12 Productivity Myths Wasting Your Time

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  • Опубликовано: 15 июн 2024
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    Over the years I've come across a lot of different productivity tips, and some of them are actually not that productive lol, so in this video I break down 12 productivity myths. Enjoy x
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    Timestamps
    00:00 I should have been more productive
    00:28 Consistency is more important than intensity
    01:35 Motivation leads to action
    02:07 Hustle culture is bad
    03:42 Productivity is not self care
    05:10 Goals should be smart
    06:49 You can do everything
    07:59 You don't have time
    09:40 Productivity is about doing more
    11:23 You need large amounts of time to do good work
    13:35 Your environment has to be perfect
    14:46 The small stuff doesn't matter
    16:47 Reading too many books is useless

Комментарии • 395

  • @aliabdaal
    @aliabdaal  7 месяцев назад +1

    📚Pre-order my book to get an exclusive ticket to The Feel-Good Productivity Annual Planning Workshop in January 2024! www.feelgoodproductivity.com/?+Productivity+Myths+Wasting+Your+Time

  • @RustyBrakes
    @RustyBrakes Год назад +1243

    I can't overstate how much I appreciate the way you just get straight to the point. No pre-content advert, no call for likes/subscribes, not even waffle about the video I'm about to watch. It's pure distilled value, and I love it

  • @jaquelyngarcia582
    @jaquelyngarcia582 Год назад +283

    I really like this channel because it's not "toxic productivity". You can apply many of his advices to your everyday life, also if you have ADHD like me. Thanks Ali! Keep going ✨️

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ 9 месяцев назад

      Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

  • @fatimabenloucif7177
    @fatimabenloucif7177 Год назад +68

    The way you just went right into the video? SUPER PRODUCTIVE!

    • @samtingwong1793
      @samtingwong1793 11 месяцев назад +1

      FR tho.
      my first instinct is too double tap to skip but bro didn't waste time started immediately

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ 9 месяцев назад

      Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

  • @SntYvsLrnt
    @SntYvsLrnt Год назад +35

    "your environment has to be perfect" spot on.
    I've been working from home the past two years and I just realized I literally work from my bed and sometimes the sofa and i still get shit done.

  • @amin_dhou
    @amin_dhou Год назад +96

    I totally agree with the first myth! Beating yourself up ends up just slowing you down. Learn to be happy with the work you do. That kindness and motivation towards yourself will help you increase your productivity in the long run.

    • @UmmarFarooqMahroof
      @UmmarFarooqMahroof Год назад +1

      The first one is actually the most misleading if you work for someone else,

    • @Kheira20
      @Kheira20 Год назад

      Exactly!

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ 9 месяцев назад

      Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

  • @Prince.C
    @Prince.C Год назад +13

    The second point completely resonates with me, few set backs on the way to improvement shouldn't prevent consistency

  • @Ayesha_F
    @Ayesha_F Год назад +13

    Love the No-BS vibe! Appreciate the straightforwardness.

  • @JakeLYT
    @JakeLYT Год назад +100

    One of the best videos on the channel so far, Ali! Keep up the great content. I love it when you combine common sense with theories from books then add in your own personal experiences to supplement the insights!

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ 9 месяцев назад

      Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

  • @abazarkin
    @abazarkin Год назад +73

    Exploraration vs exploitation thing is really nice! 👍 It should be applied to any content that we consume at work/home/book/RUclips/etc

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ 9 месяцев назад

      Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

  • @SufiyanKhan-pm7zm
    @SufiyanKhan-pm7zm Год назад +125

    Timestamps
    00:00 I should have been more productive
    00:28 Consistency is more important than intensity
    01:35 Motivation leads to action
    02:07 Hustle culture is bad
    03:42 Productivity is not self care
    05:10 Goals should be smart
    06:49 You can do everything
    07:59 You don't have time
    09:40 Productivity is about doing more
    11:23 You need large amounts of time to do good work
    13:35 Your environment has to be perfect
    14:46 The small stuff doesn't matter
    16:47 Reading too many books is useless

  • @0nine0seven
    @0nine0seven Год назад +18

    this is the rightful push I need at this point. I am working on my final year project in Uni. Sometimes I find myself inconsistent in writing my research papers . Cheers Ali!

