My Regrets about Quitting Medicine

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After 8 years as a medical student and junior doctor, this time last year I decided to completely quit medicine. It was a tough decision for me, so in this video I reflect on that decision one year later, and how I'm feeling about it all now. Enjoy x
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00:00 Intro
01:04 The backstory
07:14 The good parts - Money
14:31 The good parts - Fun
18:05 The good parts - Autonomy
20:32 The bad parts - Career anxiety
22:58 The bad parts - Insecurity
26:53 The bad parts - Usefulness
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@aliabdaal Жыл бұрын

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@DrBrunoRecipes Жыл бұрын

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@karandahare3711 Жыл бұрын

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@khalilahd. Жыл бұрын

Definitely subscribing! Your productivity advice is always so helpful!

@Martina_E Жыл бұрын

This is relatable, inspiring enjoying these type of videos.☘️🍀

@miroslavstoyanov4462 Жыл бұрын

Why is your channel name not Dr Ali Abdaal? 😂

@rachelxin155 Жыл бұрын

All the junior doctors clicking into this video trying to find some comfort for continuing medicine. HAHA

@Aliabdaal10 Жыл бұрын

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@kostasmira2933 Жыл бұрын

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@Aliabdaal10 Жыл бұрын

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@mohaelmi067 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂including me 😂😂😂

@lordgawain Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 Guilty

@Ziyadmuhamad Жыл бұрын

the most truthful man in youtube ever , the only one who doesn’t want to sell something to you when he talks.

@AlexandreHenriquePinheiro Жыл бұрын

You mentioned about feeling useful, because medicine is about saving lives. I just wanted to let you know that through your videos, you did indeed saved mine. I'm a 26 years old architect from Brazil, who always dreamed about being an airline pilot. Because of your videos, I felt like it's something worth trying, so now I'm doing flight training and chasing that dream. You did save me. You saved me from this sad death bed moment, when people regret about undone things. I don't know if that's going to work for me, but at least I'm trying. Thanks for you channel!

@HenriqueBuiu 7 ай бұрын

Avante, camarada. Que Deus abençoe a sua jornada.

@matheuskalin7228 4 ай бұрын

Greetings, Brother :) How's the flight training going?

@AlexandreHenriquePinheiro 4 ай бұрын

@@matheuskalin7228 12h of flight experience now. I'm currently running into some financial issues but still trying to make 1-2h per month

@anmoltripathi9021 Жыл бұрын

I kind of sheepishly feel good that even Ali has insecurity of "what would happen if this thing doesn't work out?". This honestly gives me some confidence that I'm on the right path.

@CherryBlossom-bc1pv Жыл бұрын

Same

@michael-dy7pn 4 ай бұрын

@CherryBlossom-bc1pv you want him to do you on the washing machine

@selfhelpchampion9664 Жыл бұрын

"Passion will move men beyond themselves, beyond their shortcomings, beyond their failures.” Joseph Campbell

@khalilahd. Жыл бұрын

Needed this 🙏🏽

@donkeythedetectivecat4590 Жыл бұрын

Not men, HUMANS!!!!!!!You forgot about woman!!!!!

@a.r.8987 Жыл бұрын

@@donkeythedetectivecat4590😆

@_notsaf Жыл бұрын

For all those who left/opted out of medicine: this is so comforting

@lydiacordero5245 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@user-vx4zx6tf7s Жыл бұрын

I was so confused about my decision to study medicine, and I had so many questions that I couldn't find answers to, but now after I've watched your videos; I feel everything become more clear to me, thank you for sharing your experience and for being honest! 🍀

@JeanSeptember25 Жыл бұрын

🍀 Thanks for taking the time to share about your feelings on the decision you made, Ali. I find myself nodding to most of the things you shared because I had similar experiences and took similar steps as well as having similar explanations behind the actions I took. Cheers! 🥂

@femalejaysfan Жыл бұрын

I quit medicine as well, right after earning my MD, also to be an entrepreneur. Sometimes I have regrets, but ultimately, I have more relief than anything. Had I stayed in the field, done residency, and gotten hired, I think I'd have felt trapped forever.

