Ali Abdaal in 2019

64 sources, 14 hours.

Start here: How I Manage my Time as a Doctor + YouTuber - 9 Time Management Tips · How I Built a Million Dollar Business in Medical School - 10 Tips for Entrepreneurs · My Annual Review using Notion

Main stories

The stories that moved in the most videos of the year (an announcement, launch, milestone, update or result — not a look back), with how many videos each moved in and where it stands now.

• Ali's foundation years as a junior doctor at Addenbrooke's Hospital and West Suffolk Hospital (2018) (9) · now: completed
• Ali prepares for the MRCP, a postgraduate medical exam (2019) (8) · now: last documented in 2020
• Ali promises a monthly video on his favourite things discovered that month (2018) (5) · now: kept
• Not Overthinking, Ali and Taimur's podcast (2019) (5) · now: last documented in 2020
• Ali promises Skillshare classes on how he films, edits and produces his videos (2019) (5) · now: kept
• Ali says he is going to work on his own Skillshare classes, taking a deep dive into how he makes his videos: filming, editing and post-production. (5) · now: last documented in 2020 (looked back on in 2024)
• Ali promises to start reviewing tech as a tech YouTuber (2018) (4) · now: open (updates through 2020, not reported done)
• Ali prepares for the MRCOG exam in obstetrics and gynaecology, documented in study-with-me videos (2018) (4) · now: lapsed

By the numbers

Main speaker: Ali 64; median length 11:46; formats: Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) 35, Tech review, setup or bag tour 16, Study with me 5, Vlog or day in the life 4, Q&A video 3, Livestream or live hangout 1.

All videos of the year

January

date	video	format	by	topic
2019-01-20	My Favourite iPad Pro Apps	Tech review, setup or bag tour	Ali	Tools, apps and tech (also: Learning and studying)
2019-01-31	How to Study for Exams with Google Sheets	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Learning and studying

February

date	video	format	by	topic
2019-02-07	THE BEST EARPHONES - Apple AirPods Review	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Tools, apps and tech
2019-02-11	3 Books that Changed my Life	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Business and entrepreneurship (also: YouTube, writing online and creators)
2019-02-14	Valentine’s Day Live Stream	Livestream or live hangout	Ali	Medicine and his doctor years (also: Relationships and personal life, Learning and studying, +5)
2019-02-18	iPad Pro Smart Keyboard Folio Review - My favourite typing experience of all time	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Tools, apps and tech
2019-02-24	How to study for exams - The Retrospective Revision Timetable	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Learning and studying

March

date	video	format	by	topic
2019-03-05	Apple Watch Series 4 Review	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Tools, apps and tech
2019-03-18	Littman Cardiology IV - Stethoscope Review	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Medicine and his doctor years
2019-03-26	Recommended Tech for Students 🎧📱	Tech review, setup or bag tour	Ali	Tools, apps and tech (also: Books and reading)
2019-03-30	Monthly Favourites #7 - Ali Abdaal	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Mindset, motivation and happiness (also: Learning and studying, Books and reading, +2)

April

date	video	format	by	topic
2019-04-02	What's in my Camera Bag - My YouTube + photography travel gear	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	YouTube, writing online and creators
2019-04-09	How I ranked 1st at Cambridge University - The Essay Memorisation Framework	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Learning and studying
2019-04-16	Medical Mission in Sudan - Life as a Junior Doctor	Vlog or day in the life	Ali	Medicine and his doctor years
2019-04-23	Which iPad should you buy - Analysis of iPad Pro vs iPad Air vs iPad Mini vs iPad	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Tools, apps and tech

May

date	video	format	by	topic
2019-05-02	Monthly Favourites #8 - Ali Abdaal	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Productivity and time (also: Mindset, motivation and happiness, Business and entrepreneurship, Learning and studying)
2019-05-07	Amazon Kindle vs Kindle Paperwhite	Tech review, setup or bag tour	Ali	Tools, apps and tech (also: Books and reading)
2019-05-18	The Best Productivity Apps for Students	Tech review, setup or bag tour	Ali, Francesco D'Alessio	Tools, apps and tech (also: Productivity and time, Learning and studying, Goals, purpose and life design)
2019-05-21	Study with Me + Anki Flashcard Method - Ali Abdaal	Study with me	Ali	Learning and studying
2019-05-27	My Geriatric Medicine Placement - Junior Doctor Vlog #02	Vlog or day in the life	Ali	Medicine and his doctor years
2019-05-28	How to Spin a Pen Around Your Thumb (Tutorial)	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Other
2019-05-31	Monthly Favourites #9 - Ali Abdaal	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Business and entrepreneurship (also: Productivity and time)

June

date	video	format	by	topic
2019-06-04	iPad Mini Review - The Perfect Consumption Device	Tech review, setup or bag tour	Ali	Tools, apps and tech
2019-06-05	Top 5 Highlights from Apple's WWDC 2019 Keynote	Tech review, setup or bag tour	Ali	Tools, apps and tech
2019-06-05	My 7 Favourite iPad OS Features - Apple WWDC 2019	Tech review, setup or bag tour	Ali, a guest	Tools, apps and tech
2019-06-07	Top 14 Funniest Moments from Apple WWDC 2019	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Tools, apps and tech
2019-06-12	Harry Potter - Medical Science Explained	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali, a guest	Medicine and his doctor years
2019-06-16	How to Study for Exams - The STic Framework for Effective Learning	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Learning and studying
2019-06-20	My Favourite Fantasy Books	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Books and reading
2019-06-26	How I use my iPad Pro as a Doctor	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Productivity and time (also: Tools, apps and tech, Medicine and his doctor years)
2019-06-29	How I Make My YouTube Videos	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	YouTube, writing online and creators

