How to overcome the fear of getting started.

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  • čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
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    I get asked a lot about overcoming the fear of getting started with something new, so in this video, which I recorded during a livestream, I share my favourite pieces of advice. Enjoy x
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Komentáře • 294

  • @aliabdaal
    @aliabdaal  Před rokem +108

    If you want to start and grow a CZcams channel, you might want to join the last ever cohort of my course the Part Time CZcamsr Academy, check it out here: go.aliabdaal.com/cohort8youtube

    • @VitaliiThe
      @VitaliiThe Před rokem

      You should starting from creating filters to ban bots which trying to impersonalizing you. Because it so funny to see how you talking about billions of dollars and could not do anything with the bots. Who even could believe you if you couldn't clean bot on channel with 3KK subscribers. I have reported more than 10 bots from your channel and you still not able to ban them

    • @jeandanslalune
      @jeandanslalune Před rokem +1

      9:50 I think it should be "Action / Analysis > 1"

    • @1012chart
      @1012chart Před rokem

      Brilliant. Fantastic. Thank you so much. I really love the last point. Really empowering

    • @jesusramirez8736
      @jesusramirez8736 Před rokem

      Ali, this is one of the best videos you have uploaded in my opinion.

    • @Alexabroad15
      @Alexabroad15 Před rokem

      Thanks for the advice Ali. Just started my own channel and happy to finally have gotten started :)

  • @leonardoamber2289
    @leonardoamber2289 Před 5 měsíci +16

    *People say that money is not the key to happiness, but I always figured if you have enough money, you can have a key made.*

    • @leonardoamber2289
      @leonardoamber2289 Před 5 měsíci

      “The greater the passive income you can build, the FREER you will become.”

    • @leonardoamber2289
      @leonardoamber2289 Před 5 měsíci

      Always put your finances in good care to ensure that your income rises. Wealthy people achieve there financial goals and acquire riches by seeking help from finance pro(s) but many claim to have achieved success themselves.

    • @Friedamichaelson
      @Friedamichaelson Před 5 měsíci

      That’s a just approach. I’m 50 but my financial life is a mess. Any ideas will go a long way in shaping my life and finances.

    • @leonardoamber2289
      @leonardoamber2289 Před 5 měsíci

      I operate a wide range of investments and have achieved massive growth in my finances with the help of my financial professional, making my financial goal a reality.

    • @leonardoamber2289
      @leonardoamber2289 Před 5 měsíci

      sear ch the full names below if you care

  • @hannahdigitals
    @hannahdigitals Před rokem +590

    Trying random new hobbies has helped me become more comfortable with being bad and asking for help from people better than me. Everyone starts somewhere

    • @141mevans
      @141mevans Před rokem +3

      Great point! 👍🏾

    • @PokhrajRoy.
      @PokhrajRoy. Před rokem +2

      Well said 👏🏽

    • @mariarossi6719
      @mariarossi6719 Před rokem +5

      Love this. Appreciate the tip. Great way to discover potential new interests as well.

    • @leadinglife
      @leadinglife Před rokem +2

      Experience leads to greatness, keep going =)

    • @ValentinBlary
      @ValentinBlary Před rokem

      +1, it helped me so much as well

  • @bekahwhitlock2762
    @bekahwhitlock2762 Před rokem +253

    I'm scared of lifting weights at my gym. Yesterday I played around with dumbells and kettlebells (I was shaking) and two "gym bros" just gave me warm smiles when we made eye contact and continued focusing on their own workout like everyone else. It was encouraging, felt like they were saying, you can do it, keep going. NOC!

    • @perseusgeorgiadis7821
      @perseusgeorgiadis7821 Před rokem +10

      That’s amazing! As somebody who used to get picked on for his physique, and is now considerably stronger than anyone of the guys who used to give me crap, just know this. Everyone in the gym is EAGER to help you learn and improve, because they were once in your place. They know what it’s like! So please don’t hesitate to ask for help. It’s a great way to improve, and make some friends along the way

    • @leadinglife
      @leadinglife Před rokem

      You got this 🔥

    • @typeofguyto
      @typeofguyto Před rokem +2

      Whenever I see someone new at the gym I try to give them warm smiles. I remember how hard it was for me to start going. But all I think about is how great it is that they're there. NOC

  • @alisonsneed3707
    @alisonsneed3707 Před rokem +7

    When consistent action is overshadowed by overthinking - not good. Overthinking can be allowed as long as ANY action is being taken. Brilliant, solid gold.🏆🔑

  • @mohamedadnan786
    @mohamedadnan786 Před rokem +11

    Bro bro bro... It's like you're making all the videos that i needed... Thank you so much...

