad school and life situations. How do I balance healing from burnout while still showing up as a single mom and as a teacher? That's the crux of it all for me. I know in your video you talk about how you hope it helps one person, but through me I know you've helped me and most likely 1 if not more students and colleagues because I'll share it. Thank you
Hi Ali. You are one of my biggest inspirations for stating my own channel and I want to let you know that this is probably my favorite video I’ve seen from you because I can relate to it a lot. I tend to get in my head about needing to have that “perfect desk camera set up” with a script and formalities and while I do think all that stuff is important, I think this style of a more “off the cuff” script with a casual conversational feel is great too. Thank you for all that you do sir. I continue to want to follow my purpose and have a positive impact on peoples lives and you definitely play a part in that with my journey. Grateful and blessed for your channel. By the way I loved your book!
Andy is me. I am Andy. Overthinking has overconsumed my mind that the anxiety doesnt let me do anything. But after all that overthinking , i finally decided to make this RUclips channel and i post , even if it's not everyday. Ali, i recently started watching your videos and it's really helping me. I hope to apply what i learn from your videos gradually into my videos. Wish me luck.
Great answers! Thanks for taking us on a lovely walk with you. I agree that focusing on the fun does help make things better overall. Your microphone did wonderfully around the lawn mowing.
Ali, since when I started to watch your videos like 7 months back I think and now on, it really changed my life to a tremendous level. You have been showing me how to make the best videos and you still do it. Because of that I have started my channel. So, thanks a lot! And Keep on creating.
This is very helpful to me. I struggle with perfectionism and am constantly overthinking and over analyzing things. Thank you so much for this content and the rest of the things you produce. Very helpful.
Great video Ali. Thank you so much for all your insights. As 44 y/o trying to switch carreers into something more meaningful and inspiring, I find myself struggling with 2 mental blocks: 1. The voice telling me "who do you think you are talking about these subjects where there are many more experienced authorities already discussing them". 2. Finding and conveying my "own voice". I still feel I come of very "vanilla" and, even if I know I dont want to create a character that is not me, I feel there is something missing to feel more comfortable and enjoy the process (specially creating content).
loved this! helped me get to the icky root of my perfectionism which is actually the ego 🥶 Definitely my biggest struggle at the moment is to live intentionally and actually be present due to my perfectionism. Actually scary how fast time passes by and how much you can easily take everything for granted when you're in this frozen state of "all or nothing" mindset. Many thanks for sharing 🙏
I am struggling with perfectionist and postponing important tasks each day for a good time but this video motivates me to take tiny step each time and START DOING! Thank you Ali for this amazing video!
This is one of the if not THE most valuable piece of content I've seen from you in 5 years of watching your videos. It was from the heart to the heart. One thing I'm struggling with right now is starting to make an income (effing problematic given I am a father of 3) and putting the voice of the saboteur/resistance to rest . So many insights in this video. Thank you.
Thanks for this video, Ali! As a new RUclipsr (I uploaded my first video on March 30 this year), I find inspiration, motivation, and encouragement from watching your content. In my personal life, I dedicate time to at least one random person each week, sometimes connected through LinkedIn or my community contacts. I tell myself that if my suggestion, advice, or information can benefit one person, why not make a video that could help at least ten people with the same information? This thought keeps me going, and I really enjoy the video editing process. I agree with what you mentioned about the finished product often being better than the first draft because creation is always messy. I also resonate with your emphasis on having a clear purpose and serving others, not just making videos for the sake of it. So, stay blessed and thanks again!!☺
This provided so much value! Thank you for standing up to your self saboteur and creating this! At the moment I'm struggling with my perfectionism and putting content out there, that could help another person; similar to Andy! So thank you very much for answering Andy's question because it's definitely helped me :)
Hi Ali, I have been following you for sometime now and your videos have been very useful for me lately. It's not new for me to watch a video about Self Help, it's been couple of years since I have started watching them whenever I feel clueless or low. But the problem I struggle with the most is, even though I learn a lot from all these videos and at times solve my problem in real life implementing it, yet after couple of months I see myself struggling with the same problem again. But by this time I would have forgot how I solved it previously and battling the same things again. For example, I came to a realisation that I need to set goals so as to stop feeling like Imposter and meet those goals and also not feel guilty by spending some time for fun. This did help and I was doing good for sometime and along the way this practise stops and time runs by. Suddenly one day I look back and realise why I am feeling like an Imposter and that I solved this previously. Can you please make a video on this?
This is so true and so common, I do struggle with perfectionism and to actually create a good content has built up so much pressure in my mind to an extent that I don't feel like posting it, although after hearing you I have learned that I should Just manipulate my brain into thinking that its good to be natural and thank you so much for actually posting this in your main channel, this has motivated me a lot to make some great content and be there on the internet.
This is probably the best video I've seen on perfectionism ever. And as a perfectionist, you can imagine I've seen many. It even made me a bit emotional. Keep speaking from your heart Ali, there's nothing the world needs more of right now.
Ali, thank you for all the information in your book. I really wanted my work process to be more fun, but I had no idea. I thought I had already tried all kinds of ideas. But I kept reading your book and kept thinking about it. One day I suddenly came up with the idea of using Windows "voice access" to dictate the text instead of typing it out. It's pretty accurate, even more so than Google Docs "voice typing." Now I'm working on improving my pronunciation of words so that the voice access can better capture what I'm saying. I am really grateful for the new perspective you gave me.
Hi Ali , I have never been a very productive, goal driven person .. But the reason I have been consistently following you is because, I m a fellow doctor who along with wanting to be a good doctor also have dreams outside of the medical field... Just like the name of Your Book, Your videos have a "Feel Good" Factor that leave a very Positive Refreshing Impact and Keep me Hopeful and Inspired ... Keep up with the Good Work, Keep Inspiring 😊
I've been following your for awhile. This is probably one of the best videos of yours I've enjoyed in a long time. All your videos are great, but this one is quite timely and just so honest which is really encouraging to really start and just create (duh, but we struggle lol). Thanks Ali, appreciate your content!
Thank you, Ali. I found this video really helpful. I now understand why I have been procrastinating starting my work for last two weeks, and I feel more confident to do it now. Though I'm not used to writing in English and fear making mistakes, I really wish to let you know this is an awesome video!❤
Thank you, Ali. This video speaks to me. I am currently trying to balance my work and studies. I have so procrastinate alot of my assignments and overwhelmed with everything 😢 Thank you so much 😊
I'm glad I found this video today, when I really needed it. Ive been agonizing yesterday evening and all throughout work today with these self imposed expectations that I believe my audience and bosses also share (even though they haven't explicitly told me they do, I just imagine they do), and its been really difficult to just sit down and draw the thing that I want to do. I keep thinking, "it's nice, but how is my interpretation of this character good when other artists are just so much better?" It's been really helpful to hear what I'm experiencing and explained in the terms you used. It resonated with me at the right time, I think. I found myself nodding along the entire time, and I felt so seen. So thank you for taking fighting against that voice and hitting the record button. (and high five to your post production team haha!)
As an aspiring textile artist Cal Newport's advice particularly spoke to me! I struggle with a lot of self judgement and criticism hence I kinda sabotage myself even before I could build a following or let alone putting my work out there for people to see. I recently discovered you (not sure if I was living under a rock or what haha) but been going through your videos and they give me a great deal of motivation to finally make a jump, so thanks!
Quite liked how the format felt for this video-an answer to Andy’s question in itself: just pick up the camera and go! It felt spontaneous and vulnerable. Thanks for stepping out of your comfort zone, Ali
I was struggling exactly with this problem over the last couple of weeks. Now I'm going to get into action. Thank you Andy for thr question and Ali & team for the video. Now you hwlped at least 2 people
This is my favourite video of yours so far Ali! ❤ It’s already helped me so much as a brand new you tuber! I’ve rewatched this video twice. I call myself a recovering perfectionist and it’s something that I have to work hard at everyday ☺️
This brought me so much peace, thank you! I stress so much as a manager at my job wanting to make sure my team is always happy and that I am the best leader I can be for them. I realized that as long as I am potentially helping at least one person on my team, I am okay :)
👋 Ali, thank you so much! Videos like this helps me a lot. 🙁 Many productivity RUclipsrs show us that "you just need more discipline", "you just don't want", "work harder", "I'm so rich and the best but you a looser", "avoid emotions" etc. 😊 Thank for telling us that we need to understand problems, the reason WHY we don't do it and how to deal with this. 😅 I write this comment and use some of these advices. I'm often scared to write comments because English isn't my first language and it's not that great how I want. But I want to express my gratitude for you and your channel. P. S. I believe if I have a pimple on my nose = someone had a crush on me 😂. You look great! Thanks for advices! 🤍
Thanks Ali for overcoming your perfectionism and filming this video for us even when you didn't quite feel ready. It's comforting to know that you still struggle too. As a mother of 2 who works full time and wants to do RUclips, I can really relate to Andy's situation and this was super helpful. Ali, I took your RUclips Foundation course and it really helped me finally get started on my RUclips channel, something I've wanted to do for 3 years. Your advice to 'beat perfection with imperfection' is incredibly helpful: we will always have the opportunity to grow and get better, but we can't get anywhere if we don't start, right?
What came out of my mind from seeing this at 58 seconds was 'This should be for me oooo' Eventually I found out it's for me. I am the 'at least one person'. You indeed spoke from the heart. Please, do more of this. 🤓 Thank you for being reasonable to have created this. Just keep at it.🙏 More Wisdom! More Blessings! More Wins! - Liijop Cares🥰 26:07:24
Honestly, one thing that I am struggling with is overthinking in the sense that when I want to do something, I think rather than do and oftentimes when I do the thing, I often stop doing the thing before I get my desired results because of some excuse. Maybe I get lazy, maybe I reason my way out of caring about doing the thing, or something. I often spiral into an existential crisis whether or not I’m doing something productive.
This was definitely the video I didn't know I needed. As short as 3-6 months ago I used to be so focused and always follow through but overtime I can now see it has eroded due to perfectionism. The main takeaway I have received for this video, and what I now realise I constantly need to remind myself is that: Its okay to start and not perfectly maintain - each period of start to stop will bring you closer to your target.
I am loving this format Ali! where you take the audience questions and also show their video in the beginning and suggest how you would solve the problem. Love this channel, been a subscriber and a fan for so long, keep up the good work!.
Yes, thanks Ali ❤ it’s really inspire me, I always struggle with getting things done 😅 I hope to getting a little bit better over times and deliberate action taken.. slow but 💪 .. grateful for Ali to be my source of motivation!!!
Thanks, Ali - your advice is very helpful, and I appreciate it. I'm struggling with figuring out exactly what I want to spend my time doing, and as an almost 40-year old , it is very discouraging to feel so lost. And harder still to plan and be consistent when I have no idea of the most basic thing.
Just like so many people say in this comment section, I am struggling with overthinking, and everything you said in the video resonate with me a lot. Become an illustrator has always been my dream, and to become one, I need to be out there in social media and "promoting" my work. But the feeling of being not good enough always haunt me. Especially the existance of AI that trying to took away our place, artists, kinda made me think is it too late for me now to pursue my dream? This kind of video really help me to touch the ground again, to just do what made me happy and have that spark of excitement whenever I am doing it. Thank you for helping me resetting my mindset :)
Thank you Ali for making this video. It really helps when you see other people going through the same struggles that we as individuals face daily. More power to you and your team! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Ironically, it feels like this video on perfectionism is perfect for beginners like me. Thanks Ali for this one. The struggle in question is a life thing , and I believe this will help others in different ways….
Perfectionism is easily caused by this society and workplace/corporate environment where most people fix their eyes on sales performance/KPI/project deadline etc because the burdens were put onto themselves upon top management’s expectation, that could be the main trigger for professionals to lay down their perfectionism when it comes to own content creation journey, because they treat their contents to audiences like big project/performance presented to the manager. Thank you for the great video, Ali!
I’ve been watching your videos for a while now, and this one has been particularly amazing! After watching it on the 27th July, I decided to take action. I recorded my very first video in one take and posted it. It’s not perfect, and I actually wanted to edit it, but I know it will take me some time to learn video editing and I didn’t want to end up back in the same boat of overthinking. I’m thrilled to have already received 34 views, a comment, and 2 subscribers in 3 days. Thanks for the inspiration - I’m excited to keep going and improve along the way!
Wow, this is so useful. Thank you so much for addressing this topic. I definitely struggle with professional channels, but I find it easier to avoid overthinking when it's something fun. I know I shouldn't overthink, but it's hard not to. Sometimes, the reason I don't post much on my professional channel is that my ideas keep changing, and I often end up disliking my previous ideas. It's definitely easier with the fun stuff.
