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Richard Rohr
Author of "Falling Upward:
A Spirituality for Two Halves of Life"

“Rarely have I read a book that so succinctly captures the upside of midlife, a life stage that is more an opportunity than a crisis. Chip Conley reminds us all to savor the wisdom, self-knowledge, and joy that accompanies this time in our lives.”

Launching January 16, 2024

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Book Description

What This Book Is All About

The societal blueprint for midlife is one marked by disappointment and the dawning of decline—but what if rather than simply enduring midlife, it was an era we truly adored?

Though most often associated with crisis, the natural transition of midlife is actually more akin to a chrysalis—a time when something profound awakens in us, as we shed our skin, spread our wings, and pollinate our wisdom to the world.

We’re living longer than ever before. It’s time for us to re-architect the blueprint for midlife into a time of transformation and joy.

Learning to Love Midlife is intended to act as a wake-up call to the unexpected pleasures and joys of midlife (broadly defined as ages 35-75), and a guide for learning to not only love midlife, but also to love yourself in midlife.

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By reading, you will reflect on how to consciously curate the second half of your adult life, as well as discover 12 reasons why life gets better with age, including:

  • No longer being defined by your body and finally growing comfortable in your own skin.
  • Joyously stepping off the career treadmill by redefining what a successful life looks like.
  • The “Great Midlife Edit” when we let go of our emotional baggage, limiting mindsets, and obligations that no longer serve us.
  • Growing whole and the pleasure that accompanies the feeling that we’re part of something bigger than ourselves.

And More...

No matter where you are in your midlife journey, Learning to Love Midlife:
12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age will inspire you to find joy, purpose, and success in the years ahead—and how those years can be your best ones yet.

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When you order bulk copies of this book, Chip Conley will be happy to design a custom reward experience for you and your team or community!

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What People Say

“Rarely have I read a book that so succinctly captures the upside of midlife, a life stage that is more an opportunity than a crisis. Chip Conley reminds us all to savor the wisdom, self-knowledge, and joy that accompanies this time in our lives.”
Richard RohrAuthor of "Falling Upward:
A Spirituality for Two Halves of Life"
Richard Rohr
"I've personally experienced the magic of midlife at Chip Conley's MEA where thousands of people have learned how to curate a life that's as deep and meaningful as it is long. Finally, Chip has gathered the secrets of that program into a book that will help you to feel happier, healthier, and wiser starting in your forties."
Dan BuettnerNew York Times bestselling author, creator of
"The Blue Zones," and National Geographic Fellow
Dan Buettner
“Does aging give you a sense of dread? If so, you need to read Learning to Love Midlife right now. In this wonderful book, Chip Conley will show you that aging is a superpower, capable of changing you (and our world) for the better.”
Arthur C. BrooksProfessor, Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, and #1 New York Times bestselling author
Arthur C. Brooks
“This vital and necessary book is a roadmap for the rest of your life. With large doses of wisdom and frequent sprinkles of wit, Chip Conley shows how all of us can approach our 40s, 50s, and 60s with intention and wonder. LEARNING TO LOVE MIDLIFE will stir brains, open souls, and transform lives.”
Daniel H. Pink#1 New York Times bestselling author of
WHEN, DRIVE, and THE POWER OF REGRET
Daniel H. Pink
“For many of us, midlife can be a confusing stage of life, full of unfamiliar transitions and few clear milestones. And now that we’re living longer, this period lasts much longer than it did in the past. Learning to Love Midlife is an invaluable guide to how to navigate this period with curiosity, energy, and optimism. With cutting-edge research, deep insight, and examples drawn from real life—including candid accounts of his own experience--Conley provides a clear blueprint for creating the lives we want.”
Gretchen RubinBestselling author of The
Happiness Project and Life in Five Senses
Gretchen Rubin
"If we are lucky enough, midlife will find us all, but that doesn’t mean crisis has to accompany it. The brilliant and beloved Conley reminds us that with transition and uncertainty comes possibility. No, our doors are not closed after forty, fifty, sixty: in many ways, they are more open than ever. Read this book to reimagine every stage of midlife."
Esther PerelPsychotherapist, Author and Host of "Where Should We Begin"
Esther Perel
“One of the most fascinating developments of this cathartic time we inhabit, surely, is the evolution of aging itself. Chip Conley's work in nourishing and reinventing eldering has been groundbreaking. Now this book is a beautiful offering to us all — spiritual and pragmatic at once — on the generative possibilities of the new midlife. What a joy and a gift it is to read, and to have as a companion for living.”
Krista TippettFounder and Host, The On Being Project
Krista Tippett
“As the founder of the world’s first midlife wisdom school (I’m an enthusiastic alum!), Chip addresses head-on the question, ‘what’s next?’ With his perfect mix of personal anecdotes, professional observation and social science research, this book is packed with insights to live your life’s next best chapter.”
Sara BlakelyFounder of Spanx
Sara Blakely
"Chip Conley is a builder. He's a master of making people feel welcome and comfortable even in places where they sometimes fear to tread. Like his legendary retreats, LEARNING TO LOVE MIDLIFE is a warm, hospitable gathering place where readers can learn to embrace their messy selves and transform their lives for the better."
Bruce FeilerNew York Times bestselling author of LIFE IS IN THE TRANSITIONS and THE SEARCH
Bruce Feiler
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About The Author

MEA’s founder Chip Conley is a hospitality entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author.

His book, Wisdom@Work, forms the core of MEA’s curriculum and is inspired by his experience — as both a mentor and an intern (“mentern”) — when he was well into his 50s, as Airbnb’s Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy.

What no CV (or Chip) will tell you (but he was overruled by his team) is that his greatest assets are his kindness and generosity, his care for the people he works with, and his infectious laugh.

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