  • @emylietherrien6360
    @emylietherrien6360 Год назад +4

    Your video is incredible, you are giving advice to make our life better and making sure that we enjoy and not put too much pressure on it. The calm music behind also bring peace

  • @PeaceOutILoveMrYoung
    @PeaceOutILoveMrYoung Год назад +18

    Hot take: having your water bottle on your desk is self care.

  • @nerd26373
    @nerd26373 Год назад +87

    These productivity myths certainly ruin our way of doing important things in our lives. We express our own gratitude towards Ali for enlightening us with proper guidance towards achieving our goals and dreams.

    • @slayorswift
      @slayorswift Год назад +1

      Yeah 100% true

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ 9 месяцев назад

      Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

  • @themelissalaurie
    @themelissalaurie Год назад +4

    Great tips! I loved your point about being comfortable with what you've done and not being hard on yourself.

  • @GilliMarieMoody
    @GilliMarieMoody Год назад +4

    This is excellent. This morning, whenever I hear myself stating that I don’t have time, I began asking myself, “Why not?”
    And, I hate it when people say not to read books. What sense does this make?
    OMG. Y’re RIGHT. If I increase my typing speed (more than study formatting, most of which I already know), I can (finally) pass my course, next week. Thank you. This is SO timely.

  • @samcentor
    @samcentor Год назад +16

    Hey Ali, kudos to the screen writing for starting right away with the points!! I clicked on the video only wanting to browse the chapters and read through the myths but voila I was instantly pulled into the video as the content started from the second go and watched through the whole thing!

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ 9 месяцев назад

      Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

  • @giantkidtiff
    @giantkidtiff 11 месяцев назад

    first off, congratulations!!& secondly, thank YOU. i really believe this is the next big thing in the productivity space. i’m so excited. already preordered!!!!

  • @oscrdevs
    @oscrdevs Год назад +4

    I absolutely love how much these videos are straight to the point and full of good content. Love it, Ali!

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ 9 месяцев назад

      Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

  • @Nikita-ty7vh
    @Nikita-ty7vh Год назад +4

    Hey Ali....what I like about you is that...as soon as I click on your video it gets directly to the point.....no non sense stuff in the starting like other creators.......like the way you make content....keep going

  • @SuburbanK9DogTraining
    @SuburbanK9DogTraining Год назад +3

    Awesome video! I love how you get to the point quickly and still manage to keep up your energy level throughout the entire video.

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ 9 месяцев назад

      Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

  • @lucanicoletti
    @lucanicoletti Год назад +27

    The "I don't have time" has always been the most important thing for me, I never say that I don't have time to do something, I always say that I chose to not do things, because I'd rather much doing something else I enjoy more!

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ 9 месяцев назад

      Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

  • @anywiebs
    @anywiebs Год назад +2

    Agree with you on so many points and feeling bad that I still haven't managed to make time to improve my typing skills. Thanks for the reminder to focus on that again.

  • @teenafrench7236
    @teenafrench7236 Год назад +4

    Ali Abdal: One of the most consistent RUclips videos I watch...keeping it real❤️

  • @mohamedadnan786
    @mohamedadnan786 Год назад +2

    Been waiting for this... You're doing an amazing job... Keep it up

  • @tammyalbanesi
    @tammyalbanesi 7 месяцев назад

    I love this video Ali! You’re my fav productivity expert. One of my goals is enjoying the journey more! That’s why I started my new YT channel so I can document my progress. I’ve learned so much about productivity from you thank you! 😊

  • @fatimaallawati947
    @fatimaallawati947 Год назад

    Thank you SO MUCH for creating this video. I GENIEUNELY appreciated it and I loved you making this video because this kind of video is very uncommon.