@ezinneerhirhieneeukaogo1439 Жыл бұрын

I feel trapped

@toexplorewithromeobocala4816 Жыл бұрын

Man right. We go to school to get the knowledge and working the workplace. But when we put our feet in the door and saw the things. Fuck this and walk to the door.

@DownhillBoys Жыл бұрын

Just out of interest, can I ask what kind of business or startup you went for?

@angelprincess818 Жыл бұрын

What business did you start-up? I'm a doctor too, hoping to venture into business, but i feel clueless about it.

@vladb7727 Жыл бұрын

@@angelprincess818 Following

@wishingonthemoon1 Жыл бұрын

I really love the videos where you open up. Hearing your life experience as the context for videos is really helpful and inspiration to me.

@khalilahd. Жыл бұрын

Your story is truly inspiring. It’s really humbling to see how far you’ve come and where you started. It makes me feel like I can do anything 🙏🏽 we’re all so proud of you!

@campaspe810 Жыл бұрын

Seriously?

@user-xb6zu6hh3w Жыл бұрын

ㅂㅐ

@yourmomsdiary Жыл бұрын

Gurl why you are everywhere

@AnniePaige-iq5qp Жыл бұрын

@@yourmomsdiary probably trying to grow her channel by commenting everywhere?

@aribloom Жыл бұрын

These types of "looking back" and assessing past decision deep dives are always so interesting, thanks 🍀

@octaviawalker823 Жыл бұрын

Interesting for sure.

@DrViolette Жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring and your insights are definitely helpful for so many of us. Thank you Ali for being willing to be vulnerable and real to your audience! 🍀

@joannelee2501 Жыл бұрын

🍀 thank you so much for always being so real and genuine with your answers Ali! you rlly hammered the idea of skills -> optionality -> one step closer to desired life. keep doing what you are doing !!

@helenahu Жыл бұрын

Thank you for keeping it real and being so open and honest! Don't ever change. Happy 2023!

@ashwathsingh Жыл бұрын

I find it incredible how open you are about everything you have done; thank you so much for making these kinds of videos because they probably help many people thinking about making such decisions! Thank you for all the help you have provided me with in this year, and also motivating me to make KZfaq videos. Happy holidays Ali and Team!

@aliabdaal Жыл бұрын

happy holidays :)

@Ari_diwan Жыл бұрын

🍀 I didn't enjoy clinical medicine and decided to shift to pharma and clinical research / medical writing and I'm loving it! There's so much one can do within medicine!

@amruthareshi2719 Жыл бұрын

Hey, I’m a doctor in India and looking for alternatives. What’s medical writing ?

@rumouredsimmer Жыл бұрын

Hi I'd like to transition from clinical medicine to non clinical medicine. Interested in research and writng. Any advice

@lifeisbeautiful2k23 Жыл бұрын

How to enter clinical research and whats medical writing???

@nafissanafissa557 10 ай бұрын

Tell us more please

@aditiyeola1985 10 күн бұрын

What is medical writing

@chrisbasford1536 Жыл бұрын

Your best videos are when you share how you make decisions that don’t have simple answers. At the end of my career, I still try to add to my skill set each day.🍀

@joshuaomote810 Жыл бұрын

🍀 Loved it, thank you for being so honest!

@MagdaA245 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are always inspiring ✨️. Thank you for sharing your journey and keeping your videos with honest and straightforward vibes. Happy 2023.

@nicoletaborcos Жыл бұрын

Listening to your videos is refreshing and inspiring, i dont have much to add, besides the fact that you are on point and i can resonate so much with your way to approaching issues. 🍀🍀🍀

@CityViewtours Жыл бұрын

Yes you are right.

@stevesimmons6500 Жыл бұрын

Once again another great vid (talking from your heart always at your best when you do ali) .🍀. happy 2023

@masterninja7195 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ali, your honest nature was recurrent throughout this video. Subscribed! 😀

@egemenogredik9056 Жыл бұрын

Even though I don’t even consider studying medicine I knew there would be bits of information for me too and it didn’t disappoint, that’s the beauty of this channel that it can provide different points of view about anything 🍀

@TheSarosheffendi Жыл бұрын

🍀🍀🍀 Thanks for sharing your journey Ali. Love to listen, reflect and ponder about my actionable takeaways.

