13 Brutally Honest Lessons to Grow on YouTube in 2026

Use this link and the code ALI for 50% off all Epidemic Sound annual plans: https://share.epidemicsound.com/aliNOV24 Hey friends, I speak to so many YouTubers about how to grow their channels, and so in this video I wanted to share some brutally honest advice for anyone who needs to hear it. I hope you get some value from it! Enjoy xx 🎬 Check out my free 7 day email crash to course to launch and grow your YouTube channel: https://go.ptya.com/7yearsadvicecc/yt WHO AM I? If we haven’t met before - Hey 👋 I’m Ali, a doctor-turned-entrepreneur and I’ve somehow become the world’s most followed productivity expert. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast and my writing, I share evidence-based strategies and tools to help you be more productive and build a life you love. ⌚️Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 00:25 - 1. Nothing matters more than posting videos consistently 01:50 - 2. You need a system 03:03 - 3. Quality is important, but quantity is how you get there 05:36 - 4. Stop worrying about your niche, you’ll find it over time 07:56 - 5. Don’t do YouTube for the money 10:43 - 6. It will take at least 2 years to get where you want 11:50 - 7. Imitate, then innovate 12:57 - 8. The algorithm isn’t against you – your content just isn’t good enough yet 16:21 - 9. The biggest thing holding you back is you 18:25 - 10. For goodness sake, outsource your editing 19:18 - 11. You’re only as good as your next video, never stop improving 21:45 - 12. Gear isn’t holding you back 22:31 - 13. Don’t fear negative comments – it means you’re growing PS: I donate 10% of my income to charity every year. Would you like to join me? Learn more about the 10% Pledge: https://aliabdaal.com/giving-what-we-can/