July

date	video	format	by	topic
2019-07-02	Monthly Favourites #10 - Ali Abdaal	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Health, sleep and habits (also: Tools, apps and tech, Business and entrepreneurship, Goals, purpose and life design)
2019-07-05	AWAY Weekender Bag Review	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Tools, apps and tech (also: Money and investing)
2019-07-10	iPad vs Kindle for Reading Books	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Books and reading
2019-07-23	The World's Smartest Notebook - Rocketbook Everlast Review	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Tools, apps and tech
2019-07-26	How I Manage my Time as a Doctor + YouTuber - 9 Time Management Tips	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Productivity and time (also: Tools, apps and tech)

August

date	video	format	by	topic
2019-08-02	General Surgery - A Day in the Life - Junior Doctor Vlog	Vlog or day in the life	Ali	Medicine and his doctor years
2019-08-06	Smart Passive Income + The Third Door - Monthly Favourites #11	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Money and investing (also: Books and reading, Business and entrepreneurship, Tools, apps and tech)
2019-08-16	Money, Relationships and Hair Loss - Answering your Assumptions	Q&A video	Ali	Money and investing (also: Relationships and personal life, YouTube, writing online and creators, +3)
2019-08-23	The Best iPad Screen Protector - Paperlike V2	Tech review, setup or bag tour	Ali	Tools, apps and tech
2019-08-29	How to Film YouTube Videos on Your Phone	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali, Ali Abdaal (channel)	YouTube, writing online and creators
2019-08-31	Building the perfect desk setup - 49" Ultrawide Monitor + Standing Desk	Tech review, setup or bag tour	Ali	Tools, apps and tech (also: YouTube, writing online and creators)

September

date	video	format	by	topic
2019-09-06	Life Advice Q&A with my Brother	Q&A video	Ali, Taimur Abdaal	Mindset, motivation and happiness (also: Productivity and time, Learning and studying, +5)
2019-09-13	My Productivity Desk Setup	Tech review, setup or bag tour	Ali, Ali Abdaal (channel)	Tools, apps and tech
2019-09-17	My Favourite Productivity App for Students - Notion	Tech review, setup or bag tour	Ali	Tools, apps and tech (also: Learning and studying)
2019-09-24	Ready Player One + 'My First Million' - Monthly Favourites #12	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Money and investing (also: Books and reading, Business and entrepreneurship)

October

date	video	format	by	topic
2019-10-01	iPhone 11 vs iPhone 7/8/X/XR/XS - Real world camera comparison	Tech review, setup or bag tour	Ali	Tools, apps and tech
2019-10-09	How I Built a Million Dollar Business in Medical School - 10 Tips for Entrepreneurs	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Business and entrepreneurship
2019-10-14	Do students need an iPad or a MacBook?	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Tools, apps and tech (also: Productivity and time)
2019-10-19	How I use Notion as a Resonance Calendar	Tech review, setup or bag tour	Ali	Tools, apps and tech (also: YouTube, writing online and creators, Books and reading)
2019-10-24	Study with Me + How I take Notes	Study with me	Ali	Learning and studying
2019-10-30	How I Read 100 Books a Year - 8 Tips for Reading More	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Books and reading
2019-10-31	AirPods Pro Unboxing!	Tech review, setup or bag tour	Ali	Tools, apps and tech

November

date	video	format	by	topic
2019-11-06	 iPhone 11 & 11 Pro - Review	Tech review, setup or bag tour	Ali	Tools, apps and tech (also: Money and investing)
2019-11-14	Arrogance, Expectations & Inspiration - Personal Q&A with my Brother · Ali & Taimur Abdaal	Q&A video	Ali, Taimur Abdaal	Relationships and personal life (also: Work and career, Mindset, motivation and happiness, +2)
2019-11-20	Study with Me + How I Learn New Content	Study with me	Ali	Learning and studying (also: Tools, apps and tech)
2019-11-26	How my friend ranked 1st at Medical School - The Active Recall Framework	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Learning and studying

December

date	video	format	by	topic
2019-12-06	Day in the Life as a Doctor	Vlog or day in the life	Ali	Medicine and his doctor years (also: Learning and studying)
2019-12-11	What's on my iPhone 11 Pro Max (2020)	Tech review, setup or bag tour	Ali	Tools, apps and tech (also: Productivity and time, Relationships and personal life)
2019-12-17	Study With Me - A Super Productive Day	Study with me	Ali	Learning and studying (also: Productivity and time)
2019-12-21	Reading Mean Comments	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Other
2019-12-25	Why I'm Giving 10% of my Income to Charity	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali, Lucia	Money and investing (also: Medicine and his doctor years)
2019-12-27	My Annual Review using Notion	Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard)	Ali	Goals, purpose and life design
2019-12-31	Study With Me - British Airways Business Class	Study with me	Ali	Learning and studying (also: Books and reading, Productivity and time)