Ali Abdaal in 2022
92 sources, 24 hours.
Start here: How to Grow on YouTube - Live Stream with Ali Abdaal · How I Failed in 2022 · My Regrets about Quitting Medicine
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 first book, which a publisher asked him to write (2020) (23) · now: completed
- Ali builds a team for his online business (13) · now: running
- Ali's interview podcast with entrepreneurs and creators (2021) (13) · now: running
- On a Zoom call Ali and Angus plan the final details of the Part-Time YouTuber Academy, a four-week live interactive course Ali runs for the first time from next week (week of 16 November 2020). (9) · now: running
- Ali promises to keep recommending fantasy audiobooks on the channel (2020) (7) · now: open (updates through 2023, not reported done)
- 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: running
- Ali's team launches Creatorpreneur, a brand with a course, Twitter account, newsletter and podcast on how creators can think more like businesses (2022) (5) · now: running
- Not Overthinking, Ali and Taimur's podcast (2019) (4) · now: running
By the numbers
Main speaker: Ali 92; median length 14:28; formats: Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) 53, Short 27, Tech review, setup or bag tour 5, Livestream or live hangout 2, Book summary (Book Club) 2, Podcast or interview 1, Study with me 1, Vlog or day in the life 1.
All videos of the year
January
| date | video | format | by | topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-04 | 21 Life Lessons I've Learned | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali, Arun Maini | Mindset, motivation and happiness (also: Money and investing, Productivity and time, +8) |
| 2022-01-07 | 15 Books To Read to Change Your Life | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Books and reading (also: Productivity and time, Relationships and personal life, +4) |
| 2022-01-21 | My New Life Goals (2022) | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Goals, purpose and life design (also: Health, sleep and habits, Business and entrepreneurship) |
| 2022-01-27 | Reviewing Kindles - Standard, Paperwhite, Signature, Oasis | Tech review, setup or bag tour | Ali | Tools, apps and tech (also: Books and reading) |
| 2022-01-31 | 20 Podcasts That Changed My Life (and Business) | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Books and reading (also: Mindset, motivation and happiness, Health, sleep and habits, +3) |
February
| date | video | format | by | topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-04 | How to Make Money Online | Podcast or interview | Ali, David Perell | YouTube, writing online and creators (also: Business and entrepreneurship) |
| 2022-02-10 | My Everyday Carry 2022 | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Tools, apps and tech (also: Productivity and time) |
| 2022-02-16 | 7 Side Hustles You Can Start This Year | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Business and entrepreneurship |
| 2022-02-23 | How I Ranked 1st at Cambridge University - 20 Study Tips | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Learning and studying |
| 2022-02-25 | How to Grow on YouTube - Live Stream with Ali Abdaal | Livestream or live hangout | Ali, a guest | YouTube, writing online and creators |
| 2022-02-28 | 5 Financial Mistakes I've Made In The Last 10 Years | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Money and investing |
March
| date | video | format | by | topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-03 | How To Start a YouTube Channel - Beginner’s Guide to YouTube | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | YouTube, writing online and creators |
| 2022-03-11 | Which iPad Should You Buy? (Basic, Mini, Air, Pro or Pro 12.9) | Tech review, setup or bag tour | Ali | Tools, apps and tech |
| 2022-03-16 | The Best Headphones To Buy in 2026 🎧 | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Tools, apps and tech |
| 2022-03-21 | The Biggest Lessons from 110 Books | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Books and reading (also: Business and entrepreneurship, Productivity and time, +2) |
| 2022-03-25 | My Complete Productivity System | Tech review, setup or bag tour | Ali | Tools, apps and tech |
| 2022-03-30 | This Book Made Me a Happier Person | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Mindset, motivation and happiness |
April
| date | video | format | by | topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-06 | Real-Time Study With Me - 2 Hours With Music | Study with me | Ali | Learning and studying |
| 2022-04-21 | My 4-Step Framework for Learning With Audiobooks | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Books and reading |
| 2022-04-27 | Who is Ali Abdaal? · Channel Trailer | Short | Ali | YouTube, writing online and creators (also: Medicine and his doctor years) |
| 2022-04-29 | How to Invest as a Teenager | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Money and investing (also: Business and entrepreneurship, Books and reading, +3) |
May
| date | video | format | by | topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-04 | My $2.4m London Apartment Tour | Tech review, setup or bag tour | Ali | Money and investing (also: Relationships and personal life, Tools, apps and tech) |
| 2022-05-12 | What Am I Doing With My Life? | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Business and entrepreneurship (also: YouTube, writing online and creators, Relationships and personal life) |
