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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.

By the numbers

Main speaker: Ali 202; median length 1:16; formats: Short 156, Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) 35, Podcast or interview 3, Case study or coaching session 2, Book summary (Book Club) 2, Q&A video 2, Workshop, masterclass or full course 2, Tech review, setup or bag tour 2; of them reposts of earlier words: 1.

All videos of the year

January

date video format by topic
2025-01-10 My Honest Advice to Anyone Starting YouTube in 2026 Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali YouTube, writing online and creators
2025-01-17 How to Actually Get in Shape in 2026 - My Evidence-Based Guide Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Health, sleep and habits
2025-01-21 How to Hack Motivation: The 15-Minute Rule Short TJ Power Productivity and time
2025-01-21 You're Not Behind: How to Change Your Life in 90 Days Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-01-24 The 5 Key Components for Financial Freedom Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Money and investing (also: Work and career, Business and entrepreneurship)
2025-01-31 Why Everyone Needs a Personal Website Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali, a guest YouTube, writing online and creators (also: Work and career, Tools, apps and tech, Mindset, motivation and happiness)

February

date video format by topic
2025-02-04 This Book Changed How I Think about Time Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Goals, purpose and life design (also: Productivity and time, Relationships and personal life, +2)
2025-02-07 How to Stop Procrastinating and Finally Take Action Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Productivity and time (also: Mindset, motivation and happiness)
2025-02-14 How I use AI to save 10+ hours per week Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Tools, apps and tech
2025-02-18 How I Manage My Time - The Triage System Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Productivity and time
2025-02-25 How to finally start your first business in 2026 Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-02-28 How to Actually Make Money Online in 2026 - Case Study Case study or coaching session Ali, Aman Business and entrepreneurship (also: YouTube, writing online and creators, Productivity and time, Mindset, motivation and happiness)

March

date video format by topic
2025-03-04 How to Find Your Purpose (with Tiny Experiments) Book summary (Book Club) Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-03-11 What to do if you hate your job Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali, Sahil Bloom Work and career
2025-03-18 Watch this if you never have enough time Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Productivity and time (also: Mindset, motivation and happiness)
2025-03-25 How to Make More Money in your Job Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali, Jenny Wood Work and career
2025-03-28 Honest YouTube Advice for 45 Minutes Straight (2026) Q&A video Ali YouTube, writing online and creators

April

date video format by topic
2025-04-04 Watch this if you feel like you’re behind in life Book summary (Book Club) Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness (also: Goals, purpose and life design)
2025-04-11 Why Everyone Should Start a YouTube Channel Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali YouTube, writing online and creators (also: Mindset, motivation and happiness)

May

date video format by topic
2025-05-03 17 Cheap Purchases That Actually Improved My Life Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Tools, apps and tech (also: Health, sleep and habits, Productivity and time, +2)
2025-05-09 How to Get Ahead of 99% of People (Discipline Isn't Enough) Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali, Joe Hudson Mindset, motivation and happiness (also: Productivity and time)
2025-05-28 Getting Rich is a Game. Here’s How to Win. Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Business and entrepreneurship (also: Money and investing, Work and career)
2025-05-31 I Tried AI as a Life Coach for 365 Days - Here’s What I Learned Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Tools, apps and tech (also: Mindset, motivation and happiness)

June

date video format by topic
2025-06-02 Most people forget 90% of what they read. Short Ali Books and reading
2025-06-03 Are you in a liminal space? Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-06-03 How to Stop Overthinking (and Finally Achieve Your Goals) Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness (also: Productivity and time)
2025-06-04 The 5-Minute Rule to Stop Procrastinating Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-06-05 3 Ways to Read 100 Books/Year Short Ali Books and reading
2025-06-06 30 Minutes with This App = 3 Hours of Writing Short Ali Tools, apps and tech
2025-06-09 If you’re overwhelmed, read this Short Ali Books and reading
2025-06-10 She Was Working on Her Wedding Day Short Ali Medicine and his doctor years
2025-06-11 If I Could Redo My 20s, I’d Do This Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-06-12 The Anti-Hustle Book You Need Today Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-06-13 Want to Live Longer? Read This Short Ali Health, sleep and habits
2025-06-13 He Built a $1M Business in 12 Months - Every Step Explained (Case Study) Case study or coaching session Ali, Suhail Idrees Business and entrepreneurship (also: Relationships and personal life, Work and career, +2)
2025-06-14 This Fixed My Sleep, Instantly Short Ali Health, sleep and habits
2025-06-18 How to Make Time for Everything (Then Actually Do It) Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Productivity and time
2025-06-19 How to Actually Stick to Your Goals Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-06-20 Procrastinating? Ask This 1 Question Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-06-21 Too Many Goals? Try This Instead Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-06-22 This Is Why Most People Quit Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-06-23 5 AI Tools I Use Every Day Short Ali Tools, apps and tech
2025-06-25 This Reframe Kills Fear Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-06-25 How I Made My First $1M at 26 - Every Step Explained Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-06-26 Stop Trying to Do Everything Short Ali, a guest Productivity and time
2025-06-27 Why Ed Sheeran Started Painting Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-06-28 This Rule in Emergency Medicine Changed Me Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-06-30 How to Let Go of Anger Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness

