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In this deeply inspiring and heart-opening event, best-selling authors and thought leaders Richard Leider and Chip Conley explore the transformative power of purpose. Hosted by the Vail Symposium and the Vail Alliance for Purposeful Living, this powerful dialogue guides viewers through profound insights on aging, identity, and how to live a life of meaning—whether you're 25 or 75. From personal stories to practical frameworks, this fireside chat is for anyone seeking clarity, renewal, or direction in their life's journey.
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Richard Leider, internationally renowned coach and purpose expert, dives into the difference between “Big P” and “little p” purpose, emphasizing that you don't find purpose—you unlock it from within. Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy, shares his journey from a midlife crisis to becoming a “modern elder” at Airbnb. Together, they paint a powerful picture of how wisdom, reflection, and curiosity can turn the second half of life into the most meaningful.
Whether you're facing transition, retirement, burnout, or just asking “what’s next?”, this conversation offers tools, stories, and soul-searching prompts to guide your next chapter. Learn how to grow and give, why purpose is tied to well-being and longevity, and how aging can become a liberating experience. Prepare to reflect deeply and take away actionable steps for a more purposeful life.
“Purpose is that deepest dimension within us—our central core. It is the quality we choose to shape our lives around. Purpose is already within us waiting to be discovered.” -Richard Leider
“Perennials are ever-blooming, relevant people of all ages who know what’s happening in the world, stay current with technology, and have friends of all ages. We get involved, stay curious, mentor others, and are passionate, compassionate, creative, confident, collaborative, global-minded risk takers.” -Chip Conley
“The last of human freedoms is choice.” — Viktor Frankl
In this deeply inspiring and heart-opening event, best-selling authors and thought leaders Richard Leider and Chip Conley explore the transformative power of purpose. Hosted by the Vail Symposium and the Vail Alliance for Purposeful Living, this powerful dialogue guides viewers through profound insights on aging, identity, and how to live a life of meaning—whether you're 25 or 75. From personal stories to practical frameworks, this fireside chat is for anyone seeking clarity, renewal, or direction in their life's journey.
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Richard Leider, internationally renowned coach and purpose expert, dives into the difference between “Big P” and “little p” purpose, emphasizing that you don't find purpose—you unlock it from within. Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy, shares his journey from a midlife crisis to becoming a “modern elder” at Airbnb. Together, they paint a powerful picture of how wisdom, reflection, and curiosity can turn the second half of life into the most meaningful.
Whether you're facing transition, retirement, burnout, or just asking “what’s next?”, this conversation offers tools, stories, and soul-searching prompts to guide your next chapter. