Ali & Taimur Abdaal · Philosophy

Not Overthinking

The weekly podcast about happiness, creativity, and the human condition. It's us, Ali and Taimur Abdaal, occasionally joined by guests, talking about things to help us think, do, and be better. Things like social interaction, lifestyle design, mental models... Things that are hard to examine, but important to explore. And hopefully, things that make for a fun and interesting chat every week. We'd love for you to join us.

Episodes

In this episode of "Not Overthinking," the hosts dive deep into a candid discussion about the host's feelings of stagnation and lack of purpose despite running a successful online business. They reflect on important themes like goal setting, finding meaning in one's work, and balancing financial success with personal s...

Ali’s having a baby + Taimur sells his company

11 Dec 2024

1h 2m

Exclusive: Taimur Becomes a Father

22 Oct 2024

1h 15m

Becoming Un-Lost in Ideology

04 Oct 2024

1h 42m

Productivity Guilt and Hustle Culture - Not Overthinking

26 Sep 2024

51m

Marriage, Burning Man and Life Updates

10 Sep 2024

1h 0m

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In this podcast episode, listeners embark on a journey filled with post-wedding reflections, memorable honeymoon adventures in Costa Rica, and transformative experiences at Burning Man. The speakers explore different ways to relax, the lively social atmosphere of Burning Man, and how these experiences can shift one’s p...

Slop for the Algorithm - a Walking Podcast

07 Aug 2024

1h 1m

The Correct Way to be Human

26 Jul 2024

1h 26m

Decoding Political Science and Ideology with Jason Blakely

03 Feb 2024

1h 34m

Navigating Work During Illness

22 Jan 2024

51m

Taimur's New Startup Idea

25 Dec 2023

55m

Catching Up and Talking Podcasts

18 Dec 2023

57m

Why did we stop posting?

12 Jun 2023

1h 4m

What does Taimur actually do?

25 Dec 2022

47m

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In this episode of "Not Overthinking," Ali and Taimur discuss a range of topics, starting with Taimur's improved bowel movements and his busy day of meetings, including hiring for a head of business operations role at Causal. They delve into the specifics of the role and the company's growth plans. Taimur shares insigh...