Chip Conley

I have such an affection for my spiritual brother, Saul, who moved to Baja around the same time I did seven years ago.

“A man watches his pear tree day after day, impatient for the ripening of the fruit. Let him attempt to force the process, and he may spoil both fruit and tree. But let him patiently wait, and the ripe pear at length falls into his lap.” - Abraham Lincoln

Why do I love my dog Jamie so much? Oh, let me count the ways.

What if you were to imagine your life as a Hero’s Journey? This could be due to a change of career or where you live, a divorce and starting to date for the first time in 30 years, going back to get a masters in midlife, or exploring a new spiritual path.

Every industry devoted to personal growth defines January as “New Year, New You.” I understand the sentiment. It’s the time of year when we try to pay off our New Year’s resolutions. It’s also a natural time for ritual, given the new year.

Hollywood seems to be getting hip to the fact that older people matter. Here are my favorite films with themes associated with midlife (and later) transitions and discovery. Any would be perfect for an MEA slumber party. I’ve ranked them from 1-5 in terms of my favorites.

Jamie Lee Curtis recently said it’s time to delete the term “anti-aging” from our vocabulary and replace it with “pro-aging.”

In the buzzy world of social media, reputation matters. A lot! Your personal or company reputation shows up before you do, as the cosmic bellhop delivers it to others by way of Facebook, Instagram, or Linkedin (Twitter is still up in the air).

A rockin’ mattress, that is! Check out my video for a commentary on my favorite and least favorite gifts this year.

It’s uplifting to see the world come together for a single event. It doesn’t happen all that often. But, the World Cup is one of those times.