  • @mundarakisa
    @mundarakisa 8 месяцев назад

    Your videos inspire me to give myself a chance with online content creation. I’ve tried many times but I think my issue has been external motivation vs intrinsic. Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @localtrust
    @localtrust Год назад +26

    I love your videos. Very actionable and based in reality. Which I appreciate.

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ 9 месяцев назад

      Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

  • @bihamdabih
    @bihamdabih Год назад +41

    There is this inspiring quote i heard in my school days, “Our commitments are more than the time available to us, so use the time as much as possible and summarize their implementation.” Trying my best to follow it.

    • @moniquesalazar1708
      @moniquesalazar1708 Год назад +1

      Can you explain or reword "summarize their implementation?"

    • @bihamdabih
      @bihamdabih Год назад

      @@moniquesalazar1708 make the work we are doing shorter and simpler.

    • @moniquesalazar1708
      @moniquesalazar1708 Год назад

      @@bihamdabih thank you

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ 9 месяцев назад

      Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

  • @mindfulmarketingnaveen
    @mindfulmarketingnaveen Год назад

    Excellent video Ali. Thanks for sharing these!!

  • @artusfarfalla
    @artusfarfalla Год назад +16

    Let's just appreciate the work Ali and his team put into the videos 😍😍😍☺❤❤❤.

  • @MsLisalee123
    @MsLisalee123 8 месяцев назад

    Loved this content! thank you 👍🏼 Im going to apply most of them and see how it gos 🤞🏼starting with focusing on my typing speed 🐌☺️

  • @ubayyd
    @ubayyd Год назад +2

    Great insight & *invaluable* information for those willing to put it into practice.

  • @mitchell9169
    @mitchell9169 Год назад +4

    Love that you get straight into it without the super long intro in other videos. Appreciate it so much

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ 9 месяцев назад

      Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

  • @GustavoSilva-ny8jc
    @GustavoSilva-ny8jc Год назад

    That was EXCELLENT, i can't express how relieved i am for seeing someone spread these facts, internet is now full of this anti husle micro steps goals are bad thing.

  • @RelaxInCanada
    @RelaxInCanada Год назад

    Thank you so much for this educational video, keep doing the great work!!

  • @nishansarkar
    @nishansarkar Год назад +8

    i always divert into other non essential tasks but i watch your productive videos..i find my mistakes.. thanks for this wonderful myth breaking video..

  • @ruisheng
    @ruisheng Год назад +2

    Watched the video multiple times, great insights provided at brevity! Excellent productivity tips and myths debunked 😁

  • @kyootzee
    @kyootzee Год назад +7

    10:25 "... the real problem with trying to get things done is when you fricking hate doing the thing." Lol. Yes.

  • @Der-meierAt
    @Der-meierAt Год назад +6

    great video with great messages. I like your style!

  • @haley-sian
    @haley-sian 5 месяцев назад

    This is like tough love productivity advice. And sooo insightful - thank you!!

  • @PrivatePracticeGrowthClub
    @PrivatePracticeGrowthClub Год назад +4

    As someone who works with ADHD individuals myth 2 and 3 is critical! If you tend to hyperfocus and struggle to be motivated learn how to use your brains natural way of working to your advantage. Great video and insights!

  • @jeffersonmcgee9560
    @jeffersonmcgee9560 Год назад +6

    Love the absence of introduction! All killer no filler

  • @henryluyombya
    @henryluyombya Год назад

    Timely and informative video. As always thanks Ali for being on top

  • @jeannoelhonisch7037
    @jeannoelhonisch7037 Год назад +25

    Yeah often things are made less or overcomplicated. Theres logic behind the way the world works and how you should approach it. In order for something to happen it needs an impulse (cause and effect). But we need to keep in mind why we want things to be done. Its often because we want the freedom afterwards. Some peaple just forget what they even work for.

