Sign up for our upcoming workshop on how to use LinkedIn and AI to attract your ideal clients within 90 days.

Happens on the 22nd of May 2026. 

Early bird tickets still available. Grab them before they're gone https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/workshop-may

Ali Abdaal didn't plan to quit medicine or build a 6M-subscriber channel. He just wanted an extra £3,000 a month to work as a part-time doctor. Eight years later, the side project became the main thing.

In this conversation, we get into what actually grows a service-based business in 2026 — without burning out or chasing every shiny tactic.

The journey to financial freedom isn't easy, but it's worth it.

Timestamp: 
00:00 — The accidental 6M-subscriber story
01:00 — Doctor by day, YouTuber by night
03:00 — How Ali found 40 extra hours a week
06:00 — The LASER method for service businesses
13:00 — Why LinkedIn beats YouTube in 2026
17:00 — The bullseye: niching without losing clients
23:00 — Become the "AI person" for your niche
27:00 — Paper tigers and paper walls
30:00 — The 4 levels of AI tools
34:00 — Turning conversations into content
36:00 — AI, privacy & data security
45:00 — Final advice: pay the price for what you want

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📚Kajabi- Go from creator to business https://kajabi.com/?utm_campaign=home_trial&utm_content=19224&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Ash+Roy
⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=productiveinsights
⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights
✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb
⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesave/plans
💬TextExpander- Speed through your emails https://shareasale-analytics.com/r.cfm?b=1512519&u=1911347&m=81274&urllink=&afftrack=&shrsl_analytics_sscid=b1k4%5Fsdaur&shrsl_analytics_sstid=b1k4%5Fsdaur

MY OTHER SOCIALS:
🌍  My website / blog - productiveinsights.com
🐦  Twitter -  https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps
📸  Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps
📱  TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps
👨‍💻  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 
🎥  Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps

WHO AM I?

If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months.

Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers.

Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love.

PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜

Did you know your business could be growing by millions in revenue while you're actually going broke?

In this eye-opening conversation, Ryan Deiss reveals how he scaled three companies to the Inc 500 list—only to have two of them completely fail. He shares the painful lesson of losing $2 million in a single month and having to lay off 180 employees just weeks before Christmas.

Ryan breaks down:
✅ Why revenue growth doesn't equal business health
✅ The hidden difference between profit, cash flow, and distributable cash
✅ His "Cashflow Waterfall" system for building sustainable businesses
✅ How to stop chasing vanity metrics and start building real wealth

If you're tired of the hustle culture mentality and ready to build a calm, profitable business with steady cash flow, this video is for you.

🔔 Subscribe for more insights on building sustainable businesses
💼 Join our YouTube membership for early access to full conversations

⚠️ Disclaimer: None of this should be construed as financial advice. Please consult with your own financial advisor.

Timestamps:
0:00 Growing broke while revenue grows
0:27 Inc. 500 success → business collapse
1:00 Why profit matters more than revenue
1:23 The trap of vanity metrics
1:59 Distributable cash = real business health
2:54 Choosing sustainability over hustle
4:38 The $30M company that lost $2M
6:01 Cashflow Waterfall explained
7:08 Why taxes come first
8:02 Emergency fund (3–6 months)
8:55 Distribution fund strategy
10:00 Why you must pay yourself
12:08 How this connects to Profit First
12:33 Profit is a decision
13:35 Closing + next episode teaser

Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://productiveinsights.com/9-steps

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Are you making these common business mistakes? After 12 years of working with top entrepreneurs and running my own membership program, I’ve seen the same pitfalls derail service-based businesses again and again. In this video, I’ll share the five biggest mistakes I wish I’d fixed sooner—so you can avoid them and set your business up for real success.

Timestamp:
00:00 - Introduction: 5 Mistakes That Destroy Service-Based Businesses
00:35 - Mistake #1: Confusing Movement with Progress
01:41 - Mistake #2: Not Creating an Offer Early Enough
02:46 - Mistake #3: Getting Obsessed with Revenue
03:22 - Mistake #4: Trying to Scale Too Early
05:05 - Mistake #5: Not Connecting with People Ahead of You
06:12 - Final Thoughts & Next Steps

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• Fishburners CEO on startups and entrepreneurship   • Fishburners CEO on startups and entreprene... 