@scientist1239 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are inspiring bro, i especially enjoy the podcast with you and taimur. Keep them coming

@sherrymartini_ Жыл бұрын

Always love the honesty in your videos! 🍀 looking forward to your next book review :D

@ActressNikiHart Жыл бұрын

🍀Don’t underestimate the lives you are saving by being an impactful teacher.

@fadhshukor Жыл бұрын

True

@c.a.a.d.d Жыл бұрын

This man has legit saved my life

@sm24572 Жыл бұрын

True

@You-TubeUser2836 Жыл бұрын

Sycophant

@thandosilinda2590 Жыл бұрын

🍀🍀🍀Thank you.. I'm thinking of possibly going into med school later on in life. It's cool to see these perspectives! You are an amazing teacher!

@aichazampalegre Жыл бұрын

🍀Love watching your videos! You're always honest and transparent, and create amazingly useful content, thanks loads.

@kkewsuk Жыл бұрын

my sister is going down the business route and I'm doing medicine. we hope our interests will one day support each other and become something great. Interestingly, my best subject in high school was business studies; because of my reserved personality, I chose science. p.s this channel is both inspiring and mind-opening, thank you for sharing your life stories. I wish you much more success :)

@alostunicorn Жыл бұрын

It's opposite in my case. My brother is an entrepreneur and I'm a doctor. We too hope to support eachother. My fav subject was maths. I believe in destiny hence i believe in its plan. 💜

@christineteo6623 Жыл бұрын

I feel like you carry the weight of the world when you talk about your decisions.. you take so much responsibility for it - you definitely deserve all the happiness, and freedom that comes with it 🤗

@Aliabdaal10 Жыл бұрын

🔼🔼🔼

@Aliabdaal10 Жыл бұрын

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@drazensalopek2677 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ali for this video. You are good person and I think that many people thinking about quit their yobs but they don't enough courage and determination.

@pagesbynika7627 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your transparency Ali!! super appreciate it

@atumultintheclouds Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your donations to effective charities Ali! You're saving and improving real lives that way, and I for one appreciate it :) 🍀

@HikAri-iw7xe Жыл бұрын

🍀 I really like the honesty and the logical dissection of every decision and thought you make I just find it hard to project it on my own life

@Onalenna_Thobega Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your content. I quit my nursing job too and I'd worked with Doctor's that quit eventually as well. Some of my friends are still in health of course, but I agree with most of your reasoning for leaving. One can make more money outside of our conventional jobs. I think I'm also big on work being fun and also owning my time.

@rumit9946 Жыл бұрын

When you start to regret leaving medicine just join clinical work again and you’ll immediately feel that leaving was the right choice all along

@aliabdaal Жыл бұрын

haha

@mohammadrayyan7851 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@cheewanng6138 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your sharing. It really helps us having similar circumstances

@englishenjoyed Жыл бұрын

“Finding work that you want to keep doing, says author Stephen Cope, is ‘the greatest work of your life.’” - Paul Millerd

@raylubin Жыл бұрын

I might not have started my youtube channel if it weren't for you. Thank you so much for what you do Ali!

@raihyder1263 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ali.... This video helped me alot in choosing my career path and making the rational decision which I will not regret in future. Love your work. It really inspires me alot. Keep growing 💙

@meriamnjah8633 Жыл бұрын

🍀I really appreciated all that you shared in this video. Hoping I can extend the warmth that it warmed my heart with to what I'd like to do next with my life 😌

@sherbetstraw8605 Жыл бұрын

I"ve only just started this video so can't comment on the content yet, but just had to say... your skin is GLOWING Ali!

@alirezza9773 Жыл бұрын

🍀 Your 2 recent long videos are so much better and intimate than other videos in 2022

@rapfarsibaza Жыл бұрын

🍀 Keep it up Dr.Ali I love your videos like this in which you just express all your thoughts and feelings about your experiences Very helpful and interesting stuff 😉

@jessicafan6221 Жыл бұрын

🍀Thank you for making this video and talking openly about every aspect of the decision. Sometimes it's a bit sad that things you love aren't what you do best, but acquiring new skills is definitely going to open up more options for one's life❤

@DawitBayulgn 6 ай бұрын

Why did u type leaf?

