What does it mean to think deeply and live freely in an age of distraction? Philosopher Jon Burmeister reflects on his journey from analytical rigour to embodied integration, exploring whole-person education, the history of ideas, and reclaiming attention in a fragmented world. Conversation Themes<ul><li>Whole-person education as liberation: How liberal arts education fosters curiosity, creativity, and self-knowledge while encouraging openness to change and growth.</li><li>Deep thinking and the attention economy: Why reclaiming focus isn’t just about resisting distractions, but about preserving our capacity to care about what truly matters.</li><li>Ideas as living histories: Viewing philosophy as a dynamic, evolving tradition and understanding our role in shaping and inheriting the collective intellectual journey.</li><li>Flourishing through integration: How Jon balances analytical thinking with embodied practices like yoga, meditation, and breathwork to harmonise the mind, body, and emotions, inspired by Aristotle’s vision of flourishing.</li><li>Reimagining technology’s role: Jon’s intentional approach to living in the digital age, from setting boundaries to fostering deeper attention and presence in a world designed to fragment focus.</li></ul> About the Guest Jon Burmeister is Associate Professor Of Philosophy at the University of Mount Saint Vincent. His research interests are in philosophy of technology, philosophy of computing, philosophy of mind, and German Idealism. <a href='https://mountsaintvincent.edu/academics/undergraduate-college/areas-of-study/all-areas-of-study/department-of-philosophy-and-religious-studies/faculty/jon-burmeister/'>View Jon&apos;s academic profile and publications.</a> Full Show Notes Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: <a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e5-jon-burmeister'>https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e5-jon-burmeister</a>Recorded 4 April 2024Website: <a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/'>grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast</a> | Email: <a href='mailto:podcast@grokk.ist'>podcast@grokk.ist</a> | Socials: @grokkist Music: Kleptotonic Swing by <a href='https://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/albums'>Tri-Tachyon</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;What does it mean to think deeply and live freely in an age of distraction? Philosopher Jon Burmeister reflects on his journey from analytical rigour to embodied integration, exploring whole-person education, the history of ideas, and reclaiming attention in a fragmented world.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Conversation Themes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Whole-person education as liberation&lt;/b&gt;: How liberal arts education fosters curiosity, creativity, and self-knowledge while encouraging openness to change and growth.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Deep thinking and the attention economy&lt;/b&gt;: Why reclaiming focus isn’t just about resisting distractions, but about preserving our capacity to care about what truly matters.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ideas as living histories&lt;/b&gt;: Viewing philosophy as a dynamic, evolving tradition and understanding our role in shaping and inheriting the collective intellectual journey.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Flourishing through integration&lt;/b&gt;: How Jon balances analytical thinking with embodied practices like yoga, meditation, and breathwork to harmonise the mind, body, and emotions, inspired by Aristotle’s vision of flourishing.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Reimagining technology’s role&lt;/b&gt;: Jon’s intentional approach to living in the digital age, from setting boundaries to fostering deeper attention and presence in a world designed to fragment focus.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;About the Guest&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;Jon Burmeister is Associate Professor Of Philosophy at the University of Mount Saint Vincent. His research interests are in philosophy of technology, philosophy of computing, philosophy of mind, and German Idealism. &lt;a href='https://mountsaintvincent.edu/academics/undergraduate-college/areas-of-study/all-areas-of-study/department-of-philosophy-and-religious-studies/faculty/jon-burmeister/'&gt;View Jon&amp;apos;s academic profile and publications.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Full Show Notes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: &lt;a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e5-jon-burmeister'&gt;https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e5-jon-burmeister&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recorded 4 April 2024&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/'&gt;grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast&lt;/a&gt; | Email: &lt;a href='mailto:podcast@grokk.ist'&gt;podcast@grokk.ist&lt;/a&gt; | Socials: @grokkist&lt;br/&gt;Music&lt;b&gt;: &lt;/b&gt;Kleptotonic Swing by &lt;a href='https://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/albums'&gt;Tri-Tachyon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What does it mean to think deeply and live freely in an age of distraction? Philosopher Jon Burmeister reflects on his journey from analytical rigour to embodied integration, exploring whole-person education, the history of ideas, and reclaiming attention in a fragmented world.  Conversation Themes Whole-person education as liberation: How liberal arts education fosters curiosity, creativity, and self-knowledge while encouraging openness to change and growth.Deep thinking and the attention ec...