| 2022-05-18 | Life Is 4,000 Weeks. You’re Already Burning Through Them. | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali, Oliver Burkeman | Productivity and time |
| 2022-05-26 | Why Buying Is Not Always Better Than Renting | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Money and investing |
June
| date | video | format | by | topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-06 | The Secret To Making The PERFECT Coffee | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali, James Hoffmann | Health, sleep and habits |
| 2022-06-14 | I Read 2,216 Resumes. Here’s How You Stand Out 🚀 | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Work and career |
| 2022-06-21 | How to Organise your Life - Building a Second Brain | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Productivity and time |
| 2022-06-22 | The 3 Laws of Sustainable Productivity #shorts | Short | Ali | Productivity and time |
| 2022-06-28 | My Evidence-Based Skincare Routine | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali, Usama | Health, sleep and habits |
| 2022-06-30 | You’re Saving for a Life You’ll Never Live | Book summary (Book Club) | Ali | Money and investing |
July
| date | video | format | by | topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-02 | 5 Hacks for Better Sleep (2022) #shorts | Short | Ali | Health, sleep and habits |
| 2022-07-14 | How to Build Your Ultimate Productivity System | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Productivity and time |
| 2022-07-20 | How to Make Productivity More Fun | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Productivity and time |
| 2022-07-22 | How Much YouTube Paid Me For 10M Views | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali, Ali Abdaal (channel) | YouTube, writing online and creators (also: Business and entrepreneurship) |
| 2022-07-26 | 28 Life Lessons from 28 Years in 28 Minutes | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Health, sleep and habits (also: Relationships and personal life, Productivity and time, +5) |
| 2022-07-29 | How To Spend Money to Buy Happiness | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali, Ali Abdaal (channel) | Money and investing (also: Health, sleep and habits) |
August
| date | video | format | by | topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-02 | 5 Mistakes Procrastinators Make (And How To Avoid Them...) | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Productivity and time |
| 2022-08-05 | How to Start an Email Newsletter | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali, Ali Abdaal (channel) | YouTube, writing online and creators |
| 2022-08-08 | How to Figure Out What to Do With Your Life #shorts | Short | Ali | Work and career |
| 2022-08-09 | How I Make $4 Million Per Year - The CBM Framework | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali, Ali Abdaal (channel) | Business and entrepreneurship (also: YouTube, writing online and creators) |
| 2022-08-12 | Why You're Not Happy and What To Do About It | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali, Mo Gawdat | Mindset, motivation and happiness |
| 2022-08-16 | The Best Book I've Ever Read about Morality | Book summary (Book Club) | Ali, William MacAskill | Work and career (also: Books and reading, Goals, purpose and life design, Money and investing) |
| 2022-08-19 | How I Manage My Time - The System That Changed My Life | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali, Ali Abdaal (channel) | Productivity and time (also: Goals, purpose and life design) |
| 2022-08-23 | How I Stopped Overthinking | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali, Ali Abdaal (channel) | Mindset, motivation and happiness (also: Productivity and time) |
| 2022-08-26 | 27 Critical Apps That Shaped My Life | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Tools, apps and tech (also: Learning and studying, Business and entrepreneurship, YouTube, writing online and creators) |
| 2022-08-30 | How to Make Money Online - The 3 Levels #shorts | Short | Ali | Business and entrepreneurship |
| 2022-08-31 | How to Earn Money Doing What You Love | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Business and entrepreneurship |
September
| date | video | format | by | topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-02 | How To Find The Perfect Career - The 3 Part Decision Framework | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Work and career |
| 2022-09-09 | I Journaled Everyday for 90 Days. Here’s What I Learned. | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Goals, purpose and life design (also: Mindset, motivation and happiness) |
| 2022-09-16 | I Designed My Dream Product | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Tools, apps and tech |
| 2022-09-18 | My London Studio Tour (2022) | Tech review, setup or bag tour | Ali | YouTube, writing online and creators (also: Business and entrepreneurship) |
| 2022-09-24 | How to Retire in 10 Years (starting with $0) | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Money and investing |
| 2022-09-30 | My Ultimate Productive Morning Routine | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Health, sleep and habits (also: Productivity and time) |
October
