12 Productivity Myths Wasting Your Time

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @aliabdaal
    @aliabdaal  Год 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 2 года назад +1240

    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

  • @SntYvsLrnt
    @SntYvsLrnt 2 года 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.

  • @Prince.C
    @Prince.C 2 года назад +11

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

  • @amin_dhou
    @amin_dhou 2 года 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 2 года назад +1

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

    • @Kheira20
      @Kheira20 Год назад

      Exactly!

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ Год 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!

  • @jaquelyngarcia582
    @jaquelyngarcia582 2 года назад +279

    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_ Год 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 2 года назад +72

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

    • @samtingwong1793
      @samtingwong1793 Год назад +1

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

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ Год 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!

  • @ig_Sufiyankhan
    @ig_Sufiyankhan Год назад +124

    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

  • @bihamdabih
    @bihamdabih 2 года 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_ Год 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!

  • @sophiaisabelle027
    @sophiaisabelle027 2 года назад +84

    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 2 года назад +1

      Yeah 100% true

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ Год 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_ Год 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!

  • @Ayesha_11122
    @Ayesha_11122 2 года назад +13

    Love the No-BS vibe! Appreciate the straightforwardness.

  • @lucanicoletti
    @lucanicoletti 2 года 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_ Год 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!

  • @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.

  • @JakeLYT
    @JakeLYT 2 года назад +98

    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_ Год 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!

  • @0nine0seven
    @0nine0seven 2 года 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!

  • @dhruvmahajan7115
    @dhruvmahajan7115 2 года назад +463

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

  • @Nikita-ty7vh
    @Nikita-ty7vh 2 года 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

  • @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_ Год 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!

  • @samcentor
    @samcentor 2 года 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_ Год 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!

  • @me-ji3lf
    @me-ji3lf 2 года назад +4

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

  • @Msrojo1004
    @Msrojo1004 9 месяцев назад

    Ali, we’d love to hear you sing!
    Don’t worry about the lessons.
    Just sing!

  • @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_ Год 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!

  • @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_ Год 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!

  • @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!

  • @nishansarkar
    @nishansarkar 2 года 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..

  • @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_ Год 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!

  • @kyootzee
    @kyootzee 2 года назад +7

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

  • @jessicarosehjohnson2387
    @jessicarosehjohnson2387 Год назад +1

    Yes I’m team hustle is not bad. Most of the people who I see posting and preaching cancel hustle culture are people who HUSTLED to get where they are now that they have the time to sit back more often. They’ve already built their business thank account up from hustling. 🌹💜

  • @anonymousnoodle8445
    @anonymousnoodle8445 2 года назад +1

    I love how you jumped straight to the myths

  • @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

  • @noorsprocrastination2934
    @noorsprocrastination2934 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @RameshKumar-ng3nf
    @RameshKumar-ng3nf 2 года назад +6

    I wasted lots of time trying out multiple productivity apps like - Notion, Obsidian, Remnote , evernote, onenote etc etc.
    Finally i learned to keep it simple and use the app what best works for you.
    Now i use app logseq for note taking as that worked best for me for organizing my notes , journals, courses which is free and best for backlinks and outliner.
    And i use notion for tracking task management. Thats all !
    Request everyone not to waste too much time on apps , test in short time and decide quickly which works best for you and stick with it. Better spend the time in your real works than wasting time in studying all new apps.

  • @jeffersonmcgee9560
    @jeffersonmcgee9560 2 года назад +6

    Love the absence of introduction! All killer no filler

  • @ikepowell
    @ikepowell Год назад

    The timing of this is perfect. Currently on day 3 of being Ill/flu-ey after working away for the last 50 something days, feeling guilty for not emptying my inbox while in the sofa 😅

  • @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!

  • @yohaizilber
    @yohaizilber 2 года назад +10

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

  • @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.

  • @mrbartuss1
    @mrbartuss1 2 года назад +2

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

  • @tornotto
    @tornotto Год назад

    I cannot agree enough with your statement about productivity being self-care. If you put off something that is critical because you are trying to decrease stress before you start, by engaging in traditional self-care or relaxation, it may cause MORE anxiety and stress. Sometimes the only way to get to relaxation and decrease that stress is to do the dang thing.

  • @localtrust
    @localtrust Год назад +25

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

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ Год 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!

  • @teenafrench7236
    @teenafrench7236 2 года назад +4

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

  • @HaHaLooLoo
    @HaHaLooLoo Год назад +5

    i agree that productivity is self care!

  • @PeaceOutILoveMrYoung
    @PeaceOutILoveMrYoung 2 года назад +18

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

  • @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.

  • @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_ Год 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!

  • @enjoy7024
    @enjoy7024 2 года назад

    It's refreshing listening to an intelligent person speak!

  • @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_ Год 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!

  • @Ravenousyouth
    @Ravenousyouth 2 года назад +1

    Increasing reading speed is also possible and really really helpful !

  • @williamdoe2558
    @williamdoe2558 Год назад +1

    Don't be afraid of being cancelled. You are doing great and we know it.

  • @mundarakisa
    @mundarakisa Год 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 ❤

  • @hilarylauren6112
    @hilarylauren6112 Год назад +5

    If you’re watching this and have ADHD or are otherwise neuro-atypical and feeling shitty about yourself because your brain just doesn’t work like this, you’re so not alone :)

  • @artusfarfalla
    @artusfarfalla 2 года назад +16

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

  • @anywiebs
    @anywiebs 2 года 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.

  • @bumblebeebook
    @bumblebeebook 2 года 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...

  • @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.

  • @taquadahab8925
    @taquadahab8925 2 года назад

    The best consoling video while I have 10+ pile of tasks in my to do list at 3am in the morning!

