I’m Ali, a YouTuber, podcaster, author of New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller, Feel-Good Productivity, and ex-Doctor working in London, UK.

I make videos that explore the strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives. I also have a weekly podcast called Deep Dive and I write a weekly email newsletter that contains some quick thoughts + links to interesting things.

I studied Medicine for 6 years at Cambridge University, and graduated in 2018. On my YouTube channel (4.5 million subscribers) I make videos about medicine, tech and productivity. 

📚 Check out my New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity: https://go.feelgoodproductivity.com/linkedin 
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🚀 Learn more about my Part-Time YouTuber Academy: academy.aliabdaal.com

Ali Abdaal

A few years ago, I interviewed Alex Hormozi.

He shared a concept I'd never heard before.

"It costs me a billion dollars a year to not know what to do to make a billion dollars", he said.

He explained, if you don't know how to achieve your goal, that lack of knowledge is literally costing you the achievement of that goal.

He calls this "ignorance debt."

And we're always paying it down.
Either slowly through trial and error.
Or quickly through investment in learning.

I had never heard anyone frame ignorance this way.

And I could think of all the months I wasted trying to figure things out instead of learning from someone who already had the answers.

The opportunity cost of that trial-and-error approach usually ends up being much higher than the price of getting educated upfront.

I actually see this play out in my YouTube Academy.

Over 7,000 students have passed through it.

And in just a few weeks, they acquire all the knowledge that took me years of trial and error to learn.

They're paying down their ignorance debt fast instead of spending years figuring it out the hard way like I did.

The way I think about it now is: what's my ignorance actually costing me?

Because usually it's way more expensive than any course or coaching.

If you don’t want to waste months in trial and error, sign up for my newsletter on becoming a creator: https://lnkd.in/euCnJETC

👨‍⚕️ Doctor-turned-Entrepreneur + Productivity Expert + YouTuber (6M subs) 📘 New York Times Bestselling Author of "Feel-Good Productivity"

I believe everyone should consider starting a YouTube channel. Even if no one watches your videos.

I've been making YouTube videos since 2017.

I've grown my channel to over 6 million subscribers.

I've taught 7,000+ students in my YouTuber Academy.

And I can tell you that starting a YouTube channel isn't about the subscribers, views or even the money.

If you get out your phone right now and start talking to the camera, something would feel different.

It's not like a Zoom call where someone asks a question and you respond.

There's something about knowing it might be posted.
Knowing your colleagues might see it.
Knowing strangers might watch it.

It feels confronting because you're taking your ego and putting it outside your body, where it can be attacked.

And that discomfort is where the real value lives.

1️⃣ You Learn How to Learn Again

I used to work as a doctor in the NHS.

My colleagues were other doctors with decades of experience.

And they’d say, “I don’t think I can do anything else."
They felt too invested in medicine to learn anything new.
They were trapped by their specialization.

The ability to learn new things is more important than any specific skill.

When you start a YouTube channel, you learn filming, editing, speaking on camera and more.

But more importantly, you prove to yourself that you're someone who can still figure things out, at any age or stage of your career.

That skill of learning is what keeps your mind healthy.

It's what keeps you from feeling stuck.

2️⃣ The Person You End Up Becoming

7,000+ people have enrolled in my YouTuber Academy.

Some have grown massive channels.

Some of them have made only a handful of videos.

But many say they’re grateful for the growth they got just from making a few videos.

They learned to handle judgment.
They stopped caring what others think.
They confronted their ego and came out stronger.

That internal growth is worth more than any external metric.

From what I’ve seen and experienced, the real barriers tend to be more emotional.

It's the fear of being judged.
It's your ego feeling threatened.
It's the discomfort of being bad at something.

And those are exactly the reasons you should do it.

Because personal growth happens when we put ourselves in uncomfortable situations.

If you're keen to start and grow a YouTube channel, I've distilled everything I know about it in this free workshop: https://lnkd.in/eQegFBvJ

I keep asking myself - do I want to do software, write another book, or do YouTube?

It turns out there's a name for this feeling.

I was chatting with neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff, few months ago about feeling stuck between directions.

Anne-Laure is the author of the wonderful book, Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World.

She told me I was in what's called a "liminal space" - that uncomfortable gap between who you were and who you're becoming.

Here's what I learned from my conversation with her:

1️⃣ Your brain is wired to escape uncertainty
↳ We evolved to see uncertainty as danger, so feeling uncomfortable is totally normal

2️⃣ The urge to "pick something quickly" is a survival mechanism
↳ Our primitive brain wants to rush to certainty, even if it's not the right choice

3️⃣ Think airplane, not panic room
↳ You can see it as being trapped with no control, or as disconnected time for reflection

4️⃣ Growth happens in the uncertainty
↳ Instead of rushing through liminal spaces, this is where you actually figure out what you want

Personal growth and clarity come from being in these spaces, not from escaping them.

