Why I Love Teaching “Long-Life Learning”

I will teach our MEA curriculum to more than forty cohorts this year, some week-long public workshops, some shorter private

Chip Conley

October 28, 2024

Why I Love Teaching “Long-Life Learning”

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

Chip Conley

October 9, 2024

5 Essential Questions to Ask in Your 50s

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

Paul Gilbert

September 29, 2024

Songs in the Key of Life

An Anthem for Midlife Beginners

Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmTVWupTnTM. It’s a little hokey, but full of wisdom so I’ve included the lyrics below. I could

Chip Conley

August 28, 2024

An Anthem for Midlife Beginners

Lifelong Learning vs. Longlife Learning.

As dear old Dad says, “If you’re not listening, you’re not learning. And, if you’re not learning, you’re not living.”

Chip Conley

August 21, 2024

Lifelong Learning vs. Longlife Learning.

Reinventing the American University for a Multigenerational Future

In the penultimate episode of this season of Hacks, the Emmy-winning intergenerational comedy, the older comedian Deborah Vance returns to

Marc Freedman

August 16, 2024

Reinventing the American University for a Multigenerational Future

Are You a Book-aholic?

It’s an honor to be in possession of such a bounty, but it’s also an obligation. Yes, I “mule” 20-25

Chip Conley

June 7, 2024

Are You a Book-aholic?

Lifelong Learning vs. Longlife Learning.

From nearly a century ago, Carl Jung’s quote is even more relevant today. It highlights our need for a new

Chip Conley

April 19, 2024

Lifelong Learning vs. Longlife Learning.

The New New Beginner.

I recently found myself on life’s Route 66 and it caused me to reflect on the journey I took in

Tom Cosgrove

February 18, 2024

The New New Beginner.

Time to “Marie Kondo-ize” Your Knowledge

Given that MEA’s “Great Midlife Edit” is a core part of our curriculum, I was curious to read Leidy Klotz’s

Chip Conley

January 3, 2024

Time to “Marie Kondo-ize” Your Knowledge

Turning Impostor’s Syndrome into a Growth Mindset.

Recently, I was reading Adam Grant’s new book in which he also explored this topic, defining impostor’s syndrome as “I

Chip Conley

December 6, 2023

Turning Impostor’s Syndrome into a Growth Mindset.

If Dick Van Dyke Can Learn the Ukulele at 97, What Can You Pick Up?

Dick says, “It’s never too late to start something new.” He’s right. What do you know or have you done

Chip Conley

September 27, 2023

If Dick Van Dyke Can Learn the Ukulele at 97, What Can You Pick Up?