| date | video | format | by | topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-08 | How To Manage Your Time As A Student | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Productivity and time (also: Learning and studying, Goals, purpose and life design, +2) |
| 2022-10-17 | 8 Evidence-Based Tips that Helped Me Find Love | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali, Logan Ury | Relationships and personal life |
| 2022-10-26 | I Asked 15 Experts For Life Advice. Here's What I Learned. | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Business and entrepreneurship (also: Health, sleep and habits, Relationships and personal life, Work and career) |
November
| date | video | format | by | topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-01 | A Day in My Life as a YouTuber | Vlog or day in the life | Ali, a guest | YouTube, writing online and creators (also: Relationships and personal life, Health, sleep and habits) |
| 2022-11-02 | Can I still type at 156 words per minute? ⌨️ #shorts | Short | Ali | Tools, apps and tech |
| 2022-11-03 | Should you upgrade to the iPhone 14? 📱 #shorts | Short | Ali | Tools, apps and tech |
| 2022-11-04 | How To Build A Life You Love | Livestream or live hangout | Ali | Goals, purpose and life design |
| 2022-11-05 | My Bullet Journal Setup for Intentional Productivity 📔 #shorts | Short | Ali | Productivity and time |
| 2022-11-06 | 12 Podcasts That Changed My Life 🎙 #shorts | Short | Ali | Business and entrepreneurship |
| 2022-11-07 | My Top 5 Books On Entrepreneurship 📚 #shorts | Short | Ali | Business and entrepreneurship |
| 2022-11-08 | How to Be Confident on Camera (5 Tips) | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | YouTube, writing online and creators (also: Mindset, motivation and happiness) |
| 2022-11-14 | The Best App For Remembering Everything You Read 📚 #shorts | Short | Ali | Books and reading |
| 2022-11-15 | How One Cleaner Made $8 Million #shorts | Short | Ali | Money and investing |
| 2022-11-16 | This free app saves me 21 hours every month #shorts | Short | Ali | Tools, apps and tech |
| 2022-11-17 | How to Become a Digital Nomad | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Business and entrepreneurship (also: Work and career) |
| 2022-11-19 | Why We Should Use Our Time More Intentionally #shorts | Short | Ali | Productivity and time |
| 2022-11-22 | What happened to these two brothers? #shorts | Short | Ali | Business and entrepreneurship |
| 2022-11-23 | 6 life lessons in under 60 seconds #shorts | Short | Ali | Productivity and time |
| 2022-11-24 | 12 Productivity Myths Wasting Your Time | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Productivity and time (also: Mindset, motivation and happiness, Goals, purpose and life design, Books and reading) |
| 2022-11-25 | The Diderot Effect #shorts | Short | Ali | Money and investing |
| 2022-11-27 | Follow Your Passion is Terrible Advice. Here’s Why. | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Work and career |
| 2022-11-28 | How I Ranked 1st at Cambridge University #shorts | Short | Ali | Learning and studying |
| 2022-11-30 | How to Make Difficult Decisions (without overthinking) | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali, Ali Abdaal (channel) | Mindset, motivation and happiness (also: Goals, purpose and life design, Health, sleep and habits, Business and entrepreneurship) |
December
| date | video | format | by | topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-02 | The Parable of the Mexican Fisherman #shorts | Short | Ali | Goals, purpose and life design |
| 2022-12-05 | 12 cheap purchases to boost your productivity | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Productivity and time (also: Health, sleep and habits) |
| 2022-12-06 | The Stockdale Paradox #shorts | Short | Ali | Mindset, motivation and happiness |
| 2022-12-08 | 3 purchases under $20 to boost your productivity #shorts | Short | Ali | Productivity and time |
| 2022-12-09 | Why You're Always Tired - 7 Myths Ruining Your Sleep | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali, Russell Foster | Health, sleep and habits |
| 2022-12-11 | Elon Musk's 6 rules for productivity #shorts | Short | Ali | Productivity and time |
| 2022-12-13 | 15 Incredible Books to Read in 2026 | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Books and reading (also: Work and career, Mindset, motivation and happiness, +4) |
| 2022-12-14 | Why Jeff Bezos still washes his dishes #shorts | Short | Ali | Productivity and time |
| 2022-12-16 | How I Failed in 2022 | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Business and entrepreneurship (also: YouTube, writing online and creators, Productivity and time) |
| 2022-12-17 | The IKEA effect #shorts | Short | Ali | Productivity and time |
| 2022-12-19 | $100m CEO Alex Hormozi's advice for entrepreneurs #shorts | Short | Ali, Alex Hormozi | Business and entrepreneurship |
| 2022-12-21 | The Power of Cold Emails #shorts | Short | Ali | Business and entrepreneurship |
| 2022-12-22 | How to Become Luckier - An Evidence-Based Guide | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali | Mindset, motivation and happiness |
| 2022-12-27 | My Regrets about Quitting Medicine | Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) | Ali, Ali Abdaal (channel) | Medicine and his doctor years (also: Work and career, YouTube, writing online and creators) |
| 2022-12-28 | 3 purchases under $20 to boost your productivity pt.2 #shorts | Short | Ali | Productivity and time |