Changing Your Mindset in Midlife

Around the time I turned 40, I noticed a shift in conversations among friends my age. There was a growing

Christina Vo

December 1, 2024

Changing Your Mindset in Midlife

“It’s a Wonderful Life”

There’s a psychological term that sprouted from this landmark film, “The George Bailey Effect.” Clarence Odbody, the angel, takes George

Chip Conley

November 29, 2024

“It’s a Wonderful Life”

Mind Your Own Busy-Ness (Part 4)

Love is essentially self-communicative. Those who do not have it catch it from those who have it. True love is

Chip Conley

November 28, 2024

Mind Your Own Busy-Ness (Part 4)

Mind Your Own Busy-Ness (Part 3)

Each time the large meditation gong rang, I would find myself back in a sit in the main meditation hall.

Chip Conley

November 27, 2024

Mind Your Own Busy-Ness (Part 3)

Mind Your Own Busy-Ness (Part 2)

And, then there’s my response to the word “mindful.” I guess “mindless” isn’t any better, although it’s more precise. We

Chip Conley

November 26, 2024

Mind Your Own Busy-Ness (Part 2)

Mind Your Own Busy-Ness: My Week on Meditation

Sitting across from me at dinner on the first night of my meditation retreat, I am confronted by the vision

Chip Conley

November 25, 2024

Mind Your Own Busy-Ness: My Week on Meditation

Riding the Cycle of Life to Freedom: Aging as an Extreme Sport

Since I was a teenager, I’ve been challenging the norms. This is no surprise since a rebellious spirit, coupled with

Carol Orsborn

November 24, 2024

Riding the Cycle of Life to Freedom: Aging as an Extreme Sport

Finding Awe at 74:  A Journey

At 74, I’ve witnessed the seasons change countless times. I’ve seen the world evolve, technology advance, and people age alongside

Bob Fagan

November 23, 2024

Finding Awe at 74:  A Journey

The Gift of Cancer (Part 5)

Just like when you meet another Burner, there’s a knowingness that connects you, I feel a deep kinship with every

Chip Conley

November 22, 2024

The Gift of Cancer (Part 5)

The Gift of Cancer (Part 4)

Someone recently called me a “branding machine” as a compliment based upon my ability to turn a phrase or birth

Chip Conley

November 21, 2024

The Gift of Cancer (Part 4)

The Gift of Cancer (Part 3)

Most folks would pick the quick demise, but one of the upsides of a progressive cancer diagnosis is you come

Chip Conley

November 20, 2024

The Gift of Cancer (Part 3)

The Gift of Cancer (Part 2)

Due to the deft thinking of my two co-founders Christine and Jeff (and our soon-to-be-partner Kari’s excellent execution), MEA launched

Chip Conley

November 19, 2024

The Gift of Cancer (Part 2)