I love the style of this book and the way it takes on a problem that plagues everyone in a capitalistic society: productivity. The reframing of discipline to joy is extremely helpful advice that can lead to lasting effects.

I think Ali’s book was more of a self-help book than a productivity one; however, I think that worked in his favor. He understands that you can’t really be productive if you don’t feel good, if you don’t have a sense of purpose about what you are doing or if you are just on an automatic mode in your life. The many experiences mentioned were very insightful and genuinely gave me a different perspectives about a couple of things. My main takeaway from the book was to do what matters. It seems so obvious but it’s so incredible how easily missed it is.

I really enjoyed this book. Ali's writing style is very engaging, as he shares interesting insights and valuable advice from a wide range of studies and experts. The studies and data can sometimes feel a little heavy, but as I learned, this information is relevant. Ultimately, the book offers practical and thought-provoking tips, solace, motivation, and a way forward for anyone wanting to get more out of their life. The highlight was this insightful quote: "You don't have to be a guru. You can just be a guide." Whether you're a productivity enthusiast or simply looking for ideas on being more productive, I highly recommend picking up this book.

Incredible book truly, been a fan of Ali Abdaal for around 5 years now and this book feels like a culmination of all his youtube videos. Yes it might not have any new insights on productivity but him drawing upon previous really good books on the topic and anecdotes of applying those techniques in his everyday life in an easy digestable package make this a very easy recommendation for anyone

I have always found it hard to stay productive but this book helped me to start and stay productive and to get the things done that I needed to. I enjoyed reading this book. It was very helpful and easy to understand.

Ali Abdaal's Feel-Good Productivity is a revelation – a departure from the usual hustle and grind mentality. The book offers great insights into productivity without the relentless go-go mentality. I found myself highlighting memorable quotes and appreciating the unique perspective on achieving more without succumbing to overwork. Ali's approach is a breath of fresh air, making productivity a joyful journey rather than a stressful race. If you're seeking a happier and more fulfilling approach to getting things done, this book is a must-read. I appreciate Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for allowing me to read and review.

I love reading books about productivity so that I can pick up some new habits. I found this to be an easy read with actionable information. I will recommend this to clients when it releases.

I’m a subscriber to Ali’s YouTube channel, so I was very much looking forward to reading his book. I love Ali’s approach to taking the pressure off ourselves to always needing things to be perfect and allowing ourselves the grace of making work and life fun. The concepts in this book are not new and many of the strategies to combat unproductiveness can be found in the plethora of self-improvement books already flooding our reading lists. However, Ali presents the information in a fresh way and uses great examples that show us how to implement strategies to be more effective, gain confidence, and make life about the experiences. Our attitude is our choice. Tasks, chores, decisions, and life are what we frame it to be. The frame Ali creates is a positive one and he shares his journey with a true passion for helping others along theirs.

Thanks to NetGalley and Celadon Books for providing me with an ARC of this book.

Feel-Good Productivity is a breath of fresh air and just what I needed! It really stands out in its genre of self help/development. Abdaal brings such a unique perspective, informing us that we should focus more on what really matters to us and not on getting more done. The anecdotes are fascinating and the information is well synthesized and presented. I loved the focus on giving ourselves agency and considering what fulfills and energizes us. Abdaal lays out clear action steps that are easy to consider and follow. This is a pretty short book, so it would be great for a work book club to get employees more engaged. I listened to the audiobook, which is perfectly narrated by the author, Ali Abdaal, whose voice is soothing and earnest.

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for providing this ebook/audiobook ARC. All thoughts are my own.

Ali Abdaal's 'Feel-Good Productivity' is a wonderful revelation in the world of productivity books. It's not just a guide; it's a journey into redefining success and happiness in our work and personal lives. Abdaal's fresh perspective on harnessing positivity to fuel productivity is refreshing. The idea that feeling good leads to success, rather than vice versa, resonates deeply. Each chapter blends insightful research and practical tips, making it an engaging and transformative read. This book is a must-have for anyone seeking to infuse joy into their productivity journey. I wasn't familiar with him as a YouTube creator before, but definitely will be checking out his channel now!

