No matter what path you choose, there are prices to be paid. No one embraces the Zen/Tao/Hippy/Creative path as completely as Surfers (People Who Ride Waves). First Lesson: Money Is NOT Wealth. Second Lesson: Experiences are more valuable that Possessions/Things. Third Lesson: By the time you arrive at your goal, it's never what you imagined or expected.
My mum always said "Don't be afraid to change your mind" It's always okay to change your job and the way you live your life, but don't be afraid to change something that isn't working for you ☺️
Always put your finances in good care to ensure that your income rises. Wealthy people achieve there financial goals and acquire riches by seeking help from finance pro(s) but many claim to have achieved success themselves.
“The greater the passive income you can build, the FREER you will become.” I feel fortunate to have made productive decisions that have had a lasting impact on my life. Through my finance coach, I've accumulated over a million and recently purchased my first house in January. I've also managed to pay off my mortgage and student loans, and now I'm focused on working towards my retirement by next year.
I operate a wide range of investments and have achieved massive growth in my finances with the help of my financial professional, making my financial goal a reality.
Something that really stuck with me was Jim Carey saying “you can fail at what you don’t like”. And that will forever be something I keep in mind and move forward with
Thanks for sharing, Ali. At this point in my life, I am feeling uncertain and it's scary but If my dreams and goal don't scare me then is it worth it. I am stepping into faith and continuing to embrace uncertainty rather than sitting in my comfort.
Why are you doing it. It's because u feel like doing it or because u feel everyone else is living their dream but you are here on You Tube looking for answers. What's your Why?
Fear setting questions for you to copy and paste: 1. Define your nightmare the absolute worst that could happen if you did when you were considering. 2. What steps can you take to repair the damage or get things back on the upswing even if temporarily? 3. What are the outcomes or benefits both temporary and permanent of more probable scenarios? 4. If you were fired from your job today, what would you do to get things under financial control? 5. What are you putting off out of fear? 6. What is it costing you--- financially, emotionally, and physically --- to postpone action? 7. What are you waiting for?
I’ve decided I’m quitting my job and pursuing something I’ve been called to do. I’m not sure of it but what I’m sure of is I’m not happy where I’m at, so here’s to finding happiness 😊
i legitimately powered through each point where i would typically fast forward because of the pacing bar on the bottom of each segment. love it! ty for supporting our short attention spans, it was easy to engage
Actually, the default path is an ILLUSION of certainty. I think people now more than ever are realizing these companies don't value their workers and often fire them on the whim.
I love this video. Thanks so much for the fresh insights. I became unemployed recently and have went from feeling down to waking up excited about all the things I can do now with my spare time.
I'm pathless. Languages -> philosophy -> acting -> RUclips -> next is probably going to be writing lol. Nobody understands me. I don't understand myself either, I was just born this way.
i took the pathless path, multiple trainings and lateral drifts, at the time i graduated from highschool, then at 35 i took a detour onto the default path for 10 years, i dont regret it, it helped me pay off a mortgage, but i left it for an even more pathless route at age 45, now at age 55, its all finally starting to gel. i wish i could have learned my lessons much much earlier, but in the end, ive lived my life as i wanted, and im looking forward to the exploration of the next and last 20 of my productive years and making a plan for the more restricted final decade.
I like this. First video I've seen in awhile where I don't feel as if I'm watching an ad. I like new Ali. Keep it up. You aren't talking 1000mph, either. Majority of your videos I cannot watch without popping my anxiety med.
Im in school, doing science stream and have no clue what to become, i guess i should do what the book says. Embrace uncertainty and aproach it with curiosity and wonder
I think everyone should strive to get married and have kids. It's literally the reason all of us exist. Whatever path you choose, please factor that in.
In short, love this video- going to get the book; but I feel these ideals are for the young amd that stings! What about people my age, mid 50’s, kids are grown, now what? Just be stuck in the 9-5 grind until retirement, for what? I want something else, now, while I can! I digress- lol I’m excited to read the book and perhaps more like it!
You can start doing little things that start transforming your life into something you’re more passionate if you feel restrained by your commitments. I’m 28, and don’t technically have responsibilities but I can’t afford to just quit my job. So I started just doing my passions in my free time instead of just dreaming about it. Starting small helps for me
On the Mortgage + Family + Bills train which means I’m settling for the golden handcuffs and certainty trap. If online things like RUclips prove to be more successful I’d jump but for now, embracing the trap 😂😅
Technical question here: do you speed up the video slightly or do you really talk so fast? If you speed it up, what research do you base that decision on?