If you’re interested in hearing more from Anne-Laure, she’s one of the keynote speakers at our Spark summit in January.

Join us, and other great speakers to reflect on the year, set meaningful 2026 goals, and build systems for consistent action: https://lnkd.in/exZr9zky

Anne-Laure on Being in a Liminal Space

These are some of the books that I’ve recommended to creators and students of my YouTuber Academy over the past few years.

These books genuinely changed how I approach content and building something meaningful.

1️⃣ Primal Branding by Patrick Hanlon
2️⃣ Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks
3️⃣ Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk
4️⃣ The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
5️⃣ Anything You Want by Derek Sivers
6️⃣ The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries & Jack Trout
7️⃣ Oversubscribed by Daniel Priestley
8️⃣ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
9️⃣ The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd
🔟 Getting Things Done by David Allen
⏸️ Show Your Work by Austin Kleon

These aren’t “how to YouTube” books - rather ones that helped me grow my channel, brand, and business over the past 8 years.

P.S. We're running our biggest Black Friday discount on our YouTube course, get over $300 off now: https://lnkd.in/eikVyZ_H

11 Books That Helped Me Grow My Brand and Business

DoctorsAI

Leading a multidisciplinary team to guide academic strategy, educational initiatives, and interdisciplinary mentorship within DoctorsAI. I contribute to curriculum and content review, community engagement, academic representation at national and global forums, and the conceptual planning of the Annual Global Summit—championing ethical, inclusive, and clinically meaningful AI adoption in medicine.

Advisory Board Chair

Advising the leadership of the academic wing established under the aegis of DoctorsAI Education and Research Foundation. I support long-term academic vision, curriculum strategy, faculty development, and global academic positioning—helping shape ICAIM’s role as a leader in structured AI education for healthcare professionals.

Chief Advisor | ICAIM

Leading media and communications initiatives to amplify the mission of responsible and inclusive AI in medicine. I help curate and manage the official newsletter, shape outreach strategy, and coordinate content to engage the medical community, highlight member contributions, and share insights on emerging trends, tools, and innovations in healthcare AI.

Media Wing Lead

Driving the vision, strategy, and academic development of DoctorsAI, a pioneering non-profit advancing AI in healthcare. As Course Coordinator for the Certificate Course on AI in Medicine (CCAIM), I contribute to curriculum design, faculty engagement, and learner experience, creating a structured, practical AI learning pathway for medical professionals. I also support interdisciplinary education, research capacity building, responsible AI advocacy, and global outreach.

Educator

BrainX AI

Advancing Healthcare through AI Expertise and Collaborative Innovation

BrainX AI is a leading team of experienced professionals who possess deep domain knowledge in healthcare and a thorough understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. 

We are leading the discussion and dissemination of critical discoveries and the science required behind the development and application of AI in healthcare. 

We are comprised of experts and clinicians engaged in all areas of AI in healthcare, from early-stage development to clinical deployment and devising clinical studies.

Consultant

Auro Health

Helping hospitals, clinics and digital health startups to solve their basic problem statements which hinder them from serving their patients/ clients better. 

Helping patients to access quality healthcare by conceptualizing new hospitals & clinics, and improving engagement & processes in the existing ones.

Associate Consultant

topmate.io

Industry Evangelist

Super Mentor

I provided paid advisory services to:

1. Medical professionals seeking guidance and mentorship about getting started with Med AI, career pivoting, LinkedIn personal branding and online content creation.

2. Med Tech start-ups and companies looking for domain/ subject matter expertise.

Advisor

BIONABU

EmiratesHealthServices

Department of Anaesthesia and ICU, Kuwait Hospital

Actively participated in the JCI accreditation process of our hospital.

Quality Link Member for Anesthesia Department

Department of Anaesthesia and ICU, Kuwait Hospital

Served and saved lives as a COVID-19 frontline warrior.

Specialist A

King's College Hospital London – UAE

Department of Anaesthesia, ICU and Pain Management

Actively participated in the development of SOPs for a new department.

Specialist Physician

Dr. Chaudhary Hospital & Medical Research Centre Pvt. Ltd.

Consultant in Anaesthesia and Pain Management

Khare Pain Clinic

Provided OPD and interventional procedural services for chronic pain management.

Built the website and carried out digital marketing for my clinic.

Director and Consultant Pain Management

Geetanjali Hospital, Udaipur

Started chronic pain clinic services for the first time in the institute.