• Hiring The Best People: Tips to find great employees In 2024 -   • How to hire The Best People In 2024 

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⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.co...
✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?...
⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesav...
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Join me for a behind-the-scenes look at the Sydney Business Show! Meet inspiring business owners, get insights from Clayton Navarro, and see what these events are really like.
If you enjoyed this vlog, let me know in the comments and subscribe for more!

Timestamp:
0:00 — Arriving at the business show
0:23 — Entering the venue
0:50 — Meeting Clayton Navarro
1:12 — Clayton on his business
1:32 — Results for clients
1:50 — Fun facts about Clayton
2:08 — Hair care & CPA milestone
2:29 — Award & humor
2:47 — Clayton’s event feedback
3:00 — Putting green & closing
3:21 — Wrap-up & call to action
3:41 — Black Friday offer & thanks

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- Neil Patel Story from $5 an hour to $100m a year in business - https://youtu.be/tZHLwgm6TsY  
- Fishburners CEO on startups and entrepreneurship https://youtu.be/kaT_FCCJ5zo?si=YaFBNPf25uSCzupy
- Hiring The Best People: Tips to find great employees In 2024 - https://youtu.be/3dXSdnHYpyc

💌 Free Weekly Productivity Insights: https://www.productiveinsights.com/newsletter

MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR
⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=productiveinsights
⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights
✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb
⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesave/plans
💬TextExpander- Speed through your emails https://shareasale-analytics.com/r.cfm?b=1512519&u=1911347&m=81274&urllink=&afftrack=&shrsl_analytics_sscid=b1k4%5Fsdaur&shrsl_analytics_sstid=b1k4%5Fsdaur

MY OTHER SOCIALS:
🌍  My website / blog - productiveinsights.com
🐦  Twitter -  https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps
📸  Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps
📱  TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps
👨‍💻  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 
🎥  Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps

WHO AM I?

If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months.

Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers.

Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love.

PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜

Join our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4AyHQoKs9H4bpfSIUbE6iA/join  

Productive Insights Membership: https://www.productiveinsights.com/membership 

In this video, I interview a 7-figure coach Olly Richards about how coaches and consultants can adapt and thrive in the AI era. Discover the impact of AI on Google search, content marketing, and email strategies, and learn why building a strong personal brand is more important than ever. Perfect for anyone looking to future-proof their business in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Timestamp:
00:00 - Introduction: Adapting to AI as a Coach or Consultant
00:21 - Meet Olly Richards: Business Model Shifts
00:42 - How AI is Changing Google Search & Content Marketing
01:04 - The Impact of ChatGPT on Online Courses
01:16 - Is Google Search Dead?
02:34 - The New Google: AI Summaries and Fewer Results
02:54 - What’s Next for SEO-Driven Businesses?
03:16 - Diversifying Beyond SEO: YouTube & Paid Ads
03:33 - The Power of Personal Brand in the AI Era
04:18 - The Growing Importance of Personal Brand
04:23 - Debating the Future of Google Search
04:41 - Pivoting to YouTube: Results & Membership Launch
05:20 - Learning from Ali Abdaal & Email Marketing
05:36 - The State of Email: Spam, Open Rates, and Clicks
05:55 - How Niche Businesses Can Still Thrive
06:14 - The Changing Landscape of Email Marketing
06:33 - Why Factory Email Marketing is Failing
08:00 - Creating a Red Carpet Experience for Email Subscribers
08:31 - Treating Email as Personal Brand Real Estate
08:56 - Earning Your Place in the Inbox
09:16 - Writing Emails Without AI
09:21 - The Process of Writing Effective Emails
10:15 - How Long Does It Take to Write an Email?
10:51 - Writing Like You Talk: Adding Personality

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- Neil Patel Story from $5 an hour to $100m a year in business - https://youtu.be/tZHLwgm6TsY  
- Google Search Is Broken. What AI Recommends Instead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsPb7gkRTWc&t=13s 
- Seth Godin Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKPYFcdQNnI 

💌 Free Weekly Productivity Insights: https://www.productiveinsights.com/newsletter

MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR
⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=productiveinsights
⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights
✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb
⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesave/plans
💬TextExpander- Speed through your emails https://shareasale-analytics.com/r.cfm?b=1512519&u=1911347&m=81274&urllink=&afftrack=&shrsl_analytics_sscid=b1k4%5Fsdaur&shrsl_analytics_sstid=b1k4%5Fsdaur

MY OTHER SOCIALS:
🌍  My website / blog - productiveinsights.com
🐦  Twitter -  https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps
📸  Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps
📱  TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps
👨‍💻  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 
🎥  Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps

WHO AM I?

