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The Reboot Podcast

#171 - The Great Midlife Edit - with Chip Conley & Jerry Colonna

Apr 30, 2024
Chip Conley and Jerry Colonna discuss embracing midlife as a time of growth and wisdom, highlighting the fear of aging and societal pressures. They explore the role of an elder, emotional intelligence, and leaving a positive legacy. The conversation delves into embracing uncertainty, impermanence, and transitioning through life's stages.
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  • Embracing midlife as a time of growth involves unraveling expectations and evolving internally.
  • Society's ageist biases contribute to negative perceptions of midlife transitions and societal discomfort with aging.

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Understanding Midlife Transitions

Midlife is often viewed as a crisis, but it should be seen as a time of transformation. It's a period where past values and approaches may no longer serve us. Embracing this stage involves unraveling expectations and evolving internally. Chip Connolly shares his personal midlife experience, including a near-death encounter that led him to a profound reevaluation of his life and career.

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