The Case for the “Emerging Elder” (Part 4)

One of my favorite parts of the white paper about the Emerging Elder that I’ve cited this week is the

Chip Conley

January 9, 2025

The Case for the “Emerging Elder” (Part 4)

The Case for the “Emerging Elder” (Part 3)

I was made to understand  Aging would be the death of me. Sad, lonely, invisible, No one offers me sympathy.

Chip Conley

January 8, 2025

The Case for the “Emerging Elder” (Part 3)

The Case for the “Emerging Elder” (Part 2)

Midlife can be broken down into three phases: early midlife (35-50) which is often the challenging Sandwich Generation period, core

Chip Conley

January 7, 2025

The Case for the “Emerging Elder” (Part 2)

The Case for a New Life Stage: Emerging Elderhood (Part 1)

In the past, when people lied about their age, it was often to portray themselves as older than they were.

Chip Conley

January 6, 2025

The Case for a New Life Stage: Emerging Elderhood (Part 1)

Why Happiness Should Be Our Global Currency

If GDP is the measure of a nation’s success, then why are so many wealthy countries plagued by unhappiness? Bhutan,

Annie Coleman

January 5, 2025

Why Happiness Should Be Our Global Currency

Embracing the Late Bloomer Journey

Being a Late Bloomer can feel incredibly defeating—until it doesn’t. In my youth, I struggled. I hadn’t found my passion

Mary Mandell

January 4, 2025

Embracing the Late Bloomer Journey

If Demographics are Destiny, We’re in Trouble

In 2000, there were about 27 Americans above the age of 65 for every 100 Americans of prime working age

Chip Conley

January 3, 2025

If Demographics are Destiny, We’re in Trouble

You’re Showing Your Age…and it’s Beautiful

“Growing older” suggests that you are an “old growth human,” who prioritizes emotional, cultural, relational, spiritual, intellectual, and, yes, physical

Chip Conley

January 2, 2025

You’re Showing Your Age…and it’s Beautiful

“This Too Shall Pass”

“This too shall pass” is a profound reminder of life’s transient nature. It’s a perfect reminder that, if 2024 was

Chip Conley

January 1, 2025

“This Too Shall Pass”

A Recap of our 1st Annual MEA Film Fest

Our line-up included the following drama and comedy feature-length films: “The Father,” “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” “Our Souls

Chip Conley

December 30, 2024

A Recap of our 1st Annual MEA Film Fest

Musings from a Two-Time MEA Alum

“Sounds like you may have Asperger’s” were the words that my therapist uttered to me in March, 2017. The diagnosis

Rick Keefer

December 29, 2024

Musings from a Two-Time MEA Alum

A Secret Superpower

Retirement comes with a long list of items in the plus column – no more work being the biggest one!

Jean Courtney

December 28, 2024

A Secret Superpower