
The weekly podcast about happiness, creativity, and the human condition. It's us, Ali and Taimur Abdaal, occasionally joined by guests, talking about things to help us think, do, and be better. Things like social interaction, lifestyle design, mental models... Things that are hard to examine, but important to explore. And hopefully, things that make for a fun and interesting chat every week. We'd ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 159 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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In this episode we catch up on life with a few big updates about the kids and what we’re learning as parents. We chat about the projects we’re working on at the moment, how we think about entrepreneurship, and why meeting people in the tech world sti... more
This week, we dive into the world of history, why it matters, how it shapes our understanding of society, and why ignoring it can be a mistake. Taimur shares how he went from not caring much about history to realising its importance in making sense o... more
This week, we’re talking about the early stages of parenthood and all the chaos that comes with it. Taimur shares what it’s really like dealing with sleep deprivation, and we chat about why daily walks help keep you sane. We also get into the idea of... more
In this episode of Not Overthinking, Ali and Taimur sit down with Derek Sivers to explore the journey of entrepreneurship, the concept of 'enough', and the role of money in happiness. Together, they discuss true financial freedom, future aspirations,... more
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Guys - you are so money and you don’t even know it! What a great return to form, up there with the old days of social optionality etc.. Loved Taimur’s riff on ‘you can’t opt out’ - shades of ‘no man is an island’. and the stoic’s ‘sympatheia’ (ie. we’re all bound together…).
Anyway - keep it up guys - you make mowing the lawn feel just so much more enlightening…
So great that you guys are back on it again with much more regularity. The most recent episode with Jason Blakely was a blinder - a fascinating subject investigated with humour, insight and clarity - just fab!
Adore this podcast. There’s wisdom I take away from each episode, the conversations are always thought provoking and I love the self awareness both Ali and Taimur have. Lots of depth to their conversations but also plenty of laughs. It’s a good time. Highly recommend. I’m a nature loving, holistic nutritionist living in California, not a tech bro, but somehow this podcast lands.
Guys the consistency is just below okay at this point :(
for the goggins impression
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Focusing on happiness, creativity, and the complexities of the human experience, this engaging weekly show features hosts Ali and Taimur Abdaal discussing a wide range of topics that encourage introspection and self-improvement. The conversations are often punctuated by humor and personal anecdotes, blending serious discussions with light-hearted exchanges. Noteworthy aspects include their reflections on parenting, work-life balance, and the value of historical understanding, which contribute to making the interactions relatable and thought-provoking. The dynamics between the hosts create a comfortable atmosphere where listeners can feel as if they are part of a shared conversation about everyday challenges and philosophical inquiries.
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