What influenced the thinkers, creators, writers, and rebels to develop their unique perspectives and share it with the rest of us? What does their creative process look like today and how has it evolved? Let’s learn how the sausage gets made.
Lawrence Yeo – How to Trust Your Inner Compass and Think for Yourself
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" (https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Compass-Cultivating-Courage-Yourself/dp/B0FGDJBR7T)
🌐 Blog: More To That - Explorations in self-awareness and personal growth (https://moretothat.com/)
📱 Instagram: @moretothat - Visual insights and thoughtful stories (https://www.instagram.com/moretothat)
🐦 Twitter: @moretothat - Daily reflections and engaging conversations (https://x.com/moretothat/)
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20 Jun 2025
Jo Franco - How Journaling Transformed My Life (and Can Transform Yours Too)
National Geographic host Jo Franco discusses with Nick Milo how journaling transforms her life by navigating transitions and building a life aligned with her values in this interview.
4 Mar 2025
Anne-Laure Le Cunff - How to Design Tiny Experiments Like a Scientist
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=linkingyourthinking (https://nesslabs.com/book?utm_campaign=podtour&utm_source=linkingyourthinking)
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8 Dec 2023
Tiago Forte - Ask These Prompts To Hack Your Brain
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 book
06:18 - Tiago’s hidden gem books
07:56 - Tiago’s most memorable book
10:06 - Taking a selective approach in reading books
11:59 - The journey of becoming a writer
14:18 - Tiago’s favorite self-written blog
15:49 - How was this thing that seemed bad, actually good?
18:48 - Increasing and decreasing the chaos in a situation
22:18 - Dialing up the scope
25:59 - Addressing a problem
29:41 - Finding common ground in an altercation
32:52 - Turning annoyance into self reflection
37:05 - Abundance and scarcity mindset
41:00 - Extraterrestrials viewing your problems
46:08 - Suppressing feelings and how to overcome it
50:38 - Relieving a bottleneck
54:31 - If Evernote disappeared, where would you go?
Check out Tiago Forte's Pillars of Productivity: https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/pop (https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/pop)
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17 Nov 2023
Ali Abdaal - The Keys to Joyful Work and Being Batman (or Professor X)
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 Channel
Early roots and development
The Prodigy Effect
Ali’s Hidden Gem Video
Meat Per Minute
The Batman Effect
A book that Ali loves but hasn’t talked about
The evolution of Ali’s notes
Ali’s relationship with Obsidian
Schedule your breaks
Burnout
The Reitoff Principle
Ali’s Early Foundational Influences
The Permission List
Creating The Podcast
Young Ali Under The Microscope
Commander’s Intent
Positive Lessons From Mom and Grandma
A Challenge For The Audience
You can pre-order Ali Abdaal's new book, ‘Feel Good Productivity’, here: https://www.feelgoodproductivity.com/?utm_campaign=podtour&utm_source=linkingyourthinking (https://www.feelgoodproductivity.com/?utm_campaign=podtour&utm_source=linkingyourthinking)
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