The Knowledge with David Elikwu

87. The Career of a Practical Creator with Lawrence Yeo

Feb 22, 2024

Discussion about balancing practical work with creativity, avoiding mimetic desires, writing good stories, discovering new ideas, balancing personal taste with feedback, and the influence of fiction on creative taste and expression.

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Lawrence Yeo

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Quick takeaways

Balancing practical work with creativity is crucial for pursuing creative endeavors.

Authentic creativity comes from self-exploration and alignment with intrinsic interests, not external validation.

Deep dives

Balancing Passion with Practicality in Creativity

Work and passion can intersect when pursuing creative endeavors. It is essential to balance practical work with creativity, cultivate and pursue passion, and navigate the tension between personal taste and external feedback. By viewing your job as a patron of your art, you can approach your work with gratitude and align your actions to support your creative goals.

Introduction

3min

Balancing Passion and Practicality in Pursuing Creative Work

13min

Exploring Career Choices and Authenticity in Pursuing Goals

3min

Exploring Authentic Writing and Creativity

18min

Navigating Feedback in the Creative Process

6min

The Influence of Fiction on Creative Taste and Expression

2min

David speaks with Lawrence Yeo, a writer, illustrator, storyteller, and the creator of “More To That”, an illustrated long-form blog read by tens of thousands of people.

They talked about:

🎨 Balancing practical work with creativity

💡 Cultivating and pursuing passion

🚫 Avoiding mimetic desires

📝 Writing good stories

🔍 How to discover new ideas

👥 Balancing personal taste with audience feedback

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