How to Figure Out What You Really Want in Life

In this episode, Ali Abdaal guides listeners on a journey of self-discovery to understand their true desires and life goals. He introduces a three-step process: identifying one's destination, current position, and the path between the two. The episode includes exercises such as assessing what's working and not working in both work and life, utilizing the Wheel of Life exercise to evaluate satisfaction across ten life areas, and the "truths exercise" to recognize personal achievements and strengths. Ali emphasizes avoiding mimetic desire by focusing on personal fulfillment stories and conducting an energy audit to identify activities that energize versus drain. The episode concludes with setting future truths to align actions with desired outcomes, promoting a definition of success rooted in personal values and enjoying the journey.