Season 5 Trailer

Modern life often presents us with either/or choices: work or life, ambition or wellbeing, keeping pace or making space. In Season 5 of The Spacemakers, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain explore a different way forward through the practical and thought-provoking lens of both-and thinking. This pod-course will help you navigate the tensions of modern life with greater wisdom, balance and intention.

The Productivity Paradox

Work or life? Keeping pace or making space?
What if choosing one is part of the problem?

Modern life feels increasingly complex. We want to build meaningful careers and care for our families. Stay relevant and protect our wellbeing. Plan for the future and respond to what needs us today.

These tensions rarely disappear. But learning to hold them differently can open up new possibilities.

In this opening episode, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain unpack the productivity paradox: how to keep pace with a changing world while making space for a deeply human life. 

The Miracle of Both-And Thinking

What if the tension you’re trying to resolve holds the possibility of something better? Sometimes, making a wise choice starts with holding two opposing ideas at once.

In this episode of The Spacemakers, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain explore how both-and thinking can help us navigate the tensions of work and life. Through three memorable metaphors—a barbell, a metronome and a tightrope—they consider how holding opposing ideas can open up new possibilities and help us make thoughtful choices as circumstances change.