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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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(While Getting Nothing Done)
So, You Want to Be Unproductive
Really, really unproductive.
The kind of unproductive where youâre always âbusy,â but canât point to a single thing of value youâve actu...
Ever had a learning moment from childhood that stuck with you, shaping the way you see the world?
For me, it wasnât a maths formula or a chemistry experimentâit was a mind-blowing concept from a high...
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 the ...
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 context. W...
Ever felt the weight of guilt when you needed to utter that two-letter word â ânoâ?Â
Weâve all been there. Yet, without managing commitments and establishing healthier boundaries, we end up stressed,...
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. De...
In a tranquil village in ancient times, a wise old man contemplated lifeâs mysteries.
One day, his cherished horse bolted, prompting concerned neighbours to console him, âWhat bad luck! Your only hor...
We all want to be productive â but what IS productivity?
Sounds like a simple question but the answer is more complicated than you think â and worthwhile considering at the start of a new year.
If y...
If you were given thirty minutes to spend time with someone interesting, who would you choose?
- a famous author of a book you enjoyed?
- a family member or close friend?
- a recent acquaintance with w ...
I used to be a perfectionist.
There are benefits of working hard and completing things well, but when âgood enoughâ is never enough, it creates stress, reduces creativity and leads to procrastination...