Consultant Pain Management

Physician Turned Med AI Educator/ Consultant • Empowering Medics to Embark on Their AI Learning Journey • Artificial Intelligence in Medicine for Good • Panelist @ G20 Y20 Consultation • Quoted in Forbes • 11K+ Network🚀

Having transitioned from a clinical background in Anaesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Management, I now focus my expertise as a Thought Leader, Educator, Advisor, and Consultant in Learning and Development (L&D) at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emerging Technologies within medicine.

Recognized as a 'LinkedIn Top Voice', I am deeply invested in the 'Med AI' Capsule, my personal initiative that embodies my commitment to advancing AI and emerging technologies in the medical domain. My involvement extends to BrainX AI, Cleveland, USA, where I contribute significantly to the promotion of machine learning in healthcare for good. I am also a Founder Member of 'DoctorsAI' and the Indian College of AI in Medicine (ICAIM), a rapidly expanding network of global medical professionals focused on AI in Healthcare.

Professional Credentials:
- Certified by the American Board of AI in Medicine (ABAIM), showcasing my proficiency in AI and medicine.
- Holder of an MBA in Hospital and Health Systems Management from BITS Pilani, India, enhancing my understanding of healthcare management.
- Recipient of a Certificate in Healthcare Leadership from Duke University, USA, which bolsters my leadership capabilities in the healthcare sector.
 
Key Contributions:
- Collaborated with the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), India, contributing to the Taskforce on AI in Healthcare, and Expert Faculty Group for Online Certificate Orientation Course on AI in Health. 
- Recognized on international platforms, including the G20 Consultation at AIIMS Rishikesh, and featured at Times Square in New York, as well as in notable publications like Forbes, for my expertise and viewpoints.
 
This balanced blend of clinical experience and technological insight positions me as a key figure in the evolving intersection of AI and medicine.

Please feel free to check out and reach out to me via www.avneeshkhare.com and www.medaicapsule.in

Avneesh Khare

A few weeks back, I got an opportunity to attend the Doctors AI Global Summit 2025 in Bengaluru. A lot happened during those full-packed and fast-paced two days, but a few moments stayed with me.

I chaired a keynote session with my good friend Dr Sanjay. The session comprised of excellent talks by Dr. Phaneendra, Dr Deepti and Dr Ruchi.

I helped coordinate the ICAIM AI workshop and gave a hands-on demo on practical usage of AI tools with an excellent team — Dr. Atul (co-coordinator), Anirudh (moderator), Dr Wahid, Dr Deepak, Dr Harsh, Dr. Rakesh, and others.

I joined a panel discussion on the future of AI in healthcare with fellow speakers - Dr Hossam, Dr Rameshwar, Dr. Aishwarya, and others.

I met many people I had only known through profile photos or Zoom meetings. Some were entirely new connections, and some were colleagues I met after long intervals. It was also good to meet students from both CCAIM batches whom I had taught earlier. 

It was great catching up with Dr Suvrankar, Mr Bharat, Dr Ashok, Dr SOMASHEKAR, Dr Siddiq, Anirudha, T. Naveen Keerthi, Dr Haarika, Dr. PRASAD RAJHANS, Dr Utso, Tijo, Dr Dev, Dr hitesh, Dr Srinivas, Dr. Neelesh, Parul, Dr Jyoti, Karthik, Dr Aswathy, Dr Charushree, Dr Prafull, Dr Angeline, and many others.

Another meaningful moment was the AI textbook release, and seeing the two chapters I contributed — one each with my father Dr Ashok Kumar Khare, and my mentee Anirudh Gangadharan.

Some reflections from the discussions at the event that stood out:

•⁠ ⁠AI in healthcare is steadily entering day-to-day clinical practice.
•⁠ ⁠Clinicians don’t need to become technical specialists (good to have skill), but they do need clear understanding of where and how these tools help (must have skill).
•⁠ ⁠Collaboration across clinical, technical, and research domains strengthens patient care.
•⁠ ⁠Continuous learning in AI and emerging tech keeps clinicians prepared as medicine becomes more data-aware and digitally supported.
•⁠ ⁠In-person conversations build trust and insight that complement every other form of learning for us as human beings.

Thank you to the organisation for giving me the opportunity to contribute and to connect with so many minds committed towards AI in Healthcare throughout the summit.

For those who are new to these initiatives:

DoctorsAI, founded and led by Dr Amit Kumar Dey, is a platform for medical professionals focused on practical, responsible adoption of AI in healthcare through clinician-centred education, research, and validation.

The Indian College of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (ICAIM) is its academic wing, led by Prof.Dr.Shriram V Kulkarni (Dean), offering structured education, training, and research opportunities in AI for medical professionals.

Dr Avneesh Khare

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