Chip Conley, celebrated author and founder of the Modern Elder Academy, shares transformative insights on embracing midlife. With a focus on overturning the negative stereotypes associated with this life stage, Conley discusses how midlife can be a period of significant personal growth and reinvention. From overcoming crises through wisdom and curiosity to leveraging one's experiences as stepping stones to greater fulfillment, Conley provides compelling arguments and practical advice for making the midlife years vibrant and meaningful. This episode is not just a discussion; it's a call to reimagine what your middle years can be.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 Embracing Age with Energy and Curiosity
• 00:00:19 Introducing Chip Conley: The Modern Elder
• 00:01:07 The Journey to Becoming Mr. Midlife
• 00:01:28 Chip's Personal Midlife Transformation
• 00:03:08 From Crisis to Modern Elder at Airbnb
• 00:03:59 The Birth of the Modern Elder Academy
• 00:07:19 Midlife: A Time for Intentional Change
• 00:10:04 Learning to Love Midlife: Insights from Chip's Book
• 00:11:58 Midlife in the Workplace: Challenges and Opportunities
• 00:16:45 Rethinking Retirement: A New Perspective
• 00:20:53 Creating an Age-Friendly Workplace
• 00:24:04 What's Next for Chip Conley and MEA

Links and Resources:

• Website
• Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age
• Chip Conley on LinkedIn
• Changing Work
• Scott Shute on LinkedIn
• Nicholas Whitaker on LinkedIn

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