8 Sparks of Self Discovery after “Cultivating Wisdom” in Baja

Well, it’s been just over a year since I attended Owning Wisdom with Chip and 29 other wonderful folks in

Lee Morgan Brown

July 5, 2025

8 Sparks of Self Discovery after “Cultivating Wisdom” in Baja

Economic Reciprocity

On July 2nd, I turned 54. Although I’m in ‘mid-midlife’, I still find myself looking for the adult in the

Daniel Landes

July 4, 2025

Economic Reciprocity

The 5 Most Effective Happiness Interventions

He’s such a resource when it comes to social science research. Recently, I was reading his recent The Atlantic magazine

Chip Conley

July 3, 2025

The 5 Most Effective Happiness Interventions

Scared. Scarred. Sacred.

I was scared. Afraid of what’s next, of what’s been lost, or of finally confronting the questions I was avoiding.

Chip Conley

July 2, 2025

Scared. Scarred. Sacred.

Ruminations on my first 6 Podcast Episodes

This is the whole point of my new podcast THE MIDLIFE CHRYSALIS: how can I take relatively famous people into

Chip Conley

July 1, 2025

Ruminations on my first 6 Podcast Episodes

The Moment I Realized I’m from the Olden Days

It started innocently enough. My sons wanted to know what it was like when I was growing up. (Obviously, this

Sheila Lawrence

June 29, 2025

The Moment I Realized I’m from the Olden Days

Wealth Does Not Fill You. Only Purpose Will Do That

“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” – Attributed to Winston ChurchillI

Daniel Gropper

June 28, 2025

Wealth Does Not Fill You. Only Purpose Will Do That

The End of How I Got My Start

It was concert promoter Bill Graham who persuaded me to create San Francisco’s rock ‘n roll hotel when I was

Laurentz Gilmore

June 27, 2025

The End of How I Got My Start

So You Think You’re Deep? Let’s Find Out

This July 14-19, we’re inviting you to explore a new approach to designing a meaningful life. It’s called Crossroads &

Chip Conley

June 26, 2025

So You Think You’re Deep? Let’s Find Out

Growing Whole by Alchemizing Our Polarities

In a fragmented world, true growth requires alchemizing our inner polarities. When we welcome both curiosity and wisdom, we allow

Chip Conley

June 25, 2025

Growing Whole by Alchemizing Our Polarities

“Moral Beauty” Knows No Political Party

UC Berkeley professor and founder of the Greater Good Science Center Dacher Keltner teaches a Cultivating Awe workshop each December

Chip Conley

June 24, 2025

“Moral Beauty” Knows No Political Party

Why I’m Thrilled to Teach with Krista Tippett Next Week

Now, to join her in guiding others through their own transitions at MEA feels like a convergence of everything I

Chip Conley

June 23, 2025

Why I’m Thrilled to Teach with Krista Tippett Next Week