  • @chocolatefanatic8805
    @chocolatefanatic8805 2 года назад

    Love how he just went straight into the video

  • @lunasophiaaa
    @lunasophiaaa 2 года назад

    Bro gets straight into the video and I love it

  • @sagebell6629
    @sagebell6629 Год назад

    i was so inspired that i clicked off halfway through this video to go be productive with my time.

  • @felixaurora8031
    @felixaurora8031 2 года 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!

  • @charlesedwardandrewlincoln8181
    @charlesedwardandrewlincoln8181 Год назад +1

    Man this RUclips channel has so much useful information.

  • @aniruddhjain1839
    @aniruddhjain1839 Год назад

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

  • @themelissalaurie
    @themelissalaurie 2 года назад +4

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

  • @ledia.
    @ledia. 2 года назад +1

    Last point: it isn't about the quantity of the books, it's the quality of those books.

  • @aisyahsyaharuddin6651
    @aisyahsyaharuddin6651 2 года назад

    out of many languages, you choose to speak facts

  • @BudgetMone
    @BudgetMone Год назад

    'some things can be sprint" then i see Usain Bolt....love it!

  • @shaneholbeck6697
    @shaneholbeck6697 2 года назад

    Here I was thinking that hustle culture was all about people who continually hustled to get sales, and never realised it was connected to working long hours in general.

  • @raihansuffian4023
    @raihansuffian4023 Год назад

    Nowadays I just watched your video to embrace my work life on weekdays 😅

  • @autofigure00
    @autofigure00 Год назад

    Other people have already mentioned it but the lack of intro and just going IMMEDIATELY to the point in the first second was so unexpected and nice, the title already explains the video so we dont need to hear the content creator restate it and explain it more 😅.

  • @4rled
    @4rled Год назад

    12:25 contradicts the previous point about consistency and intensity

  • @haley-sian
    @haley-sian 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @zohalarbabzada9654
    @zohalarbabzada9654 2 года назад

    That taxes example was so dramatic omg XD

  • @ZKIA8
    @ZKIA8 2 года назад

    I don't know but you and kharma medic...you talk so smoothly and slowly that i feel super
    good every time I listen to you guys...I'm glad I found you and kharma medic

  • @sirijanthakur
    @sirijanthakur Год назад

    Cutting edge is always under contriversy, its best to pick one right path, follow, explore, learn and commit

  • @cheewanng6138
    @cheewanng6138 Год назад

    I just want to say... thank you thank you thank you thank you... thank you thank you...

  • @SamvanGinkel
    @SamvanGinkel Год назад +4

    I think you misunderstood the way the field of psychology generally defines intrinsic and extrinsic goals. Intrinsic goals are intrinsically motivated, i.e., I want to do this for its own sake, because I value this activity in and of itself-vs. extrinsic goals which are intrinsically motivated, i.e., I want to do this because it leads me to something else that I value.

    • @aliabdaal
      @aliabdaal  Год назад +9

      Intrinsic goals and intrinsic motivation are different things, it’s annoying and confusing that they use the same terminology haha

  • @_ray_of_sunshine_4972
    @_ray_of_sunshine_4972 Год назад

    absolutely adore the background music, especially the first composition

  • @nourbenajimi
    @nourbenajimi Год назад

    I like your vibe in this video!

  • @justanotherupscaspirant8837
    @justanotherupscaspirant8837 Год назад

    I absolutely did not expect him to get to the point right at the 1st sec. So I skipped ahead and was completely lost.

  • @thewealthperspective
    @thewealthperspective Год назад

    Great insights Ali as always

  • @GustavoSilva-ny8jc
    @GustavoSilva-ny8jc Год назад

    12:41 It's a life of constant interruption, it's like working on an ER team.

  • @wkt2506
    @wkt2506 Год назад

    your consistency/intensity paradigm - vs - the youtube algorithm

    • @wkt2506
      @wkt2506 Год назад

      but I suppose you will never read this because the team member who reads & manages your comments wont think its important.

  • @tammyalbanesi
    @tammyalbanesi Год 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! 😊

  • @ellgitongaming2038
    @ellgitongaming2038 2 года назад

    15 times while going through this video i felt like someone is calling me on microsoft teams i had to pause the video and check. I got fooled 4 times but felt every time someone is calling.

  • @gillscape
    @gillscape 2 года назад +6

    today you sounded like my dad telling me straight tips for 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.

  • @DanniB_383
    @DanniB_383 Год назад +1

    I disagree about being able to choose to do something even if you're not motivated. That may work for neurotypical people, but it does not work for people with ADHD. We need to feel motivated or like something I'd fun in order to do it.

  • @shehzaibirfan
    @shehzaibirfan 2 года назад

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

  • @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.

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. 2 года назад +1

    Ok, I want details on Team Self-Care. What you’re referring to are Procrastinators.

  • @ArtofWEZ
    @ArtofWEZ 2 года назад +11

    I agree productivity is my self care.

  • @christinetrampham4625
    @christinetrampham4625 2 года назад

    Productivity is not self care. I love it

  • @kevinpoh915
    @kevinpoh915 Год назад +9

    I watch Ali's videos to feel productive

  • @hi_high_rya
    @hi_high_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.

  • @Crystal_Dior
    @Crystal_Dior 2 года назад +1

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

  • @Its_JazzyJazz
    @Its_JazzyJazz Год назад

    For world history, I really recommend Guns, Germs, & Steel. As always, great content!

  • @birdiebert
    @birdiebert Год назад

    I thought this video was running at 1.25x speed. Ali even makes sure his videos are productive

  • @krishnanrahul
    @krishnanrahul 2 года назад

    Appreciate your measured take of hustle culture.

  • @amshoe
    @amshoe Год назад

    mans has firewatch wallpaper +++++points i like him who liketh pretty pretty games with pretty pretty art