July

date video format by topic
2025-07-01 Want to Start Something? Read This Short Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-07-04 Money Isn't Always Freedom. Here's Why. Short Ali, a guest Money and investing
2025-07-05 Stop Working Nonstop. Science Agrees Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-07-06 Overthinking? Try 'Ready, Fire, Aim' Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-07-08 The Consumption Trap - How to Finally Lock In Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Goals, purpose and life design (also: Mindset, motivation and happiness)
2025-07-09 How to Stop Getting Stuck in Situationships Short Ali Relationships and personal life
2025-07-10 One Book to Kickstart Your Dream Short Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-07-11 I didn't want to make this video… Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-07-12 The Butterfly Effect Short Ali Other
2025-07-13 Are You Addicted to Achievement? Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-07-14 What other questions would you ask me? Short Ali, a guest Relationships and personal life (also: Books and reading, Productivity and time, +4)
2025-07-16 Is Quick Cash Better Than a Big Dream? Short Ali Other
2025-07-16 How I Made My First Dollar Online At 13 Short Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-07-17 Are You In One Of These 30s Life Paths? Short Ali Other
2025-07-17 Is Chasing Success Actually Harming You? Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-07-18 I’m Starting a New Series About Financial & Time Freedom Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Work and career (also: YouTube, writing online and creators, Medicine and his doctor years, +2)
2025-07-19 Answering Rapid Fire Questions Short Ali, a guest Relationships and personal life (also: Mindset, motivation and happiness)
2025-07-20 Top 3 Financial Literacy Books for Students Short Ali Money and investing
2025-07-21 Is This the Best Harry Potter Book Ever? Short Ali Books and reading
2025-07-22 What 8 Years on YouTube Taught Me About Life Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali YouTube, writing online and creators (also: Mindset, motivation and happiness, Productivity and time, +2)
2025-07-23 Earning Your First $1,000 Online Changes Everything Short Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-07-24 Under 30? Ask Anything Below Short Ali Other
2025-07-26 Why Most People Struggle To Make Money Online Short Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-07-26 My ONE Piece of Advice for Someone in Their 20s Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Books and reading
2025-07-28 Can This AI Email App Save Your Inbox? Short Ali Tools, apps and tech
2025-07-29 Why are your courses so expensive? Short Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-07-31 Why Pay For Bootcamps When You Can Learn For Free? Short Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-07-31 We Had a Baby! Life Update + Reflections Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Relationships and personal life (also: Money and investing, Mindset, motivation and happiness)

August

date video format by topic
2025-08-02 Feeling Stuck? Try The Odyssey Plan Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-08-03 Why Making Tons of Pots Beats Making One Perfect Pot Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-08-04 3 Journal Prompts That Will Change How You Think Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-08-05 Thank you for 8 years on YouTube Short Ali YouTube, writing online and creators
2025-08-06 4 Things I Wish I Knew About Happiness in My 20s Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-08-07 4 Productivity Secrets I Wish I Knew at 20 Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-08-08 Financial Freedom is Easy, After You Learn This Workshop, masterclass or full course Ali, a guest Business and entrepreneurship (also: Money and investing, Work and career, +2)
2025-08-09 Day in the Life Short Ali Other
2025-08-09 Why Ignoring Small Problems Makes Life Harder Short Ali Health, sleep and habits
2025-08-10 How I Built a Business While Studying Full Time Short Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-08-10 Can a Productivity System Help You Find Love? Short Ali Relationships and personal life
2025-08-11 Do People Really Notice Your Embarrassing Moments? Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-08-13 Want to Start a Business? Read These Books First Short Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-08-13 5 Books I'm Currently Reading Short Ali Books and reading
2025-08-14 Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Journal Short Ali, a guest Goals, purpose and life design
2025-08-14 My current favourite book series Short Ali Books and reading
2025-08-15 The best Harry Potter fanfiction? Short Ali Books and reading
2025-08-16 How to not die alone Short Ali Relationships and personal life
2025-08-17 Top Tips on How to Read More Books Short Ali Books and reading
2025-08-17 How to craft your perfect week Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-08-18 The Different Levels of Financial Freedom Short Ali Money and investing
2025-08-18 What is the Diderot effect doing to your wallet? Short Ali Money and investing
2025-08-19 Why you're feeling unproductive Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-08-19 What You're Really Saying With Your First Impressions Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-08-21 The 3 Must-Haves to Start A Business Short Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-08-22 How to Get Rich Short Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-08-25 What Happens After You Reach Your Biggest Goal? Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-08-26 Why Journaling Makes Life Easier — an excerpt of Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Journal Short Ali, a guest Goals, purpose and life design
2025-08-27 Are You Doing Too Much Every Day? Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-08-28 Get rich with these 2 skills Short Ali, a guest Work and career
2025-08-29 This Will Change How You Learn Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-08-30 How to Stay Calm When Everything Goes Wrong Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness (also: Business and entrepreneurship)
2025-08-30 Why Studying Hard Was Making Me Fail Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-08-31 The Truth About Making Progress Fast Short Ali Productivity and time (also: Business and entrepreneurship)
2025-08-31 Can Writing Really Change Your Day? — an excerpt of Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Journal Short Ali, a guest Goals, purpose and life design

