Ali Abdaal

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MY PRODUCTIVITY APPS
📝 Momentum: Energising Habits (iOS) - Download Here → https://go.sparkle.so/momentum16yt 
👻 Voicepal: AI Writing App (iOS/Android) - Download for Free → https://go.aliabdaal.com/voicepal/ytd

MY BOOK
📕 My New York Times bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity (2,000+ 5-star reviews) → https://go.feelgoodproductivity.com/amazon/yt

MY COURSES
🧠 My Productivity System: LifeOS → https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifeos/ytd
🤑 Grow / Monetise your YouTube Channel → https://go.aliabdaal.com/ptya/ytd

CONNECT WITH ME
💌 Join LifeNotes, my weekly email where I share what I’m reading & learning: https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes/yt
📸  Instagram: https://instagram.com/aliabdaal
📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliabdaal
👨💻  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-abdaal/
🌍  My website / blog: https://www.aliabdaal.com/

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Hey friends, it’s been a while since I last shared a desk setup, so in this video I’m taking you behind the scenes of my current productivity studio. I’ll show you the tech powering my YouTube channel, the tools I use for live teaching, and the small touches that add vibes to my workspace. Hope you enjoy xx

🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
🖥️ Desk & Chair
Desk: Oakywood Solid Oak Standing Desk – https://oakywood.shop/collections/standing-desks
Chair: Anthros Ergonomic Chair – https://www.anthros.com/
Honourable mentions: Herman Miller Embody / Sayl chairs – https://www.hermanmiller.com/en_lac/products/seating/office-chairs/embody-chairs/ and https://www.hermanmiller.com/en_lac/products/seating/office-chairs/sayl-chairs/

💻 Tech & Displays
Apple Studio Display – https://www.apple.com/studio-display/
Ergotron Monitor Arm – https://geni.us/ergotronarm
Espresso Portable Touchscreen Display – https://us.espres.so/products/espresso-touch
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt Dock – https://geni.us/caldigitdock
Mac Mini (M2 Pro) – https://www.apple.com/mac-mini/

🎧 Audio & Video
Kanto YU2 Speakers – https://geni.us/kantoyu2
Elgato Wave Neo Microphone – https://geni.us/elgatomic
Sennheiser MKH 416 Microphone – https://geni.us/sennheiserkh416
Rode PSA Boom Arm – https://geni.us/rodepsa1studioarm
Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones – https://geni.us/sonyheadphones1000xm5
Elgato Teleprompter – https://geni.us/teleprompterscreen

🎥 Cameras & Rigs
Sony A7S III – https://geni.us/sonya7siiiff
Sony A7C – https://geni.us/sonya7cff
Sony FX3 – https://geni.us/sonyfx3ff
Fujifilm X100VI – https://geni.us/fujix100viali
Manfrotto Autopole System – https://geni.us/manfrottoautopole2

⌨️ Peripherals & Accessories
Logitech MX Master 3S Mouse – https://geni.us/arf91
Logitech Lift Vertical Mouse – https://geni.us/logitechlift
nuPhy Halo75 Keyboard – https://geni.us/nuphyhalo75
Elgato Stream Deck – https://geni.us/elgatostreamdeckmk2
Work Louder “Big Shortcuts” Keyboard – https://worklouder.cc/figma-creator-micro

📓 Analogue Tools
Ugmonk Analog To-Do System – https://ugmonk.com/en-tw/products/analog-starter-kit
Ugmonk Capture Bundle – https://ugmonk.com/en-tw/collections/capture-system/products/capture-bundle-2-large-trays-black-steel
Moleskine x Harry Potter Limited Edition Notebooks – https://geni.us/harrypotterlumos
Big A## Calendar (by Jesse Itzler) – https://geni.us/bigcalendar

💡 Lighting & Setup
Amaran F22x Key Light – https://geni.us/amaranf22x
Amaran Tube PT4C Light – https://geni.us/amarant4ctube

⌚️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction
0:42 -  Oakywood Standing Desk
1:22 - Anthros Chair
2:02 - Apple Mac mini
2:09 - Apple Studio Display
2:15 - Ergotron Monitor Arm
3:04 - espresso Display
5:54 - Kanto YU2 Speakers
6:01 - Salt Lamp
6:05 - CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt Dock
6:18 - Logitech MX Master 3S (for Mac)
6:32 - NuPhy Halo75 Keyboard
6:43 - Elgato Stream Deck
6:57 - Work Louder Figma Creator Micro
7:28 - Ugmonk Analog
8:28 - Ugmonk Capture Bundle
9:36 - Feel-Good Productivity Book
9:50 - Cup holder
10:09 - Elgato Wave Neo Mic
11:09 - Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones
12:11 - Elgato Teleprompter
15:38 - Sennheiser MKH416 Shotgun Mic
15:44 - Rode PSA1 Boom Arm
15:52 - Standing desk mode
16:59 - Sony A7S III 
17:03 - Sony XLR-K3M XLR Adapter
17:50 - Manfrotto Autopole 
18:24 - Sony A7C 
21:19 - Amaran F22X
23:15 - IKEA Drawer Unit
23:22 - Amaran PT4C Tube Light
24:17 - IKEA NISSAFORS Utility Cart
24:44 - Yoga Mat
25:02 - Story Bookcase
26:25 - Moleskine Limited Edition Harry Potter Notebooks
27:32 - Displate Poster
28:05 - Muji Drawer Unit
28:52 - Fujifilm X100VI
28:57 - Sony FX3 (Spare Camera)
29:25 - Guitar
29:37 - Blue Eyes White Dragon Area Rug
30:00 - Ikea Plant
30:42 - The Big A## Calendar
31:35 - Final Thoughts
PS: I donate 10% of my income to charity every year. Would you like to join me? Learn more about the 10% Pledge: https://aliabdaal.com/giving-what-we-can/

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