Chip Conley's daily blog:
Thoughts on the art of living
James Hollis is one of those modern elders. I’ve followed his writing for decades and love how he’s elevated and popularized so many Jung-isms from “life is a short pause between two great mysteries” and “the largest burden the child must bear is the unlived life of the parent.” His book “Finding Meaning in the ...
Explore Chip Conley's insightful reflections on navigating midlife challenges with grace and resilience. His posts offer practical advice and empowering perspectives for thriving during life's pivotal transitions.
Delve into the deeply moving narratives that capture the essence of human experience. These intimate stories offer a window into life's most poignant moments and personal triumphs.
Discover the essential advice from Chip Conley that has resonated the most with readers navigating midlife transitions. Tap into a wellspring of wisdom to transform challenges into growth and newfound clarity.
On my 63rd birthday, I reflected on three things I wish my older self could have shared with my younger self.Self-Awareness I can’t stress this enough. Do whatever it takes to
March 8, 2025
I sold my company Joie de Vivre in 2010 after two-dozen years of painstakingly growing it into one of the largest boutique hotel companies in the world. On the outside,
March 7, 2025
Getting older means learning how to juggle with intention. It’s no longer about avoiding dropping the balls or worrying about how many we’re holding. It’s about becoming comfortable with the
March 6, 2025
The week after next, I am leading two intimate three-day workshops at our MEA campus in Santa Fe. Everyone who comes to this workshop will get some quality 1:1 time
March 6, 2025
In a New York Times article, some therapists and relationship researchers share six questions that can bring couples closer during this life stage. Rates of “gray divorce” among adults over
March 5, 2025
But, for so many of us as we age into freedom, it’s the process of defining what’s important. I know for me, I’ve gone from caring about being desired (physically)
March 4, 2025
A recent Wall Street Journal article suggested that stress is making GenZ (in their 20s) feel older, with mounting concerns about job security, debt, child-care costs and caregiving. They’re even
March 3, 2025
Karen and Paula met at the MEA Alumni event in Santa Fe in May, 2024. They happily discovered they were neighbors in downtown Mountain View, California. Although they participated in
March 2, 2025
“Midway upon the journey of our life,I found myself within a dark forest,for the straight way had been lost.”— Dante Alighieri, Inferno, Part One of The Divine ComedyHere we are,
March 1, 2025
I was fortunate enough to go to the 1991 Oscars and snuck into The Governor’s Ball pretending to be Michelle Pfeiffer’s date and accidentally sat in Barbra Streisand’s chair at
February 28, 2025
According to LinkedIn research, one in five Gen Z employees hasn’t spoken directly with someone over 50 at work in the previous year, and around 40% of those over 55
February 26, 2025
Is this your life or someone else’s, and are you responsible for it? Whose permission is needed to truly know what you already know? Wisdom sounds so abstract, only available to
February 25, 2025
Page [tcb_pagination_current_page] of [tcb_pagination_total_pages]
