How I Think
What influenced the thinkers, creators, writers, and rebels to develop their unique perspectives and share it with the rest of us? What does their creative process look like today and how has it evolved? Let’s learn how the sausage gets made.
Latest episodes
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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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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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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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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.
