SEASON TWO
Making Space for Life's Inevitable Resets
THE SPACEMAKERS PODCAST
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We all know the adage, 'Live every day as if itâs your last.' But is this truly wise advice? If we live for today, what happens tomorrow? Conversely, if we delay gratification for the future, might we overlook the joys of the present? This episode delves into compelling research that reveals how our life decisions are shaped by our perceptions of time. We'll introduce the overarching theme for this season and invite you to journey with us to navigate lifeâs inevitable resets.
The Science of the Stages of Life
There are well-documented stages in a well-lived human life. While everyone's journey is unique, the ups and downs experienced at different ages are common to many. In this episode, Matt and Daniel delve into the science behind life's stages. We'll help you identify the key landmarks associated with each stage, highlighting the types of habits to consider both now and into the future.
Navigating the Happiness Curve
Research clearly demonstrates that age plays a significant role in determining our happiness. Generally, we start and end our lives feeling happier, with a noticeable dip during our mid-40s and 50s. It's common in mid-life to feel dissatisfied and to grapple with regret, questioning if there's more to life. In this episode, Daniel and Matt unpack the science of the happiness curve, offering practical strategies to help you prepare for, and navigate this inevitable life reset.
The Productivity of Unlearning
What does it truly mean to be productive and accomplish the right things? The answer evolves with age. In our 20s, embracing new experiences and saying "yes" often helps build skills and confidence. However, by our 40s, the focus shifts towards saying "no" more frequently, prioritising our limited time and energy on what truly matters.
In this episode, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain dive into the science of productivity, drawing from over a decade of global coaching and consulting experience. Theyâll share valuable insights on how to shed outdated habits and make space for what truly matters at each stage of life.
Breaking The Friendship Recession
If you could make one life-changing choice to lead a better life, what would it be? The answer doesn't lie in personal achievements or material success, but in the quality of our relationshipsâincluding our friendships. Research shows that our health, happiness, and longevity are profoundly influenced by our connections. However, maintaining and sustaining healthy friendships is often a challenge as we navigate the mid-life squeeze. Join Daniel Sih and Matt Bain as they discuss ways to overcome the friendship recession and strengthen relationships through life's inevitable resets.
Smarter, Not Harder: Rethinking Health in Mid-Life
Our culture is obsessed with staying young and living for as long as possible, doing everything we can to slow down ageing and cheat death. Yet, despite our best efforts, we all face physical decline with age. So, what does it mean to let go of old health and fitness habits and establish new, age-appropriate ones? How can we exercise smarter, not harder? In this episode, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain will guide us in rethinking our health and fitness strategies for mid-life. Theyâll provide practical advice to help us make space for a healthier lifestyle as we navigate lifeâs inevitable resets.
How To Reset Your Career (Part 1)
You are never too old to change your career. The average Australian changes jobs 13 times in their lifetime, with many taking up study or starting businesses in their 40s. While career resets are challenging at any age, they are particularly so in mid-life. In this episode, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain explore why we need habits of âset and resetâ to navigate a career transition. We also hear from Gustav Lammerding from Banjoâs Bakery Cafeâs about his experiences in helping migrants start their own businesses.
How To Reset Your Career (Part 2)
One common piece of career advice is to âfollow your heartââthat is, pursue what you love and chase your passions. While this may be great advice at 40, it can be downright misleading at 20, as what works in one season of life may not apply in the next. In this episode, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain continue their exploration of career resets as the years go by. Weâll discuss the importance of building career capital through deliberate practice and the value of âactively doing nothingâ to uncover your lifeâs meaning.
The Mid-Life Money Reset
Money shapes more than just our financesâit impacts our decisions in each stage of life. In this episode of The Spacemakers, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain explore the âmid-life money reset,â inspired by The Ant and the Grasshopper.â When is delayed gratification wise, and when does it hold us back? When should we shift from saving to âdissavingâ? And how do we balance preparing for tomorrow with living fully today? Join us for insights into money, meaning, and mindset in mid-life.
Evolving The Inner Life
In this final episode of Season 2, we explore the role of spirituality in the mid-life squeeze. While the first half of life often focuses on the outward journey, the second turns inward, shifting from certainty to a more generous unknowing. Join us as we delve into the three stages of faith and uncover how questioning our beliefs can pave the way for a richer inner life. Matt Bain and Daniel Sih wrap up the season with reflections on key lessons learned and a preview of what's to come.
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