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This blog,Ā penned by award-winning author Daniel Sih, is aboutĀ 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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HOW TO MAKE SMART CHOICES AT ANY AGE

If you were given thirty minutes to spend time with someone interesting, who would you choose?

  1. a famous author of a book you enjoyed?
  2. a family member or close friend?
  3. a recent acquaintance with...
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HOW TO OVERCOME PERFECTIONISM BY MAKING PURPLE PANCAKES

I used to be a perfectionist.

There are benefits of working hard and completing things well, but when “good enough” is never enough, it creates stress, reduces creativity and leads to...

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SLOW DOWN AND EMBRACE ā€œSOLOMON TIMEā€

Picture a world without the constant ticking of the clock or the relentless pressure of deadlines – a place where time isn’t sliced into minutes, hours, or appointments. Where waking up...

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WE ARE ALL CYBORGS NOW

The ever quotable Elon Musk has suggested “we are all cyborgs now.” Many of us live our lives online and are dependent on our devices for almost everything. This is particularly true...

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THE SECRET TO ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS

“If at first you don’t succeed, try try again.”

This may sound like good advice, but research suggests that it’s not quite right.

In 1996, psychology researcher Charles...

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FROM LOSS TO THE SECOND MOUNTAIN

There was banging at the front door.

It was loud and frantic. My immediate thought was danger – someone is drunk and pounding to get my attention. But as I approached, tentatively, I saw my...

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THE MEANING OF TINY PERFECT MOMENTS

At some stage, most of us consider the big question: “What is the meaning of my life?” Few of us ask and answer the more immediate question: “What is the meaning of my day?”...

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THE POWER OF ā€˜NOTHINGā€™

I remember the first time my parents took me to a drive-in cinema. It was 1985 and we lined up for half-an-hour to secure a parking spot. 

After tuning our car radio to the correct station, we...

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THE MASTERFUL ART OF USING A DOOR

In my early 30’s, I worked under the guidance of a master builder to help construct my house. My carpentry skills are rudimentary at best, but I was keen to try something new.

Hanging a door,...

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HUMILITY: THE ONE THING YOU NEED TO BE A GREAT LEADER

What makes a leader truly great?

Is there a single character trait that determines whether or not a person will lead well over time?

This is a complex and difficult question, yet in spite of this,...

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