In this episode, we talk to our dream guest Ali Abdaal. We ask him all the questions we've wanted to ask and it was such a delight. Thanks to Ali for taking the time out. Enjoy this one! 0:00 - Intro1:08 - Ali's childhood in Karachi, Africa, and the UK6:44 - Ali revisiting Karachi in 20199:35 - The immigrant mentality and pursuing the STEMs13:39 - The Ali Abdaal origin story22:15 - Ali on feeling like a celebrity 25:30 - Identifying as a doctor and feeling starstruck 28:30 - Ali's relationship with his brother31:16 - A lack of sadness in Ali's videos and internet hate 37:09 - Ali's outlook on money after becoming a millionaire 40:42 -  The transition to reach a bigger audience 42:10 - Ali's search for his future wifey 43:56 - Ali's impact as a doctor Vs a YouTuber46:26 - Fanboying on John Mayer 47:57 - Learning an instrument and Ali's spark in life50:16 - Ali's Hogwarts house and closing thoughts

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