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This blog, penned by award-winning author Daniel Sih, is about the making and meaning of space.

We examine productivity through a holistic lens, grounded in research, to encourage deep thinking, a slower pace, and a focus on what truly matters.

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THE WISDOM OF PARADOX: HOW TO THINK BOTH/AND!

Ever had a learning moment from childhood that stuck with you, shaping the way you see the world?

For me, it wasn’t a maths formula or a chemistry experiment—it was a mind-blowing...

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DON'T PUT OFF UNTIL TOMORROW WHAT IS AVAILABLE TODAY

In a quaint Balinese coastal village, a corporate executive found himself on a much-needed holiday. Strolling along the beach he stumbled upon a poor but happy fisherman named Wayan. Intrigued by...

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DO LESS TO ACHIEVE MORE

People ask me to help them achieve their priorities. They wrestle with interruptions and distractions, struggling to make space to work on what truly matters.

But prioritisation requires a...

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IS GUILT STOPPING YOU FROM SAYING “NO?”: TURN ANTS INTO PETS

Ever felt the weight of guilt when you needed to utter that two-letter word – “no”? 

We’ve all been there. Yet, without managing commitments and establishing healthier...

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3 SURPRISING BENEFITS FROM PAYING THE ‘LIFE TAX’

Ever had someone treat you terribly, turning your life upside-down and leaving you feeling foolish and dismayed?

Last year, we faced a setback when a builder absconded with $37,000 of our savings....

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IT COULD BE BAD OR GOOD: ANCIENT WISDOM FOR A BETTER LIFE

In a tranquil village in ancient times, a wise old man contemplated life’s mysteries.

One day, his cherished horse bolted, prompting concerned neighbours to console him, “What bad luck!...

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REIMAGINING TIME-MANAGEMENT USING AI: WILL WE END UP MAKING SPACE?

Imagine a future where artificial intelligence (AI) proves to be entirely positive and helpful, transforming the way we manage our time and attention.

In this future, AI is our friend, helping us...

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WHY SETTING BOUNDARIES AND SAYING “NO” IS EMOTIONAL WORK

In the depths of prehistory, there lived a man named Ugg, who possessed an unwavering habit of saying “no.”

As his family ventured out to gather branches for a shelter, Ugg adamantly...

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WILL CHAT GPT MAKE US INSANELY PRODUCTIVE

Sometimes a technology is so disruptively brilliant that it cannot be ignored. Chat GPT is one of those technologies.

As a slower adopter of new apps and devices, I’ve been waiting,...

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WHY I DRIVE A $200,000 CAMRY

I drive a $200,000 car and it’s the shittiest car on the street.

Let me explain.

We bought our Toyota Camry from a second hand dealer in 2011 – it was pre-loved and already 12 years...

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