The Power of Humor.

One of the biggest assets to have in midlife is humor. I started writing humor in my 40’s as a

Wendi Aarons

August 24, 2024

The Power of Humor.

“Bring it All, Give it All, Leave it All.”

(And, very important new note: my urologic oncologist called me midday yesterday to say that the data he gave me

Chip Conley

August 23, 2024

“Bring it All, Give it All, Leave it All.”

Overriding Our Body’s Messages.

I’d broken my ankle at a bachelor party and hadn’t noticed the cut on my leg. I went septic in

Chip Conley

August 22, 2024

Overriding Our Body’s Messages.

Lifelong Learning vs. Longlife Learning.

As dear old Dad says, “If you’re not listening, you’re not learning. And, if you’re not learning, you’re not living.”

Chip Conley

August 21, 2024

Lifelong Learning vs. Longlife Learning.

Cracking a Smile This Morning.

First up is comedian John Heffron’s suggestion that being in your 50s is like being the youngest of the old

Chip Conley

August 20, 2024

Cracking a Smile This Morning.

Are You Ready for Your “Wisdom Wander?”

– Parker J. Palmer, A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life  One of the joys of leading MEA

Chip Conley

August 19, 2024

Are You Ready for Your “Wisdom Wander?”

The Quarter-Life Breakthrough: A Millennial’s Path to Modern Elder Academy

My name is Brian Dubow, and I’m a 30-year-old graduate of Modern Elder Academy (MEA). I attended MEA in 2022,

Brian Dubow

August 19, 2024

The Quarter-Life Breakthrough: A Millennial’s Path to Modern Elder Academy

Endbeginnings

I encountered this beautiful made-up word several years ago when I read Dr. Rachel Remen’s (highly recommended) book, Kitchen Table

Barbara Waxman

August 18, 2024

Endbeginnings

Reinventing the American University for a Multigenerational Future

In the penultimate episode of this season of Hacks, the Emmy-winning intergenerational comedy, the older comedian Deborah Vance returns to

Marc Freedman

August 16, 2024

Reinventing the American University for a Multigenerational Future

#Midlife is Trending

I get daily Google Alerts on the topic of midlife and I’m getting twice as many links now as compared

Chip Conley

August 15, 2024

#Midlife is Trending

When Are You Old?

It got me thinking: what does it mean to be old? And, how does one self-identify as old in an

Chip Conley

August 14, 2024

When Are You Old?

Burn the Haystack.

The evolution of female passion is the subject of a new movie and book that are quite the rage amongst

Chip Conley

August 13, 2024

Burn the Haystack.