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Doesn't dating get in the way of productivity?

2026-10-18 · Short · Ali · recording, 1:14 · watch on YouTube

Topic: Relationships and personal life · mode: Answering questions

Asked whether dating gets in the way of productivity, Ali says it does take time and energy from other goals, but if you want a family, dating has to become one of your goals; many people regret not taking it seriously when young, and he thinks a family is worth the sacrifice.

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The parts of the video and what is said in each (★ — how much it matters to the video).

00:00:00 — Does dating get in the way of productivity?

  • ★★ With a finite amount of time and energy for your goals, Ali says, adding serious dating to a set of worldly success goals will take time and energy away from them. — 00:00:00
  • ★★★ If you want a family in the future, Ali says, you have to put energy into dating and make it one of your goals; if you are pretty sure you don't, you can chase success or money instead. — 00:00:29
  • ★★ Ali has spoken to many people who regret not taking dating more seriously when younger because they chased professional accomplishments, which felt hollow once they got rich, successful or promoted. — 00:00:29
  • ★★ Taking dating seriously means less energy for other goals; Ali thinks the goal of having a family is worth that initial sacrifice while dating, though he says it is entirely up to you. — 00:00:58

Threads in this video

  • refine · How do you find a partner? — If you want a family in the future, Ali says, you have to put energy into dating and make it one of your goals; if you are pretty sure you don't, you can chase success or money instead. (00:00:29)
  • refine · How do you avoid regrets in life? — Ali has spoken to many people who regret not taking dating more seriously when younger because they chased professional accomplishments, which felt hollow once they got rich, successful or promoted. (00:00:29)
  • refine · How do you balance ambitious work with family life? — Taking dating seriously means less energy for other goals; Ali thinks the goal of having a family is worth that initial sacrifice while dating, though he says it is entirely up to you. (00:00:58)

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