I've been meaning to read this book for AGES! My friend recently said to me: "If you're able to please everyone, you're doing something wrong." So true - if you want to make a meaningful difference for yourself and for other people, you're gonna piss someone off along the way and have to deal with it!

@lestersalamba2840

2 жыл бұрын

If you’re looking for books relatively similar I suggest Happiness by Thich Hanh. So much wisdom and insight coming from a monk.

@tanyasharma2864

Жыл бұрын

I would like to comment on: "If you're able to please everyone, you're doing something wrong." The goal is to be yourself and understand what brings you happiness. This happiness might come from pleasing people around you, making them happy and avoiding conflict. It does not necessarily mean that "If you're able to please everyone, you're doing something wrong."

@JoviBootlegs90

Жыл бұрын

This is exactly why people are unhappy. They live every day lives trying to please the people surrounding them

@jogifromearth5118

9 ай бұрын

You don't "have to deal with it". That's the other persons task ;)

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

@thasaklopp6848

2 жыл бұрын

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@maxself9446

2 жыл бұрын

You can't go wrong with this beautiful quote

@Pollymichaelis

Жыл бұрын

And the idea was from Epictetus

@demiadeoye

Жыл бұрын

So true

Reading honestly frr is one of the best things I’ve done this year. I try to read at least a book a week by diving the pages into 5 days. Your overall focus, verbal recall, and even memory changes. I love it.

@Atlas92936

2 жыл бұрын

I could really use the verbal recall and memory benefits. Can you explain the changes you've seen?

@lestersalamba2840

2 жыл бұрын

@@Atlas92936 Essentially remembering what you read and hear. I find myself very focused and present within the moment during my literature sessions. The more you continue to read it’s like a muscle that strengthens within your brain that enables you to do that task more efficiently and you start to notice it seeps into other areas of your life and for me that was verbal recall and memory. I’d also like to add I’ve also noticed clear sentence structure and iterating my points much more intellectually then I previously was able to.

@colllo

2 жыл бұрын

When do you do the other stuff ... I mean ifeel like I literally have no time to read

@Lulu-oi9ue

2 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing couple years ago. I will be doing this again. I have been reading more fictional and want to read more non fictional. I have started going to library with my daughter and we enjoy spending time picking out our books.

@lamthaotran19

2 жыл бұрын

@@lestersalamba2840 I've been re-reading Deep Work by Cal Newport and this sounds exactly something I should do to improve my ability to focus. Thank you.

As simple and naive as it may sound, I became a lot happier ever since I decided to make happiness a priority. Here's one example, we're always told the same old things like eat healthy, get moderate physical activity, have a consistent sleep schedule, practice gratitude, etc. And I think on a surface level we all KNOW that those are beneficial to us but despite KNOWING, we often don't DO. And it's totally understandable too, because much of these things may be difficult or boring or simply unappealing... But it's almost a fact of life that IF we did those, our general quality of life will increase. Over the years I gradually started to prioritize things that made me healthy and happy, and life has treated me a lot better since.

@GINGERJOI

2 жыл бұрын

This was so good you are so right!! I'm in very beginning stages of reevaluating my life and I'm understanding this as well. You said it perfectly.

@maxself9446

2 жыл бұрын

That's so true! When we start taking care of the fundamentals, the dominos begin to create a better quality of life

@wge621

Жыл бұрын

Yes. I did the same and am generally very happy! It also staves off depression

@joyberly4409

Жыл бұрын

This.

I’ve actually heard about this book! “The courage to be disliked” is definitely on top of my to read list so this book club episode is perfect 🙏🏽 being able to take wisdom from books to create a happier and healthier life is why I love your channel and keeps me in the pursuit of self growth

@lestersalamba2840

2 жыл бұрын

I suggest you read books made by monks. Happiness by Thich Naht Hanh is probably one of the best I’ve ever picked up.

@DrPatrickKingsep

2 жыл бұрын

@@lestersalamba2840 Hi again, Patrick from Mind Life Flow here...yes, Thich Naht Hanh has some wonderful books and insights in general. I agree! This book is also very good - different but worthwhile.

