Leveraging Curiosity with Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank has been leveraging his learning through multiple businesses and media channels. Today he joins the Oki Doki team to talk about Notion, life, and his new knowledge capture tool, Flylighter.

Links

• Flylighter
• Thomas Frank on YouTube
• Thomas Frank Explains on YouTube
• Learn Notion with Thomas

Takeaways

• Transitioning from content creation to software development can be challenging, and it's important to recognize your strengths and delegate tasks that are not in your wheelhouse.
• Building a team and finding the right people to work with is crucial for the success of a business.
• When pricing a software product, it's important to consider the value it provides to users and gather feedback to determine the optimal pricing model.
• The future of software development lies in modular and flexible tools that can adapt to users' needs and integrate with various platforms.
• Structured play is an effective way to learn and explore new topics, allowing for experimentation and discovery. Breaking the habit of checking the phone first thing in the morning can lead to a more productive start to the day.
• Living without smartphones for a significant part of one's life can provide perspective on the need for constant connectivity.
• Changing focus and obsessions can lead to new creative outlets and a shift in mindset.
• Being closer to family and having a sense of community can be important factors in making decisions about where to live.

Creators & Guests

• Marie Poulin - Host
• Benjamin Borowski - Host
• Thomas Frank - Guest