How I Think

Lawrence Yeo is a writer, illustrator, and the insightful mind behind the popular blog "More To That," where he explores meaningful life questions through visual storytelling and thoughtful reflections. In this episode, we discuss his newly released book, "The Inner Compass: Cultivating the Courage to Trust Yourself," diving deep into the journey from knowing something intellectually to truly understanding and embodying it in life.In this podcast, Nick and Lawrence discuss topics such as:Knowledge vs. Understanding – Why true comprehension requires personal experience beyond intellectual learning, and how to bridge the gap.Cultivating Your Inner Compass – The importance of trusting your personal intuition amidst an overwhelming abundance of external advice and information.Creativity from Curiosity – How following your genuine interests and intentions leads to authentic creativity and personal fulfillment.Mental Health in the Modern World – Exploring the paradox of rising mental health issues in developed nations despite material comforts, and insights on navigating this landscape.Finding Courage in Uncertainty – Practical ways to embrace uncertainty and trust your inner wisdom when facing life's critical decisions.Illustrations and Insight – Lawrence's unique approach of using visual storytelling to deepen understanding and provoke thoughtful reflection.Going Beyond Surface-Level Thinking – Strategies for engaging deeply with ideas to create meaningful personal growth and impactful contributions.Community and Connection – Reflections on the value of finding kindred spirits and the importance of sharing authentic journeys for collective growth.If you've ever struggled with decision-making, feeling disconnected from your own insights, or desired to cultivate deeper self-trust, this conversation provides valuable tools and perspectives to guide you toward embracing your own inner compass.Connect with Lawrence Yeo: 📖 Book: "The Inner Compass: Cultivating the Courage to Trust Yourself" 🌐 Blog: More To That - Explorations in self-awareness and personal growth 📱 Instagram: @moretothat - Visual insights and thoughtful stories 🐦 Twitter: @moretothat - Daily reflections and engaging conversationsDid you enjoy the podcast? If yes, please leave us a 60-second review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback helps more people discover these conversations.Watch the episodes on YouTube.Follow Nick: 🐦 TWEET: https://twitter.com/NickMilo 📖 NEWSLETTER: https://www.linkingyourthinking.com/learn-more 📩 EMAIL: [email protected]

Jo Franco is a National Geographic host, Netflix host, multilingual entrepreneur, and founder of JoClub, a global journaling community. She currently hosts "Big Little Italy" on National Geographic and is the author of "Fluentish," a language learning journal and planner. In this episode, we explore how journaling helped her navigate cultural transitions, unlock creative confidence, and build a life aligned with her true values.In this podcast, Nick and Jo discuss topics such as:From Silent Observer to National Geographic Host – How losing language as a child who started over in a new country at age 6 forced Jo to develop powerful observation skills that shaped her entire life trajectory.The Language Superpower – Why learning 7 languages became a way to reconnect with her younger self and embrace discomfort as a growth tool.Writing Your Way to Clarity – How 17 years of journaling helped Jo navigate from 7 internships to creating her own aligned career path.The Rereading Revolution – Why reviewing your old journals with compassion is the key to identifying patterns and making better life decisions in the future.From Negative to Positive Lens – How shifting journal focus from complaints to memories worth keeping actually changes how you live your life.JoClub's Birth During COVID – The accidental creation of a global journaling movement that started with Instagram posts during lockdown.Different Flavors of Journaling – Art journaling, photo journaling, music journaling, and finding the method that works best for you.The List of Things to Remember – A simple starting technique that transforms how you observe and appreciate daily life.Productivity Meets Introspection – Why journaling isn't separate from taking action—it's the foundation for aligned decisions.Journaling with Friends – How sharing prompts with others creates profound connections and new perspectives.If you've ever felt lost, struggled with finding your path, or wondered how to bridge the gap between who you are and who you want to become, this conversation offers practical wisdom and inspiration to start your journaling journey today.Connect with Jo Franco:🎬 National Geographic Show: Big Little Italy - Exploring Italian-American culture📖 Book: Fluentish - Language Learning Journal & Planner🌐 Website: JoClub.world - Join the global journaling community📱 Instagram: @jo_franco - Daily inspiration & journaling tips🎙️ Podcast: Not Your Average Jo - Stories of transformation & travel📺 YouTube: Jo Franco Channel - Language learning & lifestyle contentDid you enjoy the podcast? If yes, please leave us a 60-second review on Apple Podcasts. It would mean a lot and can make a difference in getting more people to hear about it.Watch the episodes on Youtube.Follow Nick:🐦 TWEET: https://twitter.com/NickMilo📖 NEWSLETTER: https://www.linkingyourthinking.com/learn-more📩 EMAIL: [email protected]