@jessicafan6221 6 ай бұрын

@@DawitBayulgn watch the full video to find out ;)

@dappa0000 Жыл бұрын

Ali really enjoy watching your videos and I believe one should always do what is best for themselves well done. 😊

@nazeefahnaj8000 Жыл бұрын

🍀 Thank you for sharing your story and your thoughts!

@abdullahba54 Жыл бұрын

When you left medicine, you knew what your goal and passion were, and you had the ability to do it, but others like me do not know what their passion is and what their goal is, but they must study in order to make money. My question is how do I find my passion and how do I find who I am ?

@sasanmanprinceofpersia1233 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly my dilemma

@TimTim__ Жыл бұрын

Same!!

@Lmab-qs1kr 10 ай бұрын

Haha same

@cjay2074 Жыл бұрын

I got so much value from this video, very inspirational 🍀❤

@CarolineJuneee Жыл бұрын

🍀 great video. I always find them helpful and insightful, even if it triggers reflection, it all helps with steps in the right direction 🙂

@Hummingbird25 9 ай бұрын

I really admire the path you created for yourself. You not only inspire others but teach others how to do the same.

@AlexJ1 Жыл бұрын

🍀☘️🙌 Love these long rambling ones. I chuck them on while doing work. It's nice.

@smurfie4 Жыл бұрын

🍀 this video came at the right time. Thank you!

@mrhobbis96 Жыл бұрын

Will you do an end of year business update like you did last year? I found it really interesting talking through your business’ performance, structure etc.

@iamdanielsamuel Жыл бұрын

☘️ this is good stuff, Ali! It was great to hear your thought process in moving from Medicine to full time content creation.

@khomotsoegbuonu3041 Жыл бұрын

🍀🍀 Thank you amazing teacher Ali. Your authenticity is amazing!

@Anna-vesper Жыл бұрын

really like how you measured your impact through saving lives in the usefulness segment

@shambhaviprasad1387 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Ali. I cannot express how grateful I am to you. You are the only person who has ever given me a good piece of advice. I am from India and I am 15. I feel pressured by my parents and relatives to pursue medicine. You have given me the courage to take a stand for myself and pursue my passion which is teaching.

@YoonAlbert Жыл бұрын

Inspirational and we don’t get bored watching such long talking head video. Engaged all time and inspired me to continue on my KZfaq Channel 🤘🏻

@nicolekhimushina1250 6 ай бұрын

Hi Ali I've been watching your videos for some time now and wanted to thank you for the informative and engaging way you present valuable information! I am a medical student who is half way through the course and starting to have doubts about the decision I made at 18 to become a doctor. I am still very interested in the career but I fear the sacrifice may not weigh up to my values in the long term. Could you please make a video on actionable steps students can take to equip themselves with skills valuable outside of clinical medicine and tips on how to find opportunities outside of clinical medicine as a student? Thanks again for all the effort you and your team put into creating fantastic videos! 😊

@SAb-tt4kz Жыл бұрын

You saved more lives sharing this video with us

@flatbrokeatfifty Жыл бұрын

I just finished reading So Good they Can't Ignore You and I am still deeply thinking about it. Great book for everyone to read.

@dizzylbnt Жыл бұрын

🍀 Loved this video! Thanks for uploading!

@kendrajohnson6535 Жыл бұрын

🍀 "What makes your heart sing? What makes your spirit come alive?" Two questions I am not certain I know the answer to... Time to do some thinking. Thank you Ali 🙏

@Amin_Rezaei Жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this video. You're Awesome!

@deboralima3913 Жыл бұрын

You helped me so much with this video. Thank's ! ♡

@bornatagethirty Жыл бұрын

Hey Ali, great content as always. Is there anything in particular that you did to become eloquent, or it just comes naturally?

@enoculum Жыл бұрын

🍀very enlightening, there are so many options that we fail to see sometimes. Thank you for the video.

