The Aging MINDSET SHIFT That Adds YEARS To Your LIFE | Chip Conley
Rich Roll
Jan 11, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Embrace middle-escence as a transformative life stage
The period from roughly 40 to 65, termed 'middle-escence,' is a distinct life stage full of hormonal, physical, and identity transitions, much like adolescence.
Witness moral beauty to experience awe
Global research on awe found that the most common pathway to experiencing it is not nature, but witnessing 'moral beauty'—people showing courage, kindness, and equanimity.
Leverage crystallized intelligence for holistic thinking at age 70
While fluid intelligence declines, crystallized intelligence—the ability to think holistically and systemically—continues to improve and peaks around age 70.
Foster community connections for health and longevity
The phrase 'illness starts with an I and wellness starts with a we' highlights the critical importance of community and connectivity for health and longevity.
Transform midlife into a chrysalis for personal rebirth
Instead of a crisis, midlife can be viewed as a chrysalis—a transformative period where you liquefy old identities to emerge as a new version of yourself.
Embrace age fluidity to redefine your relationship with aging
Age fluidity is the concept of not being defined by your chronological age, seeing it as a costume you can don or shed, unlike 'ageless,' which implies aging is bad.
Invest in social relationships in your 50s for longevity and happiness
The number one variable for living a longer, happier, and healthier life in your 80s and 90s is how invested you were in your social relationships during your 50s.
Adopt positive mindset to gain 7.5 years of life
Shifting to a positive mindset about aging can add seven and a half years to your life, which is more than if you quit smoking or started exercising at 50.
Navigate midlife transitions at Modern Elder Academy
The Modern Elder Academy is a specific 'midlife wisdom school' designed to help people navigate transitions, cultivate purpose, and reframe their relationship with aging.
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