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Pink: Scattered Creative Stories

Pink: Scattered Creative Stories

By Mika Yeap

In this daily show, Mika Yeap reflects on his most unusual and meaningful experiences as a Malaysian writer, poet, and watch collector. Recurring topics include relationships, productivity, and motivation.
Real-life stories form the centerpiece of each episode, making it casual yet authentic. Check out similar stories on Medium: medium.com/@mikayeap
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Pink: Scattered Creative StoriesAug 19, 2019

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A Strange Way to Appreciate Your Life

A Strange Way to Appreciate Your Life

In this episode, I talk about gaining appreciation for your life by thinking about all the valuable things you gave up to have it. All our privileges cost something, and we should honor them. It doesn't make them any less valuable that we gave them up, but that's reality.
Oct 25, 202210:31
The Influence of Fear on Our Lives

The Influence of Fear on Our Lives

We're constantly afraid of something, and it affects us in ways we don't notice. In this episode, I talk about the opposite side of the equation. Most people are prey animals, cautiously wandering through life always ready to run at the sight of trouble. But some are predators, always looking for opportunities.
Oct 22, 202215:19
Casual Chat about Love

Casual Chat about Love

In this rare off-topic episode, we talk about love. It's a very personal preference, but hearing of the sanctuaries people carve out for themselves in this realm is always interesting. Highlight: The TWO things that keep relationships intact.
Oct 21, 202215:57
Some Things You Can Only Do When You're Missing Something

Some Things You Can Only Do When You're Missing Something

People preach being whole and healthy as a way to reach your goals. But this episode is about the things you can only chase if you're missing something, if something is wrong with you. In my opinion, this is much more applicable to younger people like us who won't have things figured out for a long time.
Oct 20, 202214:56
Faith Is Cool

Faith Is Cool

A somewhat unpopular message especially for the younger generation. In this episode, I talk about my personal discovery of the value of faith, and the ramifications of our collective transition away from faith as a modern society.
Oct 19, 202213:00
The Dark Side of Focus

The Dark Side of Focus

Being laser focused on a target isn't always a good thing. Many of us struggle with focus, and we automatically judge ourselves for it. But in this episode, I explore both sides of this tool, focus, which is so commonly misused.
Oct 18, 202216:40
We All Have Different Places in the World

We All Have Different Places in the World

This slightly controversial episode is about the natural order of things. Includes discussion on the roles men vs women play, the things our natural skills predispose us to, and more.
Oct 17, 202214:45
You Don't Need to Be Happy

You Don't Need to Be Happy

In this episode, I talk about my unorthodox lack of emphasis on chasing joy. I haven't regarded happiness as important for a long time, and that makes things a lot simpler than what I'm hearing from most people. Maybe this would shed light on the opposite perspective if you're concerned about being unhappy in your own life.
Oct 15, 202212:48
Relaunch: WE'RE BACK - What This Podcast Is About

Relaunch: WE'RE BACK - What This Podcast Is About

After years of pause, we're back with daily episodes of The Pink Podcast, detailing the boring casual details of a young man compelled to SEE the world.
Oct 14, 202212:52
The Link Between Pain and Creativity
Jun 03, 202017:39
Why Creatives Are Never Happy with their Work
May 27, 202010:39
To Find Something, Lose Yourself
May 22, 202015:59
What You're Afraid of Is Important
May 17, 202018:03
Creativity and Money
May 12, 202021:49
Curiosity Kills the Cat
May 07, 202011:05
Creativity Is Chaos

Creativity Is Chaos

In this episode, I wanted to break down the mysterious process of creation. There's a common assumption that creating is messy business, so I explored that concept. My poem mentioned in this episode: https://medium.com/@mikayeap/chasing-clouds-poem-covid19-quarantine-fc8ba8883a5c?source=friends_link&sk=e65b0b9333f2f8414498656357e2bddc Reach out on Instagram @mika.yeap or Twitter @mikayeap to chat about this one!
May 03, 202015:49
Sometimes, You Realize You're Smarter than You Think
Apr 28, 202012:55
Where the Best Ideas Come From
Apr 24, 202016:28
Finding the Truth about Talent
Apr 22, 202016:18
When You Achieve Peak Focus
Apr 20, 202015:22
Realizing You're Strong, But Not Infallible
Apr 17, 202016:33
That Moment When You Realize You're Different
Apr 14, 202013:58
Traveling and Creatives: What's the Deal?
Apr 13, 202018:38
Loneliness and Its Cure
Apr 10, 202014:13
Wanting a Lot Is Okay, Too
Apr 08, 202021:37
You Don't Need as Much as You Think
Apr 07, 202011:45
Studying Your Past Is Useful
Apr 06, 202014:46
Life Is Short and We All Die
Apr 05, 202014:09
No One Knows What's Going On, And That's Okay
Apr 03, 202011:17
Do What's Different to Win
Apr 02, 202017:23
Everything Happens for a Reason
Apr 01, 202016:03
The Key to Motivation Is the Past
Mar 30, 202016:37
There's Always a Way Out
Mar 28, 202009:60
Here's Why You Should Seek Comfort
Mar 27, 202025:47
Being Okay Is Okay

Being Okay Is Okay

An episode about the obsession with being special. Everyone thinks they have to be extraordinary to accomplish anything. Excellence is the baseline, and unfortunately this mindset leads many astray. In reality, happiness or success is not contingent on being special. You'll like this if you're tired of being "mediocre". DM me on Instagram !mika.yeap or Twitter @mikayeap to chat about this one!
Mar 25, 202016:31
Soak Up All the Sunshine

Soak Up All the Sunshine

This is an episode on gratitude, the best path to happiness during these challenging times.
Mar 24, 202018:32
The Validation Conundrum
Mar 23, 202019:11
You Should Do What You Like
Mar 22, 202018:34
How to Survive a Quarantine

How to Survive a Quarantine

An absolutely horrid episode I attempted to make about surviving the quarantine. It's more like a comedy than a useful guide, listen at your own risk. Do NOT DM me about this.
Mar 21, 202028:39
What's Wrong with Materialism?
Mar 19, 202018:08
What Makes You Special?
Mar 17, 202023:18
Dream Bigger to Go Further
Mar 16, 202016:01
Make Your Big Decisions Randomly
Mar 15, 202021:02
Master Uncertainty to Master Your Life
Mar 14, 202012:34
Be Lazy to Be Quick
Mar 13, 202013:03
How to Win: Fun Episode on Success
Mar 11, 202024:13
What's the Point of Suffering?
Mar 10, 202015:50
Dealing with Separation Anxiety
Mar 09, 202017:53
Why Is No One Listening?
Mar 08, 202014:55
You Don’t Have to Have It Figured Out
Mar 06, 202016:29