Deep Thinking, Education, and Freedom in an Age of Distraction - Jon Burmeister | S4E5

Kendra Fee-McNulty, founder of Raveloe+Co, leads an empathy-driven marketing consultancy that helps mission-driven organisations find their voice and share their stories authentically. We discuss effective storytelling and how to balance creativity and commerce without compromising your values. Conversation Themes<ul><li>Kendra’s personal journey, including her experience as an adopted child and how it influenced her need to belong and excel, shaping her communication skills and career choices.</li><li>Empathy as a Superpower: The ability to empathise deeply with others by understanding their thoughts, fears, and barriers.</li><li>Misunderstanding and Connection: How misunderstandings arise from the gap between intention and perception, and how they can lead to disconnection but also offer opportunities for deeper connection and understanding.</li><li>Building Scaffolding: The necessity for people, especially those who are curious and caring, to build personal scaffolding to thrive in environments not always conducive to authenticity and growth.</li><li>Authentic Communication: The importance of authentic communication for mission-driven organisations to effectively share their stories and connect with their communities.</li></ul> Links and Resources<ul><li><a href='https://raveloe.co/'>Raveloe+Co website</a></li><li><a href='https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38390751-the-infinite-game'>The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek</a></li><li><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotlight_effect'>Spotlight syndrome</a></li><li><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygmalion_effect'>Pygmalion effect</a></li></ul> Full Show Notes Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: <a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e4-kendra-fee-mcnulty'>https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e4-kendra-fee-mcnulty</a>Recorded 7 March 2024Website: <a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/'>grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast</a> | Email: <a href='mailto:podcast@grokk.ist'>podcast@grokk.ist</a> | Socials: @grokkist Music: Kleptotonic Swing by <a href='https://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/albums'>Tri-Tachyon</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Kendra Fee-McNulty, founder of Raveloe+Co, leads an empathy-driven marketing consultancy that helps mission-driven organisations find their voice and share their stories authentically. We discuss effective storytelling and how to balance creativity and commerce without compromising your values.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Conversation Themes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Kendra’s personal journey, &lt;/b&gt;including her experience as an adopted child and how it influenced her need to belong and excel, shaping her communication skills and career choices.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Empathy as a Superpower:&lt;/b&gt; The ability to empathise deeply with others by understanding their thoughts, fears, and barriers.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Misunderstanding and Connection:&lt;/b&gt; How misunderstandings arise from the gap between intention and perception, and how they can lead to disconnection but also offer opportunities for deeper connection and understanding.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Building Scaffolding:&lt;/b&gt; The necessity for people, especially those who are curious and caring, to build personal scaffolding to thrive in environments not always conducive to authenticity and growth.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Authentic Communication:&lt;/b&gt; The importance of authentic communication for mission-driven organisations to effectively share their stories and connect with their communities.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Links and Resources&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://raveloe.co/'&gt;Raveloe+Co website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38390751-the-infinite-game'&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Infinite Game &lt;/em&gt;by Simon Sinek&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotlight_effect'&gt;Spotlight syndrome&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygmalion_effect'&gt;Pygmalion effect&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Full Show Notes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: &lt;a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e4-kendra-fee-mcnulty'&gt;https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e4-kendra-fee-mcnulty&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recorded 7 March 2024&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/'&gt;grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast&lt;/a&gt; | Email: &lt;a href='mailto:podcast@grokk.ist'&gt;podcast@grokk.ist&lt;/a&gt; | Socials: @grokkist&lt;br/&gt;Music&lt;b&gt;: &lt;/b&gt;Kleptotonic Swing by &lt;a href='https://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/albums'&gt;Tri-Tachyon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Kendra Fee-McNulty, founder of Raveloe+Co, leads an empathy-driven marketing consultancy that helps mission-driven organisations find their voice and share their stories authentically. We discuss effective storytelling and how to balance creativity and commerce without compromising your values.  Conversation Themes Kendra’s personal journey, including her experience as an adopted child and how it influenced her need to belong and excel, shaping her communication skills and career choices.Empa...