@brittthebeat6175

2 жыл бұрын

You are all over lol if this is an advertising tactic for your channel it's working cause I ended up watching your video, well played lol

@Purplegiant1997

Жыл бұрын

@@brittthebeat6175 lmao fr

@shivifieldnotes

Жыл бұрын

@@lestersalamba2840 Yes and also the book why i make myself unhappy by Tsem Tulku Rinpoche. Its my fav :)

Benefits of reading according to science lol 1. Better vocabulary 2. Better communication skills 3. Stress relief 4. Depression relief 5. Health benefits 6. Slows age related cognitive decline 7. Makes it easier to empathize 8. Improves imagination. Please can I get at least 10 likes

@exploretheadventure9444

10 ай бұрын

10 likes and one comment

@fabio.1

5 ай бұрын

Here or to go?

I was about eight, visiting my maternal grandparents, when my wise granny said to me, “You can’t please everyone.” She was astute enough to pick up on my people pleasing ways. She passed away last year but her wise words are with me. The courage to accept that not everybody is going to like you comes with the understanding that you can’t please everybody.

@pmw3839

Жыл бұрын

There was a song: “You can’t please everyone, so you might as well please yourself.”

@Xiang_xiu

3 ай бұрын

Be happy 😊

I decided to read this amazing book, after you and Taimoor mentioned it on one of your Q&A videos. It is quite good. It goes deep in question and its answers as to why we can't find happiness and then provides good solution. Boy portraits our complications well and Philosophers gives proper answer and advice. It really well written book.

"What people think is not our task " best line ☺

@thasaklopp6848

2 жыл бұрын

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@lameeya21

Жыл бұрын

for real

@JoviBootlegs90

Жыл бұрын

Actually my friend said similar thing long before 'it's not our problem'. We have to differentiate which problems are ours and which are not

Respect for your consistency in posting and all the work that comes with it.

6:25 - "Constructing the emotion of anger and using it for a justification for your action you chose to do anyway". Will Smith popped into my mind immediately after initially laughing along at the joke, then looking at his wife and making a choice to act and construct the anger afterwards

@Lulu-oi9ue

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree. It wasn’t a trauma response that’s instant as soon as the comment was made. There was a time period where he could’ve turned the other cheek.

I love the way he appears so genuine and truthful in his speech, I wish that I could also pratice and work on my communication skills to be that transparent through my thoughts to speech.

I totally agree with having the choice to be angry when coffee is spilled on you. If the person spilling the coffee is clearly someone strong enough to break you like a twig, you are most likely going to not get angry (for self-preservation’s sake) and tell the spiller to not worry about it. Or maybe the spiller is an overly beautiful woman and the spilling “victim” is a single male looking for a girlfriend. The victim will also most likely choose to not get angry and display how calm and collected he is (displaying he is a suitable mate) to the beautiful woman. Thanks for the book review and video.

Thanks for the recommendation🥂

OK just a point about trauma, that yes the meaning we make out of it is very significant, but also it's a real thing around the function of our nervous system, meaning you can actually not remember the trauma (lot's of people blockout memories of childhood trauma) but still suffer the symptoms of trauma. I guess the most accurate way to say it is there are many dimensions of trauma, and our cognitive processing of the experience is important and can be worked with, but our nervous system also needs to be addressed. I don't think many people understood that until the last few decades, where Somatic Psychology has gained a lot of recognition as an important discipline.

@SB-fh3sv

Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more. I was dealing with continued trauma in my marriage and although I didn’t dwell on those events and i stay relatively happy eventually i realized that my body felt constantly tired. I thought i might have an autoimmune disease after a year I realized that it was from my trauma. It was like my body had been rewired and i had to work on internal healing. It took work and i realized that even though i was strong everyone had limits

@i-Scorrpion

2 ай бұрын

​@@SB-fh3svcan you expand a little on 'internal healing'?

Great video!!!! You are very good at explaining things…

One of the most eye opening books I’ve ever read, so glad you did a video on it to show it to a larger audience

Thank you for sharing. Learned a lot.

Great review! Thanks!

This was not just a review but a video on how to actually read books. Great work Ali😊 Can't imagine a book review being so good ❤❤this level of authenticity and connection with your audience is really awe-inspiring

@aliabdaal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@sarhan_

2 жыл бұрын

@@aliabdaal you’re welcome!

