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Chip Conley on Finding Contentment and Embracing Our Achievements

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Jan 17, 2024

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Chip Conley

Chip Conley, a successful hospitality entrepreneur and bestselling author, dives into the nuances of aging and emotional well-being. He emphasizes the transformative journey of becoming a 'modern elder' and the importance of mentorship. Conley discusses the challenges of ego in personal growth and encourages a beginner's mindset. He explores redefining success beyond external achievements, advocating for joy in meaningful moments. Additionally, he stresses proactive mental health support and setting boundaries for a balanced life. Join him in reshaping our relationship with midlife!

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ANECDOTE

Modern Elder at Airbnb

Chip Conley, at 52, became Airbnb's in-house mentor, despite being twice the age of the average employee.
The founders initially hired him for his hospitality knowledge, but quickly valued his wisdom, coining the term "Modern Elder".

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INSIGHT

Relevance over Reverence

A Modern Elder isn't just a wisdom dispenser, but also a wisdom seeker.
Relevance is more important than reverence; elders must stay curious and adapt to new contexts.

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ADVICE

Anticipate Regrets

Ask yourself: "What do I know now that I wish I'd learned 10 years ago?".
Anticipate regrets to catalyze learning and growth, embracing a growth mindset in midlife.

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On this episode of the Daily Stoic Podcast, Ryan talks with successful hospitality entrepreneur and bestselling author Chip Conley on boutique hotels and stimulating the 5 senses, the importance of reflection, understanding what the ego is telling you but not identifying with it, the most powerful idea from the Stoics, along with his New York Times bestselling book Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age.

Chip Conley is on a mission to reframe our relationship with aging. As the founder of MEA, the world's first midlife wisdom school with regenerative communities, Conley is disrupting both the idea of higher education and senior living. He has both a BA and MBA from Stanford University and an Honorary PhD in Psychology from Saybrook University. He’s been a TED speaker at the prestigious annual conference multiple times.

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