This is the thirty-third session of Glasp Talk!
Glasp Talk delves deep into intimate interviews with luminaries from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences, and the stories behind them.
Today's guest is Lawrence Yeo, the founder of "More To That," a platform where he crafts stories that explore the complexities of the human condition. With over 38,000 subscribers to his newsletter and a unique storytelling approach, Lawrence has connected with readers globally. He also created "Thinking in Stories," a transformative course to guide creative minds to develop compelling narratives through structured storytelling frameworks, live workshops, and creative exercises.
In this interview, Lawrence shares his transition from a career in finance, backed by a degree in economics from UCLA, to becoming a storyteller and writer. He discusses the shift from spreadsheets to creative work, his exploration of music production, and the pivotal moments that led him to writing. Lawrence elaborates on his storytelling philosophy, revealing how he integrates illustrations and narrative structures to convey profound ideas. He discusses sources of inspiration, and his minimalist note-taking process, and shares insights on balancing creative work with daily life. Lawrence also reflects on writing to understand oneself, his work's evolution, and fiction's role in broadening his perspectives.
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Highlights
Lawrence shares his journey from working in finance to pursuing a creative path that includes music production and storytelling through writing and illustration. He emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation, discovering his passion through writing long-form pieces like "Travel Is No Cure for the Mind," and exploring complex themes using unique visuals inspired by his childhood love of drawing.
He discusses his writing and illustrating process, explaining that he typically starts with writing and uses illustrations to amplify or clarify his ideas. He shares insights on finding inspiration, balancing discipline with spontaneity, and leveraging personal experiences and fictional works to deepen his storytelling.
Lawrence provides advice for aspiring writers and creators, suggesting a thoughtful approach that starts with discovering if they truly enjoy their craft. He recommends initially separating financial pressures from creative work to develop genuine passion, gradually incorporating business aspects, and acknowledging that returning to prior work if needed is not a failure but part of the journey.
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👉 From Finance to Storytelling: How to Craft Meaningful Narratives | Lawrence Yeo | Glasp Talk #33
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👉 From Finance to Storytelling: How to Craft Meaningful Narratives | Lawrence Yeo | Glasp Talk #33
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