This was a great book, I looked forward to coming back to read it every time I took a break. I would even buy it for friends if they need some recommendations for helping with productivity! I loved the author's personal anecdotes, and how he organized everything into "digestible" bites of info that you can incorporate into your life. I think we are all somewhat overwhelmed with tasks nowadays, and this book changed the paradigm on how you can look at tasks and make them not as draining (most of the time!)

In the beginning of this book we meet Ali Abdaal. Abi is a doctor in training and his days are long and unpleasant. The only way he could keep up with this schedule was to sleep less or not at all and work harder, harder and harder.

Abi becomes interested in productivity and that led him down a different path. He was still working at National Health Service in the UK. His research and experimentation was to help you and I lead a less stressful and happier life.

My favorite lesson from this book is to make something dreary and boring more fun. I constantly put off work that puts me to sleep but thanks to this book I know to turn on music, get out a cookie to eat when I'm done or treat myself to a Starbucks run when it's over.

One of the downsides to this book is that it is research heavy. While I appreciated learning new things it seemed to be a bit too much when it focuses on research. I would have liked to have more input from the author. He is very engaging and I love that he does magic at events in addition to his other work.

I'm planning on going to my industry group in Facebook to encourage them to read this book and discuss it in the group to share what we learned.

I've been following Ali Abdaal on Youtube for several years now. I was interested in what he had to say about productivity and his philosophy behind it. This book did a great job in giving thorough tips on being the most productive. Although this book doesn't break any new ground in the realm of productivity, it's a welcomed addition to the subject.

This is a great book if you are looking to change up your routine, get rid of the negative talk and set yourself up to be productive without causing overwhelm or burnout. So many great tips and I enjoyed how at the end of each chapter we are given a summary in bullet points.

Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

I've been following Ali Abdaal since 2018. I am a massive fan and I was so excited to get an ARC of his first book!

As is traditional with other self-improvement books, this book's organization makes it a very easy read. The book is broken down into 3 main parts with sub chapters and each chapter has its own summary. So if you want the gist of the book, read the summary portions and move on. However, I think readers will get a ton of value from the real-life examples and, more importantly, practical applications of each topic. That being said, I am knocking off a star because - as with most self-improvement books, I think some chapters could have been condensed further.

Thoughts: This book is by a doctor who has a YouTube site that also promotes the information found here. The author has a light, easy style that keeps you engaged and entertained while providing good information. Is it all something new? No. But… he shows it with anecdotes that help put the point across without being lecturing or dry. I especially liked the one comment “Life is stressful. Play makes it fun.” Yes, a lot of us get stuck in ruts with our daily lives, but he gives us ways to maybe make the rut a little less muddy.

Recommendation: Recommended.

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Excellence resource for productivity. Lots of research based tips and tricks easy for anyone to try. I have already tried a few things and they've really been helpful. Highly recommended!

I sometimes watch Ali's videos on YouTube, and I really enjoy them. Very informative for the most part. My favorites are when he does book reviews. Have not watched lately so not sure what is going on on his channel but overall I think his content is good.

That being said, I have come to dislike a little all these YouTubers talking about productivity, how to be productive, how to better manage your time, find a life-work balance, etc. Granted Ali seems to be better formed professionally and academically to talk about the subject than other content creators but for me has been a subject overtalked, almost becoming very repetitive.

Not different from this book. I have read other books stating similar concepts, and similar advice. A good attempt. Well-written and structured for unfortunately for me it was not a game changer. I enjoyed reading it and can appreciate the time and work the author put into this book.

Thank you Celadon Books and Netgalley for the Advanced Free Copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book most certainly means well, and there are some great tidbits of advice here, but it just doesn't delve as deeply or cover as much new ground as I was hoping for.

I think you may get more from subscribing to the author's Youtube channel, which is actually quite good and helpful!

This is a useful and motivational overview of a variety of different productivity techniques. The focus is on the author's central theme that we're most productive when we're feeling happy about the things we're working on. The writing style and structure has similarities to Atomic Habits by James Clear. Feel-Good Productivity would be particularly recommended for existing fan's of the author Ali Abdaal's popular YouTube channel.