@shahadshahd8549

2 жыл бұрын

@@aliabdaal Can you please make a video about guidlines for writing research and some suggestion for med students

@shahadshahd8549

2 жыл бұрын

@@aliabdaal Can you please make a video about guidlines for writing research and some suggestion for med students

thank you for the wonderful lesson💖

Awesome summary, thanks

Honestly Ali, watching your book reviews changed my perspective on book reading and on life. You make it so appealing and interesting. As someone who was never interested in books I’ve become INVESTED in becoming a better person. Watching you has inspired me to start my own book review series, so thank you and keep going 💪🏽💯

@otakumultifandom

Жыл бұрын

Ah yes! He's so well spoken🥲💖

Insightful review, thank you

THANK YOU !!!! Awesome video

I love these book club videos. Thank you for making them.

thank you a lot. very appreciated video! keep going

I love this review, a bit tired of the trauma and therapeutic culture. In my life I have realized that adding value to something and being acknowledged gives true meaning and happiness. Although my job is pretty boring from the outside (lecturer at University) but I love being with young people and the whole environment of academia. I am very happy I quit accounts though it was very lucrative and did switch to social sciences. Thanks ali for sharing this book .

Thanks for the review i’ll look forward to read it 😁

Thank you!

I always appreciate a book review by you ali!

I read this book about an year ago and was quite fascinated with theories that look extremely contrasting to our beliefs and have also recommended it to a lot of people... It sure was a great book✌

@maxself9446

2 жыл бұрын

What's your biggest takeaway from the book?

Thank you @Ali Abdaal Very helpful video.

love the last point so much❤️

Very informative, thank you! 👍

Your videos make me happy.

Ali you've inspired me to start reading for this new year because of all the possible ways you could improve in life. It's not always consistent as I don't always have time but I try to find a little reading time each week. Thank you!!

There is a part 2 of this book too and I actually try to follow all the teachings. It makes so much sense to me. Like how we are all connected, and be okay with being normal, and we actually feel the feelings that benefit us so we have control of what we choose to feel. So much good wisdom in there.

Awesome reading! 👏

Thanks a lot for this Book club videos...♥️

Definitely gonna read this. Thanks Ali!

I love the separate task thing. It helped me with my break up. We have different struggles no matter how much we try to do it together, sometimes it's better if we do it alone. ♥️

I like the part of separation of tasks I was really worried about how people think about me which is "their" task Thank you Ali

Read this book recently. It's such a gem. Squeezes the true purpose of life in a few words. Highly recommend!

Great content. X

My fav book!♥️ Love the conversational style between the philosopher and youth. So glad you did a review on this one!

@thasaklopp6848

2 жыл бұрын

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I am halfway through reading this book and I am so glad you talk about it! One of my favourite books thus far :)

So that's why I feel happy helping people. That was validating. I was worried I was being a people pleaser. Probably a balance between the two. Thank you for making this book review Ali! 📚

@maxself9446

2 жыл бұрын

I believe it's in our DNA to help others because we're social animals. I, too, feel thrilled to help people!

@apcollections

Жыл бұрын

Sure, we all do. But the book actually says, "don't look for validation" :) Honestly, it's not just helping others and being happy; there is much more to it. "Contribution to others" has been explained superbly in the book. For eg., how do newborns contribute?

@_aiborie

Жыл бұрын

@@apcollections I've read the book. Be pedantic elsewhere, don't care.

Listening to you speaking about happiness made me decide to feel happy. Thank you for that!

Thanks a lot for these videos, they are really so helpful

@thasaklopp6848

2 жыл бұрын

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YESS LOVING ALL THE BOOK VIDEOS LATELY! 😍😍

I love ❤ the theory of hedonic adaptation which you've explained in the video of motivation, stress management with Paul and Katherine.

Thank you 😊

Thanks!

This is my first time watching a video from you and I’m hooked. The way you talk, explain concepts, it’s such a fresh perspective. Subscribed!

Great video as usual! Thanks for your inspiration and compromise!

Ali, thanks for the video! The idea to separate tasks is brilliant, I have been thinking something similar, but used to put it somehow different and I think this description is absolutely genius!

Thank you for being authentically you🙏🏼

Literally added to my reading list this morning!

As a parent you nailed it. I want to add that it makes your highs higher and your lows lower. So while daily you can't enjoy your hobbies and alone time as you would when you are single or without kids, when you see them hit a home run and the smile on their face....indescribable how happy you are

This is exactly what I need at the moment 😃.... Thanks Ali 💖

Love your videos and specially how you break down video into chapters. Valuable insights from books! Thanks for sharing :)

Thanks for the great content and ‘quality’ videos! Love it, keep it going! Suggestion: If you can make podcasts for such videos it’ll be a cherry on top!