A friend sent this video to me and so I’m grateful to her, and you for making this video. I’m glad you didn’t shoot it at your desk. Thank you for your honesty. Really inspiring and motivating video 🙌🏾🙏🏾
I was just got up after having a nap when I just saw the thumbnail of the video and literally it gave me goosebumps to clear all my temptations of perfectionism and publish my video in the next week. I must say that your videos and myself are in a living touch with each other. Thanks from Lahore, Pakistan.❤❤
I like this Ali, seems healthy seeing you in nature. Natural Ali doing his inspiring and wellness thing. Made me feel happy❤. Andy - busy dads NEED to hear about you. Men's mental health is at an all time low, do your thing and help one busy dad.
I've really appreciated your "desk" videos and also this format was really impactful and human. I definitely get caught up in comparison to higher produced content until I remember that sometimes people just want to see (and get perspective/help from) people being chill and heartfelt. Thank you for the reminder and for being so awesome with your service, Ali. If you ever want to sprinkle this format in from time to time, I'm here for it! Take care 🫶
Love it. I’m going to use that mindset for my RUclips channel “This one is going to be reasonable the next one will be good” giving value to just 1 person is a great mindset. Thank you.
Hey Ali, your video is a real eye-opener for me. I've been wanting to start a RUclips channel for ages, but I always get stuck thinking no one will watch my videos or that they won't be good enough. I have all these ideas about creating the "perfect" video that will stand out on RUclips... and that need for "perfection" has resulted in me not uploading a single thing!
This is a super relatable and helpful video! I love Ali's down-to-earth approach to tackling perfectionism and overthinking. It's really encouraging to hear that even successful RUclipsrs struggle with these things, and that there are practical ways to overcome them.
Ali, I'm wired like you when it comes to self-judging and creating obstacles ("it needs to be the best I can do") to getting things done. I think your intro clip verbalized a mantra I have to use to guide myself back to the road when I end up in a ditch: "done is better than perfect." I'm only 67, so there's still time for me to mend my ways, and I'm optimistic. Anyway, hearing your discussion helps remind me of things that make me better and feel better. It's not wasting time, and I/we are not judging you negatively. Keep doing what you're doing. Try another mantra I heard and am internalizing: "whatever happens, I don't mind." I think it's a Buddhist idea. One thing I struggle with: household repairs that are clear for a couple steps, but then I don't know what will happen, so I delay (I call it "doing more research").
Man, I love the way your brain processes the mundane into its lowest common denominator. This video really spoke volume to my personal journey building my podcast on RUclips.
This video is very helpful. I'm seeing it as a sign to finally get started after years of mulling it over. Thank you for being such an inspiration since 2018, Ali!
Absolute banger of a video. I almost didn't click on it because I didn't think it would be relevant, but after I watching it I don't think I could have clicked on a better video for the problems I'm dealing with right now. Thank you so much for making this video Ali and asking the question Andy!
This is the best video I’ve watched on YT. I’m struggling with Perfectionism as well. If you had filmed it in studio with fancy editing it would’ve never been as power as it is now.
Very Valuable video. I am so happy you decided to make it. that was a great spot, where the river was. You are so great at this, BTW, I love your book.
I love the off-the-cuff style video & taking action. Plus the park looked so pretty! I have been working on this, without having the vocabulary previously of the “saboteur,” my theme for myself lately is to hesitate less and take action on what I need to do. Something I have been struggling with a little has been balancing the pressure of what I think I SHOULD be doing & spending my time on, rather than being comfortable and proud of what I AM actually doing. I’m trying to trust myself and the processes, and lean into patience and knowing that I will get better on the next one & develop as I go! Thanks for sharing, Ali (& Andy)!
Hey Ali. I’ve got quite off-topic question. I’ve recently seen two of your videos. One about that you don’t prefer being manager and leader over being a doer, and you love to teach, and second about your keyboard and that you want to create bussines which won’t involve you basically. The question is „how do you hold those two mindsets together?”
Hi Ali! Can personally say that I always get value from each of your videos! You are generous in the volume of knowledge you share! As an artist/painter I struggle with feeling I’m adding value to anything on the planet. My wish was to be a philanthropist in supporting wild animals but don’t make enough to support myself.
One thing I struggle with is not letting myself experiment beyond the borders of predefined niches, before anything has even had the chance to get off the ground. I realized through making videos that it's easier to just express yourself and see what happens in the beginning. It's easy to limit ourselves by what we think is palatable to others; but as Ali said if it has the potential to help at least one person, it's worth putting out there and seeing what happens. I appreciated this video a lot! Random cities in the US look beautiful to visit.
Thank you so much for this video. So helpful and I knew I needed to know something but this really unlocked a new perspective when it comes to the Saboteur in my head telling me something is never enough.
ALI I LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS VIDEO SO MUCH. First, love the Midwest US representation (I'm from OHIO though, the one that ppl confuse with IOWA with surprising frequency...) But more importantly I vibe with the need to make "perfect" videos. I've had my channel for a year, and the more editing skills I attain the more I want to show them off because in my mind "good" videos have a lot of fancy editing. But then I'm spending all day working on ONE video and I forget that I'm supposed to have a life outside of RUclips...so that I have more things to talk about in the next video, right?? You are reminding me to slow down and focus on helping people vs trying to make everything perfect, which is what it's all about fren. And take more walks outside, and don't let lawncare professionals screw up your flow. All the things. Thank you 💜
This video came at the right time. Even though I've had some pretty big videos (for my channel size), I've been fairly inconsistent with my video uploads. I constantly find myself in Notion, Notes, or Reminders trying to put together the perfect pre-production steps to "be ready" for the video instead of shooting. The thought process you outline is something I look forward to trying the next time I get stuck in the "what if it's not good enough" thought loop. Thanks, Ali!
What's amazing in this video is that he's walking around and there is hardly anyone around. I wanna go to that PARK! All in all Ali, you helped me get started where I have been watching RUclips videos to make RUclips videos only up until now.