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ 9 месяцев назад

      Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

  • @mendrinlemma523
    @mendrinlemma523 Год назад +2

    You have no idea how you're changing my life, some of your saying ring in my ears in every step of my action
    Continue inspiring 🙌

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ 9 месяцев назад

      Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

  • @AryanSharma-sf9qh
    @AryanSharma-sf9qh Год назад +3

    Really excited for your book!! When it's coming?

  • @patricko7169
    @patricko7169 Год назад +1

    Thank you man. Another great video

  • @T4nish
    @T4nish Год назад

    I love this! I love how you have induced some concepts of Atomic Habits by James Clear!

  • @arunimabiswas3165
    @arunimabiswas3165 Год назад +2

    Thanks, Ali this really gave me more clarity 😎

  • @luizaanderle
    @luizaanderle Год назад +2

    I think this video is great, for neurotyplical people. Because for neurodivergent people, sometimes we really can't do some work before organizing our space - or whatever it is.

  • @ivyjerono8927
    @ivyjerono8927 Год назад +1

    Thank you for existing 😩❤️

  • @adammark4409
    @adammark4409 Год назад

    Really great video, Ali! Thank you :)

  • @adamgumm2265
    @adamgumm2265 Год назад +1

    Superb content. Super helpful. Watched video twice. 🎉❤

  • @lalalindsey91
    @lalalindsey91 11 месяцев назад

    This helped tremendously when I was struggling. Thank you.

  • @mnkitchen6033
    @mnkitchen6033 Год назад

    This video was very helpful for me.
    Thank you Ali

  • @nlemibekelechi7584
    @nlemibekelechi7584 Год назад

    Thanks for this. Amazing stuff!

  • @houdabouabdallah7106
    @houdabouabdallah7106 Год назад

    wonderful video with clear and concise information just perfect

  • @shehzaibirfan
    @shehzaibirfan Год назад

    It seems you somehow come to know what I need at just the right moment .... thanks ..... Godspeed!

  • @bumblebeebook
    @bumblebeebook Год назад +2

    With the new year coming up this video is perfect for those of us (me) who get trapped into the trend of (unsustainable) new year's resolutions...

  • @_ray_of_sunshine_4972
    @_ray_of_sunshine_4972 Год назад

    absolutely adore the background music, especially the first composition

  • @fatimaosman3527
    @fatimaosman3527 Год назад

    Oooh I really needed to hear this. Thank you

  • @anxietybeatinghacks
    @anxietybeatinghacks Год назад

    Really enjoying your content Ali. Thanks

  • @Source.trustmebr0
    @Source.trustmebr0 Год назад

    once again another 10/10 video ! keep up the great work !

  • @nicfergus
    @nicfergus Год назад

    Always valuable insights! Thanks.

  • @deaconturk7752
    @deaconturk7752 Год назад

    Appreciate your videos brother, big love from Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @pw2121
    @pw2121 Год назад

    Your take on things mesmerises me… love ur.channel❤

  • @me-ji3lf
    @me-ji3lf Год назад +4

    I increased my productivity just by listening to you talking, its much better than listening to study music n lofi haha

  • @dhruvmahajan7115
    @dhruvmahajan7115 Год назад +464

    The timing of this video couldn't have been better.

  • @eugeniurotri9354
    @eugeniurotri9354 Год назад

    Priceless insights and recommendations!!!

  • @lynnmar6091
    @lynnmar6091 Год назад

    10/10 ❤
    One of the videos Imma gonna keep in my playlist

  • @sophiesbucher8021
    @sophiesbucher8021 Год назад

    Your motivation bit reminded me of the 'don't wait for your muse' saying for art. Getting ideas and motivation needs to be practiced.

  • @daylinllanes8034
    @daylinllanes8034 Год назад

    This video was amazing!! Can´t wait to read your book

  • @souhamahmoudi7745
    @souhamahmoudi7745 Год назад +2

    This is very appreciated !