  • @ft67622
    @ft67622 Před rokem +7

    “ I am not what I think I am, I am not what you think I am, I am what I think you think I am... “Charles Cooley...It's all in our heads , the fear of failing is real and hard to overcome. Thanks for the advice though 😊

  • @imperius1490
    @imperius1490 Před rokem +13

    I'd like to point out how very well directed the art on this video is. Absolutely every animation/lower third conveys the feeling of embracing and warmth. Kudos to the editing team, awesome work.

  • @kacperdrabicki
    @kacperdrabicki Před rokem +3

    “I am allowed to overthink as long as I’m taking action” literally the best idea I’ve ever heard

  • @gabbykhaled
    @gabbykhaled Před rokem +4

    I love this breakdown, and as someone who has wanted to start my own CZcams channel but and never taken action towards doing it because of fear, this reminded me to just lower the bar and that it's ok to be rubbish when starting out.

  • @navigatingmorocco
    @navigatingmorocco Před rokem +1

    LITERALLY THE THOUGHTS THAT WERE ROLLING AROUND IN MY MIND AND YOU HAVE BROUGHT THE DISCUSSION TO LIFE! I THANK YOU ☺️

  • @AndreaLikesMusic
    @AndreaLikesMusic Před rokem +7

    Thank you. I am also an overthinker and can struggle with decision making. Framing it so formulaically is extremely helpful!

  • @MrRyand1
    @MrRyand1 Před rokem +2

    GAME CHANGER! Well explained and thanks for the realisation that no one really cares what you do! Don't hold yourself back!

  • @syedmuzzammil5739
    @syedmuzzammil5739 Před rokem +2

    I was just thinking about starting something and was overthinking about it. Thanks for the video, very clear points.

  • @DanaCioabaDesign
    @DanaCioabaDesign Před rokem +3

    So useful! 10 minutes of really useful tips for procrastination, starting out and improving. Thank you, Ali!

  • @abcdefgzywvutsr_
    @abcdefgzywvutsr_ Před rokem +2

    This dude is such an inspiration istg, Thanks Ali!

  • @Dil.Careem
    @Dil.Careem Před rokem +2

    I understand that the fear of getting started can be overwhelming. However, the first step is often the hardest, and once you take it, the rest becomes easier. Remember that progress, not perfection, is the goal. Break down your tasks into smaller, manageable steps and focus on completing them one by one. Celebrate your small successes along the way, and don't be too hard on yourself when things don't go as planned. You got this!

  • @MohammedAhmed-nq8gq
    @MohammedAhmed-nq8gq Před rokem +1

    "Often cause of procrastination is the pursuit of perfection."
    thanks very good point of view

  • @malibongwenkunkuma1343
    @malibongwenkunkuma1343 Před rokem +1

    The ANALYSIS/ACTION metric is such great way to put it! Thanks Ali!

  • @tumieneverson
    @tumieneverson Před rokem +4

    That is my greatest fear ever. Thanks for the advise. I'll definitely attempt to overcome it.

  • @NightxStarlight
    @NightxStarlight Před rokem

    Honestly the most empathetic and applicable video to growth/productivity I've seen in memory; thank you

  • @atosiroy
    @atosiroy Před rokem +4

    exactly right when I needed it. Thank you, Ali.

  • @a.escalante8776
    @a.escalante8776 Před rokem +74

    I realized that facing fear not only makes you feel powerful but also that feeling re enforces your aspirations and invalidates prior insecurities to an extent proportional to the hold the fear had on you

  • @comfortlucia
    @comfortlucia Před rokem +2

    2 super helpful tips I’m taking away is the analysis/action and lowering the bar so I can actually start. Thank you!!

