Why You Feel Lost in Life

Hey friends, this is the first in a series of videos about how to figure out what to do with your life. In this video, I'll be going through a bunch of different techniques and journalling prompts to help you get some clarity on where you want to go in life. Enjoy x

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If we haven’t yet before - Hey 👋 I’m Ali, a doctor-turned-entrepreneur and I’ve somehow become the world’s most followed productivity expert. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Deep Dive and writing, I share evidence-based strategies and tools to help you be more productive and build a life you love.

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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:45 - How Can You Serve The World
9:11 - Reduce the Effect of Fear
12:23 - Envision Your Dream Life
14:15 - Using Other People
16:13 - Begin with the End in Mind

[icy_fire]

Ali posting it right when you feel it..

[rizfgrn]

Notes to video:

Give answers to these in written form!
Method 1: Serve the World
1) Imagine a TED conference where the speaker inspires everyone, including yourself. The speaker ist you, 20 years in the future.
- What are you talking about, and what's so inspiring about it?
not necessarily world changing, but can be!

2) The talent Service Prompt
Imagine a world where you have all the money and all the time. How would you use your talents and skills to serve others?
- What are your natural talents
- What would be sustainable
3) The Eulogy Prompt
Visualise the eulogy at your funeral, where your friends and family are saying nice things about you. But what would people positively impatec by your work say?

Method 2: Reduce Fear
1) The Fearless Dream Prompt
What would you do, if you knew you could not fail at it?
- Category: health, work, relationships
- What do you want to learn/try/experiment with?
- What impact would I like to have
2) The Fail-Proof Dream Prompt
What would you like to do, even if oyu knew you would fail at it?
what process would you enjoy experiencing? (Rather than just the results of it)

3) The Deferred Dream Prompt
What's one dream you've always had but never pursued? Why is it a dream for you? What is stopping you from persuing it?

Method 3: What's your Dream Life?
1) The Ideal Tuesday Prompt
What does your ideal ordinary Tuesday look like?
What are you doing?
Who are you with?
How are you spending your time?
What makes this day perfect for you?
Imagine it being a year from now?
2) The Future Self Prompt
Imagine you've achieved everything you've ever wanted. How have you changes as a person? What qualities and achievements define this future version of yourself?

Method 4: Other People
The Role Model Prompt
Who are the people you most admire, and why?
What qualities do the posses that you wish to emulate?
If you were an amalgamation of 3-5 people you admire, who would they be, and what would you want to emulate about them?

Method 5: The End in Mind
The Obituary Writing Prompt
What would it look like if you wrote out your own obituary?
- Categories: Relationships, Work, Achievements
- Check other peoples Obituaries Online or with Chat GPT

[KoiAcademy]

Beautiful lessons, brilliant editing -- it's a complete package, Ali!

And to anyone reading this, good luck and let's make 2024 our own!

[the-VD]

It's almost a miracle how you posted the this video the moment I felt like this. I've been feeling lost for the last couple weeks and I've been feeling down about it. Thank you very much, Ali.

[PeakPerformance-Lab]

The reason why we feel lost is because we think too much and experience too little

[ElowenFaye]

I just realised how lucky and privileged I am to have the freedom and opportunities to choose a life path that aligns with my authentic self. Yes, it's overwhelming and sometimes painful to feel lost. But ultimately, it is a privilege. Many, many people will never have the time or the money or the energy or simply the opportunities to do that. Thank you Ali for asking brilliant questions :)

[ariafelisha]

My hand is happily hurting from actually pausing and doing the journal prompts. I usually just watch these videos and answer them in my mind…. But this one convicted me to do the journaling on-the-spot… and I am so grateful I chose to. My North Star has more clarity and I feel the magic of manifesting with handwriting. Now I am excited to continue the series and complete the prompts. This is, and you are, a gem in this world.

[rainiergeraldine]

Thank you man, you've made a great impact in my life. I'm 20 years old, have just graduated out of college, and have no clear direction with life. After watching your videos, everything become more clearer now, you really are a sincere and helpful person. I hope you in a good health, and happy with your life. I wish you achieve all the things you want to achieve.

[christopherstevens]

Im grateful for finding your channel. Ive been struggling with finding my purpose and implementing change for years and now at 27 im finally ready to take considerable steps to better myself and help others around me. Thank you for doing what you do. One Love.

[grow_english_with_julia]

I’ve been half though the video when I asked myself “What would I do if I couldn’t fail?” I lied in bed for 10 minutes thinking about all of my thoughts on my life purpose. And then I found it. I couldn’t believe the thought at first. It’s been buried deep under repeated fear thoughts that my mom once brought into my mind. I allowed myself to follow it and realized that’s what I always wanted to do. I’ve been looking for the answer for years and I finally found it. Thank you so much.

[outoforderliving]

This is one of my favorite videos you have done. The video was only 23 minutes but I literally took 2hrs this morning to think deeply and respond to your prompts. I found it incredibly insightful and meaningful. Thank you for this. I can't wait for the next video

[Spamouflage]

I followed your advice a few months ago and started my own website. I have found a passion for supporting others through sharing my thoughts on the many books and articles I read. I am now going to follow your advice one more time and sit down with my thoughts and your prompts. Your videos (and your book) are helping me become a better person. Thanks for the gift of clarity Ali!

[reubendias]

From fixing people's physical health to mental health, a doctor never gives up. Kudos to you for this initiative!💯

[hnnhml]

i really really like this calmer, very personal feely kinda talking/video style. also this content is is so, so valuable, thank you.

[BittenByTheBug]

Anxiety ridden to a crippling, self-destructive extent since I can remember, I have been very much lost. Until I happened upon and watched this series and can suddenly see some sort of clarity and hope. Possibly the best YouTube video(s), and career/ambition advice period, I've ever seen. Have to say, Ali, your presentation style is a breath of fresh air: so decent, down to earth, accessible and relatable. Thank you.

[aibarsha.q]

Ali, I feel like your videos became much more genuine, and caring. I connect with them much more than I did in the past. I wanted to like this video three times, every time forgetting that I have already done so. Thank you for everything you do!

[benjaminschellenberg]

The audiotrack in different languages and your own voice is a real game changer. Thank you @AliAbdal. I live in Germany and now my learnings from your videos comes so much easier and deeper. That's great! Keep it up!

[monicarith]

I found this video at the right time when I felt so lost as I got laid off 3 weeks ago, Unbale to find a new job, and trying to figure out what I wanted to do in life. Watching this video made me realize I have all the answers in my head. Thank you so much Ali.

[elianaalzate]

Thank you for this. I realized that I haven't been connected to my creative self for the past few months, and it caused me to feel lost in my professional endeavors because I forgot where my true passions lie. I lost focus in my own dream because I'm chasing after the next big thing. Thank you for the redirection, it helped me immensely:)

[rgeplovesGod]

Hi Ali! Thank you for sharing all these prompts. And all the amazing stuff you share with us! I paused the video a couple of times and answered some prompts through docs. It brings me clarity and peace. I feel like I'm on another mission now. God bless you and your team.