Ali Abdaal's Book Recommendations
Ali Abdaal is a doctor, YouTuber, and podcaster known for his content on productivity, technology, and evidence-based strategies for living a happier, more fulfilling life. His book recommendations reflect his interest in self-improvement, productivity, and personal development.
📚 Books Recommended by Ali Abdaal 20
The Courage to Be Disliked
"The concepts it presents are provocative and go against a lot of the dominant narratives of the current cultural milieu."
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Happy
"My most highlighted book on Kindle (by a very long way)."
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Think Like a Monk
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The Happiness Advantage
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Grit
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Ten Year Career
"Started to prompt some questioning about what I want from life, absolute classic."
Die with Zero
"A practical guide to getting the most out of your money."
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Atomic Habits
"Helped me understand how habits are formed and what we can do."
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Your Money or Your Life
"completely changed my relationship with money."
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Show Your Work!
"Completely changed the way I thought about sharing stuff online."
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The Making of a Manager
"My management skills immediately improved after I started to do some of the things that [this author] recommends."
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The Wright Brothers
"Contains timeless themes relevant to any and all forms of human endeavour."
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The Elephant in the Brain
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The Magic of Thinking Big
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Make Time
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How Will You Measure Your Life?
"Challenged me to think about my own life choices and how I'm prioritising my work, relationships, and other goals."
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Storyworthy
"One of the most engaging books I’ve ever read."
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How to Take Smart Notes
"Transformed my relationship with note-taking."
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The Motivation Myth
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The Unfair Advantage
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