Hello, Ali, I found your channel when I was looking for videos on mastering my MacBook Air (yes I know It's completely out of date ha ha ha ha ha) and was amazed by you which I am sure you used to and since you have never recommended anything bad or not worth checking into so I am currently waiting for this book to come to me and I will read and then will refer back to this video when I am done hopefully my next comment will be more insightful
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i love it so much. keep going please
I think you've discussed this book multiple times before...or is it just dejavu?
Thnx i will drop out of my eng degree asap
No matter what path you choose, there are prices to be paid. No one embraces the Zen/Tao/Hippy/Creative path as completely as Surfers (People Who Ride Waves). First Lesson: Money Is NOT Wealth. Second Lesson: Experiences are more valuable that Possessions/Things. Third Lesson: By the time you arrive at your goal, it's never what you imagined or expected.
Naval
Agree Don
Nothing is ready made.
Every person's path is unique. I think honesty and courage can lead you to the right place
This is truth right here.
Well we'd like to find that ourselves
I totally agree with the third lesson which is why right now I'm just enjoying the process and the journey.
My mum always said "Don't be afraid to change your mind" It's always okay to change your job and the way you live your life, but don't be afraid to change something that isn't working for you ☺️
Wise mother
I love this
The truly lucky ones find their path early and it leads to an ocean of discovery.
Thank your mom for me 😊
*I don't know who needs to hear this, but don't chase comfort at the age of labor, so you won't labor at the age of comfort.*
Always put your finances in good care to ensure that your income rises. Wealthy people achieve there financial goals and acquire riches by seeking help from finance pro(s) but many claim to have achieved success themselves.
“The greater the passive income you can build, the FREER you will become.” I feel fortunate to have made productive decisions that have had a lasting impact on my life. Through my finance coach, I've accumulated over a million and recently purchased my first house in January. I've also managed to pay off my mortgage and student loans, and now I'm focused on working towards my retirement by next year.
I operate a wide range of investments and have achieved massive growth in my finances with the help of my financial professional, making my financial goal a reality.
Sear ch the names if you care!
*DONALD NATHAN SCOTT.*
Something that really stuck with me was Jim Carey saying “you can fail at what you don’t like”. And that will forever be something I keep in mind and move forward with
Thanks for sharing, Ali. At this point in my life, I am feeling uncertain and it's scary but If my dreams and goal don't scare me then is it worth it. I am stepping into faith and continuing to embrace uncertainty rather than sitting in my comfort.
Why are you doing it. It's because u feel like doing it or because u feel everyone else is living their dream but you are here on You Tube looking for answers. What's your Why?
Trust
Fear setting questions for you to copy and paste:
1. Define your nightmare the absolute worst that could happen if you did when you were considering.
2. What steps can you take to repair the damage or get things back on the upswing even if temporarily?
3. What are the outcomes or benefits both temporary and permanent of more probable scenarios?
4. If you were fired from your job today, what would you do to get things under financial control?
5. What are you putting off out of fear?
6. What is it costing you--- financially, emotionally, and physically --- to postpone action?
7. What are you waiting for?
I’ve decided I’m quitting my job and pursuing something I’ve been called to do. I’m not sure of it but what I’m sure of is I’m not happy where I’m at, so here’s to finding happiness 😊
I’m exactly the same. Wishing you all the best adventures!
@@rengsn4655 Thank you and same to you! 🙂
Love that.. and remember - you can always go back if you need to 🙌🏽
@Tia Cherie Good for you! Best of luck
What were you "called to do" ?
This is exactly what I needed to come across at this point in my life. Thanks so much for sharing!!
This is what i needed the most now. I quit my traditional job but lost the way and confused. thank you for sharing this Ali ❤
You got this🌷
Keep going.. keep exploring the curiosities. And pay attention to what you enjoy doing.
The South Korean market ain't so good, I hope you have money saved up
i legitimately powered through each point where i would typically fast forward because of the pacing bar on the bottom of each segment. love it! ty for supporting our short attention spans, it was easy to engage
Actually, the default path is an ILLUSION of certainty. I think people now more than ever are realizing these companies don't value their workers and often fire them on the whim.
I love this video. Thanks so much for the fresh insights. I became unemployed recently and have went from feeling down to waking up excited about all the things I can do now with my spare time.
touche!
I'm pathless. Languages -> philosophy -> acting -> RUclips -> next is probably going to be writing lol. Nobody understands me. I don't understand myself either, I was just born this way.
Try programming. Start with C++
@@jc918a-32 Tbh I'd recommend py or js.
Do you know your human design?
Read mastery by Robert Greene. Trust me bro.
Love it
9:12
I love how real he is on camera, keeps me watching through the whole thing.
i took the pathless path, multiple trainings and lateral drifts, at the time i graduated from highschool, then at 35 i took a detour onto the default path for 10 years, i dont regret it, it helped me pay off a mortgage, but i left it for an even more pathless route at age 45, now at age 55, its all finally starting to gel. i wish i could have learned my lessons much much earlier, but in the end, ive lived my life as i wanted, and im looking forward to the exploration of the next and last 20 of my productive years and making a plan for the more restricted final decade.
Nothing is certain and security is an illusion. Cultivate curiosity and wonder-- love it!
The weird thing is, the uncertainty that exists on the pathless paths, still exists on the default path.
I call both paths, linear and non linear paths respectively. ✍ 💪
No matter what we take, we will feel uncertain now and then. The only way to deal with insecure feelings is to find purpose in what we do.
FINALLY, after he talked insanelly well about this book, i couldn't be more anxious to this video
" don't call it uncertainty, call it freedom "
wow. yes, THIS IS YOUR LIFE!!!!!!!!!! YOU HAVE TO LIVE IT!!!! I JUST QUIT MY JOB AND I FEEL SO FREE AND RIGHT WHERE I NEED TO BE.
This made me realise why I always let things get down to the wire and leave the future wide open: I hate certainty.
Pathless path: call center, sales agent, OnlyFans, RUclipsr, online seller, networker
call center falls under default path
🤣
He dropped OF 😂
Just listening the book in audible and your podcast with the author. Great to see this summary!
Thank you!
The Harry Potter start = literal perfection
I was always told, "Why walk in someone else's shadow, when there's so much sunshine out there."
Goal I'm working towards in 5 year: To get on the Ali Abdaal Podcast. How it will happen? Leaving it in the hands of embracing Wonder & Curiosity.
I love this book! It's my most gifted book right now. Also, loved the Harry Potter references haha.
I like this. First video I've seen in awhile where I don't feel as if I'm watching an ad. I like new Ali. Keep it up. You aren't talking 1000mph, either. Majority of your videos I cannot watch without popping my anxiety med.
That's it! I'm abandoning all my commitments, obligations, and responsibilities to follow the pathless path.
My wife and kids be damned!
what to do if your “default path” is full of uncertainty?
Embrace it :)
This video is eye-opening! I really need to watch it at least once more! 😅
Thank you for posting, Ali! ❤
Just buy the book 😂
@@PaulMillerd That's my next step, definitely 😆
@@PaulMillerd 🤣
I just procrastinated and Check my mobile what do, and suddenly RUclips notified like 'Get your daily dose of Dopamine and the go work' from Ali❤
Thank you Ali for the recommendation. I started to read this book in the beginning of my spring semester of my senior college year this year.
If you arent married yet or dont have children yet, just take the " pathless" way.
Goodluck!
9:14 Muslims don't do casual relationships it's temporary fun in dunia and regret in the day of judgment
Funny thing is that Hermione would definetly choose the default path 😅
And Harry likely the pathless path hidden beneath his default path :)
Hermione has time turner
Thanks! I'm reading the book right now and it's excellent!
The book is totally worth it! Read it few months ago and absolutely loved it:)
thank you!
Just finished reading this book and I got the idea to read it from your 2022 read list
Nice works.
Thank you.
I quitted my job and retired few years ago.
Pathless path only sounds fun on paper but it isn't the best choice when you have loved ones to takecare of.
Exactly what I needed to hear at this point in my life! Thank you very much :D
Thank you Ali, I really identified myself in some parts of what you said. I'll definitely read the book!
My life revolves around your channel
This video is amazing Ali , soo many people need to read that book
Appreciate it!
I love hearing people talk about the freedom to just quit your job and travel the world as if it's a privilege freely available to everyone
Ha. Sort of how we ride bikes and live life.
