Ask Doctor Ali - 100k subscribers Q&A

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Q1 - 01:21 - How did you learn to code and what resources did you use to learn?
Q2 - 02:!4 - How do you fight procrastination and stay productive?
Q3 - 04:14 - How do you balance revision of old content with learning new content?
Q4 - 05:33 - How do you motivate yourself to do so much outside of medicine while having a busy job?
Q5 - 08:50 - How did you learn new skills like video editing? Any recommended resources?
Q6 - 10:20 - What’s your life motto?
Q7 - 12:59 - What’s the best book you’ve read this year?
Q8 - 13:24 - How did you stay motivated to study during medical school?
Q9 - 14:11 - Are you dating anyone?
Q10 - 14:30 - Was there any part of medical school that you really didn’t enjoy?
Q11 - Any advice on how to make a YouTube channel and how to edit videos?
Q12 - 16:10 - How do you think your content will change over time as you get older?
Q13 - 18:10 - How do you balance meaningful friendships / relationships at medical school with the constant need to be studying?
Q14 - 19:44 - Do you know of any scientific ways to beat procrastination?
Q15 - What is the most useless activity that has a hidden value?
Q16 -22:06 - How do I keep up with the content and get good grades in medical school?
Q17 - 23:00 - How do I stop my perfectionist sensibilities from interfering with my confidence?
Q18 - 25:03 - Have you ever harmed a patient due to your inexperience? How did you get over it?
Q19 - 28:14 - How do you deal with imposter syndrome or feeling like you’re inadequate?
Q20 - 30:18 - How do you make the time to write and maintain your blog so consistently?
Q21 - 31:27 - What are your favourite blogs and YouTube channels?
Q22 - 32:33 - How do you practically grow everyday?
Q23 - 33:50 - How did you manage to code, teach, do research, run a company etc while in medical school?
Q24 - 35:13 - How do you stay on top of school work while also having time for yourself?
37:03 - Wrap-up

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[HibaAnsari-xgkv]

Is it just me or hearing Ali talk about his perspective puts a smile on your face and everything starts to seem possible.

[Revishaan]

I understand why a mic is important now. Having watched your recent videos with your amazing mic, this video doesn't seem that great by the audio. Thanks for the tip, I defo need to invest in a good mic.

Love your content! Absolute inspiration.

[SteveWish]

"Everyone is just winging it" - I absolutely love this direct expression of reality! Thanks, Ali - it has taken me over 60 yrs to understand this fact!

[icetea]

Hey,
I rarely write comments. But this time I felt like it. I am from germany and I really enjoy watching your videos, even though I have nothing to do with medicine and I am not a medical Student. I really like the mix of videos about studying(spaced repetition and active recall), technology (like the iPad videos) and videos about medical school. You really inspire, without putting pressure on your viewers that they have to be productive 24/7.

Thank you :)

[munnesa]

I cannot explain how much value your book recommendations and your advice as added to my life. For that, I greatly appreciate your help. I like your motto, "How Hard Can It Be. I also like the sound of your voice :P. Jazakallah brother.

[SingZeon]

Hahah I think it's pretty funny how you're so eloquent, confident, articulate about medicine, studying, coding, procrastination ... but then you get so tongue-tied just saying that you're single 😂😂

[henryludlam-steinke]

Ali, you are a phenomenal YouTuber and honestly one of my idols. Please keep doing what you do, it makes so many of us so happy when you upload.

[ArjunKelaiya]

"How hard can it be?" is so beautiful and liberating thing I have heard today. Thank you for that Ali!

[kulsoomomar]

love how you manage to jump out of the screen and hold our attention with your conversational style. Also, you talk about your self and your personal experiences and have said you love to hear your own voice - yet you dont come across as narcissistic or cocky! THAT is a rare skill. Keep killing it ....

[travis_approved]

The thing I appreciate your channel is that you don’t put any pressure on your audience to watch the whole video and even put sources to watch just what they’d be interested in. It’s very admirable. That’s what I look for in quality content. I’m not even in med school, I’m going into teaching English and social studies.

[harryashford]

I see your learning Dettol on the keyboard. I’ve never heard it before, is it a good song?

[littlesunshine]

Your voice is something, really something! 😌 Well, at least for me!
Junior doctor as you, from Nepal 😊
And yeah, always thankful for your videos!

[damienwayne]

You're growing so fast. I remeber earlier this year when you only had like 20k subs. Keep going buddy


P.S what's up with the audio??

[OneFunPierre]

"Everyone is just winging it!" So much truth in those words! Ali... profound my friend... profound insights. I need to inspire my friend. I love what your doing! Great share and God speed buddy. Third time I've watched this video today. Just trying to gain the wisdom.

[ruqiyaa]

I'm a bit late but I just wanted to say congratulations for hitting 100k. With the hard work you put into each video, you really deserve all of us!! Thank you and I hope the channel continues to grow. xxx

[moni]

Yes please do the second part! I'm studying for my finals of first year nursing degree (it's a 4 years college degree here in Spain) and i'm using active recall techniques for it because of you and your videos. Thank you for being such a good youtube teacher. I'll be in your channel for a time!😊

[OneFunPierre]

Thank you so much for the content you are creating. It's great advice man. So motivating. "How hard can it be?" The question becomes how can we be funnier?" "How can we be more disciplined?" How can we improve our character?

[DianaDalmacio]

Loving your channel and feeling smarter every time I watch your videos! 😊

[ThatMedic]

You wanted to say, and slide into my DMs at 14:30 😂

[flowerbomb]

I am so impressed and touched by your effervescent, intelligent and kind personality! keep it up Ali :)