Artisionary

Artisionary

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Artisionary episodes

  • How to Balance a 9-5 Job While Making Content Online - Ryan Ward (#10)

    Ryan Ward is on a journey to create 1 video for 365 days straight on YouTube.

    In this conversation, he shares his journey building an online personal brand. We talk about experimentation, content creation skills, social media, authenticity, balancing a 9-to-5 with side hustles, and much more.

    0:00 Moving to New York City
    2:33 Ryan's backstory
    6:02 How to build consistency
    9:06 Doing content creation full time?
    9:54 Core principles of content creation
    11:08 Challenges of building a personal brand
    14:49 Experimentation is key
    16:13 What media platforms should I be on?
    17:39 The power of YouTube
    20:20 The benefits of joining community groups
    21:54 Sharing online leads to unexpected outcomes
    23:53 Important skills for content creation
    26:46 Favorite videos Ryan posted
    28:59 Noah's content system
    30:49 The importance of title + thumbnails for YouTube
    31:41 Balancing authenticity with views
    34:29 How do you balance your 9-to-5 and side hustles
    36:25 Eating the frog first thing in the morning
    38:26 Building an email newsletter
    40:04 What does "traffic" mean
    41:49 Why you should read more fiction books
    45:30 David Perell's "How I Write" podcast
    47:18 People in the online space worth following
    48:45 If you had unlimited $, what would you invest it in?
    51:26 Something unconventional Ryan did that led to outsized returns
    53:30 How to maximize learning in college
    55:52 Advice that is overrated + underrated?
    59:14 One message to your 18 y/o self
    1:00:38 Where can people find Ryan
    Follow Ryan:
    Twitter: https://x.com/iamryanward
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamryanward/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UClsibmQB1AW3rJJOoJ2uo8A
    Kajabi: https://ryan-ward.mykajabi.com/
    Follow Me:
    🌐 Website: https://www.jestonlu.com
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    🎙️ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@jestonlupodcast
    🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jestonlu
    The Jeston Lu Podcast: Deep conversations for the artistic ones. 🤍

    1 hr 2 min
  • How I've Built a Knowledge System to Maximize Learning - Noah Zender (#9)

    Noah Zender is a product manager at Paradox, research assistant at Contrary Research, and writer at Pioneer Project.

    In this conversation, we talk about the importance of curating a healthy information diet, growing a personal brand, practical mental models for life, underrated strategies for networking, and much more.
    0:00 Noah's physical knowledge system
    2:54 Benefits of a physical note-taking system
    4:29 How to curate a healthy information diet
    7:37 The best information exists in the hyperlinks
    8:27 Balaji's idea of signal and repeaters
    9:28 Study the foundations
    11:21 Connecting ideas when writing
    12:41 Noah's favorite frameworks
    17:17 A brief look into Noah's day-to-day life
    18:11 Noah's mission to write about pioneers
    21:24 Why SEO is prime digital real estate
    24:09 How to get started with creating content
    26:46 Strategies to growing on Twitter/X
    28:40 The value of building an email newsletter
    32:31 Why you should begin sharing online
    36:18 How permissionless apprenticeship works
    39:32 Shoot your shot when you're starting out
    42:55 How to make the most of college
    43:53 How to write a good cold DM/email
    49:30 How moving to Arizona changed Noah's life
    52:30 The importance of setting non-negotiables
    55:23 Book recommendations
    59:32 Advice to Noah's 18 y/o self
    Follow Noah:
    Twitter: https://x.com/noahzender
    Website: https://www.noahzender.com
    Writing: https://pioneersproject.com/subscribe
    Follow Me:
    🌐 Website: https://www.jestonlu.com
    💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jestonlu
    🎙️ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@jestonlupodcast
    🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jestonlu

    1 hr 2 min
  • Why I Left the United States to Go Study in France - Chloe Lam (#8)

    One of the greatest conversations I've ever had. This is my friend, Chloe Lam. She's a first-year student at the Université Catholique de Lille in France and is currently doing an internship in Chile.

    In this conversation, we talk about our past lives, travel, friendship, letting go and forging our identity, language learning, bucket list items, and much more.
    FYI: This conversation was originally ~3 hours long, but the file between 5 and 48 minutes got corrupted :(.