If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months.

Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers.

Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love.

PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜

https://www.productiveinsights.com/membership
Todd Herman Conversation: https://youtu.be/nEDwdKdXNjc 
James Clear Conversation: https://youtu.be/nEDwdKdXNjc 
Dr Srini Pillay Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLscAJ4HqaYT8VcwqWn0ISAvOkQHp_YCXj

Struggling to achieve your biggest goals? In this video, Ash Roy sits down with Dr. Srini Pillay from Harvard Medical School to uncover the real reasons most goals fail—and how you can reprogram your mind for effortless success. Discover practical strategies, powerful analogies, and actionable steps to help you break through mental barriers, harness your unconscious mind, and finally follow through on your dreams.
 
Timestamp: 
00:00 - Why Most Goals Fail
00:20 - The Secret to Mastering Your Goals
00:39 - Insights from Dr. Srini Pillay 
00:58 - Super Taskers & Context Switching
01:23 - Emergency Room Analogy
02:43 - The Handshake Analogy
05:10 - Reprogramming Your Brain
06:48 - The Power of Personas
07:48 - The Hidden Force: Your Unconscious Mind
08:29 - Working With Your Unconscious
09:57 - Cultivating Success
10:25 - Ways to Apply These Principles
10:44 - End & Closing

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- Neil Patel Story from $5 an hour to $100m a year in business - https://youtu.be/tZHLwgm6TsY  
- Fishburners CEO on startups and entrepreneurship https://youtu.be/kaT_FCCJ5zo?si=YaFBNPf25uSCzupy
- Hiring The Best People: Tips to find great employees In 2024 - https://youtu.be/3dXSdnHYpyc

💌 Free Weekly Productivity Insights: https://www.productiveinsights.com/newsletter

MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR

⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=productiveinsights
⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights
✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb
⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesave/plans
💬TextExpander- Speed through your emails https://shareasale-analytics.com/r.cfm?b=1512519&u=1911347&m=81274&urllink=&afftrack=&shrsl_analytics_sscid=b1k4%5Fsdaur&shrsl_analytics_sstid=b1k4%5Fsdaur

MY OTHER SOCIALS:
🌍  My website / blog - productiveinsights.com
🐦  Twitter -  https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps
📸  Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps
📱  TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps
👨‍💻  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 
🎥  Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps

WHO AM I?

If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months.

Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers.

Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love.

PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜

Brian Tracy Full Conversation: https://youtu.be/oV9jdzGx0GY 
Srini Pillay Conversation: https://youtu.be/62VYBsnrcpE 
James Clear Full Conversation: https://youtu.be/gFw3qjGmvTI 
Perry Marshall Conversation: https://youtu.be/yWOj5Z_KI7w 

Productivity, Goal Setting, and Systems that work Playlist : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLscAJ4HqaYT-EVd0S4jpEMt1ygsSywkmx

Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://productiveinsights.com/9-steps

Unlock your full potential in 2025! In this video, discover six science-backed strategies to help you achieve your goals with less effort and more consistency. Learn how to build momentum, create powerful habits, optimize your environment, and apply the 80/20 rule for maximum results. Whether you’re aiming for personal growth, career success, or better habits, these actionable tips will set you up for success.