One thing that I struggle with is not knowing who am I or what is my part in this world which literally took years into deep searching watching RUclips videos and trying a lot of new things trying to fit in some place but to no Vail until I just stopped thinking about it and yesterday I met this university Dr who literally told me try to get to know yourself try to unlock who you are which made me go into this deep thinking episode again
You know what, I have never watched any entire videos due to lots of disturbance surrounding me or feeling boring, and I supposed to watch it later but i could not and missing the remaining parts. However, your vids are really inspirational to me, definitely cannot find that in any other channels. Keep it Ali, it is not just potential for at least one person, but for many people like me.
Thank you so much for this video sir Just after my 1st yr med exams I have started watching ur videos , my sister has already shared ur channel but I don't know how I ignored it and now I am regretting But anyways ur videos have impacted my life like anything sir thanks a lot And that one of the people who will find it helpful is me And in my vacation waiting for results of 1st yr finals exams I have purchased ur book and I have read it And it was the best thing I have done in my holidays I don't know but just by looking at ur face all the positivity will come to me with the speed of light😁 And one thing I am struggling is that I will make a plan for the day for a "productivity day" but after doing that by half i feel like no need to be this good and I feel like let's enjoy by watching movies and all I should not waste my college life etc But after doing that I will definitely regret it I hope I will get out of this It's not like the procrastination but I don't know how to express it But any way thank you so much for the videos sir They were the best❤
Honestly respect the authentic feel from your videos as a whole, but this seemed to focus on it and it is respectable. One thing i struggle with is that i cannot get out of bed for the life of me when my alarms go off. To be fair I have taught myself that i can do this and not face lots of consequences and that "I need proper rest to have a productive day" . . . well I do, but I do not need to sleep into 10am to fulfill that but it makes me easy to justify to myself. On the other hand, I subscribe to the idea of momentum and it sets me up for a more productive day if i get up early and I love morning air and the vibes so much. My systems have all fallen through, and I would like your advice on what kind of systems you use.
I love Ali's content. I think the final level is when he's a parent and can give advice to people with young children. I was a productivity beast until my daughter came along. Tbf Ali probably rich enough to outsource large amounts of his parenting but still, would be really interesting to see how he navigates it all. Thanks for the content
This is a profound and genious video. Maybe because it touched the perfectionist core within me. The making of this video answers the questions perfectly 👌
I struggle a ton with my inner critic (or the saboteur as you put it). I've been doing RUclips for almost 2 years now and sometimes feel like it hasn't gotten easier because I find some way to make my videos more complex! But like you, I remind myself that I'm usually pretty pleased with how things turn out after a video is edited.
Thanks for the question Andy! Hopefully you found this somewhat useful :) If anyone wants to join LifeNotes, my weekly email where I share what I’m reading & learning, go here: go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes/yt
Id like to have that wallpaper too :)
A perfect video to get rid of perfectionism 😂😂.
This is so helpful.
Seriously, one of my favorite videos by you. I needed this nudge.
Sending lots of love and appreciation. More if this please. ❤
Woke up with self sabotaging thoughts to be more perfect. Relevant video popped up! Subscriber from Boise. Glad you are able to add some value to Boise community too!
The voice is not loud enough
That is excellent. "Does my work have the potential to help at least one person?" This is so freeing.
Yeah, it is a big question
First of all, I would like to thank you. I have been following you for three years now, starting when I was in class 9th. You have changed a lot for me, Ali. You have greatly improved my high school life, introducing me to study methods I couldn't even imagine. Thanks to you, I started reading books. I remember the first book I read a year ago was "Atomic Habits." One quote that really stuck with me was, "You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems."
Thanks to you, I was able to transform my habits and mindset. Currently, I am preparing for a scholarship examination so that I can learn even more. I've always been good with computers, and by applying your study methods, my life has completely changed. I just wanted to thank you for everything. You've helped this kid become a responsible man. Oh, by the way, I'm still in high school. Thanks a lot, Ali. I hope to meet you one day or get a chance to talk to you on the phone. I will work hard to make this wish come true.
Again, thanks a lot.
Sachin
Love it!
I think this video is not only a "reasonable" video at all. This video is an amazing video because Ali doesn't only "talk the talk," he really "walks the walk" to film a video that may not be "perfect" for a topic he really cares about. This is "beating perfectionism" in real time 😎
Love it so much!!!
Ali.. I LOVE THIS VIDEO STYLE. I feel like you talk to us personally. As an introvert person, sometimes when I watch you talk like this. I feel like I have a real friend who can give wise advice. I'm so lucky to find you on YT several years ago. You have changed me so much in my mindsets and lives. Thanks Ali.
Great video! Needed it at this point of my life where I realize myself falling into the trap of imposter, over analyzing and eventually procrastinating.
Good to affirm that random things coming from heart holds great value.
Thank you for this video.
Perfectionism is what most beginners struggle with. The reception of a video by the audience is of utmost importance to the beginner creator. Thanks for this video. Very helpful indeed!
Overthinking is my main struggle. I have many ideas but get stuck on thinking which will be most liked, often ending the day without accomplishing anything. Videos like this help me focus on taking things one step at a time, so I can achieve more instead of being paralyzed by overthinking... Thank you for this content. Very Helpful❣️
Nice job, keep going!
@@david.solar1 😍Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate your support and encouragement. It means a lot to me!
I might speak for a good bit of the viewers, but I would watch every single video even if they were filmed in a dumpster..... This stuff has changed my life. But I do want to say, thank you to Ali and team. I see the time that everyone is spending making these awesome videos....
100%. He clearly has a good heart. If he is successful as a result, then all the better.
As a 20 yo who's been working on his entrepreneurial journey for almost 2 years now without any results, I found this video extremely helpful, especially the “Optimize for Enjoyment” part. Before, all my focus was on finding an income stream regardless if I enjoy the thing or not, and I found myself doing things I don’t like with zero results, this changed just this week while I was reading “The Personal MBA” and I’ve read this: “Spend your time doing work you like, with people you enjoy, in a way that keeps you financially sufficient”, and that’s why I loved the “Optimize for Enjoyment” part. Thanks Ali for your beautiful content!
What shines through is the relaxed delivery of Ali's thoughts and processes. With just a natural environment that everyone can relate to rather than a 'stage', or 'studio' type set up, it makes the actual content and advice that is being given much easier to absorb. Thank you Ali
You are doing so much more than just adding productivity tips. You're bringing joy back into the heart of the creative process. The authenticity here, the massive value add, the recommendations... so good, and really helps overcome the perfectionist inside me. Just bought feel good productivity and can't wait to read it. . Thanks for all the work you do. Regarding the struggle...
