Lawrence Yeo

Writing.

I've been writing (and illustrating) essays at More To That since 2018. Below are a few of my most popular ones, along with my bestselling book that I published in 2025.

The Inner Compass — Lawrence Yeo
Book

The Inner Compass

Cultivate the courage to trust yourself. Translations forthcoming in Spanish, Korean, French, Hindi, Thai, and more.

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Selected essays

Travel Is No Cure for the Mind

Travel is often seen as the key to happiness. Here's why it's not.

The Nothingness of Money

It's the great everything and the great nothing.

Money Is the Megaphone of Identity

Our relationship with money is complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Here's a clear framework to help guide you through this often hazy topic.

The Meaning of Life Is Absurd

The answer to life's greatest question isn't quite what we want to hear.

The Many Worlds of Enough

Enough is elusive because when you reach it, you're no longer the person that once desired it.

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