033: Rethinking Your Relationship to Technology, Productivity, and Happiness with Daniel Sih

"Productivity changes as you get older and what you really want to aim for and how you do it shifts as well."

– Daniel Sih

In this episode of The Modern Man, I welcome Daniel Sih, an award-winning productivity author, speaker, entrepreneur, father, and husband. Daniel teaches people how to rethink their relationship with technology and shift their work and life habits to be more productive. Essentially, he focuses on how to get the right things done in a meaningful, directional way.

Daniel believes that none of us should justify resting and living well through an economic or productivity lens. There's value in being human. There's value in setting aside your devices, prioritizing non-tech habits and hobbies, and observing how technology impacts you and your family's happiness.

Are you suffering from "digital overuse"? Are you mastering your tech tools or are they mastering you? Regardless of your answer, it's likely time for you to begin making pace and making space in your life. Tune in to learn how to do that as well as how pace and space can transform your relationship with technology, productivity, and happiness.

Key Takeaways / What You'll Learn:

[01:02] About Daniel Sih & Spacemaker.

[03:00] How do you stay productive while parenting, running a business, or nurturing a marriage?

[05:32] How a slower pace and rest can help you be more productive.

[08:35] The true relationship between technology and productivity – How does our productivity and happiness suffer when we use technology?

[12:33] The two skillsets of being a Spacemaker.

[14:47] What you practice changes your brain… How does our use of technology change and even harm our brains?

[20:40] Daniel breaks down the pros and cons of using social media.

[25:48] Tips for boosting productivity, better manage your technology use, and build the life you really want.

[34:10] How to set your kids up with good tech habits & When is the right time to give a kid a smartphone?

[42:09] How to connect with Daniel & Access his free resources.

[43:22] What life experience has shaped the way you view the world as a man?

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Resources Mentioned:

Spacemaker: How to Unplug, Unwind, & Think Clearly in the Digital Age by Daniel Sih: https://spacemakers.com.au/book

Raising Tech-Healthy Humans by Daniel Sih: https://spacemakers.com.au/rtth

Get your FREE Tech-Parenting Resource Pack: https://raisinghumans.au/gift

Connect with Daniel:

Visit his website: https://spacemakers.com.au

Connect with Spacemakers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shiftthewayyouwork

Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsih

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