One thing I am currently working with is "being a generalist" and being spread too thin among many areas of expertise I find fascinating. There are people, smarter than me, who have combined these things, but I seem to struggle with making it happen for myself. I might have to accept the work I can do in these spaces might be different than those I look up to.
I really appreciate this long format, ‘from the heart’ videos. It’s like listening to a podcast or hearing a friend talk, while I was doing my meal prep, hehe. Thanks Ali! This proofs you don’t need a big production for a video; content is what matters ❤
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This undoubtedly is one of the best videos of yours I have seen so far where you happen to speak right from the heart, then and there. I have never thought of becoming an RUclipsr nor have I read Austin Kleon's -" Show Your Work" but this video has definitely sparked something in me that says to me, "You need to provide an act of service that has the potential to potentially help at least one person."
My perspective on tools like RUclips and social media has completely transformed, when I heard you say, "When you do anything in the spirit of the service its one of the thing that stops the voice of the saboteur". 23:45
Crazy to think that I have never heard of you or came across your 900+ videos until a few months ago. I watch every new video you put out now. Thank you for the positive, actionable advice 👏👏👏
Same❤
Thank you for this, as a teacher heading back next week to prepare for the new year I needed this.
I've said often that even if I didn’t NEED to I would still teach because I love teaching, the students, and who I work with. I teach the visually impaired.
I have a new post-it for this year (last year's was Work Smarter Not Harder) - What would it look like if it were fun?
I work with a lot of students who like me struggle with perfectionism because they know that what support they get now defines their quality of life so much as an adult, they know it more than their classmates in their regular classes but just like I struggle to provide it all (because you can't not all at once - braille, assistive tech, basic life skills, self-advocacy, keeping up in their general ed. classes, and more). It feels like running 15 marathons simultaneously 1 step at a time hoping there's no hurdles nor potholes knowing very well there will always be both. Per student.
I'm all for for doing all of that but I struggle with balancing that and also recovering from chronic burnout that was made worse by grad school and life situations.
How do I balance healing from burnout while still showing up as a single mom and as a teacher? That's the crux of it all for me.
I know in your video you talk about how you hope it helps one person, but through me I know you've helped me and most likely 1 if not more students and colleagues because I'll share it. Thank you
Hi Ali. You are one of my biggest inspirations for stating my own channel and I want to let you know that this is probably my favorite video I’ve seen from you because I can relate to it a lot. I tend to get in my head about needing to have that “perfect desk camera set up” with a script and formalities and while I do think all that stuff is important, I think this style of a more “off the cuff” script with a casual conversational feel is great too. Thank you for all that you do sir. I continue to want to follow my purpose and have a positive impact on peoples lives and you definitely play a part in that with my journey. Grateful and blessed for your channel. By the way I loved your book!
Andy is me. I am Andy.
Overthinking has overconsumed my mind that the anxiety doesnt let me do anything.
But after all that overthinking , i finally decided to make this RUclips channel and i post , even if it's not everyday.
Ali, i recently started watching your videos and it's really helping me. I hope to apply what i learn from your videos gradually into my videos. Wish me luck.
For that, you dont need productivity advice. U need a therapist or studying psychology.
@@SnowLeonhart lol true. Ironically, I have a psychology degree.
@@zuhahaASMR It makes sense. Great metacognition is a double-edged sword.
Finding this solution over the internet for past 4 days never expect having this video on your channel thanks a lot
Great answers! Thanks for taking us on a lovely walk with you. I agree that focusing on the fun does help make things better overall. Your microphone did wonderfully around the lawn mowing.
I love the change of scenery in this video, its actually quite nice :)
Ali, since when I started to watch your videos like 7 months back I think and now on, it really changed my life to a tremendous level. You have been showing me how to make the best videos and you still do it. Because of that I have started my channel. So, thanks a lot! And Keep on creating.
This is very helpful to me.
I struggle with perfectionism and am constantly overthinking and over analyzing things.
Thank you so much for this content and the rest of the things you produce.
Very helpful.
Great video Ali. Thank you so much for all your insights. As 44 y/o trying to switch carreers into something more meaningful and inspiring, I find myself struggling with 2 mental blocks:
1. The voice telling me "who do you think you are talking about these subjects where there are many more experienced authorities already discussing them".
2. Finding and conveying my "own voice". I still feel I come of very "vanilla" and, even if I know I dont want to create a character that is not me, I feel there is something missing to feel more comfortable and enjoy the process (specially creating content).
loved this! helped me get to the icky root of my perfectionism which is actually the ego 🥶 Definitely my biggest struggle at the moment is to live intentionally and actually be present due to my perfectionism. Actually scary how fast time passes by and how much you can easily take everything for granted when you're in this frozen state of "all or nothing" mindset.
Many thanks for sharing 🙏
I am struggling with perfectionist and postponing important tasks each day for a good time but this video motivates me to take tiny step each time and START DOING! Thank you Ali for this amazing video!
This is one of the if not THE most valuable piece of content I've seen from you in 5 years of watching your videos.
It was from the heart to the heart.
One thing I'm struggling with right now is starting to make an income (effing problematic given I am a father of 3) and putting the voice of the saboteur/resistance to rest .
So many insights in this video. Thank you.
Thanks for this video, Ali! As a new RUclipsr (I uploaded my first video on March 30 this year), I find inspiration, motivation, and encouragement from watching your content. In my personal life, I dedicate time to at least one random person each week, sometimes connected through LinkedIn or my community contacts. I tell myself that if my suggestion, advice, or information can benefit one person, why not make a video that could help at least ten people with the same information? This thought keeps me going, and I really enjoy the video editing process. I agree with what you mentioned about the finished product often being better than the first draft because creation is always messy. I also resonate with your emphasis on having a clear purpose and serving others, not just making videos for the sake of it. So, stay blessed and thanks again!!☺
This provided so much value! Thank you for standing up to your self saboteur and creating this! At the moment I'm struggling with my perfectionism and putting content out there, that could help another person; similar to Andy! So thank you very much for answering Andy's question because it's definitely helped me :)
Hi Ali,
I have been following you for sometime now and your videos have been very useful for me lately. It's not new for me to watch a video about Self Help, it's been couple of years since I have started watching them whenever I feel clueless or low. But the problem I struggle with the most is, even though I learn a lot from all these videos and at times solve my problem in real life implementing it, yet after couple of months I see myself struggling with the same problem again. But by this time I would have forgot how I solved it previously and battling the same things again.
