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A Lifestyle Magazine by OXO Living
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A Lifestyle Magazine by OXO Living
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THE WELLBEING ISSUE
THE spaces we inhabit should do more than shelter us—they should actively support our health,
longevity, and quality of life. Wellness isn’t just about how we feel; it’s about how we live. The future
of home is being redefined, a future in which architecture, sustainability, and human potential
come together to create environments that not only extend life but enhance every moment of it.
Your Eyes Only is a magazine that reflects this new way of living. Inside, we explore how homes
are being designed for longevity—from smart materials that purify air to layouts that encourage
movement and mindfulness. We take you inside Nuanu Creative City, where sustainable
communities are being built with wellbeing at their core. We challenge the idea of architecture as
mere shelter and reimagine it as a tool for thriving.
We truly believe that wellness real estate isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. The next generation of
homes is designed to optimize health, with light, space, air, and nature shaping the way we age, heal,
and grow. Beyond our surroundings, we explore emerging wellness philosophies—from Biohacking
and Equine Therapy to Chinese Confinement and Cryotherapy. We celebrate Bali’s creative and
wellness movements, dive into Blue Zone nutrition and self-reflection, and speak with architect
Chris Precht on how he is breaking boundaries in natural design.
We look at bio-tech and how it’s changing us. We examine Bali’s compound culture and how it
fosters deeper human connection. And we visit some of the places we love around the world to
see how others are doing it. It’s all a focus on a central idea: how we advance our understanding of
what truly matters—whether it’s the buildings that surround us or the thoughts within us, life has
more to offer if we embrace a new vision.
This magazine is designed to inspire this new way—for today, for the future, and for a longer lifetime.
Welcome to the new era of longevity-driven living.. NS
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NEO
From the power of breath to the
healing force of nature, the next wave
of wellness is all about immersive
experiences.
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CONNECTIONS
Connected loneliness. In a universe
of endless connections, why do we
still feel so alone?
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BIOHACK
Upgrade or be left behind:
the biohacker’s playbook for peak
performance.
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THE ERA OF ME
The age of self. Redefining work,
success, and the future of society.
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VITAL BUILDINGS
Homes should do more than shelter
us—they should heal us. Wellness
real estate is more than a trend.
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THE WELLNESS BOOM
Exploring the health revolution
taking over the island paradise.
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THE ALCHEMIST
How Chris Precht is using
architecture to re-imagine reality,
one radical idea at a time.
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SPACE TO DREAM
An architectural voyage into
sleep, stillness, and materiality.
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SELF REFLECTION
We move at an ever-accelerating pace,
where digital distractions and external
demands dominate our daily lives.
Time to look inside.
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BE WELL
The Island of Gods is the
perfect place for the Island of
Wellness.
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OYASUMI
Unlocking the secrets to
circadian rest. Zzzzzzzz
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GET STRETCHED
Stretching but make it passive.
Why assisted stretching is making a
boom.
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WORLD MINDED
Not all hotels are just places to
sleep – the best are designed to
be part of the experience itself.
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THE MANE GAME
Harnessing the natural bond
between humans and horses.
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STRESS BUSTERS
Bubble-wrapped minds:
why stress protection matters.
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THE PAVILION EFFECT
Architecture, linked to a
spiritual compass, that
connects every member of the
family.
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NYEPI
What the world can learn from
Bali’s sacred day of silence.
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SUPER FOODS
Superfoods are nature’s
original miracle workers —
no lab coats required.
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LIFE IN THE BLUE ZONE
What is the Blue Zone, and why do
people who live in those countries
live longer than the rest of us?
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DESA FORWARD
Nyanyi, Bali, is more than just a
place—it’s a vision for the future
of family living.
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LUMEIRA
A new era of social wellbeing in Bali.
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WELLNESS TECH
With advancements in AI, biofeedback,
and wearable technology, wellness
is today more personalized
and data-driven than ever.
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EVENT LINE UP
What's incoming at OXO Living.
Join us.
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NUANU
Nuanu Creative City: the future of
wellness extends beyond the self.
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The Age of Self:
Redefining Work, Success, and the Future of Society.
W O R D S
Antonia Stanton
P H O T O S
@denbych
SOMETIME in the late 20th century, a kid in a dimly lit bedroom cracked open a CD case, slid it into a stereo, and let
the music transport them. It was a private ritual, a moment to detach from the world. Today, that same experience
happens through noise-canceling AirPods and Spotify-curated playlists, but the intent remains the same: control
over the environment, control over experience. The world outside might be unraveling, but inside, there’s a personal
universe to curate, optimize, and perfect.
We are, undeniably, living in the Age of Self. Not selfishness in the traditional sense—not greed, not narcissism—
but a radical shift in how we see our time, our work, and our purpose. Success is no longer defined by relentless
ladder-climbing but by something more fluid, more personal. Wealth is no longer about just having money; it’s about
autonomy. And power? It’s measured not just in influence but in freedom—the ability to dictate one’s own life, to
decide how and when to engage with a world that often feels too chaotic to predict.
