Feel-Good Productivity

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The secret to Productivity isn’t Discipline. It’s joy

You won’t just accomplish more.
You’ll feel happier and more fulfilled along the way.

We think that productivity is all about hard work. That the road to success is lined with endless frustration and toil. But what if there’s another way?

In Feel-Good Productivity, Dr Ali Abdaal uncovers an easier, science-backed path to success. He demonstrates that the secret to productivity isn’t grind, it’s feeling good. And he reveals how to make your projects feel so enjoyable that productivity takes care of itself.

10 Things This Book Will Teach You

Learn How To…

Build your own productivity system that doesn’t feel like a grind

Stay focused in a world of constant distractions

Reduce the stress of your work while staying productive

Stay consistent with what really matters to you over the long term

Recharge your energy through science-backed strategies

Make any work (however dull) feel more energizing and enjoyable

Beat procrastination forever without just relying on motivation and discipline

Get clarity on what you really want from your work and your life

Set meaningful goals that help you feel good while achieving more

Find alignment, fulfilment, and enjoyment in all that you do

… and much, much more.

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What people are saying…

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

Clinical Psychologist

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

BBC’s Dragon’s Den and host of The Diary of a CEO

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

Bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

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!

Cal Newport

Professor of Computer Science & Author of Deep Work

As a doctor, entrepreneur, and educator, Ali has a unique and practical perspective on productivity. His book is science-backed, filled with real-life stories, and refreshingly joyful. A nuanced guide to productivity that will unlock more honest conversations about our relationship to work

Anne-Laure Le Cunff

Educator, Writer & Researcher

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.

William MacAskill

Philosophy Professor at Oxford University

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About
Feel-Good Productivity

Introduction

The Art & Science of Feel-Good Productivity

Ali shares his journey from stressed-out doctor to successful entrepreneur, and how he discovered the science of Feel-Good Productivity. You’ll understand the psychological and neuroscientific evidence for why positive emotions fuel success, and explore how feeling good in your work can boost your energy, reduce your stress, and enrich your life.

Part 1

Energise

Ali shares the three fundamental energizers that make us feel good and lead to true productivity. You’ll discover the strategies that Nobel laureates and trailblazing founders of multimillion-dollar enterprises use to maintain motivation and outperform expectations, all by finding the fun in their projects.

Part 2

Unblock

This section outlines a groundbreaking method for beating procrastination that doesn’t rely on temporary motivation or painful discipline. You’ll learn about the three biggest blockers that run down our feel-good emotions and so derail our productivity – as well as the simple strategies you can use to stay focused and consistent.

Part 3

Sustain

A guide to eradicating burnout, by focusing on how to make our work enjoyable and sustainable in the long run. Ali introduces the science of doing less to achieve more and the art of zooming out to gain clarity on what truly matters. You’ll learn that these intentional pauses and reflection are crucial for sustaining your productivity. You’ll uncover practical strategies that help align your everyday actions with your core values, crafting a life rich with fulfilment and joy. And here’s the best part – you don’t need to have everything figured out yet.

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About The Author

Ali Abdaal

Ali Abdaal is a doctor, entrepreneur, amateur magician, and the world’s most-followed productivity expert.

Ali became intrigued by the science of productivity while juggling the demands of medical training at Cambridge University with building his business. While working as a doctor in the UK’s National Health Service, Ali started to document his journey towards living a healthier, happier, more productive life online. In the years since, Ali’s evidence-based videos, podcasts and articles about the human mind have reached hundreds of millions of people all around the world.

In 2021, Ali took a break from his medical practice to focus full-time on his work popularising the science of human flourishing and high performance. In this book, he reveals everything he has learnt from a decade studying the secrets of feeling better and achieving more.

Feel-Good Productivity introduces the simple changes that change everything. By making your work feel Good, you’ll generate energy. This boosts your creativity and Productivity in your work, but it’ll also leave you with more energy to give to the other important things in your life.