I reveal my relationship with writing, why it differs from mind mapping, and how I use my notebook to appreciate each life phase and overcome writer’s block.

I had a great chat with Dr. Ai Zhang on her podcast on how I turned away from the traditional career path to become a full time creator.

Productivity shouldn’t be guess work. It’s systematic and intentional. I'll show you my end-to-end process of tracking my past performance to systematically improve my future productivity.

How should we approach complex events like the Russia-Ukraine conflict and form our own opinions without being overwhelmed by the news?

How we perceive major life events have profound effects on how we grow from them. I use this 3-layer framework to put things into perspective.

Epiphanies wait for no one, so you better be ready to capture them. Notebook mind mapping is the solution.

There are common barriers to mind mapping if you’re a beginner. Below are some tips I distilled from MMN office hours.

"Relaxation is who you are. Tension is who you want to become”, therefore, the tension we feel is part of growth.

The word “try” leaves too much room to wiggle out of commitments that bring us closer to our goals.

Podcasts, audiobooks, and YouTube have a treasure trove of on-demand knowledge in our fast changing world. But what’s the point if you forget everything in just a few hours?

Other people’s negative actions & words are a reflection of themselves. Don't let it infect you.

This is how I chunk 3-month goals into actionable sprints and Pomodoros.

The OODA framework provides a framework for starting a mind map for decision making and taking action.

Sometimes going big out the gate isn't the best idea with new projects. I learned from wise startups to do things that don’t scale.

I kept wondering: “how do my actions fit into the bigger picture?”. This is where the planning map comes in.

On the path to success, we need three things to keep us continuously improving. If you don’t have them, you’ll be competing handicapped.

Growth comes from exposing ourselves to challenges. Constraints is about facing the reality of scarcity and whether that makes you stronger is up to you.

I was asked to give advice to a YouTube follower who was career transitioning, which made me reflect on what makes the ideal job. My conclusion has two parts.

The economist John Maynard Keynes in 1930 predicted his grandkids would work just 15 hours a week. We’re definitely not there. What happened?

When exactly should you mind map? I'll explain chaos and order cycles of projects and how to use mind maps to organize your thoughts, become more productive and reduce stress.