The Sweaty Startup

Who recommended it

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   Ali Abdaal YouTuber, former doctor and author of Feel-Good Productivity

   Explicit recommendation

   One of five books in his August 2025 reading reel, which ends by recommending them to anyone looking for something to read.

   Five books I'm reading this month (Instagram reel)↗ Social media postinstagram.com Ali Abdaal on Instagram · Aug 2025 · checked 13 Nov 2026

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