For example, I came to a realisation that I need to set goals so as to stop feeling like Imposter and meet those goals and also not feel guilty by spending some time for fun. This did help and I was doing good for sometime and along the way this practise stops and time runs by. Suddenly one day I look back and realise why I am feeling like an Imposter and that I solved this previously. Can you please make a video on this?
This channel makes over $40k a month, and you can too, without showing your face.
Will you like an indepth explanation?
This is so true and so common, I do struggle with perfectionism and to actually create a good content has built up so much pressure in my mind to an extent that I don't feel like posting it, although after hearing you I have learned that I should Just manipulate my brain into thinking that its good to be natural and thank you so much for actually posting this in your main channel, this has motivated me a lot to make some great content and be there on the internet.
This is probably the best video I've seen on perfectionism ever. And as a perfectionist, you can imagine I've seen many. It even made me a bit emotional. Keep speaking from your heart Ali, there's nothing the world needs more of right now.
Ali, thank you for all the information in your book. I really wanted my work process to be more fun, but I had no idea. I thought I had already tried all kinds of ideas. But I kept reading your book and kept thinking about it. One day I suddenly came up with the idea of using Windows "voice access" to dictate the text instead of typing it out. It's pretty accurate, even more so than Google Docs "voice typing." Now I'm working on improving my pronunciation of words so that the voice access can better capture what I'm saying. I am really grateful for the new perspective you gave me.
Hi Ali , I have never been a very productive, goal driven person ..
But the reason I have been consistently following you is because, I m a fellow doctor who along with wanting to be a good doctor also have dreams outside of the medical field...
Just like the name of Your Book, Your videos have a "Feel Good" Factor that leave a very Positive Refreshing Impact and Keep me Hopeful and Inspired ...
Keep up with the Good Work, Keep Inspiring 😊
I've been following your for awhile. This is probably one of the best videos of yours I've enjoyed in a long time. All your videos are great, but this one is quite timely and just so honest which is really encouraging to really start and just create (duh, but we struggle lol). Thanks Ali, appreciate your content!
Thank you, Ali. I found this video really helpful. I now understand why I have been procrastinating starting my work for last two weeks, and I feel more confident to do it now. Though I'm not used to writing in English and fear making mistakes, I really wish to let you know this is an awesome video!❤
Thank you, Ali.
This video speaks to me.
I am currently trying to balance my work and studies.
I have so procrastinate alot of my assignments and overwhelmed with everything 😢
Thank you so much 😊
I'm glad I found this video today, when I really needed it. Ive been agonizing yesterday evening and all throughout work today with these self imposed expectations that I believe my audience and bosses also share (even though they haven't explicitly told me they do, I just imagine they do), and its been really difficult to just sit down and draw the thing that I want to do. I keep thinking, "it's nice, but how is my interpretation of this character good when other artists are just so much better?"
It's been really helpful to hear what I'm experiencing and explained in the terms you used. It resonated with me at the right time, I think. I found myself nodding along the entire time, and I felt so seen. So thank you for taking fighting against that voice and hitting the record button. (and high five to your post production team haha!)
As an aspiring textile artist Cal Newport's advice particularly spoke to me! I struggle with a lot of self judgement and criticism hence I kinda sabotage myself even before I could build a following or let alone putting my work out there for people to see. I recently discovered you (not sure if I was living under a rock or what haha) but been going through your videos and they give me a great deal of motivation to finally make a jump, so thanks!
Loved this video than the typical inside/studio type videos. Stunning calming background throughout.
Great work your honesty is motivating so many people every day!
Quite liked how the format felt for this video-an answer to Andy’s question in itself: just pick up the camera and go! It felt spontaneous and vulnerable. Thanks for stepping out of your comfort zone, Ali
I was struggling exactly with this problem over the last couple of weeks. Now I'm going to get into action. Thank you Andy for thr question and Ali & team for the video. Now you hwlped at least 2 people
This is my favourite video of yours so far Ali! ❤ It’s already helped me so much as a brand new you tuber! I’ve rewatched this video twice. I call myself a recovering perfectionist and it’s something that I have to work hard at everyday ☺️
This brought me so much peace, thank you! I stress so much as a manager at my job wanting to make sure my team is always happy and that I am the best leader I can be for them. I realized that as long as I am potentially helping at least one person on my team, I am okay :)
👋 Ali, thank you so much! Videos like this helps me a lot.
🙁 Many productivity RUclipsrs show us that "you just need more discipline", "you just don't want", "work harder", "I'm so rich and the best but you a looser", "avoid emotions" etc.
😊 Thank for telling us that we need to understand problems, the reason WHY we don't do it and how to deal with this.
😅 I write this comment and use some of these advices. I'm often scared to write comments because English isn't my first language and it's not that great how I want. But I want to express my gratitude for you and your channel.
P. S. I believe if I have a pimple on my nose = someone had a crush on me 😂. You look great!
Thanks for advices! 🤍
The background and environment and literally the format of this video is perfect for the topic at hand : perfectionism.
Thanks Ali for overcoming your perfectionism and filming this video for us even when you didn't quite feel ready. It's comforting to know that you still struggle too. As a mother of 2 who works full time and wants to do RUclips, I can really relate to Andy's situation and this was super helpful.
Ali, I took your RUclips Foundation course and it really helped me finally get started on my RUclips channel, something I've wanted to do for 3 years. Your advice to 'beat perfection with imperfection' is incredibly helpful: we will always have the opportunity to grow and get better, but we can't get anywhere if we don't start, right?
What came out of my mind from seeing this at 58 seconds was 'This should be for me oooo'
Eventually I found out it's for me. I am the 'at least one person'.
You indeed spoke from the heart. Please, do more of this. 🤓
Thank you for being reasonable to have created this.
Just keep at it.🙏
More Wisdom! More Blessings! More Wins!
- Liijop Cares🥰
26:07:24
You already got subscribers before you even started :) all the best!
I have always struggled with this ... But after listening to Ali . My life changed❤
Procrastination held me back for years but your advice on just getting started really helped for posting my first video.
Love this authentic format.
Honestly, one thing that I am struggling with is overthinking in the sense that when I want to do something, I think rather than do and oftentimes when I do the thing, I often stop doing the thing before I get my desired results because of some excuse. Maybe I get lazy, maybe I reason my way out of caring about doing the thing, or something. I often spiral into an existential crisis whether or not I’m doing something productive.
