How To Figure Out What You Want To Do With Your Life

In this video I go over three exercise that have helped me figure out what I want to do with my life and plan out my future.

00:00 Intro
00:30 The Gravestone Technique
03:15 The Odyssey Plan
06:00 The Ideal Ordinary Week

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[aliabdaal]

00:00 Intro
00:30 The Gravestone Technique
03:15 The Odyssey Plan
06:00 The Ideal Ordinary Week

[creative]

The problem with the gravestone thinking is that it’s all about how other people view us, but we’re the ones who have to live our lives.

[JatinGarg]

Anybody else love how Ali always credits other YouTubers when he learns a concept from them? It’s such a small thing but goes a long way for other YouTubers

[retropetroleum]

Ali’s really getting more into the whole intentional living thing and its actually so great for us as viewers to see this progression from an emphasis on productivity to an emphasis on intentional living

[MarcoSanderCoaching]

If you guys want something practical then do this -
1. Write down all your interests.
2. Research and take action on each interest per week. So one interest for each week.
3. Journal your feelings everyday about that interest.
4. Then decide to choose one and fully focus on it!

[godwin_njoroge]

I've also found the Ikigai exercise really helpful with this. You take out a piece of paper and divide it into 4 quadrants:

1 - What you're interested in or love doing
2 - What you're good at
3 - What pays well
4 - What the world needs

You fill out each quadrant then draw out the similarities between them.

It's a nice way to find where your purpose resides, but it's also important to remember that our purpose evolves with us.

I hope this helps in some way.

[tabbywarrior]

The Gravestone Technique is the one I've used all my life, as it really puts life in the perspective of the limited time you have. I'm glad that it was in this video because it is really effective!

[envirooh]

I was literally talking to my sister yesterday about people who can teach and I said Ali Abdaal is/would be an exceptional teacher. And today he shares this loool

[laughlive]

Legitimately one of the most value-packed videos I have ever watched. Took notes the whole time, and I plan to do all of these exercises soon. Thank you Ali!!!

[godwin_njoroge]

I'm just a minute in and I can already tell that I'm going to love this one. What we do with our lives is one of the most important decisions and it deserves as much time as possible to figure out. Thank you for always being an inspiration Ali

[elizabeths]

Every time I watch a video, my 9 yo son says, "Is that the guy who tapes his mouth shut to sleep?"
I remember Ali for productivity; my son remembers the guy that tapes his mouth shut. 😆

[azrashaikh]

For me he is actually a mentor.
The productive legend

[hassanmasood]

I am going be honest .... Ali has really been a damm good teacher
I have learned a lot from him
Thanks You Brother

[nowbuthow]

Wow, Ali! I've been a fan for more than a year now, but after watching your last two videos, I just realized how much I admire you! I'm very grateful for all of these. And I'm so proud of you! Not just with your achievements, but most especially with the type of person you are becoming. I feel more and more warmth in your personality, as it radiates through your videos. You should worry less about being a good dad or husband, I know you will do just fine. I am sincerely wishing for your happiness and health. Cheers!

[jkc-kp]

Man, your videos are all so insightful and refreshing. It almost feels like I’m being mentored by a very wise and intelligent person. Thank you.

[TylerSinden]

The amount of planning and the blocks he has for his days two years from now is inspiring.

[rozminhall]

You look so much happier for some reason! The GLOW UP ✨

[improvewithsoo-selfdevelop]

"What would my life look like 5 years from now if I continued on the same path?"

Such a powerful question that we all need to reflect on! Definitely have lots of things to work on at the moment. Thanks Ali!

[SusannaJ]

This video was full of value, Ali. Enjoyed this one tremendously. I can't wait to go through this exercise.

[weebywo]

it became a ritual for me to put your video at 1080p, right amount and brightness and high volume. you videos are just perfect and i love how you are adding your personal views and thoughts these days ☺️