Lawrence Yeo

Lawrence Yeo, a writer, illustrator, and author of “The Inner Compass,” discusses the transformative power of intuition and self-understanding in a rapidly changing world. He emphasizes that embracing uncertainty cultivates curiosity and genuine personal insight. The conversation touches on how social conditioning veils our true desires and highlights the significance of journaling to enhance self-awareness. Plus, Yeo shares personal reflections on creativity, mistakes as learning opportunities, and fostering authentic connections through self-discovery.

Many of our goals in life are connected to freedom. That big promotion to achieve financial freedom, retirement to finally be free from our job or simply the freedom to choose what you want to do in any given moment. But is this actually a trap? Join us as we explore how freedom can benefit your life and where it inevitably will fall short. Lawrence Yeo is a writer, illustrator and storyteller. Jump to the question: Is freedom overrated? Learn more about Lawrence: Visit Lawrence's blog More To That Connect with Lawrence on Twitter References from the show: Burnout is the echo of self-judgement by Lawrence Yeo Travel is no cure for the mind by Lawrence Yeo Exhalation by Ted Chiang Meet Noor from DesignDrawDo Join an upcoming group coaching cohort: Are you looking to ask deep, introspective and provocative questions about your own life (with Khe and likeminded peers) ⁠⁠Apply today⁠⁠ THE MOST UNIQUE PRODUCTIVITY COURSE ON THE INTERNET Supercharge your Productivity is the only course that connects the pursuit of productivity to life’s larger questions so you can design a system that works for you. ⁠⁠Enroll Now⁠⁠ BECOME A RADREADER: 📩 ⁠⁠Join 45,000+ ambitious professionals⁠⁠ for our weekly essays on productivity, money and career. ⁠⁠🐦 Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠🎥 TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠📸 Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠💼 LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠🌍 The Blog⁠⁠ ABOUT RADREADS RadReads is an online education business that helps ambitious professionals lead more productive, examined and joyful lives. RadReads provides guides, coaching, and trainings to more than 45,000 high-performers to help them gain back free time, scale their impact, and make their little dent in the universe. ABOUT KHE HY Khe Hy is the founder of RadReads and father of two. Khe spent 15 years working on Wall Street and was one of the youngest Managing Directors at BlackRock. He's been called Oprah for Millennials by CNN and the Wall Street Guru by Bloomberg and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, TedX, Business Insider, Barrons, Time Magazine and Quartz.

Lawrence Yeo, a writer and illustrator behind the blog 'More To That,' discusses his book, 'The Inner Compass.' He shares insights on the difference between knowledge and true understanding, stressing the need for personal experience. Yeo emphasizes trusting your intuition amid overwhelming external advice and how genuine curiosity fuels creativity. He also addresses mental health issues despite modern comforts, explores the journey of personal growth, and highlights the importance of aligning one’s inner compass with authentic self-expression.

Lawrence Yeo, the creator and author of 'The Inner Compass,' discusses his journey of self-reflection and creativity. He shares insights into the emotional complexities of writing and self-publishing while emphasizing the power of authentic expression. The conversation explores the advantages of self-publishing, the impact of ambition on creativity, and the delicate balance between commercial success and genuine fulfillment. Lawrence’s passion for storytelling and community building inspires listeners to navigate their unique paths in life.

Lawrence Yeo, a former corporate finance professional turned writer-illustrator-philosopher, dives into the power of self-understanding and its impact on authentic living. He shares his immigrant family's journey from comfort to poverty, emphasizing mindset over circumstances. Yeo discusses using investment banking as a stepping stone to creative freedom, challenges societal success metrics, and highlights the importance of internal compass versus external validation. His insights on envy and personal fulfillment will inspire listeners to redefine their paths toward true mastery.