Chip Conley, co-founder of the Modern Elder Academy, discusses reshaping midlife perceptions with Hoda Kotb. Topics include embracing midlife wisdom, finding fulfillment, cultivating awe, and exploring daily rituals for a purposeful midlife experience.
Chip Conley challenges negative midlife narratives, advocating for aspirational aging and embracing transformative opportunities.
Midlife transitions prompt individuals to navigate significant changes, emphasizing purpose cultivation, wisdom ownership, and reframing aging perspectives.
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Reframing Midlife Perspective
Midlife is a time often misunderstood, where Chip Conley challenges the traditional negative narrative associated with it. He advocates for making aging aspirational and embracing the transformative opportunities presented during midlife. Conley's book 'Learning to Love Midlife' aims to shift societal views on aging and focuses on the complexities and positive aspects of this life stage.
Navigating Midlife Transitions
Midlife transitions prompt individuals to navigate significant life changes such as menopause, divorce, career shifts, and family responsibilities. Chip Conley's Modern Elder Academy offers a space for individuals to address midlife challenges, cultivate purpose, own their wisdom, and reframe their relationship with aging. The focus is on guiding individuals through nuanced transitions and exploring new pathways for personal and professional growth.
Cultivating Purpose in Midlife
In midlife, individuals often reassess their beliefs and priorities, seeking to discover their true passions and purpose independently. Chip Conley emphasizes the importance of cultivating purpose by identifying what excites, agitates, or intrigues individuals, alongside revisiting childhood interests. The process involves taking practical steps to explore new paths, such as transitioning to different careers or pursuing long-standing passions.
Embracing Spiritual Growth
Midlife marks a stage of spiritual exploration and evolution, as individuals move from ego-driven perspectives to soul-led journeys. Chip Conley delves into the significance of discovering personal beliefs and spiritual connections, advocating for spiritual awakenings that align with one's inner truths. He highlights the transition from rigid ego-centric behaviors to embracing a more integrated and authentic self, fostering spiritual well-being and deeper personal fulfillment.
Chip Conley is a bestselling author and co-founder of the Modern Elder Academy, the world’s first “midlife wisdom school”. After an impressive career in the hospitality industry, first as the founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, then as Airbnb’s Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy, Conley is now leading a worldwide revolution to re-frame midlife. In his latest book “Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age”, Conley is changing the narrative around midlife, helping people to navigate this often misunderstood lifestage. Conley joins Hoda Kotb for an inspiring conversation, sharing tips to navigate midlife with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility.
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