September

date video format by topic
2025-09-01 This productivity myth needs to die Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-09-02 The most underrated productivity app Short Ali, a guest Tools, apps and tech
2025-09-02 My honest advice to someone who wants financial freedom Workshop, masterclass or full course Ali, a guest Business and entrepreneurship (also: Money and investing, Productivity and time, Mindset, motivation and happiness)
2025-09-02 Can Humans Beat AI in 2025? Short Ali YouTube, writing online and creators
2025-09-03 Why Your Feelings Don’t Control You Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-09-05 How to boost your creativity Short Ali Tools, apps and tech
2025-09-05 The 2 types of skills that will make you rich Short Ali Money and investing
2025-09-06 How to set yourself up for success Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness (also: Business and entrepreneurship)
2025-09-07 Do this if you don't have enough time Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-09-08 Do this when your todo list gets too long Short Ali, a guest Productivity and time
2025-09-09 We’ve got some HUGEEEE news... @IzzySealey link in description 👀 Short Ali, Izzy Sealey Business and entrepreneurship
2025-09-10 What to do when you hate your job Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-09-11 If you struggle with consistency, try this app Short Ali Tools, apps and tech
2025-09-12 How to Change Your Life Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Goals, purpose and life design (also: Mindset, motivation and happiness)
2025-09-14 This book changed how I think about money Short Ali, a guest Money and investing
2025-09-15 How to free up more time Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-09-17 My Home Office Setup (2026) Tech review, setup or bag tour Ali Tools, apps and tech (also: YouTube, writing online and creators, Goals, purpose and life design)
2025-09-18 There are 100 days left in 2025 Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-09-19 How to prioritise your tasks Short Ali, a guest Productivity and time
2025-09-19 How I Would Build A Business in 2026 (If I had to start over) Podcast or interview Ali, Daniel Priestley Business and entrepreneurship
2025-09-23 Too many emails? Try this app Short Ali Tools, apps and tech
2025-09-24 The Ultimate Guide to Building a Lifestyle Business Podcast or interview Ali, Chris Ducker Business and entrepreneurship (also: Productivity and time)
2025-09-26 Easy, Boring Business Ideas to Start in 2026 - Answering your Questions Q&A video Ali Business and entrepreneurship (also: Money and investing, Work and career)
2025-09-30 How to balance desire and gratitude Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-09-30 If I was a student again, I’d do this Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Work and career (also: Learning and studying)
2025-09-30 How I handle 389 unread messages Short Ali Productivity and time

October

date video format by topic
2025-10-02 Struggling To Take Action? Try This Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-10-07 My Productive Every Day Carry 2026 Tech review, setup or bag tour Ali Tools, apps and tech (also: Health, sleep and habits, Relationships and personal life)
2025-10-10 The Proven, Reliable Path to Earn $1M (Step By Step) Podcast or interview Ali, Daniel Priestley Business and entrepreneurship
2025-10-14 📢 Free for Creators - Make Money & Grow Your Following 🤩 Short Ali YouTube, writing online and creators
2025-10-15 Q&A with my daughter Short Ali Relationships and personal life
2025-10-16 How I use AI as an Entrepreneur (My complete workflow) Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Tools, apps and tech (also: Business and entrepreneurship)
2025-10-18 The science behind productivity boosts Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-10-19 How Can You Make Money With No Money? Short Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-10-20 How to believe in yourself again Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-10-20 How to Find Your Life’s Purpose Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali, Joe Hudson Goals, purpose and life design (also: Work and career)
2025-10-22 The Only 2 Systems You Need To Start A Business Short Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-10-23 Rapid Fire Questions with Ali Abdaal Short Ali, a guest Relationships and personal life (also: Tools, apps and tech)
2025-10-25 The secret to actually get stuff done Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-10-26 What to do if you're too ambitious Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-10-27 The most surprising thing about building apps with your spouse Short Ali Tools, apps and tech
2025-10-29 The Secret Skill Everyone Needs in 2025 Short Ali Business and entrepreneurship

