Hey friends, Before getting into today’s post, a quick reminder: For a few more days, I will be discounting the paperback edition of The Inner Compass from $14.99 to just $9.99. The book has been meticulously designed to be read in physical form, and this is your chance to get it at a lower price. If you’ve enjoyed the Kindle version and also want a paperback copy, this is the perfect time to get it. Or if you wanted to gift some physical copies to your friends and family, this would be a...
10 days ago • 4 min read
Hey friends, Thank you for all the kind birthday wishes last week. I sent out a post on turning 40 that seemed to resonate rather deeply, and I’m once again reminded of the thoughtful readership that’s been cultivated over the years. It really is a privilege to share these stories with you, and I’m so thankful that you’ve dedicated some of your precious time to read them. Speaking of which, it’s been 3 months since my book, The Inner Compass, was published. The response has been...
18 days ago • 5 min read
Hey friends, I just turned 40 today. I initially wrote a few sentences on how I was feeling about entering a new decade of life. Well, that became 1,500+ words and a couple of drawings to accompany them. Looks like I have a lot to say on the topic, so when you’re ready, let’s dive right in: On Turning 40 The Best Birthday Gift You Can Give Me I’ve been writing this newsletter for a number of years now, and I’ve received so many heartening messages from people around the world. Here’s one I...
24 days ago • 2 min read
Hey friends, Hello from Chongqing, China! I’m here on a family trip for the next week, where we’ll soon be embarking on a cruise across the Yangtze River. My dad has been wanting to do to this for decades, so I’m excited that we get to take him while he’s in great health. I’m reminded that life really does move fast, so don’t wait for an imagined future to do what matters now. While this week will be a period of rest, the interesting thing is that my days probably won’t seem that way. We’ll...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hey friends, The international love for my book, The Inner Compass, continues! In addition to the licenses with Bloomsbury India (English + Hindi) and Dar Molhimon (Arabic), I’ve also sold foreign rights to Arrow Multimedia to publish a Thai translation of the book. I’m truly heartened to see the wide foreign interest in The Inner Compass, and there’s more to come. Thousands of copies of The Inner Compass are now out in the world, and my enthusiasm for the book keeps growing. There are...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Hey friends, I arrived in Korea earlier this week and the jet lag has been particularly rough this time around. With that said, I’m excited to be here visiting my parents over the next 2 months and spending quality time with them. I’m also looking to meet readers that live here, so if that’s you, please hit reply and let me know. I’m in the midst of some big writing projects, one of which is a long-form post on ambition. It’s been a while since I published a big post on the site (given that I...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hey friends, Before getting into today’s new post, I have a quick announcement. Ever since I released The Inner Compass, I’ve received many messages that are some variant of this question: Will the book be available in India? The problem with self-publishing a book is that it’s hard to get print editions to various geographical markets without making it expensive to do so. For example, More To That has a substantial readership in India, which means that there are many people there that are...
about 2 months ago • 7 min read
Hey friends, I recently shared that The Inner Compass surpassed 2,000 copies sold in just over a month, which is an awesome start for a self-published book: Lawrence Yeo @moretothat Book sales update: 2,000+ copies sold in just over a month! Based on what I know about self-publishing, this is a very strong start. Thank you for the support. *Note: The paperback is 1.5x more expensive than the ebook, yet it's sold the most. Curious to see if this continues. 10:58 AM • Aug 25, 2025 4 Retweets 33...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Hey friends, There are now nearly 2,000 copies of The Inner Compass out in the world, and it’s continuing to find readers of all ages and backgrounds. The book has only been out for a month, and I’m truly heartened by the response. Thank you for the support. One of the benefits of self-publishing is that I can experiment with all kinds of things, including pricing. When I released The Inner Compass, I set the Kindle price at just $5.99 to make it easier for people to buy the book. But now...
2 months ago • 3 min read