This was definitely the video I didn't know I needed. As short as 3-6 months ago I used to be so focused and always follow through but overtime I can now see it has eroded due to perfectionism.
The main takeaway I have received for this video, and what I now realise I constantly need to remind myself is that:
Its okay to start and not perfectly maintain - each period of start to stop will bring you closer to your target.
I am loving this format Ali! where you take the audience questions and also show their video in the beginning and suggest how you would solve the problem. Love this channel, been a subscriber and a fan for so long, keep up the good work!.
Thanks Ali - needed to see this today. Been a follower for a while, and stuff like this I can watch/listen to all day long.
Yes, thanks Ali ❤ it’s really inspire me, I always struggle with getting things done 😅 I hope to getting a little bit better over times and deliberate action taken.. slow but 💪 .. grateful for Ali to be my source of motivation!!!
Thanks, Ali - your advice is very helpful, and I appreciate it. I'm struggling with figuring out exactly what I want to spend my time doing, and as an almost 40-year old , it is very discouraging to feel so lost. And harder still to plan and be consistent when I have no idea of the most basic thing.
Just like so many people say in this comment section, I am struggling with overthinking, and everything you said in the video resonate with me a lot. Become an illustrator has always been my dream, and to become one, I need to be out there in social media and "promoting" my work. But the feeling of being not good enough always haunt me. Especially the existance of AI that trying to took away our place, artists, kinda made me think is it too late for me now to pursue my dream? This kind of video really help me to touch the ground again, to just do what made me happy and have that spark of excitement whenever I am doing it. Thank you for helping me resetting my mindset :)
Thank you Ali for making this video. It really helps when you see other people going through the same struggles that we as individuals face daily. More power to you and your team! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Ironically, it feels like this video on perfectionism is perfect for beginners like me. Thanks Ali for this one. The struggle in question is a life thing , and I believe this will help others in different ways….
Perfectionism is easily caused by this society and workplace/corporate environment where most people fix their eyes on sales performance/KPI/project deadline etc because the burdens were put onto themselves upon top management’s expectation, that could be the main trigger for professionals to lay down their perfectionism when it comes to own content creation journey, because they treat their contents to audiences like big project/performance presented to the manager. Thank you for the great video, Ali!
I’ve been watching your videos for a while now, and this one has been particularly amazing! After watching it on the 27th July, I decided to take action. I recorded my very first video in one take and posted it. It’s not perfect, and I actually wanted to edit it, but I know it will take me some time to learn video editing and I didn’t want to end up back in the same boat of overthinking. I’m thrilled to have already received 34 views, a comment, and 2 subscribers in 3 days. Thanks for the inspiration - I’m excited to keep going and improve along the way!
Wow, this is so useful. Thank you so much for addressing this topic. I definitely struggle with professional channels, but I find it easier to avoid overthinking when it's something fun. I know I shouldn't overthink, but it's hard not to. Sometimes, the reason I don't post much on my professional channel is that my ideas keep changing, and I often end up disliking my previous ideas. It's definitely easier with the fun stuff.
A friend sent this video to me and so I’m grateful to her, and you for making this video. I’m glad you didn’t shoot it at your desk. Thank you for your honesty. Really inspiring and motivating video 🙌🏾🙏🏾
I was just got up after having a nap when I just saw the thumbnail of the video and literally it gave me goosebumps to clear all my temptations of perfectionism and publish my video in the next week. I must say that your videos and myself are in a living touch with each other.
Thanks from Lahore, Pakistan.❤❤
I like this Ali, seems healthy seeing you in nature. Natural Ali doing his inspiring and wellness thing. Made me feel happy❤. Andy - busy dads NEED to hear about you. Men's mental health is at an all time low, do your thing and help one busy dad.
Perfectionism leading to procrastination big challenge. Thank you!❤
I've really appreciated your "desk" videos and also this format was really impactful and human. I definitely get caught up in comparison to higher produced content until I remember that sometimes people just want to see (and get perspective/help from) people being chill and heartfelt. Thank you for the reminder and for being so awesome with your service, Ali. If you ever want to sprinkle this format in from time to time, I'm here for it! Take care 🫶
Love it. I’m going to use that mindset for my RUclips channel “This one is going to be reasonable the next one will be good” giving value to just 1 person is a great mindset. Thank you.
Hey Ali, your video is a real eye-opener for me. I've been wanting to start a RUclips channel for ages, but I always get stuck thinking no one will watch my videos or that they won't be good enough. I have all these ideas about creating the "perfect" video that will stand out on RUclips... and that need for "perfection" has resulted in me not uploading a single thing!
This is a super relatable and helpful video! I love Ali's down-to-earth approach to tackling perfectionism and overthinking. It's really encouraging to hear that even successful RUclipsrs struggle with these things, and that there are practical ways to overcome them.
Thank you, Ali! I love this video and the best part was defining your quality bar
Ali, I'm wired like you when it comes to self-judging and creating obstacles ("it needs to be the best I can do") to getting things done. I think your intro clip verbalized a mantra I have to use to guide myself back to the road when I end up in a ditch: "done is better than perfect." I'm only 67, so there's still time for me to mend my ways, and I'm optimistic. Anyway, hearing your discussion helps remind me of things that make me better and feel better. It's not wasting time, and I/we are not judging you negatively. Keep doing what you're doing. Try another mantra I heard and am internalizing: "whatever happens, I don't mind." I think it's a Buddhist idea.
One thing I struggle with: household repairs that are clear for a couple steps, but then I don't know what will happen, so I delay (I call it "doing more research").
What do you think about the challenges of starting a business with no money? We've been exploring this on our channel recently.
Man, I love the way your brain processes the mundane into its lowest common denominator. This video really spoke volume to my personal journey building my podcast on RUclips.
Are we all watching this instead of getting things done?
I’ve got insomnia. Haha. This is good stuff though.
We are 😊
Yeah.
Unfortunately
This video is very helpful. I'm seeing it as a sign to finally get started after years of mulling it over. Thank you for being such an inspiration since 2018, Ali!
Absolute banger of a video. I almost didn't click on it because I didn't think it would be relevant, but after I watching it I don't think I could have clicked on a better video for the problems I'm dealing with right now. Thank you so much for making this video Ali and asking the question Andy!
