PAPR is that curious period when the ambition engine that powered your 30s and 40s starts making a different sound.
PAPR: Post-Ambition, Pre-Retirement
Chip Conley
March 19, 2026
Retirement Isn’t Just Financial — It’s Existential
But as the Wall Street Journal recently highlighted, most of us never plan for how we will continue to matter
Chip Conley
January 26, 2026
Guest Post: Retirement!?! So how is that going to work out? Pretty well, actually
That, however, was not at all how I felt when I first approached this vast unknown. Rather I was filled
Harry Agress
January 24, 2026
Guest Post: My Unexpected Map of Retirement: Part 2: Navigating Lake Huami
At the end of the first part of my story (yesterday), I had just arrived at the clear waters of
Johnathon Pape
November 26, 2025
Guest Post: My Unexpected Map of Retirement: Part 1: How the Hell Did I Get Here?
I’ve recently retired, which has taken me through unknown and sometimes challenging terrain. I’ve learned a lot in the process—most
Johnathon Pape
November 25, 2025
I Turn 65 Today. I’m Not Retiring
But don’t cue the farewell music just yet. I’m not done. I’m simply changing costumes. The truth is, I’ve never
Chip Conley
October 31, 2025
Trailblazing Seniors Share 12 Lessons from 12 Years of Global Travel
Thirteen years ago, our daughter Mary was visiting from France, where she lives with her young family. One evening, she
Debbie and Michael Campbell
September 13, 2025
An Inspirational Story for Anyone Who Wants to Retire But Not Be Bored
That’s why I found this Washington Post story so inspiring. At 65, advertising exec Ed Levien knew he needed something
Chip Conley
August 22, 2025
The Inspired Retirement
I am so honored to share my new book with MEA alums, faculty, and friends, many of whom are featured
Nathalie Martin
July 13, 2025
Why Retirement Confuses Knowledge Workers
But for today’s knowledge workers—people who lead with their minds and not their muscles—retirement is no longer a clear-cut concept.
Chip Conley
June 18, 2025
Leaders, Exits are as Important as Entrances
I asked ChatGPT two questions yesterday: (1) How much do American companies spend on recruiting and training each year? and
Chip Conley
June 5, 2025
LinkedIn Mourning: Embracing the End of One Chapter to Begin the Next
Transitioning from a decades-long career to whatever comes next can be both disorienting and exciting. As MEA teaches, a productive
Paul Kadin
May 3, 2025
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