How I Think

Nick Milo
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43 snips
Jul 20, 2025 • 1h 5min

Lawrence Yeo – How to Trust Your Inner Compass and Think for Yourself

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.
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52 snips
Jun 20, 2025 • 47min

Jo Franco - How Journaling Transformed My Life (and Can Transform Yours Too)

Jo Franco, a National Geographic and Netflix host as well as a multilingual entrepreneur, shares her transformative journey through journaling. She discusses how losing her language at age six shaped her observational skills and life path. Jo emphasizes the importance of embracing discomfort in language learning and how 17 years of journaling guided her career creation. She reveals the beauty of shifting journal focus to positivity and compassion, and describes the birth of her global journaling community, JoClub, during the pandemic.
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121 snips
Mar 4, 2025 • 35min

Anne-Laure Le Cunff - How to Design Tiny Experiments Like a Scientist

Anne-Laure Le Cunff, a neuroscientist and founder of Ness Labs, dives into the world of 'tiny experiments' and how they can innovate personal growth and creativity. She discusses redefining success from a learning perspective, where curiosity reigns supreme over conventional achievements. The power of fiction as a counterbalance to productivity culture is highlighted, alongside the importance of structured yet flexible note-taking archetypes. Anne-Laure's insights transform uncertainties into opportunities, making exploration a key to meaningful work.
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397 snips
Dec 8, 2023 • 56min

Tiago Forte - Ask These Prompts To Hack Your Brain

Tiago Forte, founder of ForteLabs and author of 'Building a Second Brain,' discusses the intricacies of mental productivity. He shares how his writing journey began and the importance of focusing on invaluable insights from books. Tiago highlights emotional intelligence, suggesting self-reflection as a powerful tool for processing feelings. He also talks about transforming chaos into order and viewing challenges through an alien perspective, offering a fresh lens on problem-solving. Dive into the art of discernment and the potential of emotional growth!
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587 snips
Nov 17, 2023 • 1h

Ali Abdaal - The Keys to Joyful Work and Being Batman (or Professor X)

Ali Abdaal, a doctor-turned-YouTuber and author of "Feel Good Productivity," dives into his exciting journey as the world's leading productivity expert. He shares insights on the 'Batman effect,' using fictional personas to spark creativity. The importance of effective note-taking and taking breaks to prevent burnout is discussed. Ali opens up about his early passions and the role of family in shaping his values. Listeners are challenged to infuse fun into their work, while Ali's upcoming book promises to be a valuable resource.

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