We’re told that a better life is found when we earn “just a bit more.” Yet the dilemma of money is that the more we have, the more we tend to want. When we pin our future happiness on financial independence, we drift into a cycle of dissatisfaction, overwork, and debt — always chasing, never quite arriving.

In this episode of The Spacemakers, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain explore how our money mindsets shape our wellbeing, and why contentment has more to do with desire than income. They share practical ways to constrain our wants, appreciate what we already have, and practise enoughness — helping us experience a life that feels genuinely rich. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode.

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Goals can make us miserable. They promise happiness and fulfillment in the future, yet leave us restless, always chasing what’s next.

In this episode, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain explore how to move toward a better future while staying grounded in the present. They unpack the idea of Kairos moments—those meaningful interruptions in time that offer direction and purpose when we pay attention.

When we look for Kairos moments, we find a gentler way forward—one where presence matters more than progress, and enough is already here.

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AI promises to save us time. So why are we busier than ever?

In this bonus episode of The Spacemakers, Daniel Sih and Paul Matthews introduce key concepts from their new book, Wise AI: Using Powerful Technology in a Deeply Human Way.

They explore why time-saving technologies don’t always save time, how to guide AI with organic intelligence, and the four rhythms of Wise AI: deep work, deep thought, deep rest, and deep relationships. Plus, an invitation to download a pre-order Wise AI toolkit.

Find out more about Daniel and Paul's new book, Wise AI, at wiseai.au

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