How do you actually build a life of freedom, fulfillment, and success? Ali Abdaal is a NYT bestselling author and creator who’s built a multi-million dollar lifestyle business. In this episode, Ali candidly shares what it actually takes to build a life of freedom, the inner game of entrepreneurship, how even the most successful people still struggle with Imposter Syndrome, how his definition of freedom has changed, and how to make life and business feel like a video game you can win.

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CONNECT WITH ALI ABDAAL:

1. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aliabdaal
2. Newsletter: https://aliabdaal.com/
3. Lifestyle Business Academy (aff): https://get.lifestylebusiness.com/corey-wilks
4. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-abdaal/
5. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliabdaal/

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

00:55 The Guide Who Became a Guru

07:10 How to Resist Audience Capture

13:49 The Price of Fame

20:48 Dealing with Online Hate

24:02 What Holds People Back from Building a Lifestyle Business

28:18 The Truth About Imposter Syndrome

39:35 The Power of Being a Duck

47:13 Waiting for Permission

56:11 Theorycrafting

01:10:05 Bouncing Back from Failure

01:14:25 How to Decide What Is Worth Doing

01:17:35 Learning to Feel Your Feelings

01:28:47 The Post-Productivity Shift Toward Woo

01:32:18 Why We Avoid Ourselves and Our Thoughts

01:39:42 Why Life and Business Are Like Playing a Video Game

01:51:54 Designing Ali Abdaal's Perfect Week Calendar

01:53:56 What is Enough?

01:55:05 Ali's 3-Year Journey of Building a Life of Freedom

01:59:58 How Ali's Definition of Freedom Has Changed

02:02:28 The Highest ROI Life Advice

02:03:56: Final Thoughts

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This is a public coaching session where I help Karolina, an entrepreneur who’s launched the first season of her podcast but still doesn’t know how to grow or leverage it.

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Her Podcast:

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2. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Sil8eVYToL3eUwfPwm82Z
3. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-to-pause/id1846616180

Her Social:

1. - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolinaplanica/

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Marianne Vander Dussen is an artist, educator, and YouTuber who creates calm, approachable painting tutorials and teaches thousands of students through her online acrylic courses. Her work focuses on making the creative process feel clear, enjoyable, and accessible for artists at any level. In this episode, we dive deep into her journey and how anyone can unlock their inner artist.

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CONNECT WITH MARIANNE:

1. https://www.youtube.com/@mariannevanderdussen
2. https://mariannevanderdussen.com/
3. https://courses.mariannevanderdussen.com/
4. https://www.instagram.com/mariannevanderdussen/
5. https://www.tiktok.com/@mariannevanderdussen
6. https://www.facebook.com/artbymariannevanderdussen/

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 The Problem with Motivation and Creativity

16:45 Balancing Creative Time and Business Building

21:25 Marianne’s Creator Journey

27:38 Imposter Syndrome and Creativity

49:05 Navigating Vulnerability as an Artist

01:03:02 The Psychology Behind Why We’re Afraid to Be Judged

01:11:00 Embracing Authenticity

01:26:44 The Power of Resilience and Adaptability

01:32:48 AI and the Future of Art

01:54:08 When is Your Art Finished?

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Paul Millerd is the author of The Pathless Path, a book he self-published that's sold over 70,000 copies worldwide over the last four years. His work has helped countless people all over the world leave the "Default Path" and blaze their own trail to build the life they want and do work they love. Paul has been an inspiration to me for years--as a writer, entrepreneur, and all-around incredible and generous human being--so I'm excited to share our conversation with you today where we dive into what it really means to pursue your own path. Enjoy.

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1. https://pmillerd.com/
2. https://pathlesspath.com/

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 The Power of Self-Publishing

07:13 Navigating the Identity of Being A Writer

17:38 Embracing Authenticity

21:09 Optimizing for Uncertainty

40:20 Embracing the Pathless Path

46:50 Chasing Success and Rejecting Status

55:42 Finding a Niche vs a Mode

58:35 The Intrinsic Value of Writing Books

01:05:28 The Insane Realities of the Book Publishing Industry

01:20:07 The Future of Books

01:28:27 The Psychology of Taking Risks

01:35:05 Guerilla Marketing and Gifting Books

01:47:18 The Lasting Impact of the Pathless Path

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If you're ambitious but stuck in the gap between knowing and doing, this episode is for you. I break down the nine psychological barriers that keep capable people from taking action—from waiting for permission that will never come to letting impostor syndrome run your life. These aren't tactical problems, they're deeply rooted patterns that affect everyone. Here's what you need to understand about what's actually holding you back.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

00:37 You're Waiting for Permission

02:21 You Have Imposter Syndrome

05:06 You're Focusing On What "They" Think

07:32 You've Lost Perspective

11:11 You're Waiting Until You Feel Ready

13:19 You Keep Getting In Your Own Way

16:31 You Allow Toxic Personal Narratives to Persist

21:08 You Avoid Yourself

23:45 You're Trying to Be a Lone Wolf

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Tim Stoddart is one of my favorite entrepreneurs and writers. He's built multiple 7 and 8 figure businesses with SEO, content marketing, advertising, and great writing.

A few years ago he went full circle and bought Copyblogger, a website and platform that first taught him how to build an online business when he first started.

In this episode, we dive into the "inner game" of what it actually takes to build multiple successful companies, the psychological toll it can take that most entrepreneurs never talk about, and Tim shares business advice everyone ignores that could actually be the key to building a successful business.

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CONNECT WITH TIM STODDART:

• https://copyblogger.com/
• https://www.timstodz.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/@timstodz

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Why Creators Are Broke

09:29 How Content Attracts Serendipity

19:04 Building Business Relationships Through Authenticity

29:09 Sobriety, Entrepreneurship, and Obsession

47:10 Self-Care, Stillness, and Sustainability

54:29 Business Advice Everyone Ignores

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This is a public coaching session where I help Dan Bennett, an entrepreneur who's built a six-figure company, navigate the constant uncertainty and overwhelm of growing his business.

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ABOUT DAN BENNETT:

Dan is the founder of Hot Sauce Video, a company dedicated to helping remarkable people look and sound great on camera.

Connect with Dan: http://danhaslinks.com/

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In this episode, I sit down with Tintin Smith, former Head of YouTube for Ali Abdaal where he helped Ali's channel generate millions in subscriber count and revenue before launching his own business helping educational YouTubers turn their channels into sustainable six-figure businesses. We explore the psychological journey of entrepreneurship including navigating imposter syndrome, pricing psychology, the insecurity of self-promotion, and other psychological aspects of running a successful online business every creator faces.

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CONNECT WITH TINTIN SMITH:

• 100K YouTuber: https://100kyt.com/
• 100K Roadmap: https://100kroadmap.co/
• Tintin's Business Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theyoutubetin
• Tintin's Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tintinsmith

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 From Working with Ali Abdaal to Building His Own Business

19:41 Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Charging Premium Prices

34:06 Pricing Psychology and Charging Your Worth

50:34 Doing Aligned Work and Avoiding Golden Handcuffs

01:01:30 Dealing with the Insecurity of Self-Promotion

01:19:17 Final Thoughts

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsyd

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Disclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.