  • @yonati3590
    @yonati3590 Před rokem +3

    Thank you so much for the hard work you put in this video!!!

  • @TheSS1097
    @TheSS1097 Před rokem +2

    I really needed this today, thank you!

  • @Holstead
    @Holstead Před rokem +2

    Another great video Ali! 😊 Social anxiety can definitely hold so many people back, especially putting yourself out there on social media. Don't regret it now that I'm stuck in!

  • @MJFUYT
    @MJFUYT Před rokem +1

    I'm stoked to have found your channel. Your content is always high quality. Candor is refreshing. Thx for sharing your knowledge! 🙏🏻

  • @AhmedElAbbas
    @AhmedElAbbas Před rokem +2

    I really needed this. Thank you very much!

  • @shamilampinga
    @shamilampinga Před rokem +3

    Props to the editor for the time lapse at the bottom of the video….definitely kept me watching because I realised how close to end of each segment I was. Overall great video 🙌🏾

  • @gabriellasanders9424
    @gabriellasanders9424 Před rokem

    THHHHHANK YOOOOOOU!!! That was valuable beyond words!!

  • @slayorswift
    @slayorswift Před rokem +131

    Success does not come with hard work alone, it requires consistency. Thanks for the great advice Ali!

    • @jedgeorge3485
      @jedgeorge3485 Před rokem +2

      and mindset and much more.

    • @keeptaiwanfree
      @keeptaiwanfree Před rokem

      @@jedgeorge3485yes. and things such as patience.

    • @slayorswift
      @slayorswift Před rokem

      @@jedgeorge3485 yes

    • @ScenicPodcast
      @ScenicPodcast Před rokem +1

      Consistent quality content will always succeed . If you have the passion and enjoy it, don't give up! We all start somewhere.

  • @farukcankaya
    @farukcankaya Před rokem +77

    Problems -> solution suggestions:
    - Social disapproval -> Unlike ancient times, diversity is the thing that makes people more powerful than ever before nowadays. Do not hesitate to show up yourself.
    - Spotlight effect -> No one cares: people are not thinking of us, their main focus is their lives.
    - Perfectionism (keeping the bar high) -> Lower the bar to get started until you gain consistency, embrace the crabs e.g. just showed up at the gym.
    - Overthinking -> - Analysis/action should be greater than zero. Means that as long as you produce something and take an action then overthinking is okay. otherwise, thinking is garbage.

  • @shumatsuopost
    @shumatsuopost Před rokem +9

    Great video! Fear of getting started can hold us back from reaching our potential, but it's inspiring to see practical tips and strategies to overcome it. Thanks for sharing this valuable information!

  • @covrtneymarie
    @covrtneymarie Před rokem +7

    Ali this advice is so amazing. Restarting my CZcams channel this week - I am def on step one just getting started. This has been so insightful, thanks for this!!!!

  • @daviniadavid-rajah2160
    @daviniadavid-rajah2160 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for this video, need to hear this!!

  • @greg_travels08
    @greg_travels08 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the great advice. I've been struggling and what you've just mentioned were true to me. Hopefully, I could get going.

  • @Dr.JubairsFinance
    @Dr.JubairsFinance Před rokem +7

    The editing is so amazing that I'm going to need to overcome my fear of how good it is

  • @nadiraazrina7672
    @nadiraazrina7672 Před rokem +1

    I'm shit scared of posting things on Instagram because I don't think my story is that important or 'influencing' but the spotlight I give to people makes me set the bar as high as them. I'll try to lower the bar and embrace the crap of my doings and raise the bars for the things I'm starting to get the hang of. I love the analogy of the analysis over action, it helped me change my mind on overthinking. Thank you!

  • @elizaerchel9021
    @elizaerchel9021 Před rokem +1

    Thank God your channel exists 🙇‍♀️

  • @soundscape26
    @soundscape26 Před rokem +2

    Solid advice. Nice one Ali.

  • @mossabDiae
    @mossabDiae Před rokem +2

    Thanks for this great video Ali, another technique that can help is to force collecting information before analysis.
    Trying to simulate and predict all variables can drop us into the overthinking square, to avoid that it's better to get out to the real world and collect only the variables that are actually relevant.

