A Life of Greatness

Chip Conley: How to Thrive in Midlife

Feb 26, 2024

Chip Conley and Sarah Grynberg discuss thriving in midlife, embracing new friendships, redefining success, and finding joy and purpose in every chapter of life. They explore overcoming fears of aging, navigating challenges, and transitioning from ego to soul. The conversation offers valuable perspectives on authenticity, resilience, and renewed possibilities.

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Chip Conley

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Rediscover purpose by pursuing childhood passions in midlife.

Prioritize genuine connections that foster personal growth over toxic relationships.

Transition from ego-driven to soul-centered relationships for collective growth in midlife.

Deep dives

Importance of Cultivating Purpose in Midlife

In midlife, it is crucial to rediscover one's purpose by reflecting on what excites, agitates, or makes them curious. This process helps individuals like a litigation attorney who found her passion for baking pies, leading her to transition from law to becoming a pastry chef, illustrating the transformative power of pursuing neglected childhood passions.

Soul Takes the Lead from the ego (ballroom dancing analogy)

01:17

ROI - the ripple of impact

01:09

The Cost of Aging and Self-Image

01:18

Introduction

3min

A Journey from Boutique Hotels to Airbnb Innovation

3min

Awakening After Near-Death

7min

Embracing Vulnerability Through Cancer

16min

Transitioning from Ego to Soul in Midlife

25min

Reflections on Mystical Encounters and Service as Greatness

6min

Do you want to make your midlife the best years of your life?

Joining Sarah Grynberg this week is hospitality visionary and bestselling author, Chip Conley. Chip is the founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, and Modern Elder Academy, and the former Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy for Airbnb, who has a wealth of experience in navigating the midlife transition. In this thought-provoking conversation, Sarah and Chip delve into the nuances of midlife, challenging the notion of it as a crisis and instead framing it as a period of growth and opportunity.

They discuss the importance of embracing new friendships as your circumstances and interests change, coming to terms with the ageing process so you can age gracefully, cultivating individual passions, and redefining success on one's own terms. If you want to enjoy life’s journey with authenticity, resilience, and a renewed sense of possibility at any age, then this episode offers invaluable perspectives for listeners at any stage of life.

Let this conversation inspire you to cultivate joy, purpose, and fulfilment in the years ahead, recognising the richness that comes with embracing every chapter.

Find Chip Conley's book, Learning To Love Midlife:12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better With Age here.

Purchase Sarah's Manifest Your Greatness Course here.

Purchase Sarah's Kid's Meditation here.

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