Love your videos Ali! Especially book club!! Watching from Malawi!! 🇲🇼... keep up the good work!
I’ve watched this video just in case, now I’m rewatching it just in time
This is lovely Ali ❤️
Keep impacting 📈📈
No need being afraid of tomorrow, just put in your best today..
Actually one of my favourite videos of yours! Fantastic review of what seems like an incredible book 📖🙌
Remember, ppl. This video is this youtubers JOB and way of making MONEY. While he's getting his, he's talking you out of doing yours.
Im in school, doing science stream and have no clue what to become, i guess i should do what the book says. Embrace uncertainty and aproach it with curiosity and wonder
Making money is action, keeping money is behavior.glowing money is knowledge
True! I dont know how to glow money
Teach me to glow money please
@@jkitn8900 radioactivity...
me who didnt watch harry potter thought that , that was the story until i heard the word company
Sounds like you'd like the book 4000 weeks: Time management for Mortals
Hey, i do that!!
Post nurse
Three years!
appreciate you 🙏🙏
Hi paul ❤️-the dog
Love the videos Ali. Thankful for you, keep up the great work! :)
9:10 DO THAT MORE OFTEN! It reminds everybody that they too have stuff to work on.
The content in this video really resonated with me and made me subscribe.
Really nice video!! Also the background lighting was appealing.
Love the video, need to tune in more often! ✌
These kind of videos are why i subsccribed to this channel .
Default: judge, doctor, engineer, police/soldier, priest, teacher/professor
I think everyone should strive to get married and have kids. It's literally the reason all of us exist.
Whatever path you choose, please factor that in.
nope, that's a personal decision
@@Steven-996 Eh, yes and no. Literally, penis + vagina = baby. We definitely evolved to do that. Marriage is just part of the human mating ritual.
In short, love this video- going to get the book; but I feel these ideals are for the young amd that stings! What about people my age, mid 50’s, kids are grown, now what? Just be stuck in the 9-5 grind until retirement, for what? I want something else, now, while I can!
I digress- lol I’m excited to read the book and perhaps more like it!
You can start doing little things that start transforming your life into something you’re more passionate if you feel restrained by your commitments. I’m 28, and don’t technically have responsibilities but I can’t afford to just quit my job. So I started just doing my passions in my free time instead of just dreaming about it. Starting small helps for me
Thanks, Ali. Your storytelling is amazing, bro
I like the point of the video. I'm just distracted by John and Jane bc all I see is Harry and Hermione. :))))
On the Mortgage + Family + Bills train which means I’m settling for the golden handcuffs and certainty trap.
If online things like RUclips prove to be more successful I’d jump but for now, embracing the trap 😂😅
I just love your work about subject explanation
Nice intro!
Can't concentrate on the topic while getting nostalgic about harry potter. Have to listen twice😊
This the best place to get your daily positive dose
Amazing keep going bro, Good luck
Your VIDEOs are really valuable!! ( Valuable as always)❤
Thank you for sharing these valuable lessons and so grateful for this video.
impressive summarization of book!
Thank you so much for taking the time to create this amazing video.
I came for 4:44, thanks.
Love this just what I needed ❤
Technical question here: do you speed up the video slightly or do you really talk so fast? If you speed it up, what research do you base that decision on?
Great recap and analysis thanks!
Great discussion, Ali! ♥️
This video can be summarized in two words, Salad words
There is no certainty.
I'm glad that I watch this video. Thank you❤
*Enjoy life.*
Oh! my God Great Editing. Which software does your team use to edit this specific video ?
Is it davinci or premiere ? 😁
I needed this
Much needed❤
Im currently reading that book, should I expect spoilers from the video? Cheers from Brazil
not really, still worth reading :)
Very useful references. Thanks!
I absolutely loved just ideas about the book😍 Thanks...
This video makes me buy this book first
Hello, Ali, I found your channel when I was looking for videos on mastering my MacBook Air (yes I know It's completely out of date ha ha ha ha ha) and was amazed by you which I am sure you used to and since you have never recommended anything bad or not worth checking into so I am currently waiting for this book to come to me and I will read and then will refer back to this video when I am done hopefully my next comment will be more insightful
This video content - is exceptional.
Thank you. 🙏🏼 May we all live the lives that lead us to / work towards our bliss…