How Painful Lessons Become Wisdom

In the very first episode of Wisdom Wednesdays, Chip Conley and Derek Gehl sit down for a thoughtful, honest conversation about what wisdom really means in midlife. Chip shares the down-to-earth definition that guides his life and talks about the small, consistent practices that help him turn everyday experiences into something meaningful.

If you’re ready for conversations that spark growth, clarity, and courage…

▶️ Start with Episode 1 and begin your wisdom journey with us.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:22 Welcome to Wisdom Wednesdays

01:37 What is wisdom and why it matters

02:55 Life lessons as raw material

03:32 Mindfully sharing wisdom

05:28 Can wisdom be cultivated

08:06 The problem with AI wisdom

08:51 The chef metaphor

10:52 Wisdom during cancer treatment

12:51 Chip’s wisdom bumper sticker

14:12 How to start your wisdom practice

15:54 Final reflection

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