Message Received: how authentic communication helps us find our voice and share our story - Kendra Fee-McNulty | S4E4

Brittany is a silversmith, non-traditional educator, and the creative force behind Full Desert Weirdo. Together we rethink the edges of normalcy, illuminating how our quirkiest traits not only shape an ever-changing personal identity but also hold the potential to remake the world around us. Conversation Themes<ul><li>The Value of Outliers</li><li>Social Norms and Conformity</li><li>Autism and Neurodivergence</li><li>Personal Identity and Reclamation</li><li>Mutability and Change</li></ul> Links and Resources<ul><li><a href='https://www.fulldesertweirdo.com/'>Full Desert Weirdo website</a></li><li><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applied_behavior_analysis'>Applied Behaviour Analysis</a> and <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ole_Ivar_Lovaas'>Ivar Lovaas</a></li></ul> Full Show Notes Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: <a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e3-brittany-cole-houston'>https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e3-brittany-cole-houston</a>Recorded 25 January 2024Website: <a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/'>grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast</a> | Email: <a href='mailto:podcast@grokk.ist'>podcast@grokk.ist</a> | Socials: @grokkist Music: Kleptotonic Swing by <a href='https://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/albums'>Tri-Tachyon</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Brittany is a silversmith, non-traditional educator, and the creative force behind Full Desert Weirdo. Together we rethink the edges of normalcy, illuminating how our quirkiest traits not only shape an ever-changing personal identity but also hold the potential to remake the world around us.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Conversation Themes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Value of Outliers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Social Norms and Conformity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Autism and Neurodivergence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Personal Identity and Reclamation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mutability and Change&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Links and Resources&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.fulldesertweirdo.com/'&gt;Full Desert Weirdo website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applied_behavior_analysis'&gt;Applied Behaviour Analysis&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ole_Ivar_Lovaas'&gt;Ivar Lovaas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Full Show Notes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: &lt;a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e3-brittany-cole-houston'&gt;https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e3-brittany-cole-houston&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recorded 25 January 2024&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/'&gt;grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast&lt;/a&gt; | Email: &lt;a href='mailto:podcast@grokk.ist'&gt;podcast@grokk.ist&lt;/a&gt; | Socials: @grokkist&lt;br/&gt;Music&lt;b&gt;: &lt;/b&gt;Kleptotonic Swing by &lt;a href='https://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/albums'&gt;Tri-Tachyon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Brittany is a silversmith, non-traditional educator, and the creative force behind Full Desert Weirdo. Together we rethink the edges of normalcy, illuminating how our quirkiest traits not only shape an ever-changing personal identity but also hold the potential to remake the world around us.  Conversation Themes The Value of OutliersSocial Norms and ConformityAutism and NeurodivergencePersonal Identity and ReclamationMutability and Change Links and Resources Full Desert Weirdo websiteApplied ...

Embrace your inner outlier: going full desert weirdo with Brittany Cole Houston | S4E3