Timestamp: 
00:00 Introduction to goal achievement strategies
00:21 Strategy 1: Build biological momentum (testosterone & endorphin effect)
02:09 Strategy 2: Program your brain (written goals)
04:06 Strategy 3: Make your habits the bridge between goals and action
06:16 Strategy 4: Create an environment to make habits inevitable
08:17 Strategy 5: Train your brain to notice opportunities (reticular activation system)
09:18 Strategy 6: Apply the 80/20 rule (fractal principle)
11:03 Conclusion & further resources

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- Neil Patel Story from $5 an hour to $100m a year in business - https://youtu.be/tZHLwgm6TsY  
- Fishburners CEO on startups and entrepreneurship https://youtu.be/kaT_FCCJ5zo?si=YaFBNPf25uSCzupy
- Hiring The Best People: Tips to find great employees In 2024 - https://youtu.be/3dXSdnHYpyc

💌 Free Weekly Productivity Insights: https://www.productiveinsights.com/newsletter

MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR
📚Kajabi- Go from creator to business https://kajabi.com/?utm_campaign=home_trial&utm_content=19224&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Ash+Roy
⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=productiveinsights
⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights
✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb
⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesave/plans
💬TextExpander- Speed through your emails https://shareasale-analytics.com/r.cfm?b=1512519&u=1911347&m=81274&urllink=&afftrack=&shrsl_analytics_sscid=b1k4%5Fsdaur&shrsl_analytics_sstid=b1k4%5Fsdaur

MY OTHER SOCIALS:
🌍  My website / blog - productiveinsights.com
🐦  Twitter -  https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps
📸  Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps
📱  TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps
👨‍💻  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 
🎥  Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps

WHO AM I?

If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months.

Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers.

Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love.

PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜

Seth Godin on Storytelling: https://youtu.be/yKPYFcdQNnI 

Artificial Intelligence Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLscAJ4HqaYT-juVTGRqw-dbSwX12C2yrT

Worried about AI replacing your job? In this episode, Ash Roy and media coach Julie Macdonald share three powerful steps to help you stand out and build an authentic brand in an AI-driven world. Learn how to listen to your clients, define your core message, and deliver real value that AI can’t replace.

Timestamp:
00:00 Turning AI from a threat into an advantage
00:14 Three simple goals to be more human in an AI-driven world
00:34 Step 1: Listen to your clients and customers
01:04 Julie: "It's listening first and doing later."
01:38 Why listening is crucial before creating solutions
01:57 Using LinkedIn and Amazon for market research
02:20 Action step: Turn complaints into your next big offer
02:39 Step 2: Define your core message in one sentence
02:45 Julie: "Who are you as a story? Why should anyone care?"
03:07 The importance of nailing your message in one sentence
04:18 Test: Can your client repeat your message after hearing it once?
04:41 Action step: Write your core message in one sentence
04:59 Step 3: Deliver a useful outcome, not just deliverables
05:49 Value is about outcomes, not just deliverables
06:06 Being valuable, useful, and trusted
06:21 Supporting clients beyond deliverables
06:37 Value is about outcomes, not polish
07:02 Recap: Listen, define your message, lead with value
07:15 It’s about useful outcomes and humanity
07:32 My conversation with Seth Godin on story skills

Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://productiveinsights.com/9-steps

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- Neil Patel Story from $5 an hour to $100m a year in business - https://youtu.be/tZHLwgm6TsY  
- Fishburners CEO on startups and entrepreneurship https://youtu.be/kaT_FCCJ5zo?si=YaFBNPf25uSCzupy
- Hiring The Best People: Tips to find great employees In 2024 - https://youtu.be/3dXSdnHYpyc

💌 Free Weekly Productivity Insights: https://www.productiveinsights.com/newsletter

MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR
⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=productiveinsights
⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights
✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb
⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesave/plans
💬TextExpander- Speed through your emails https://shareasale-analytics.com/r.cfm?b=1512519&u=1911347&m=81274&urllink=&afftrack=&shrsl_analytics_sscid=b1k4%5Fsdaur&shrsl_analytics_sstid=b1k4%5Fsdaur

MY OTHER SOCIALS:
🌍  My website / blog - productiveinsights.com
🐦  Twitter -  https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps
📸  Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps
📱  TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps
👨‍💻  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 
🎥  Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps

WHO AM I?

If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months.

Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers.

Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love.

PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜

Productivity, Goal Setting, and System that Works Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLscAJ4HqaYT-EVd0S4jpEMt1ygsSywkmx

Discover how doodling, daydreaming, and even napping can boost your productivity and memory—backed by science from Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Srini Pillay! In this video, Ash Roy shares three surprising brain hacks to help you achieve your goals faster, plus a bonus tip you won’t want to miss. Try these simple techniques and unlock your brain’s hidden potential!

#productivity  #BrainHacks #Doodling #Harvard

Timestamp: 
00:00 - Introduction: Doodling Makes You Smarter?
00:22 - Meet Dr. Srini Pillay & 3 Brain Hacks Overview
00:50 - Daydreaming: Your Brain’s Hidden Productivity Engine
01:25 - Hack #1: Positive Constructive Daydreaming
03:10 - 3 Steps to Mind Wandering
03:29 - Hack #2: The Default Mode Network
04:55 - Hack #3: The Doodling Memory Hack
06:35 - Bonus Tip: The Corporate Napping Revolution
07:36 - Action Steps: Try These Brain Hacks!
08:16 - More Insights from Dr. Pillay & Membership Info
08:55 - Final Thoughts & Call to Action
09:10 - Your Next Breakthrough & Playlist Recommendation

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⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights
✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb
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MY OTHER SOCIALS:
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🐦  Twitter -  https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps
📸  Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps
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👨‍💻  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 
🎥  Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps

WHO AM I?

If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months.

Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers.

Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love.

PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜

Perry Marshall Full Conversation: https://youtu.be/yWOj5Z_KI7w 
Brian Tracy Full Conversation: https://youtu.be/oV9jdzGx0GY
James Clear Full Conversation:  https://youtu.be/gFw3qjGmvTI 
Srini Pillay: https://youtu.be/62VYBsnrcpE 
Atomic Habit Book:  https://amzn.to/4miwxiC 

Why do most goal-setting strategies fail? In this video, Ash Roy reveals the three biggest traps that hold you back and shares simple, science-backed shifts to help you achieve more by focusing on less. Discover how to set goals that actually work, build powerful habits, and design an environment for success. Watch now to transform your approach to goal setting!

Timestamps: 
00:00 — Introduction: Why most successful entrepreneurs have fewer goals
00:24 — The myth of “more goals = more success” 
01:12 — The three traps that sabotage goal achievement
01:29 — Trap 1: Direction Trap
02:08 — Trap 2: Reactive Trap 
02:26 — Trap 3: Environment Trap 
02:44 — The three shifts to avoid these traps.
03:04 — Shift 1: From direction to strategy 
03:27 — The 80/20 Principle and how a small effort yields most results. 
04:06 — Action step: Write down 10 goals, pick the one with the biggest impact. 
04:27 — Story: Brian Tracy’s transformation through writing down goals. 
04:50 — Handwriting your top 10 goals daily for 30 days is a game changer. 
05:07 — Shift 2: From outcome-based to identity-based thinking. 
05:27 — Why identity-based thinking gives you more control and motivation. 
05:52 — Example: James Clear on building identity through daily action. 
06:09 — Internalizing identity motivates consistent action.
06:27 — Shift 3: From willpower to environment 
06:46 — Decision fatigue: Why you doom scroll or order takeout after a long day. 
07:04 — Reduce friction for bad habits, increase friction for good ones. 
07:25 — Practical tips: Design your phone and pantry to support your goals. 
08:26 — Recap: Focus on one goal, embrace identity, design your environment. 
09:06 — Closing: What will you do today to change your environment or focus? 

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- Hiring The Best People: Tips to find great employees In 2024 - https://youtu.be/3dXSdnHYpyc

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MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR
⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=productiveinsights
⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights
✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb
⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesave/plans
💬TextExpander- Speed through your emails https://shareasale-analytics.com/r.cfm?b=1512519&u=1911347&m=81274&urllink=&afftrack=&shrsl_analytics_sscid=b1k4%5Fsdaur&shrsl_analytics_sstid=b1k4%5Fsdaur

MY OTHER SOCIALS:
🌍  My website / blog - productiveinsights.com
🐦  Twitter -  https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps
📸  Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps
📱  TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps
👨‍💻  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 
🎥  Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps

WHO AM I?

If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months.

Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers.

Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love.

PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