Episode 118

June 10, 2026

Chip Conley

Why Time Speeds Up as You Get Older (And How to Slow It Down)

Why Time Speeds Up as You Get Older (And How to Slow It Down)

Why does time seem to move faster every year?

One moment you're raising young children. The next, they're leaving home. So where does the time go?

In this Wisdom Wednesday, Chip Conley and Derek Gehl explore one of life's biggest mysteries: why time feels faster as we age and what we can do about it.

You'll discover:

  • Why being a beginner makes life feel longer
  • How flow states help us become fully present
  • The surprising link between mortality and happiness
  • Why purpose, mindset, and relationships matter more than any biohack
  • The powerful midlife mantra that can help you stop putting life off

Chip also shares a moving reflection on cancer, aging, and what he calls "holy urgency", a perspective that can change how you live today.

 🎧 Watch now and learn how to create not just a longer life, but a fuller one.

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