Ali Abdaal is an ex-doctor who became a proliferant YouTuber, Podcaster, entrepreneur, and author of the self-help book Feel Good Productivity. Abdaal began gaining an interest in true, attainable productivity when he was in medical training at Cambridge University while also trying to juggling his own business. He began sharing what he learned about productivity on YouTube, then on podcasts, and finally accumulating everything in this book. 

In essence, Abdaal has uncovered that the secret to staying productive is feeling good. If what you’re doing feels good to do, then you are more likely to do it. Simple as that! 

The book itself is very well organized and enjoyable to read, proving its own point that if you enjoy doing something, it’s much easier to accomplish - making this book a quick read for me. There are three categories that Abdaal covers, each of which are broken down into three items as well. The first category is “energizers” - the things that make activities enjoyable. The second is “blockers” - the obstacles that stand in the ways of us being productive. And the third category is “sustainers” - the things that keep you motivated. 

The thorough breakdown is combined with real-life stories for examples and actionable steps that you can immediately take in your own life. I found his methods to be a fresh take on the topic of productivity, focusing on how what you’re doing makes you feel and how to make yourself feel better about doing that you want/need to do, rather than forcing a narrative about hustle and grind. One of the best productivity-related self-improvement books I’ve read.