    0:00 Reflections from Finishing High School

    5:23 Chloe's Trip to Europe, My Trip to Asia
    8:36 How the Story of Music Films Started
    11:05 Spicy Takes on Southern California
    14:01 Reflections of Summer 2023
    15:41 Future Bucket List Items Together
    16:25 How We View Friendships
    18:30 Starting a New Life in France
    23:54 Experience Living in Chile
    29:04 Sharing Chloe's Photos of Chile
    36:10 Sharing My Photos of Last Year 2023
    41:30 The Chances of Meeting a Great Friend
    42:18 Travel Advice From a Well-Seasoned Traveler
    49:23 Chloe Speaking FLUENT French
    50:42 Navigating Identity Being a "Global Citizen"
    56:05 Learning More About Yourself Through Travel
    59:29 Letting Go and Creating a New Identity
    1:02:51 Identity Goes Through Seasons
    1:05:15 Expert Travel Tips in Europe
    1:06:14 How We've Changed Throughout the Years
    1:09:48 The Idea of Starting a Podcast
    1:10:24 How to Find Freedom in Your Life
    1:14:10 How Money Can Generate Freedom
    1:17:49 Great Education = Root of a Great Nation
    1:19:29 Why Chloe Doesn't Use Social Media
    1:25:08 The Pervasiveness of Social Media
    1:27:50 The Power of Documenting Your Life and Journaling
    1:32:10 My Secrets of Music Journaling
    1:35:07 Pursuing Treadmill Friends Over Sofa Friends
    1:36:34 The Quirks of the Running World
    1:36:56 The United States vs the Rest of the World
    1:38:55 Navigating Friendships as Introverts
    1:40:10 Doing a 2nd Podcast Episode Together In-Person
    1:41:18 Our Love for Boba and Asian Food
    1:44:59 Growing Up in the Bay Area
    1:47:45 Healthy vs. Unhealthy Ambition
    1:53:01 Our Friendship with Our High School French Teacher
    1:54:50 Chloe's Future Bucket Lists and Plans
    1:59:30 My Future Bucket Lists and Plans
    2:01:45 Creating a Global Network of Friends
    2:03:03 Topics to Bring Up Next Episode
    2:04:20 Conclusion
    Follow Chloe: Nope :).

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    🎙️ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@pursuitoflightpod
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    About The Pursuit of Light Podcast: Conversations empowering the young generation to live a life of alignment, purpose, & impact. Interviewing people from all walks of life who embody the pursuit of light — creatives, entrepreneurs, students, authors, thought leaders, and more.

    2 hr 9 min
  • Is the Education System is Completely F*cked? - Mitchell Earl (#7)

    Mitchell Earl is the CEO of Praxis and a mentor to young adults seeking to take agency over their lives.

    In this conversation, we talk about the relevance/irrelevance of college, living intentionally, tactics to kickstart your career, the importance of developing high-leverage skills, and more.
    0:00 Introduction
    0:28 Mitchell's College and Career Experience
    9:58 Best Ways to Learn
    14:02 The Tremendous Benefits of Apprenticeship
    15:04 The Need for More Interest-Led Learning
    16:16 Why Aren't More People Following Their Curiosity?
    20:54 How Nihilism is Pervading Our Nation
    27:57 Why Intentional Life Design is So Important

    31:20 Questions to Reflect on Designing the Life of Your Dreams

    33:11 Essential Career Skills to Develop in Your 20s
    37:13 Career Paths Should Not Be Linear
    41:17 Why You Should Stop Optimizing for Credentials
    44:24 The Secret to Landing Your Dream Job
    46:36 How Mitchell Became the CEO of Praxis
    52:13 What is Praxis? Success Stories?
    56:33 The Case For or Against College
    1:00:26 A Piece of Advice to an 18 y/o Self
    Follow Mitchell
    Website: https://mitchellearl.com/#
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/mitchell_earl
    Discover Praxis: https://discoverpraxis.com/
    Follow Me:
    🌐 Website: https://www.jestonlu.com
    💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jestonlu
    🎙️ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@pursuitoflightpod
    🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jestonlu
    About The Pursuit of Light Podcast: Conversations empowering the young generation to live a life of alignment, purpose, & impact. Interviewing people from all walks of life who embody the pursuit of light — creatives, entrepreneurs, students, authors, thought leaders, and more.