The New Blueprint for Success
A decade or two ago, the roadmap was clear: Get a degree. Land a stable job. Work your way up. Buy a house. Retire
comfortably. But something broke along the way. The markets crashed. The cost of living outpaced wages. Housing
became an abstract dream. Stability became a myth.
Faced with this, a new model of success emerged. One that prioritizes experience over ownership, flexibility over
structure. For many high performers in their twenties, work is no longer a singular path but a portfolio—multiple
income streams, personal brands, investments that don’t just build wealth but also maintain independence. Tech
entrepreneurs live in Airbnbs, shifting cities every few months. Digital nomads work from co-working spaces in Lisbon,
Bali, and Mexico City. The traditional job, with its fluorescent lighting and commute, has become just one of many
options, not the default.
Money, once the singular measure of success, is now just one piece of the puzzle. The new currency is time. Time
to travel, to create, to optimize life in ways that feel meaningful. The wealthiest people in this new world aren’t
necessarily the ones with the biggest paychecks but those with the most control over their hours.
Work: From Loyalty to Leverage
Our parents’ generation was loyal to companies. They stayed for decades, accumulating pensions and promotions.
Today, work is about leverage. A job is a stepping stone, a means to an end, not an identity. The rise of remote work and
independent careers has made one thing clear—companies need talent more than talent needs companies.
And the smartest people know it. Instead of working 60-hour weeks for a single paycheck, they diversify. They take
consulting gigs, launch side hustles, negotiate aggressively. The concept of “quiet quitting”—once seen as an act of
rebellion—is now understood as simple self-preservation. Work hard, but don’t burn out. Be productive, but don’t be a
slave to someone else’s profits.
• From CD cases to curated playlists—the ritual of escape evolves, but the need for control remains.
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P H O T O S
@denbych
This shift isn’t just about work-life balance. It’s about control. It’s about refusing to let someone else dictate what
success looks like. And when people do work, they expect something in return—meaning, growth, flexibility. The old
trade-off of security for autonomy no longer holds. Now, autonomy is the goal.
Politics and the Search for Stability
It’s impossible to talk about the way we live and work now without acknowledging the chaos outside. The political
landscape is fractured. Economies are unpredictable. AI threatens to upend entire industries while wars, pandemics,
and climate crises make long-term planning feel futile.
This generation doesn’t have the luxury of blind optimism. Instead, there’s a growing pragmatism—people who once
scoffed at investing are learning about crypto, stocks, and passive income. Those who once dismissed politics as out of
touch are realizing that policy shapes the very structures they’re trying to navigate. There’s no faith in outdated systems,
but there is an understanding: You either learn how to play the game, or you get played by it.
This shift doesn’t mean people have given up on stability—it means they’re trying to build it in new ways. The dream of a
corporate pension is gone, replaced by self-directed investments. The dream of a white-picket fence is fading, replaced
by mobility. The question isn’t “Where do you see yourself in 20 years?” but “How do you make sure you have options?”
The Future of Wealth: Ownership vs. Experience
If the previous generations built wealth by owning things—property, stocks, businesses—today’s successful
20-somethings are focused just as much on experiences. The logic is simple: The market is unpredictable, the future
uncertain. What you own today could be worthless tomorrow. But experiences? Knowledge? Networks? Those last.
That doesn’t mean ownership is irrelevant. It means people are redefining what’s worth owning. Instead of suburban
homes, it’s fractional investments in real estate. Instead of massive mortgages, it’s assets that generate passive
income. Instead of tying wealth to a single place, it’s spreading risk across industries, geographies, and currencies.
At the same time, the stigma around non-traditional careers has disappeared. Making money online—whether
through content creation, investing, or building digital businesses—is now just as respected as climbing the corporate
ladder. The smartest people aren’t waiting for permission to succeed. They’re creating success on their own terms.
The Challenge: How Do We Fit Together in This New World?
With so much emphasis on individuality, the question remains: What happens to society? If everyone is optimizing for
themselves, if stability is eroding, if institutions are losing trust—what holds everything together?
There’s a growing understanding that, despite all the changes, some things don’t shift. People still crave community.
They still want meaning. They still need to feel part of something bigger. And so, even in a world of radical self-
optimization, there are new forms of connection emerging. Co-living spaces replace traditional neighborhoods.
Online communities replace corporate culture. Decentralized networks replace centralized institutions.
The future is uncertain, but the smartest people aren’t waiting for it to be handed to them. They’re building it. They’re
rewriting the rules, embracing change, and, most importantly, staying in control of their own narrative.
• Success used to mean stability—now It’s measured in freedom, flexibility, and the power to choose.