Ali Abdaal

This book could be great for someone who starts to explore the productivity field - putting more focus on fulfillment and quality of life rather than getting more stuff done in a unit of time. However, for people interested in this subject and reading up in the last 10 years or so, it might not offer anything new or original.

The author deals mostly with psychological aspects of productivity, with the assumption that we do our best when we fell good. He provides some interesting reframings and reflections that can be used to restart the "productivity engine" when someone loses steam, a couple of good tips on procrastination, and an important chapter on burn-out prevention. Nothing revolutionary, nothing bad either - a nice summary of the last decade of popular psychology books.

It surprises me how often the author discounts "traditional" productivity advice focused around discipline, willpower, and optimization. This is what helped him to go through medical school/training and build his youtuber brand after all. I'm not sure if he would be in the privileged position to choose what and how he will engage in if he had not worked "discipline muscle" first - it seems that relying only on "feel good" productivity could have not get him there.

No systems, hacks, and optimizations here - only psychological judo with yourself to find meaning and pleasure in what you do. It will be easier to implement if you have any choice in this matter, otherwise it might just add to the frustration.… (mehr)

Dr. Ali Abdaal's 'Feel Good Productivity' challenges the conventional view of hard work, offering a revolutionary approach that centers around joy. Drawing on psychological research, Ali unveils practical insights to enhance productivity, overcome procrastination, and prevent burnout. The book is a refreshing guide, marrying scientific principles with real-life stories, empowering readers to achieve more while finding happiness in their endeavors. 'Feel Good Productivity' is a game-changer, making productivity an enjoyable journey rather than a grueling task.… (mehr)