    1 hr 4 min
  • Escaping the Rat Race to Pursue Intentional Living - Matt Yao (#6)

    Matt Yao is a coach, writer, and apprentice for Steven Schlafman's Downshift decelerator program.

    In this conversation, we talk about quitting your job, taking sabbaticals, intentional living, the benefits of apprenticeship, and shifting perspectives about money.


    0:00 Introduction

    0:27 Matt's Notion Dashboard to Quitting Your Job
    2:15 Matt's Story from Early Life to Quitting His Job
    5:15 The Pivot Away From the Rat Race
    7:30 Advice for College Students
    10:25 The Impact of Paul Millerd's Book, "The Pathless Path"
    11:51 What Happened After Matt Quit His Job
    14:20 Benefits from Unoptimizing Your Life
    16:03 Are Sabbaticals Sustainable for the Long Term?
    18:21 How Coaching Changed Matt's Life
    21:18 Matt's Experience as an Apprentice
    24:30 Apprenticeship in the Modern Age and Its Benefits
    28:50 How to Find/Create Your Own Apprenticeship
    31:09 Have a Proof of Work Online & Do the Work Upfront
    32:15 Relationship with Money
    37:10 Stepping Off of the Hedonic Treadmill
    40:39 Focusing on What Actually Matters
    41:14 Financial Privilege & Resources
    44:17 Moving Around vs. Staying Put
    46:50 Knowing Where to Live
    48:47 Something You've Grown Up Believing that Turned Out to Be False?
    51:20 Experience the Full Spectrum
    52:47 Advice that is Underrated / Overrated?
    55:11 Where to Find Matt


    Follow Matt:

    Website: https://mattyao.co/
    Essays: https://blog.mattyao.co/
    Twitter: https://x.com/matt__yao
    Follow Me:
    🌐 Website: https://www.jestonlu.com
    🎙️ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@pursuitoflightpod
    🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jestonlu
    💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jestonlu
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestonlu/
    About The Pursuit of Light Podcast: Conversations empowering the young generation to live a life of alignment, purpose, & impact. Interviewing people from all walks of life who embody the pursuit of light — creatives, entrepreneurs, students, authors, thought leaders, and more.

    56 min
  • The Map of Consciousness Will Transform Your Life - Cameron Hogan (#5)

    Cameron Hogan is a writer, entrepreneur, and leader of the Men's Circle in Austin, Texas.

    In this conversation, we talk about following your intuition, shifting perspective in life, holding space for negative emotions, operating with vulnerability & authenticity, and much more.


    0:00 Introduction

    1:52 The Pinnacle of Personal Development
    4:26 Cameron's Origin Story
    7:25 What it Feels Like to Live in Joy
    9:10 How Can One Live in Joy?
    14:17 Why Society Puts Us in Lower States of Consciousness
    16:52 The Map of Consciousness Explained
    19:25 How the Map of Consciousness Impacted My Life
    20:04 Seeing Life Differently With Love
    24:40 Why We Must Embrace Negative Emotions
    27:56 Letting Go of Our Bottled-Up Emotions
    30:39 We Crave Authenticity
    32:11 Why Vulnerability is Men's Greatest Asset
    36:01 Bringing Men Together
    38:08 Living in Austin Changed Cameron's Life
    41:02 Friendship and Change
    45:02 Finding God, Image of God
    47:53 Can Heaven be on Earth?
    52:07 Our Perception is Powerful
    53:40 Money and Fear
    56:32 Have an Open Hand to Receive and Take
    59:33 Where Cameron's Life Is Heading
    1:01:12 Advice to Your 18 y/o Self
    Follow Cameron:
    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cameronhogan
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecameronhogan
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecameronhogan/
    Follow Me:
    🌐 Website: https://www.jestonlu.com
    🎙️ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@pursuitoflightpod
    🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jestonlu
    💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jestonlu
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestonlu/
    📝 Substack: https://jestonlu.substack.com/
    About The Pursuit of Light Podcast: Conversations empowering the young generation to live a life of alignment, purpose, & impact. Interviewing people from all walks of life who embody the pursuit of light — creatives, entrepreneurs, students, authors, thought leaders, and more.