  • @engrande1
    @engrande1 Před rokem +1

    This video felt like you're back in your Cambridge place. I miss these intimate videos of you and your thoughts and your home tools to discover mindsets and tools that elevate your life.
    Watching Ali again!

  • @chiamakaenansofor4660
    @chiamakaenansofor4660 Před rokem +1

    The overthinking part made so much sense to me. I hope I can make Consistency the foundation moving forward

  • @codyr2318
    @codyr2318 Před rokem +1

    Super insightful as usual Ali.

  • @ecsta_chic
    @ecsta_chic Před rokem

    Thank You! You're contents are one of my motivation to step up my career choice!

  • @The_coolkids24
    @The_coolkids24 Před rokem

    Never cease to amaze us with your wisdom.

  • @pw2121
    @pw2121 Před rokem +1

    I absolutely love your videos

  • @humbleviewpoint
    @humbleviewpoint Před rokem

    Another powerful insight! Thanks for taking the time to share this. I would probably not have started if not for your encouragement.

  • @elala197
    @elala197 Před rokem

    On point! Thanks for the helpful video.

  • @Veronmories
    @Veronmories Před rokem

    Thanks for helping us to be aware of the spotlight effect and social anxiety. It really helps new content creators like me to feel calmer. 😊

  • @sanambalani
    @sanambalani Před rokem +6

    I really needed to hear this, thank you Ali. I've been wanting to start writing for ages and have articles in my Drafts waiting to be realised! I particularly found your tips and reminders on "lowering the bar" and "no one cares" super helpful. Thank you and here's to getting started!

  • @ElleHistory
    @ElleHistory Před rokem

    These videos always help me. Thank you!

  • @sanatshah
    @sanatshah Před rokem

    Your advise are always good man! Keep it up !!!

  • @hussainpatel1156
    @hussainpatel1156 Před rokem +1

    I love the idea of lower the bar initially. That helps to start

  • @LaToyaCollinsJones
    @LaToyaCollinsJones Před rokem

    Great video! Right on time!

  • @anabfatima234
    @anabfatima234 Před rokem

    Congratulations Ali! For your Academy

  • @kflecha1
    @kflecha1 Před rokem +2

    The fear is real I struggle with paralysis by analysis 🥺 but we should put ourselves anyway 🙌🏽❤️

  • @aravindislearning
    @aravindislearning Před rokem

    This video has helped me so much. Thank you so much Ali. I love you!

  • @Alexabroad15
    @Alexabroad15 Před rokem

    Thanks for the advice Ali. Just started my own channel and happy to finally have gotten started :)

  • @dna8269
    @dna8269 Před rokem +1

    This is actually one of Ali's best videos and people will probably sleep on it. Really good stuff here

  • @KarenPok
    @KarenPok Před rokem

    I just found your channel and I'm shocked by how good this video is! not only aesthetically, but your content is good, is engaging, is inspiring and makes me want to watch more! I have 3 videos that I recorded and I've been postponing to post it because I'm still not sure about my niche, but this video gave me the courage to just edit it and post it. thanks for exist

  • @elliottchard
    @elliottchard Před rokem

    Best video I've seen on this! Really what I needed to hear - Thanks Ali

  • @Alisha_Mariiee
    @Alisha_Mariiee Před rokem

    I’m so glad I got out of my comfort zone and started my CZcams channel. I’m excited! For my growth and journey. But I didn’t start because I didn’t know how to edit! But I’m teaching myself and watch CZcams videos on it of course! And I’m doing pretty good if I say so myself. ❤

  • @Nemanjap995
    @Nemanjap995 Před rokem +27

    Damn, just now I was thinking about the resistance we're feeling when it comes to changing our life.

  • @victorlemashon1133
    @victorlemashon1133 Před rokem +1

    Short n sweet vid! Main takeaway: analysis/action >0, action =/ 0. Good stuff Ali and the team👌

  • @Hollyxb929
    @Hollyxb929 Před rokem

    ur videos have slowly changed my life fr👍👍

  • @ilistencanada
    @ilistencanada Před rokem

    This is very powerful advice, thank you for sharing!😊

  • @shankarthyagarajan4306

    This channel is gold.

