Chip Conley's daily blog:
Thoughts on the art of living
Some of us swoon for a love story, others crave the adrenaline of a thriller, while a few nerd out on documentaries that crack open hidden truths. Genres aren’t just categories—they’re mirrors for how we want to feel. Comedy when life’s too heavy. Horror when we want a safe scare. Drama when we need catharsis. ...
Explore Chip Conley's insightful reflections on navigating midlife challenges with grace and resilience. His posts offer practical advice and empowering perspectives for thriving during life's pivotal transitions.
Delve into the deeply moving narratives that capture the essence of human experience. These intimate stories offer a window into life's most poignant moments and personal triumphs.
Discover the essential advice from Chip Conley that has resonated the most with readers navigating midlife transitions. Tap into a wellspring of wisdom to transform challenges into growth and newfound clarity.
What we did not know was that Serena Williams would announce her “retirement” and she was going to play on opening night. And that we would watch what might be
September 29, 2022
Spiritual director Margaret Guenther says, “no hint of exotic adventure here, just groping and grasping.” We see their limitations, we have outgrown them. But the ground no longer feels firm
September 28, 2022
Physically, I recognize that I can’t do everything that I used to. Sometimes, I don’t know my limits until I’ve surpassed them. I used to hike 7 miles uphill pretty
September 27, 2022
My most recent fixation has been “Midlife: Humanity’s Secret Weapon,” by Andrew Jamieson, a British psychotherapist who not only outlines the stages of the classic midlife crisis (or “catharsis”) but
September 26, 2022
I was suddenly wide awake, thanks to just 6 words that implicitly sum up so much of what, in my view, is wrong with our society. I began to write
September 25, 2022
I paused. It’s been a while since I’ve been defined by my profession. It feels so limiting. As I sat outside my tent the next morning, watching the rising sun,
September 24, 2022
This is the life stage when we come to realize that procrastination means you’ll likely postpone till your tombstone. Learning Spanish, to surf, or how to make a killer margarita
September 23, 2022
However, while men are often considered “silver foxes,” I wonder why women aren’t called “silver vixens” (a female fox). Yes, “vixen” can have a bit of a racy connotation, but
September 22, 2022
She even wanted to place large ads for MEA at her pickleball club in Bend, Oregon. What was I missing as I’d never picked up a pickleball racket? Having just
September 21, 2022
What is true for us personally is also true for society. We are better when we learn to integrate our diverse people and perspectives. We’ve seen some marginal progress in
September 20, 2022
One data point to consider is life expectancy which The Atlantic magazine recently described as “perhaps the most important statistic on the planet, synthesizing a country’s scientific advances, policy errors,
September 19, 2022
As I sat with my eyes closed, I knew this old Chinese man embodied me, and the notes from his flute symbolized the writing I was meant to put out
September 18, 2022
Page [tcb_pagination_current_page] of [tcb_pagination_total_pages]