    1 hr 3 min
  • From Stomach Cancer Survivor to Being the Light - Steve Dang (#4)

    Steve Dang is a cancer survivor, church pastor, and chief ministry officer at Valley Christian Schools.

    In this conversation, we talk about being the light to others, building community, finding God, turning hardship into impact, the underpinnings of Christianity, and much more.


    0:00 Introduction

    1:59 Radiating Joy and Love
    4:53 Serving Teenagers and Students
    7:34 Advice to a Younger Person Who's Struggling
    9:57 Crafting Our Life Stories
    11:38 Meeting High School Alumni
    13:12 Steve's Journey of Faith and Finding God
    17:55 Serendipitous Nature of Life
    19:28 How Do You Find/Discern God's Voice
    23:22 God Takes Us to Unexpected Places
    24:19 The Intellect vs. the Spiritual in Christianity
    28:40 Taking the Spiritual Leap of Faith
    30:00 Why Can't God Eradicate Evil?
    34:02 Dealing with Mortality
    35:27 Steve's Story of Overcoming Cancer
    40:40 God Turning Hardship to Impact
    42:30 Steve's Journey with Sports
    45:02 Biking 100 Miles in One Day
    47:15 Living Life to the Fullest
    49:14 How to Become a Better Communicator
    52:33 How to Find Your Calling
    55:48 What's Steve's Central Mission in Life?
    57:16 Relationship with Death
    1:00:48 Advice to 18 y/o Self


    Follow Steve:

    Website: https://dangsteve.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dangsteve/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/myasianfriend
    Sermons: https://www.youtube.com/c/CalvaryChurchLosGatos
    Follow Me:
    🌐 Website: https://www.jestonlu.com
    🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pursuitoflightpod
    🎥 Music YT: https://www.youtube.com/@jestonlu
    💬 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jestonlu
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestonlu/
    📝 Substack: https://jestonlu.substack.com/
    About The Pursuit of Light Podcast: Conversations empowering the young generation to live a life of alignment, purpose, & impact.

    1 hr 2 min
  • How to Trust God When Everything Falls Apart - Ivan Utomo (#3)

    Ivan Utomo is a teacher, pianist, and co-author of the book, "Walking With Grace."

    In this conversation, we discuss his journey of navigating his wife's accident, putting faith & trust in God, mortality, and discovering purpose.


    0:00 Introduction

    1:15 Ivan's Life Journey
    6:35 His Wife's Accident
    8:39 Unexpected Turning Point in Life
    11:00 How to Navigate the Dark and Find the Light
    17:58 Ivan's Journey in Faith & God Pt. 1
    18:44 What is the Gospel All About?
    20:37 Ivan's Journey in Faith & God Pt. 2
    23:52 Grounding Yourself in God
    28:49 Conceptualizing the Intangible
    34:30 Thoughts on Life & Death
    38:00 Reflecting on What Matters in Life
    41:16 How to Find Our Purpose
    46:40 College Advice - Finding Your Ikigai
    48:05 How Ivan Got Into Music
    52:15 How to Create Career Success
    53:45 What Makes a Good Teacher?
    57:30 Teaching as a Way of Connecting
    1:00:42 Two Verses That Have Impacted Ivan's Life
    1:02:56 One Piece of Advice for 18 y/o Self


    Follow Ivan:

    Website: www.walkingwithgraceweb.com/
    Check Out the Book: www.amazon.com/Walking-Grace-Embracing-Goodness-Trauma/dp/1633423115
    Follow Me:
    🌐 Website: jestonlu.com
    🎥 YouTube: www.youtube.com/pursuitoflightpod
    🎥 Music YT: www.youtube.com/jestonlu
    💬 Twitter: www.twitter.com/jestonlu
    📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/jestonlu
    📝 Substack: www.jestonlu.substack.com/
    About The Pursuit of Light Podcast: Conversations empowering the young generation to live a life of alignment, purpose, & impact.