Anne Laure Le Cunff is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and the founder of Ness Labs. She is the author of the book “Tiny Experiments,” a transformative guide to rethinking your approach to goals, creativity, and life itself. In this episode, we talk about redefining success, the importance of curiosity and the power of “Tiny Experiments” and much more!In this podcast, Nick and Anne-Laure discuss topics such as:The Generation Effect & Writing Online – Why writing in your own words enhances memory and understanding.100 Articles in 100 Days – How setting a clear action and duration creates powerful learning loops.Redefining Success – The difference between conventional success and a scientist’s approach, where learning something new is never a failure.Reconnecting with Curiosity – How getting lost can be a gift that leads you to your most meaningful work.Fiction vs. Nonfiction – Why reading fiction can be an antidote to toxic productivity.Architects, Gardeners, and Librarians – The note-taking archetypes that help structure and grow ideas.Digital Gardening & Idea Evolution – How ideas take on a life of their own when shared.The Book: Tiny Experiments – A Gardener’s Approach – Why small, intentional experiments can lead to big breakthroughs.Examples of Tiny Experiments – Practical ways to apply this mindset in writing, creativity, relationships, and personal projects.Tiny Experiments for Agency & Control – How structured experiments give you a greater sense of direction and confidence in uncertain times.If you’re interested in how small, intentional actions can reshape your thinking and creative process, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.You can pre-order Anne-Laure Le Cunff's new book, ‘Tiny Experiments’, here: https://nesslabs.com/book?utm_campaign=podtour&utm_source=linkingyourthinkingDid you enjoy the podcast? If yes, please leave us a 60-second review on Apple Podcasts. It would mean a lot and can make a difference in getting more people to hear about it.Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://youtu.be/jJ48Z6cQHBM?list=PL3NaIVgSlAVLWGQiEZPo9MT37b-NkUGLWFollow Nick:🐦 TWEET: https://twitter.com/NickMilo📖 NEWSLETTER: https://www.linkingyourthinking.com/learn-more📩 EMAIL: [email protected] 

Tiago Forte is the founder of ForteLabs, Author of Building a Second Brain and The Para Method. In this episode, we try to learn the ins and outs on how his first brain works.In this podcast, Nick and Tiago discuss topics such as:02:09 - Building a second brain almost didn’t happen…04:31 - Inspirations when writing Tiago’s book06:18 - Tiago’s hidden gem books07:56 - Tiago’s most memorable book10:06 - Taking a selective approach in reading books11:59 - The journey of becoming a writer14:18 - Tiago’s favorite self-written blog15:49 - How was this thing that seemed bad, actually good?18:48 - Increasing and decreasing the chaos in a situation22:18 - Dialing up the scope25:59 - Addressing a problem29:41 - Finding common ground in an altercation32:52 - Turning annoyance into self reflection37:05 - Abundance and scarcity mindset41:00 - Extraterrestrials viewing your problems46:08 - Suppressing feelings and how to overcome it50:38 - Relieving a bottleneck54:31 - If Evernote disappeared, where would you go?Check out Tiago Forte's Pillars of Productivity: https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/popDid you enjoy the podcast? If yes, please leave us a 60-second review on Apple Podcasts. It would mean a lot and can make a difference in getting more people to hear about it.Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://linkingyourthinking.com/how-i-think-tiago-forteFollow Nick:🐦 TWEET: https://twitter.com/NickMilo 📖 NEWSLETTER: https://www.linkingyourthinking.com/learn-more📩 EMAIL: [email protected] 

Ali Abdaal is a doctor turned YouTuber soon-to-be turned bestseller author of the brand new book "Feel Good Productivity". He's also become a friend over this year and I was thrilled to learn more about his journey to becoming the world's most-followed productivity expert...In this podcast, Nick and Ali discuss topics such as:The Journey to Creating a YouTube ChannelEarly roots and developmentThe Prodigy EffectAli’s Hidden Gem VideoMeat Per MinuteThe Batman EffectA book that Ali loves but hasn’t talked aboutThe evolution of Ali’s notesAli’s relationship with ObsidianSchedule your breaksBurnoutThe Reitoff PrincipleAli’s Early Foundational InfluencesThe Permission ListCreating The PodcastYoung Ali Under The MicroscopeCommander’s IntentPositive Lessons From Mom and GrandmaA Challenge For The AudienceYou can pre-order Ali Abdaal's new book, ‘Feel Good Productivity’, here: https://www.feelgoodproductivity.com/?utm_campaign=podtour&utm_source=linkingyourthinkingDid you enjoy the podcast? If yes, please leave us a 60-second review on Apple Podcasts. It would mean a lot and can make a difference in getting more people to hear about it.Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://youtu.be/H_lZr0BAWhMFollow Nick:🐦 TWEET: https://twitter.com/NickMilo 📖 NEWSLETTER: https://www.linkingyourthinking.com/learn-more📩 EMAIL: [email protected]