@thasaklopp6848

2 жыл бұрын

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Appreciate you! Subbed.

This is a great video, thank you. I am going to put that book on my list, it sounds really great. One of the best things about getting older is that worry about being disliked subsides. It is really helpful because you cannot always be liked especially at work and especially if you are in charge.

Aw, looking forward to reading it! 📚 I think it is so important to have the freedom of disliking someone and just stop communicating with that person.

Probably one of your best videos if not the best. Thank you.

@wastsapme...510

2 жыл бұрын

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3 Tips to Better Self Awareness: A thought diary is a foundational place to begin increasing self-awareness. Keep track of thoughts that pop up in the form of an automatic reaction. Track your level of emotion to the stimulus (Your reactions - these can be mental or physical) Amazing video ALI!

That is an amazing book I have read during 2022..the more I read it, the more I realised or started to understand myself in a rather simple yet interesting way... it's great for those who struggle to know or understand themselves, especially who think a lot about themselves...the part where "all problems are interpersonal problems" helped me understand relationships as a very important thing as a human being.

I really enjoyed reading this book and hearing your thoughts on it!! I've been meaning to re-read it and highlight some of my favorite takeaways. :)

I really like Book club playlist! All the book suggestions are amazing. Keep them coming Ali Bhai!

Every time I need inspirations, Ali’s book club video is uploaded. 👍🤝

Such a liberating talk

@whatapp5409

2 жыл бұрын

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Thank you for sharing this! So well articulated and the texts and graphics are all so captivating

Stupendous review. TBR'd this book.

@thasaklopp6848

2 жыл бұрын

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Sold me on the book. Can't wait to read it! Thanks!

Love this book. Also, I am glad you found a good use for that book that you used as a ruler. It probably functions better when used that way.

Thank you so much Ali for such great advice really agree with it✨

I remember that you weren't that hyped about the book when you first mentioned it in one of your videos. Glad you like it so much now ☺️

My task: express my appreciation of your review. I liked this book a lot for new ideas to me. Thanks Ali. You are always interesting and so genuine.

This video is one the best video till now, you were working from ur Heart. I m surely coming to London to meet you someday! Hope

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2 жыл бұрын

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just commenting to help the algorithm. Loved the vid man

"don't do someone else task". as someone who always put others before myself, this video really help me understand myself better.

I love the books you have made me read. I will definitely read this too. Welldone Ali.

I really love your deep drive channel, I feel like I learn so much more about everything!

Your best vid in years Ali , (been watching for 4-5 years )you could easily have spent an hour on this topic .wonderfully thought provoking , engaging and stimulating bravo .i will rewatch this again its that good .

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2 жыл бұрын

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Love your video! Learned a lot from it! Shared this on my FB Page. Thanks!

Love when you do book reviews! Really enjoyed this video; thank you

Very insightful. My kind regards.

Thank you, Ali Abdaal🤗🤗 After watching it, I was interested in reading this book. Then, I found e version and read it fully. I feel the happiness💗💗

Wow 🤩 Thank you. I’ve never heard about that 🤝

Thank you for your time and effort. I'm buying the book in a few coming days. Bless you.

That discourse around trauma reminded me of a book I read years ago, the famous "Man's search for meaning". As I wrote, I read it years ago, but if I remember well the idea was that trauma can "faced" by find some purpose in life.

Videos are fantastic, man. One of the video you mentioned about an approach to handle tasks where the approach should be "This is gonna to be fun" its really works Ali. No where I see those quotes mentioned in any of the 1000+ videos I watched on KZread. ONE RECCOMENDATION: FEEL LIKE YOU ARE SPEAKING SO FACT. PLEASE DECREASE THE SPEED OF YOUR VOCAL. Keep Going

@thasaklopp6848

2 жыл бұрын

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Love that Mac Cover

I have a Masters in psychology and still didn't hear much about Adler until I read this book... It's one of my favorite books & the concept of tasks and separating my tasks from everyone else's immensely improved my outlook on life and my mental health.

this is an amazing book. Im just on the third chapter. thank you!

as one of the learnings from the book, thank you for recommending this reading (this is not a compliment). This was very important and brought new perspectives for me. Thank you for sharing your insights and learnings as well!

Great book with excellent , energetic review. I really love your work.

Thanks a lot for this Video Ali! I found it very insightful, the lessons and insights you shared make good sense to me and I hope I can implement some of these tips in my life for a better experience. 🙏

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2 жыл бұрын

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