On today's episode, Liz lays out some new goals for the new year that starts on her September 11th birthday. And announces a big event for September 2026. She's got a whole year to train and Leah's going to help. And she wasn't kidding about The Stairs of Death thing.

We've also got listener contributions - voice memos and emails with thoughts on transitions and taglines. Thanks to Carole on her "victory lap" inspiration, Jodi for her info about being a volunteer writer in the "My Life, My Story" program at a local hospital and Emily Herrick for her tagline "Where Learning Never Ends. We love it!

Coming up next episode: An interview with Katie Connor, the Executive Director of Satnford's Distinguished Careers Institute that Liz attended last year. Katie has a lot of insights on transitions, lifelong learning + the powers of hanging out with the young'uns.

Do you have a question or a thought to share? Record a voice memo on your phone then email it to [email protected] or DM it to Liz on the @liznessschool Instagram.

HOMEWORK:

In the interests of life-long learning, we have suggestions at the end of every episode of things to read, listen to, follow or explore.

This week Liz recommends the website and online magazine from Stanford Center on Longevity. Even if you are not interested in living to be 100 (which she is skeptical about), they've got lots of great info on health, finance, science and culture on their website . They also publish a free online magazine you can subscribe to.

Because she's obsessed with learning about Artificial Intelligence, Liz also recommends this episode of Live Wire with a fascinating interview by Luke Burbank of journalist Evan Ratliff about his AI podcast Shell Game. Listen to the interview then try out Evan's show.

Leah recommends a NYT podcast interview with Chris Voss about the power of empathy in negotiations and in life.

If you are new to Lizness School, we suggest you listen to Season 1 to hear all about Liz's year as a Stanford Fellow. Everything from Neuroscience and Chinese History to Pickleball! Plus a great community experience with her fellow DCI Fellows.

Season 2 is about how she puts her lessons to work in the wild.

To listen to Liz +. Leah's recap of Lizness School Season 1, go to our FINALE here.

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