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Feel-Good Productivity

How to Do More of What Matters to You

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Feel-Good Productivity

By: Ali Abdaal
Narrated by: Ali Abdaal
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Summary

The Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller

The secret to productivity isn’t discipline. It’s joy.

We have all been told that the secret to productivity is simple: work harder. The trouble is, endless hard work doesn’t just make us unhappier – it makes us less productive too.

Here, Dr Ali Abdaal draws on the latest scientific research to show that the most productive people aren’t those with the strongest discipline, or even the best habits: they’re the ones who find meaning in the tasks before them. Along the way, he sketches out a healthier, happier path to accomplishing what matters – one rooted in discovering joy in everything you do.

'The master of productivity.' Steven Bartlett, creator of Diary of a CEO

'The book we've all been waiting for.' Dr Julie Smith, author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?

'Will guide you to accomplish more than you ever dreamed of.' Jay Shetty, author of Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love

©2023 Ali Abdaal (P)2023 Penguin Audio

 Career Success Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Time Management Career Success Happiness
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Critic Reviews

This book will free you from the guilt and shame of feeling like you're not doing enough and guide you to accomplish more than you ever dreamed of. (JAY SHETTY, author of Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love)
Ali’s superpower is his ability to distill information in a fun and engaging way . . . More than anything Feel Good Productivity has been a guide that’s given me more clarity and self-awareness.
Ali is the master of productivity. Nobody has a talent for distilling complicated ideas into fun, accessible and actionable insights quite like him. (STEVEN BARTLETT, creator of Diary of a CEO)
Ali is the absolute master on how to be productive without sacrificing your own happiness. This is the book we've all been waiting for. (DR JULIE SMITH, author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?)
A much-needed antidote to hustle culture, this book is a reality check for any ambitious person who wants to build sustainable success. It offers the most practical approach to productivity that no one says yet all of us need to hear (MARK MANSON, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck)
Very good. Ali trained as a doctor and really researches his stuff . . . If you are stuck in a job you hate, or are finding it hard to get up any enthusiasm for tasks, then Feel-Good Productivity might be the book for you . . . Ali does not suggest that we blindly aim to do more — or try to become much more efficient. That way, unhappiness and burnout lie.
In this eye-opening and important new book, Ali Abdaal flips the conventional narrative on productivity: accomplishing important things is not about creating more efficient systems but instead about cultivating a deeper energy for your work. This really got me thinking! (Professor CAL NEWPORT, Georgetown University, author of Deep Work and Digital Minimalism)
Productivity doesn't have to be toxic. Ali is rewriting what we thought we knew about getting stuff done. You can indeed be both happy and successful. (DR ALEX GEORGE, author of Live Well Every Day and The Mind Manual)
Utterly unlike the grumpy, besuited psychology gurus you're used to, Ali is the cheerful, optimistic productivity teacher the world sorely needs. Now, he has drawn upon his singularly engaging style to create a book that will change you for the better. A must-read! (MO GAWDAT, former Chief Business Officer, Google X, author of Solve for Happy and Scary Smart)
Ali's approach to productivity is exceptional and life-changing. This is a must-read if you want to experience the power of productivity in a whole new way. (Professor WILL MACASKILL, University of Oxford, author of What We Owe the Future and Doing Good Better)
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Being a long time fan of Ali, I was curious to see what might be new in this book. There was a lot! It’s clear how much time and energy Ali put into this book and I can’t thank him enough. I particularly appreciated the chapter called Align. I think it’s profound. Also, knowing that everything Ali says has been fact checked and researched according to the latest science is a real comfort. Looking forward to receiving the paperback soon and studying this book deeper. I also really like that Ali narrated the book too, I know that would’ve been an extra challenge but it made the listening probably 5 times better. Bravo.

A great voice in the productivity space

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Great to hear a career of knowledge read by the author. Highly recommend- insightful but different to your run of the mill productivity book

Awesome read

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Some interesting ideas for how to determine your goals, increase joy in work and reduce burnout. Includes proven research and a pdf resource.

Really useful insights to make work not feel like work

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Like many who will buy this book, I have been following Ali on Youtube for years watching his journey through being a junior medical doctor to going full-time YouTuber, writer and creator. For those who aren't familiar with Ali, you're in for a real treat. He's a good egg, the real deal, and the book is absolutely delightful to listen to. It is warm, nerdy and funny and full of his genuine personality. While it's called "productivity" the content isn't about being productive or efficient. It's about understanding yourself as a human, flaws and all. It's about getting your head unstuck so you can do the things you're passionate about. It's about connection and clarity. I'm sure the physical book is great, but the audiobook is just perfect. Thanks Ali, you did a great job on this recording! I will absolutely listen again.

A delightful feel-good book!

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I like how the author uses his personal experience to share key practical tips we can all apply in our lives. Everyone is different but we can choose to make informed decisions daily to focus on what gives us joy and meaning. Continuous reflection and evaluation of why we do what we do will keep us from being burnt out in the rat race/ expectations of others which may not matter 10 years from now.

Turn SMART goals into NICE goals and have fun while achieving more of what matters!

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