November

date video format by topic
2025-11-03 How To Crush Your Goals Every Time Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-11-04 How To Make Money On YouTube While You Sleep Short Ali YouTube, writing online and creators
2025-11-05 3 Surprising Things I Learned As a New Dad Short Ali Relationships and personal life
2025-11-06 The Path To Having More Time Short Ali Money and investing
2025-11-08 How I Get My Best Ideas While Showering Short Ali Productivity and time (also: Tools, apps and tech)
2025-11-10 Why Feeling Good Makes You More Productive Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-11-11 3 reasons why you should start an online business Short Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-11-12 The single most expensive mistake in my career Short Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-11-13 Office Move In Day 🎉 Short Ali Relationships and personal life
2025-11-14 How to make time for everything Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-11-15 Why I Was Scared To Quit My Job For YouTube Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-11-17 This is the exact moment that changed my life Short Ali Medicine and his doctor years (also: Business and entrepreneurship)
2025-11-18 How to Start and Grow a YouTube Channel in 2026 Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali YouTube, writing online and creators
2025-11-21 My new favourite productivity gadget #ad Short Ali Tools, apps and tech
2025-11-21 5 ways to start earning on YouTube Short Ali YouTube, writing online and creators
2025-11-22 How to get over the fear of the first YouTube video upload Short Ali YouTube, writing online and creators
2025-11-22 To-do lists are ruining your life Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-11-23 How to be consistent with YouTube Short Ali YouTube, writing online and creators
2025-11-23 Get early access to our YouTuber course Black Friday offer Short Ali YouTube, writing online and creators
2025-11-24 We Took Our Whole Team to Bali Short Ali Relationships and personal life
2025-11-25 How I actually started on YouTube Short Ali YouTube, writing online and creators
2025-11-26 How I’d start a YouTube channel if I had to start over Short Ali YouTube, writing online and creators
2025-11-27 How to easily find your content niche Short Ali YouTube, writing online and creators
2025-11-28 The worst advice ever Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-11-28 I've Read 417 books. These 4 will make you financially free Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Business and entrepreneurship (also: Money and investing)
2025-11-29 The Safe Job Doesn't Exist Anymore Short Ali Work and career
2025-11-30 Do it for the plot Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness

December

date video format by topic
2025-12-01 How do I become the first millionaire in my family? Short Ali Money and investing
2025-12-02 How do I feel fulfilled? Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-12-03 Where to meet your life partner? Short Ali Relationships and personal life
2025-12-04 Is it still worth it to learn to code? Short Ali Learning and studying
2025-12-05 The Easiest Business to Start in 2026 for Beginners Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-12-08 I'm about to retire, what should I do with my free time? Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-12-09 I'm hosting a free 2-day productivity summit Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-12-10 One of my favourite AI tools #ad Short Ali Tools, apps and tech
2025-12-10 This is how I plan my entire year Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-12-11 I visualised my goals and this is what changed Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-12-12 How to change your life by journaling in 2026 Long video (solo, talking head or whiteboard) Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-12-13 School taught me the wrong rules for business Short Ali Business and entrepreneurship
2025-12-14 How to achieve your goals in 2026 Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-12-15 How you can make 2026 the most successful year of your life Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-12-17 How do I feel fulfilled as a student? Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-12-19 The reMarkable Paper Pro Move - my new pocket notebook #ad Short Ali Tools, apps and tech
2025-12-24 Using Hostinger and n8n to automate your workflow #ad Short Ali Tools, apps and tech
2025-12-25 How to be confident Short Ali Mindset, motivation and happiness
2025-12-26 We've got less than 10 days left in 2025 Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-12-27 This one habit can change your days dramatically Short TJ Power, a guest Health, sleep and habits
2025-12-28 This is your sign to make 2026 your best year yet Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-12-29 How to stay consistent with your goals Short Ali Goals, purpose and life design
2025-12-30 The paperback edition of Feel-Good Productivity just dropped Short Ali Productivity and time
2025-12-31 This is actually why you can't focus Short Ali Productivity and time