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How Dr. Ali Abdaal Quit His Job, Grew His YouTube to 2.6M Subs & Is Now Doing $4M+ a Year
32 minutes Posted Mar 3, 2022 at 2:00 pm.
] Today’s topic: how Dr. Ali Abdaal quit his job, grew his YouTube to 2.6m subs and is now doing $4m+ a year.
] Get to know today’s guest Dr. Ali Abdaal and how he went from being a doctor to a creator.
] How Ali’s YouTube channel started as a medium for helping kids learn how to get into medical school and marketing his courses.
] How Ali’s side hustle earns him $3 million a year and why YouTube forms the foundation for it.
] Ali’s plans for the future and why teaching is his true passion.
] Why Ali has an aversion to traditional goal setting, and how he prefers to structure his aspirations.
] Why Ali’s current top priority is writing a book that he is proud of.
] How Ali’s business has grown and it’s main sources of revenue.
] Some of the core lessons Ali has learned in his transition from creator to entrepreneur.
] The book that Ali is currently working on and why it’s important to him.
] The two podcasts that Ali is a part of and why he enjoys it.
] Some of the ways to grow your podcast audience.
] How Ali learns and retains information based on the medium he’s using.
] Ali’s favorite book of 2020!
] Ali’s most important business tool at the moment.
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Today on the show Eric talks with Dr. Ali Abdaal about how he quit his job, grew his YouTube to 2.6m subs, and is now doing $4m+ a year. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Ali had been a practicing doctor for only two years. For Ali, it seemed logical to use YouTube to reach a broader audience and introduce them to the educational content he was already producing for aspiring doctors and YouTubers. Today’s episode is jam-packed with insightful anecdotes and useful advice on how to excel at life and business, so make sure you tune in to hear it all!TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
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 Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: 
Ali Abdaal: https://aliabdaal.com/
Ali Abdaal on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoOae5nYA7VqaXzerajD0lg
Ali Abdaal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliAbdaal
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/
Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837
The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive: A Leadership Fable: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Obsessions-Extraordinary-Executive-Leadership/dp/0787954039
Not Overthinking Podcast: https://notoverthinking.com/
Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal Podcast: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/
The Great CEO Within: The Tactical Guide to Company Building: https://www.amazon.com/Great-CEO-Within-Tactical-Building/
The Ideal Team Player: https://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Team-Player-Recognize-Leadership/
Must Read Book: Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling
Must Read Book: Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life
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