The Collective Podcast Ep. 247 - Matthew Encina
Aug 15, 2023
Matthew Encina, Mod Musings founder and Creative Director, joins Ash Thorp to discuss the pursuit of expression, stoicism, mechanical keyboards, finding mentors, saying no, becoming a better decision maker, dealing with criticism, appreciation for Apple, taking the leap into freelance work, and the joy of cooking as a creative outlet.
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Stoicism's Power
- Stoicism emphasizes controlling internal responses to external events.
- This empowers individuals by shaping their reality and reactions.
Ash Thorp's Second Brain
- Ash Thorp found that reading alone didn't lead to knowledge retention.
- He now uses Notion to digitize book notes, connecting them with the PARA method.
Focused Reading
- Before reading, ask yourself what you want to gain from it.
- This focused approach helps extract relevant information and avoid information overload.