    1 hr 5 min
  • Finishing College in 2 Years to Running a Non-Profit - Kate Wexell (#2)

    Kate Wexell moved to San Francisco to work on her 501(c)(3) educational non-profit and finish her undergraduate degree in 2 years.

    In this conversation, we discuss Kate's education journey, living in San Francisco, urban planning in the U.S, creative work, defining success, and more.

    0:00 Introduction & Short Message
    1:27 Kate's Educational Journey
    7:25 Redefining Education
    10:42 Traditional College Feels Like a Bubble
    11:07 How to Make the Most of College?
    13:20 The College Application Process is a Systematic Formula
    15:21 Lessons From Studying Abroad
    16:52 Incorporating Community Building into America
    20:46 How America Can Have Better Urban Planning
    24:45 Why U.S Cities are Terribly Designed
    26:33 Thoughts on Creative Pursuits
    28:40 The Pitfalls of Making Your Creative Dream a Career
    30:14 When to Say "Yes" or "No"
    31:29 Diverge, Then Converge
    32:08 Kate's 501(c)(3) Educational Non-Profit
    35:28 Why Work in Non-Profits?
    37:08 Kate's Central Mission in Life
    38:08 Making a World a Better Place
    41:02 Buddhism, Karma, & Enlightenment
    42:17 Misbeliefs About Finances
    44:48 Dismantling the Scripts About Life
    46:20 Living in San Francisco vs. Back Home
    49:10 Simplicity of Life, Fulfillment, & Success
    50:30 Define Success for Yourself
    53:26 Role Models
    53:48 Advice to High School Freshmen
    Follow Kate:
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katewexell/
    Instagram: instagram.com/kate.h.wexell/
    Compass Online: thecompass.online/
    Follow Me:
    🌐 Website: jestonlu.com
    🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/jestonlu
    📸 Instagram: instagram.com/jestonlu
    📝 Substack: jestonlu.substack.com/
    💬 Twitter: twitter.com/jestonlu
    About The Pursuit of Light Podcast: Conversations empowering the young generation to live a life of alignment, purpose, & clarity.

    56 min
  • Why Playing It Safe is the Riskiest Thing You Can Do - Emma Zhang (#1)

    Emma Zhang is a writer, publisher of 8 books, and a current college freshman at Minerva University.

    In this conversation, we discuss the pursuit of happiness, cultivating self-awareness, redefining formal and higher education, becoming a better writer, and more.

    0:00 Introduction
    1:46 What is Minerva University?
    5:19 Why Did You Choose Minerva?
    7:34 Love Learning, But Hate School
    8:10 Alternatives to Higher Education
    9:42 What'd You Learn Out of Your Favorite Class?
    13:24 Minerva's Teaching Approach
    18:11 Why Foundational Knowledge is Critical
    19:30 Why More People Should Study Philosophy
    20:52 Becoming More Self-Aware
    23:37 Your Life is Driven By Network Effects
    25:10 Making the Decision to Take an Unconventional Path
    28:40 Don't Play it Safe if You're Young
    29:08 The Dichotomy of Approaching Life
    30:36 Insights from Uni Campus Tour Visits
    32:26 Why Do You Feel Happier than Most?
    33:43 How Do You Define Happiness?
    37:00 What is an Important Truth Very Few People Agree With You on?
    38:24 Beware of Arrival Fallacy
    41:46 Breaking Free of Society's Expectations
    44:04 Epiphany From Writing
    47:15 How Do You Write with Clarity?
    49:15 Overcoming Writer's Block
    52:29 Tips on Building Habits That Last
    53:49 Differences in Writing Between Argumentative and Fiction
    55:56 What Drives You Every Day?
    58:30 From Optimization to Unoptimization
    59:55 Advice to High School Freshmen


    Follow Emma:

    Website: emmavictoriawrites.com
    Instagram: instagram.com/emmavictoriawrites
    Follow Me:
    🌐 Website: jestonlu.com
    🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/jestonlu
    📸 Instagram: instagram.com/jestonlu
    💬 Twitter: twitter.com/jestonlu

    About The Pursuit of Light Podcast: Conversations toward the pursuit of light, empowering the young generation to live a life of alignment, purpose, & clarity.

    1 hr 2 min

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