Ali, you are an inspiration for all my work and your podcast is the best, nobody asks perfect questions like you.
This is the best video I’ve watched on YT. I’m struggling with Perfectionism as well. If you had filmed it in studio with fancy editing it would’ve never been as power as it is now.
Very Valuable video. I am so happy you decided to make it. that was a great spot, where the river was. You are so great at this, BTW, I love your book.
Thank you so much!
I love the off-the-cuff style video & taking action. Plus the park looked so pretty!
I have been working on this, without having the vocabulary previously of the “saboteur,” my theme for myself lately is to hesitate less and take action on what I need to do. Something I have been struggling with a little has been balancing the pressure of what I think I SHOULD be doing & spending my time on, rather than being comfortable and proud of what I AM actually doing. I’m trying to trust myself and the processes, and lean into patience and knowing that I will get better on the next one & develop as I go!
Thanks for sharing, Ali (& Andy)!
Hey Ali. I’ve got quite off-topic question. I’ve recently seen two of your videos. One about that you don’t prefer being manager and leader over being a doer, and you love to teach, and second about your keyboard and that you want to create bussines which won’t involve you basically. The question is „how do you hold those two mindsets together?”
I'm from Ukraine and since the war started I have been struggling with myself so much. Thank you Ali for changing my life!
I recommend moving abroad, Ukraine has a bleak future.
Hi Ali! Can personally say that I always get value from each of your videos! You are generous in the volume of knowledge you share!
As an artist/painter I struggle with feeling I’m adding value to anything on the planet. My wish was to be a philanthropist in supporting wild animals but don’t make enough to support myself.
One thing I struggle with is not letting myself experiment beyond the borders of predefined niches, before anything has even had the chance to get off the ground. I realized through making videos that it's easier to just express yourself and see what happens in the beginning. It's easy to limit ourselves by what we think is palatable to others; but as Ali said if it has the potential to help at least one person, it's worth putting out there and seeing what happens. I appreciated this video a lot! Random cities in the US look beautiful to visit.
Thank you so much for this video. So helpful and I knew I needed to know something but this really unlocked a new perspective when it comes to the Saboteur in my head telling me something is never enough.
ALI I LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS VIDEO SO MUCH.
First, love the Midwest US representation (I'm from OHIO though, the one that ppl confuse with IOWA with surprising frequency...)
But more importantly I vibe with the need to make "perfect" videos. I've had my channel for a year, and the more editing skills I attain the more I want to show them off because in my mind "good" videos have a lot of fancy editing. But then I'm spending all day working on ONE video and I forget that I'm supposed to have a life outside of RUclips...so that I have more things to talk about in the next video, right??
You are reminding me to slow down and focus on helping people vs trying to make everything perfect, which is what it's all about fren. And take more walks outside, and don't let lawncare professionals screw up your flow. All the things. Thank you 💜
This video came at the right time. Even though I've had some pretty big videos (for my channel size), I've been fairly inconsistent with my video uploads. I constantly find myself in Notion, Notes, or Reminders trying to put together the perfect pre-production steps to "be ready" for the video instead of shooting. The thought process you outline is something I look forward to trying the next time I get stuck in the "what if it's not good enough" thought loop. Thanks, Ali!
Like the format! It's relieving and helpful to know that you're not the only one struggling with this. Thank you!
What's amazing in this video is that he's walking around and there is hardly anyone around. I wanna go to that PARK! All in all Ali, you helped me get started where I have been watching RUclips videos to make RUclips videos only up until now.
One thing that I struggle with is not knowing who am I or what is my part in this world which literally took years into deep searching watching RUclips videos and trying a lot of new things trying to fit in some place but to no Vail until I just stopped thinking about it and yesterday I met this university Dr who literally told me try to get to know yourself try to unlock who you are which made me go into this deep thinking episode again
You know what, I have never watched any entire videos due to lots of disturbance surrounding me or feeling boring, and I supposed to watch it later but i could not and missing the remaining parts. However, your vids are really inspirational to me, definitely cannot find that in any other channels. Keep it Ali, it is not just potential for at least one person, but for many people like me.
thank you very much for this video ❤ overthinking is definitely my thing 😅 "optimize for enjoyment" is the best advice I've ever get 🤩
Thank you so much for this video sir
Just after my 1st yr med exams I have started watching ur videos , my sister has already shared ur channel but I don't know how I ignored it and now I am regretting
But anyways ur videos have impacted my life like anything sir thanks a lot
And that one of the people who will find it helpful is me
And in my vacation waiting for results of 1st yr finals exams I have purchased ur book and I have read it
And it was the best thing I have done in my holidays
I don't know but just by looking at ur face all the positivity will come to me with the speed of light😁
And one thing I am struggling is that
I will make a plan for the day for a "productivity day" but after doing that by half i feel like no need to be this good and I feel like let's enjoy by watching movies and all I should not waste my college life etc
But after doing that I will definitely regret it
I hope I will get out of this
It's not like the procrastination but I don't know how to express it
But any way thank you so much for the videos sir
They were the best❤
I loved the vlog outside ! ALI is the new RUclipsr Guru ! Love that
Honestly respect the authentic feel from your videos as a whole, but this seemed to focus on it and it is respectable.
One thing i struggle with is that i cannot get out of bed for the life of me when my alarms go off. To be fair I have taught myself that i can do this and not face lots of consequences and that "I need proper rest to have a productive day" . . . well I do, but I do not need to sleep into 10am to fulfill that but it makes me easy to justify to myself. On the other hand, I subscribe to the idea of momentum and it sets me up for a more productive day if i get up early and I love morning air and the vibes so much. My systems have all fallen through, and I would like your advice on what kind of systems you use.
I love Ali's content. I think the final level is when he's a parent and can give advice to people with young children. I was a productivity beast until my daughter came along. Tbf Ali probably rich enough to outsource large amounts of his parenting but still, would be really interesting to see how he navigates it all. Thanks for the content
This is a profound and genious video. Maybe because it touched the perfectionist core within me. The making of this video answers the questions perfectly 👌
I struggle a ton with my inner critic (or the saboteur as you put it). I've been doing RUclips for almost 2 years now and sometimes feel like it hasn't gotten easier because I find some way to make my videos more complex! But like you, I remind myself that I'm usually pretty pleased with how things turn out after a video is edited.
This is the video I was searching for♥️ This is Gold⭐️