What If the Life You Built Isn’t the Life You Want?

<p>You’ve built a life that looks successful. Yet the things you worked so hard for may no longer be what you want next.</p><p><br></p><p>In this <em>Wisdom Wednesday</em> episode, MEA founder <strong>Chip Conley</strong> joins<strong> Derek Gehl</strong> to explore finding purpose when familiar roles no longer feel fulfilling. From a corporate lawyer investing in her community to former business owners pursuing screenwriting, Chip shares how people are discovering possibilities they had quietly put aside.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You’ll hear:</strong></p><ul><li>How to recognize someone else’s success script and begin defining success for yourself.</li><li>Four pathways to purpose: what excites you, agitates you, makes you curious, or feels neglected.</li><li>Why smaller purposes matter, from learning guitar to making more time for your children.</li><li>A question to clarify your priorities: what will you regret not learning or doing 10 years from now?</li><li>A simple exercise to find direction through the moments when you feel useful and lose track of time.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Watch the full episode for a thoughtful look at what deserves your time now and what you’d love to make room for next.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>(00:00) Introduction</p><p>(00:37) The myth of one purpose</p><p>(01:41) Why purpose matters in midlife</p><p>(03:36) Passion, purpose and ikigai</p><p>(04:40) Four pathways to purpose</p><p>(05:39) The MEA Purpose Fellowship</p><p>(08:30) Creating a purpose portfolio</p><p>(09:40) Finding purpose beyond career success</p><p>(12:54) Why community helps you find purpose</p><p>(14:56) Purpose after retirement and an empty nest</p><p>(17:29) Rethinking relationships</p><p>(18:25) Chip’s personal purpose portfolio</p><p>(20:34) Making room for small purposes</p><p>(21:59) A simple exercise to discover your purpose</p><p>(23:06) Ways to explore purpose with MEA</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more about MEA </strong>at ⁠<a href="https://www.meawisdom.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.meawisdom.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>#Midlife #Purpose #ChipConley #DerekGehl #WisdomWednesday #MidlifeChrysalis #FindingPurpose #LifePurpose #MidlifeTransition #PersonalGrowth #MeaningfulLife #RedefiningSuccess #LifeAfter50 #SelfDiscovery #MEA </p>