The Great Midlife Edit: Mastering Your Middle Years

The video features Peter Hopkins interviewing Chip Conley on Big Think Live. They discuss Chip's career journey from CEO to intern at Airbnb, his role in mentoring Brian Chesky, and the application of positive psychology in hospitality. Chip also talks about his book 'Wisdom at Work' and the Modern Elder Academy, which helps people navigate midlife transitions. The conversation covers the importance of a growth mindset, long life learning, and finding a midlife calling. The session concludes with audience questions and closing remarks.

What role did Chip Conley take on at Airbnb that combined both learning and teaching?

• Mentor

• Intern

• Mentern

• CEO

What was one of the key psychological concepts Chip Conley applied at Airbnb to enhance host performance?

• Behavioral Economics

• Positive Psychology

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• Cognitive Dissonance

What is the primary focus of the Modern Elder Academy founded by Chip Conley?

• Retirement planning

• Navigating midlife transitions

• Starting new businesses

• Teaching digital skills

According to Chip Conley, what is a significant challenge people face in midlife?

• Accumulating wealth

• Finding new hobbies

• Traveling the world

• Letting go of what no longer serves them

What mindset does Chip Conley suggest is crucial for a modern elder to possess?

• Competitive mindset

• Growth mindset

• Fixed mindset

• Traditional mindset

What did the speaker apply to his company that led to its growth during a difficult time?

• Jungian archetypes

• Freudian psychoanalysis

• Maslow's hierarchy of needs

• Behavioral economics

What is the main difference between lifelong learning and long life learning?

• Lifelong learning is mandatory, while long life learning is optional.

• Lifelong learning is about physical health, while long life learning is about mental health.

• Lifelong learning is for young people, while long life learning is for older adults.

• Lifelong learning focuses on acquiring knowledge, while long life learning emphasizes wisdom.

According to the speaker, what is a midlife calling?

• A return to childhood hobbies

• A shift from ego-driven goals to soul-driven purposes

• A focus on financial stability

• A pursuit of physical fitness

What does the speaker suggest is a common misconception about aging?

• That life satisfaction decreases with age

• That physical health improves with age

• That older people cannot learn new skills

• That older people are more creative

What skill does the speaker highlight as important for older individuals in the workplace?

• Coding expertise

• Emotional intelligence

• Physical endurance

• Artistic talent