The 4 Hobbies that Improved my Life

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Published 2021-04-22
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Throughout my life I've had a few interests here and there but today I'll be talking about the four hobbies that most stuck with me and changed my life, along with the lessons I've learned from them.

00:00 Intro
00:34 Coding and Web Design
05:46 Playing Music
11:30 Performing Magic
17:07 Teaching Others

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All Comments (21)
  • @jayhoque1160
    1 Hobby that changed my life: tuning into Ali’s channel
  • Ali: 4 hobbies that changed my life Also Ali : it's time to show my card skills
  • @Hallden_
    1000% agree with the coding part, especially the part of it ”unlocking a new realm” of business ideas. The empowerment is that looking at almost anything you have the feeling ”I could do that”. Progression in working out also has a similar effect strangely.
  • @ZoeysMusings
    Ali wanting to become a hacker when he was younger is such a mood lol
  • @JamilaMusayeva
    I love this video. I truly agree that you need to diversify not only your sources of income but also sources of inspiration and activities. Do not let one profession or activity define who you are. It is a limiting mindset :)
  • @PokhrajRoy.
    “What doesn’t kill you makes you stranger...or whatever.” - Ali Abdaal, Girl Swooner, 2021. Admire the precision. Like a surgeon with a scalpel.
  • I dont know what it is. Whenever I'm watching one of Ali's videos, I suddenly get the urge to change my life for the better.
  • @ThreeTwentyTech
    I swear I've learned more from Ali than my entire high school eduction...
  • @52kards
    It's super cool to see that you're also into magic. Love your channel!
  • @aFewBitsShort
    1. Coding and web design 2. Playing music 3. Performing magic 4. Teaching others
  • @LifeofKairo
    If everything goes to poop and you lose your job(s)... Most people: Unemployment benefits Ali Abdaal: Software Engineer 💻
  • @oscar
    Love this!!! Magic completely changed my life too - keep up the videos brother :)
  • @Dynamycs
    I remember back from year 7-9 people used to take the piss out of me for doing magic and then i stopped but this lowkey makes me want to get back into it
  • @LivingGuy484
    I definitely agree with playing music. I'm no expert, but learning the piano has changed many things about myself for the better. Even if you're terrible in the beginning, you can do it. Just tackle things one day at a time
  • @thefioretta100
    “What doesn’t kill you makes you stranger”. That explains a lot.
  • Ali is so right -- low self esteem issues can drive you to do things that you perceive to leverage our image in front of people. I am a classic example. All my life I felt that I was not even remotely pretty so studied a lot, participated in literally all activities in school, and tried to be the kindest person around. Now I am a master's in aerospace engineering, I have modeled a tiny bit, win several honors for writing & engineering, and somehow try to not to hurt anyone. Alhamdulilah. Glad that I had such issues grow up. But low self esteem can also tarnish your image in your own eyes making self loathing a very possible reality. Need to create a balance with a healthy self esteem and sense of ambition & hard work.
  • I feel like the best thing about life is learning a new skill and so many people don't realize this.
  • @PokhrajRoy.
    Ali being a massive nerd is so relatable. I had humour and good handwriting as personality traits 😂
  • Mine were Investing, dancing, soccer and flirting. One of them made me a lot of money sometime ago. Who can guess?
  • @MeziIroaga
    I love how each hobby had a specific lesson that can be used in almost any other area of your life. This is so cool and helpful!!