5 Essential Questions to Ask in Your 50s

“Ten years from now, what will you regret if you don’t learn it or do it now?” Anticipated regret is a form of wisdom and can be a catalyst for

5 Essential Questions to Ask in Your 50s

Is it Better to be an Early Bird or a Night Owl?

I’m not alone. Apple CEO Tim Cook and Disney’s Bob Iger get up at the same time. According to one survey, two-thirds of the chief executives of large American companies

Is it Better to be an Early Bird or a Night Owl?

“What Did You See When You Died?”

A wailing siren and a soft, reassuring hand. That is all I remember from my ambulance trip in suburban St. Louis during a sticky, humid summer day. My heart had

“What Did You See When You Died?”

The Gift of Longevity: Reframing Retirement and Higher Education’s Role in Midlife Exploration

Reflecting on my experience last year as guest faculty for the Modern Elder Academy’s Reframing Retirement course, I’m reminded of the profound transitions we all face. Whether it’s leaving behind

The Gift of Longevity: Reframing Retirement and Higher Education’s Role in Midlife Exploration

A 10,000-mile Journey in Search of Self and Kindred Spirits

Imagine embarking on a whimsical odyssey, almost like Frodo, the famous character from The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien, but with less hairy feet and no ring to

A 10,000-mile Journey in Search of Self and Kindred Spirits

Discover the Pace of Nature

We had a miraculous workshop cohort in Santa Fe this week with Jerry Colonna leading a group of 27 compadres in “Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up.” One

Discover the Pace of Nature

What are the Top 5 Factors to Healthy Aging?

The McKinsey Health Institute developed a test with 53 factors that could lead to great health as we age and then they asked thousands of older folks which factors they

What are the Top 5 Factors to Healthy Aging?

Are You Ready for Your Golden Gap Year?

And, then I stumbled upon this detailed article in The Guardian (UK) newspaper about how to take a midlife work sabbatical. The trend is fuelled by workers aged 50-plus who

Are You Ready for Your Golden Gap Year?

Laughter is Carbonated Spirit

It wasn’t all about reminiscing. It included being honest about where we are today and what we aspire to be. But, most importantly, we laughed…. a lot! I felt more

Laughter is Carbonated Spirit

Songs in the Key of Life

There’s a fine line between terrifying and exhilarating.Sitting in front of a small group of intimate strangers, I’m about to take an extraordinary leap of faith. I’ve volunteered to sing

Songs in the Key of Life

Digital Wellbeing: Elevating Our Relationships with Wonder

After all, we are biological. We aren’t in nature, we are nature.As curious learners and leaders, we can invite better forms of connection, empowered by our human imaginations. I teach

Digital Wellbeing: Elevating Our Relationships with Wonder

Four Organizations Amplifying the Value of Modern Elders

Encore Fellowships: Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, the Encore Fellowships program matches seasoned professionals with social impact organizations to boost nonprofit capacity, build strong diverse teams, and give people

Four Organizations Amplifying the Value of Modern Elders