Christopher hosts and produces the internationally-awarded <a href='https://life-as-a.com/'>&quot;Life as A..&quot;</a> podcast, helping people find professional career ideas and business pathways by exploring jobs from around the world. We discuss the interplay between career and identity and the pursuit of purpose-driven work. Christopher&apos;s story in brief<ul><li>Christopher didn’t have a Plan A. He was a high-achiever who had the grades, but not the roadmap for his future.</li><li>Studying sociology without a clear direction, he simultaneously worked in Canadian Customs and Immigration, where he gained an early appreciation for how our jobs can shape who we are and how we see the world.</li><li>His quest for clarity led him to Japan to teach English, a temporary plan that turned into 20-plus-year adventure including teaching, consulting, and co-founding a marketing company in Tokyo.</li><li>It wasn’t just a career shift; it was a life transformation. Christopher realised his professional purpose was deeply tied to entrepreneurship, creativity, and a desire for variety and novelty in his work.</li><li>Christopher’s podcast, &quot;Life as A..,&quot; is his way of shining a light on the myriad of career paths out there. It&apos;s about giving people a real taste of the options they have, helping them find their own spark in the professional world.</li></ul> Conversation Themes<ul><li>Navigating career uncertainty</li><li>Curiosity, exploration, and enthusiasm as career catalysts</li><li>The interplay of career and identity</li><li>What it means to find purpose and fulfilment</li></ul> Links and Resources<ul><li><a href='https://life-as-a.com/'>Life As A.. Podcast</a></li><li><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikigai'>Ikigai</a></li></ul> Full Show Notes Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: <a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e2-christopher-schoenwald'>https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e2-christopher-schoenwald</a>Recorded 23 October 2023Website: <a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/'>grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast</a> | Email: <a href='mailto:podcast@grokk.ist'>podcast@grokk.ist</a> | Socials: @grokkist Music: Kleptotonic Swing by <a href='https://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/albums'>Tri-Tachyon</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Christopher hosts and produces the internationally-awarded &lt;a href='https://life-as-a.com/'&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;quot;Life as A..&amp;quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; podcast, helping people find professional career ideas and business pathways by exploring jobs from around the world. We discuss the interplay between career and identity and the pursuit of purpose-driven work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Christopher&amp;apos;s story in brief&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Christopher didn’t have a Plan A. He was a high-achiever who had the grades, but not the roadmap for his future.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Studying sociology without a clear direction, he simultaneously worked in Canadian Customs and Immigration, where he gained an early appreciation for how our jobs can shape who we are and how we see the world.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;His quest for clarity led him to Japan to teach English, a temporary plan that turned into 20-plus-year adventure including teaching, consulting, and co-founding a marketing company in Tokyo.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;It wasn’t just a career shift; it was a life transformation. Christopher realised his professional purpose was deeply tied to entrepreneurship, creativity, and a desire for variety and novelty in his work.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Christopher’s podcast, &amp;quot;Life as A..,&amp;quot; is his way of shining a light on the myriad of career paths out there. It&amp;apos;s about giving people a real taste of the options they have, helping them find their own spark in the professional world.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Conversation Themes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Navigating career uncertainty&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Curiosity, exploration, and enthusiasm as career catalysts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The interplay of career and identity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What it means to find purpose and fulfilment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Links and Resources&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://life-as-a.com/'&gt;Life As A.. Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikigai'&gt;Ikigai&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Full Show Notes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: &lt;a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e2-christopher-schoenwald'&gt;https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e2-christopher-schoenwald&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recorded 23 October 2023&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/'&gt;grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast&lt;/a&gt; | Email: &lt;a href='mailto:podcast@grokk.ist'&gt;podcast@grokk.ist&lt;/a&gt; | Socials: @grokkist&lt;br/&gt;Music&lt;b&gt;: &lt;/b&gt;Kleptotonic Swing by &lt;a href='https://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/albums'&gt;Tri-Tachyon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Christopher hosts and produces the internationally-awarded "Life as A.." podcast, helping people find professional career ideas and business pathways by exploring jobs from around the world. We discuss the interplay between career and identity and the pursuit of purpose-driven work.  Christopher's story in brief Christopher didn’t have a Plan A. He was a high-achiever who had the grades, but not the roadmap for his future.Studying sociology without a clear direction, he simultaneously worked ...

