by linustan | Aug 25, 2025 | Focus, Recharge, Wellbeing
TL;DR: Work is consuming the time and energy we once reserved for deep thinking. In a world optimised for speed and stimulation, buying back uninterrupted time for reflection is becoming both rare and essential. Thinking shouldn’t be a luxury, but it is I’m...
by linustan | Aug 4, 2025 | Focus, Wellbeing
TL;DR: Many people are stepping back from traditional goals and milestones, taking time to reflect on what they truly want. This post explores how desire is becoming more selective, slower, and shaped by personal meaning rather than external timelines. When the...
by linustan | Jul 28, 2025 | Focus, Recharge, Wellbeing
TL;DR: We’ve engineered a life without boredom and in doing so, we’ve eroded imagination, concentration, and reflection. This post asks what happens when we no longer know how to be still. When was the last time you sat in stillness without reaching for a...
by linustan | Jun 19, 2025 | AI Mindset, Craft, Focus, Wellbeing
TL;DR: Chasing the latest AI tools can lead to burnout and shallow creativity. True mastery comes from slowing down, reflecting on your prompts, and building skill with intention. Every day, a new AI tool launches or gets a major upgrade. As someone who...
by linustan | May 2, 2025 | Academia, Wellbeing
TL;DR: A reflection on my panic attack that followed a disengaged class, reflecting on the emotional labour, blurred boundaries, and the pressures of performance that spiralled me into darkness. It happened on the first day back from semester break. I walked...
by linustan | Apr 24, 2025 | Recharge, Wellbeing
TL;DR: Being a top performer often means doing more than your share. This post explores the emotional cost, leadership blind spots, and how to protect your wellbeing when you’re constantly relied on. I’ve been investing a lot of time into upskilling...
