$0 to Making $3.1 million on YouTube: Ali Abdaal

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#50: Ali Abdaal turned his career as a doctor into a $3.1 million YouTube success story. He is sharing his three best tips for productivity, how to maintain a strict work-life balance, the best method of planning your ideal week, and a sneak peek into his climbing YouTube revenue.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:57 - How Ali got introduced to the concept of making money
06:18 - The start of his Youtube journey
17:26 - The Game-Changing Role of Creating and Selling a Course
22:30 - What does Ali's revenue pie look like?
27:40 - Recommended books for business success
38:35 - Erika's take on financial advisors
42:42 - Approach to marketing courses without being salesy
52:34 - Ali's three best productivity tips
58:50 - The most impactful productivity tip
01:02:52 - The non-negotiables on Ali's ideal calendar
01:07:54 - Ali Taught Me