  • @wonderfullyweird258
    @wonderfullyweird258 9 месяцев назад

    EDIT: I just listened to the rest of the video and will be looking into your Skill Share courses... all of them. Thank you again....
    (150 wpm typing speed 😮😮😮
    I'm interested in learning how you trained yourself to do that... how much time you needed to spend doing the training and, if you used any touch typing programs/apps to help you, which one/s you used?)
    BTW....I love the information in this video... particularly the information around what qe make a priority for ourselves. It's helping me gain clarity on the things that will lead to and shape my bigger picture goals. Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU 🙏🙏🙏

  • @rya.
    @rya. Год назад

    I got it what you mean 😊😊 thank you for speaking from heart.
    Do what I need to do base on needs is life.

  • @spacecatdebt
    @spacecatdebt Год назад

    Appreciate how you talk fast as ****** lol, especially considering the productivity context. Very clear and concise information though, love your vids.

  • @noorsprocrastination2934
    @noorsprocrastination2934 2 месяца назад

    I was making my self down that I wasn't productive and this came up. Thank u

  • @krishnanrahul
    @krishnanrahul Год назад

    Appreciate your measured take of hustle culture.

  • @homeschool2953
    @homeschool2953 Год назад +1

    Congrats in advance.. For 4 million subscribers. Love u from south asia.

  • @Crystal_Dior
    @Crystal_Dior Год назад +1

    Now when I say you got STRAIGHT to the point 💪🏾💪🏾

  • @aniruddhjain1839
    @aniruddhjain1839 Год назад

    I love it when you smile and say hi, wish you do that again

  • @nadineF
    @nadineF Год назад +4

    For me, it feels good to be productive. It is fun to aim to finding ways to be more productive and effective. I have friends and family that don’t enjoy the grind. They have other priorities. People can be different.

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ 9 месяцев назад

      Hey, we both share an interest in self-therapy. So I've curated some self-help therapy guidelines based on a credible and effective approach (link in the bio). I promise it'll make a significant difference in your life. Would really appreciate your thoughts on it!

  • @felixaurora8031
    @felixaurora8031 Год назад +4

    These past few days I really wanted to work on my personal projects, in the end however, I ended up wasting so much time on my phone. Maybe this video might help, thank you!

  • @anonymousnoodle8445
    @anonymousnoodle8445 Год назад +1

    I love how you jumped straight to the myths

  • @mrbartuss1
    @mrbartuss1 Год назад +2

    Straight to the point. He really doesn’t like wasting time

  • @MinhanNguyen1
    @MinhanNguyen1 Год назад +2

    I resonate with procrastinating because my environment is not perfect.. For example, not starting my work unless I have my daily agenda, or opening mail unless I have my mail opener (pink), and the worst is not being able to start work unless the hour is :00 or :30!

  • @75gmag
    @75gmag Год назад

    Love this Ali! ❤

  • @Nikilouder
    @Nikilouder 4 месяца назад

    You have realistic opinions about time management methods. Nice

  • @thewealthperspective
    @thewealthperspective 10 месяцев назад

    Great insights Ali as always

  • @ciaraavrilrobotham
    @ciaraavrilrobotham Год назад

    This is so good. Thank you!!

  • @123nasa
    @123nasa 7 месяцев назад

    I like your honest advice. Thanks

  • @HomesbyLou
    @HomesbyLou Год назад

    Hello! Just wanted to say that your videos inspire me to create more :) not really sure how to start on with RUclips though, just wanted to ask how do you edit your videos? :) Thank you!

  • @HaHaLooLoo
    @HaHaLooLoo Год назад +5

    i agree that productivity is self care!

  • @Ravenousyouth
    @Ravenousyouth Год назад +1

    Increasing reading speed is also possible and really really helpful !

  • @nourbenajimi
    @nourbenajimi 8 месяцев назад

    I like your vibe in this video!

  • @yohaizilber
    @yohaizilber Год назад +9

    Once when I was supposed to be working on my goals I spent 3 hours watching videos on how not to procrastinate.

  • @TheEmpoweredGirl5
    @TheEmpoweredGirl5 9 месяцев назад

    well expressed, very helpful