  • @zohalarbabzada9654
    @zohalarbabzada9654 Před rokem

    I like the humorous aspect to this video!

  • @shadesofthequran
    @shadesofthequran Před rokem

    I really liked the get going - get good - get smart breakdown. That was super helpful for me to know where I stand.

  • @LiauJustin
    @LiauJustin Před rokem

    Very important video, thank you for your work!

  • @CookingItAllWithYasmin

    This video was so beautiful made! Thank you

  • @dhananjayvaish3276
    @dhananjayvaish3276 Před rokem +2

    Lowering the bar point actually helps in starting out anything in life !

  • @TanjaminKhan
    @TanjaminKhan Před rokem

    awesome explanation ! Loved it .

  • @mediahost2243
    @mediahost2243 Před rokem +1

    This was really helpful ❤

  • @alexlembrt
    @alexlembrt Před rokem

    Great video and so true!

  • @lillauser9483
    @lillauser9483 Před rokem

    This is what I needed thank you so much

  • @vaninawuyts
    @vaninawuyts Před rokem

    Very useful. Thank you so much for this video, this is really helping.

  • @nikitagaidarji1535
    @nikitagaidarji1535 Před rokem

    Really helpful video, Thank you :)

  • @karolinascherrer4566
    @karolinascherrer4566 Před rokem

    Thanks Ali for your Tipps! Whenever I feel that kind of fear I watch this video to be conscious of why I have this fear and what to do to minimise it.

  • @Hakahah_o
    @Hakahah_o Před rokem

    I watched the whole video once, i will watch it once again and will try to implement it.

  • @jigg3722
    @jigg3722 Před rokem

    This was incredibly helpful, currently stuck on level 1 on my mainchannel with trying to be perfect right from the start❤

  • @Aesthetic.__.Senpai
    @Aesthetic.__.Senpai Před rokem

    Great video and great advice Ali goona implement it

  • @OiiLuke
    @OiiLuke Před rokem

    That Analysis/Action formula is crazy 👌

  • @cloverchips6913
    @cloverchips6913 Před rokem +1

    This is so timely

  • @magicalgold010
    @magicalgold010 Před rokem +1

    Thank you. Appreciate your work. Keep it up.

  • @ibrahimghasia1909
    @ibrahimghasia1909 Před rokem +31

    I do this all the time. Even before starting any project, I will overthink about it so much that at the end I just stop working on it and start wasting my time on useless stuff. This really helped to get the motivation I need in life.

  • @brain4thoughts
    @brain4thoughts Před rokem

    Great video Ali👍very inspiring

  • @Shadow_Li
    @Shadow_Li Před rokem

    this is so helpful , thank you

  • @CaptainCookins
    @CaptainCookins Před rokem +7

    Procrastination can come from setting the bar too high - Love this Ali!

  • @aymena6029
    @aymena6029 Před rokem

    Love such topics 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

  • @lekhika_r
    @lekhika_r Před rokem +1

    inspiring as always

  • @marziehsharghi6911
    @marziehsharghi6911 Před rokem

    This helped mw so much . Thank you

  • @hiimchuckiewannaplay
    @hiimchuckiewannaplay Před rokem +2

    I am just finishing up your skillshare youtube course and instead of filming my new video for the course, I am procrastinating on youtube...and then this video pops up...ALI HOW DID YOU KNOW I NEEDED TO SEE THIS LITERALLY RIGHT NOW.

  • @aditikatbamna
    @aditikatbamna Před rokem

    Appreciate this Ali

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Před rokem

    ‘NOC Mindset’ sounds awesome. Thanks for this technical term I’d like to throw around more.

  • @Money_Decoded_
    @Money_Decoded_ Před rokem

    Very useful. Thank you 🙏

  • @Felipehfaria
    @Felipehfaria Před rokem

    At the RIGHT TIME!

  • @saurabhchopra
    @saurabhchopra Před rokem +2

    Greatly appreciate the background soothing sounds, these small things helps alot when listening to new theories - Builds up trust, psychologically, don't quote me on this, haha!!