The Best of Lawrence Yeo
10 most popular Lawrence Yeo articles, as voted by our community.
Writer. Illustrator. Storyteller.
Lawrence Yeo on Creator Economy
The Arc of the Practical Creator
There is no “easier” or “harder” in any creative endeavor. There is just challenge, and the shifting textures of patience.
Lawrence Yeo on God
Lawrence Yeo on Metacognition
Knowledge Is Not a Thing
What is knowledge? In the age of misinformation, exploring this question is more important than ever.
Lawrence Yeo on Mindfulness
Lawrence Yeo on Productivity
The Problem With Note-Taking
If you view knowledge for its utility, you will never fully appreciate it.
«note-taking is our attempt to transition the present moment to an imagined, future self»
Lawrence Yeo on Reading
The Antidote to Envy
Shared by 169, including DP
«One of my favorite Joker lines from The Dark Knight is when he says that people are like dogs chasing cars; they won’t know what to do if they actually catch them.»
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The Game You Don't Need to Play
If you can't eradicate it, opt out of it while you can.
«Status is one of humanity’s great poisons, but it’s so deeply engrained in our evolutionary makeup that we continue to drink from its fountain whenever we can.»
The Time Trap of Productivity
In a culture so focused on managing time, we have become subservient to it.
The Finality of Everything
Being aware of each moment’s end is the best way to begin again
Write for Yourself, and Wisdom Will Follow
Write to remind yourself of what you're capable of thinking.
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