@theuruguayanpolyglot8706 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing Ali!

@muzammil743 Жыл бұрын

Nice reflective and introspective video man 👍🏼

@natruizperez Жыл бұрын

☘️thank you! Listened to this as part of my morning routine and I feel ready for the uncertainties ahead.

@sara134n Жыл бұрын

🍀 enjoyed watching this and listening to your reasoning through decisions

@f.serious1901 Жыл бұрын

Ali, you are my doctor. I always list you as my primary doctor. :) I watch you way more than I see my doctor anyway. I have watched your Skillshare videos so many times. I feel like I'm stalking you. I even just posted my first quality KZfaq video because of you.

@thetoo6691 Жыл бұрын

Really happy for this content😍😍😍

@beruniy_21 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explanation and the recommendations: 🍀

@SoomNou Жыл бұрын

I work as doctor, I see you as motivation that doctor can survive outside medicine, however I would like to know other doctors like you who quit medicine and how well they are doing in your comparison

@ellan0r Жыл бұрын

🍀 thank you for sharing your journey!

@s200401091 Жыл бұрын

Was listening to this in tandem to doing medicine questions and stressing about exams~ Thanks for so many ideas and definitely will be popping the question of I might or might not be enjoying medicine now but have you found enjoyment in your position that is 10 or 30 years from where I am now🍀

@annaspeaks373 Жыл бұрын

Ali thank for your transparency, I am final year medical student and this is too relevant to me and also I just started this KZfaq thing, hope I can succeed in internet career thing.

@annaspeaks373 Жыл бұрын

☘️

@Pearladjavon Жыл бұрын

🍀🍀🍀Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. It has got me actually thinking picturing what an ideal life would look like for me. It's a good feeling to know that we don't have to stick to the career decisions we made when we were young.

@moreminerals Жыл бұрын

🍀 thanks Ali for the tips. I enjoy your videos and they always fill me with hope and motivation to find my way to happiness. Saludos desde chile (south america)

@topthinkug Жыл бұрын

Love what you are doing to put food on table or start doing what you love 💕💕

@beckymcfadyen4125 Жыл бұрын

🍀 Great insights! Thank you for sharing!

@MedicHero Жыл бұрын

love the video ! Another inspiration for me starting youtube ( idk if that was even english but you understood)

@lifelessons841 Жыл бұрын

🍀I appreciate your logical approach to compare options, which can be translated to other career alternatives.

@jamesevans4385 Жыл бұрын

Work does not give you purpose; Purpose give you work. If you care about your work, all your satisfaction won't come only from your salary. Seems like working in the NHS is grueling. Too many people pursue medicine without knowing how the day-to-day experience really is.

@KnittingJoy 8 ай бұрын

As a GP currently getting all the paperwork in order for a "career break," I really identify with so much of what you've covered in this video. I really don't think i will return to medicine, but thought applying for a career break would be a good trial of life away from medicine, rather than going the whole hog and resigning! Autonomy is a huge factor for me. I was shocked at how little control i had over my own life as a junior doctor. It didn't get much better as a GP. Huge respect to you for making it work.

@aryans9334 7 ай бұрын

Out of curiosity, what are you intending to do? Good luck for your future endeavours!

@aurora6310 Жыл бұрын

So proud of you ali❤

@Ana-ye9rx Жыл бұрын

☘️ needed to hear this!

@ElAlbertoPadron Жыл бұрын

☘️ Thank you once again for an amazing video; it definitely shed some light to what I'm going through. May you continue to inspire others throughout your journey! 😁 🙏

@ZXIN313 Жыл бұрын

🍀 Inspiring teacher as usual 👏🏽

@rogerjohnson898 Жыл бұрын

Ali, there's no doubt that u r "born" to be doing what u r doing now & u do it brilliantly!!!

@Vlog_Media Жыл бұрын

similar thing progressing towards my 4-hour week. Great post @Ali Abdaal 👍🏻

@megevrem Жыл бұрын

hey Ali, so finally I gain the to coureáge to start and be consistent after watching your inspiring videos. I hope you will be my luck and be good. Thanks the looks of this video is really long, I want to type before I forgot it :)