“I was so undecided”: navigating personal fulfilment and professional purpose - Christopher Schoenwald | S4E2

Lawrence Yeo is a writer, illustrator, storyteller, and the creator of &apos;More To That&apos;, an illustrated long form blog that delves deeper into the things that make us who we are. We discuss the role of confidence, gratitude, uncertainty and many other practicalities of pursuing a creative life. Lawrence&apos;s story in brief<ul><li>Lawrence grew up feeling abundant despite growing up poor, and always had a strong sense of curiosity and abundance.</li><li>He pursued a career in finance but knew it wasn&apos;t his true passion, so he quit his job to pursue music but eventually became disillusioned with the industry&apos;s demands for external validation.</li><li>He transitioned to writing blog posts on Medium, developing a unique writing style that combines philosophical and metaphorical writing with hand-drawn illustrations and graphs.</li><li>He found that his writing reached more people than his music did, and he realised that his inner compass was about how creating art moved him forward as a person.</li><li>Lawrence started his blog, More To That, without a specific strategy or intention to start a business, and it has since grown into a platform offering courses, consulting, and direct support.</li></ul> Conversation Themes<ul><li>Money, creativity, fulfilment, and the idea of &apos;enough&apos;</li><li>Mindset, framing, and following your inner compass while embracing uncertainty</li><li>The power of storytelling in navigating the nuances of the human condition</li></ul> Full Show Notes Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: <a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e1-lawrence-yeo'>https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e1-lawrence-yeo</a>Recorded 16 September 2023Website: <a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/'>grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast</a> | Email: <a href='mailto:podcast@grokk.ist'>podcast@grokk.ist</a> | Socials: @grokkist Music: Kleptotonic Swing by <a href='https://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/albums'>Tri-Tachyon</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Lawrence Yeo is a writer, illustrator, storyteller, and the creator of &amp;apos;More To That&amp;apos;, an illustrated long form blog that delves deeper into the things that make us who we are. We discuss the role of confidence, gratitude, uncertainty and many other practicalities of pursuing a creative life.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Lawrence&amp;apos;s story in brief&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lawrence grew up feeling abundant despite growing up poor, and always had a strong sense of curiosity and abundance.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;He pursued a career in finance but knew it wasn&amp;apos;t his true passion, so he quit his job to pursue music but eventually became disillusioned with the industry&amp;apos;s demands for external validation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;He transitioned to writing blog posts on Medium, developing a unique writing style that combines philosophical and metaphorical writing with hand-drawn illustrations and graphs.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;He found that his writing reached more people than his music did, and he realised that his inner compass was about how creating art moved him forward as a person.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lawrence started his blog, More To That, without a specific strategy or intention to start a business, and it has since grown into a platform offering courses, consulting, and direct support.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Conversation Themes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Money, creativity, fulfilment, and the idea of &amp;apos;enough&amp;apos;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mindset, framing, and following your inner compass while embracing uncertainty&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The power of storytelling in navigating the nuances of the human condition&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Full Show Notes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: &lt;a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e1-lawrence-yeo'&gt;https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s4e1-lawrence-yeo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recorded 16 September 2023&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/'&gt;grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast&lt;/a&gt; | Email: &lt;a href='mailto:podcast@grokk.ist'&gt;podcast@grokk.ist&lt;/a&gt; | Socials: @grokkist&lt;br/&gt;Music&lt;b&gt;: &lt;/b&gt;Kleptotonic Swing by &lt;a href='https://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/albums'&gt;Tri-Tachyon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Lawrence Yeo is a writer, illustrator, storyteller, and the creator of 'More To That', an illustrated long form blog that delves deeper into the things that make us who we are. We discuss the role of confidence, gratitude, uncertainty and many other practicalities of pursuing a creative life.  Lawrence's story in brief Lawrence grew up feeling abundant despite growing up poor, and always had a strong sense of curiosity and abundance.He pursued a career in finance but knew it wasn't his true p...

Calibrate your inner compass with a sense of gratitude for the peculiar - Lawrence Yeo | S4E1

Curiosity is a gift we start with but often lose. So what about those people who are still curious? Grokkist founder Danu Poyner meets people who insist on relating to the world with curiosity and care and talks to them about the red thread that runs through their life story and which ultimately empowers them to flourish as their unrepeatable selves.&nbsp; Find out more at https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast

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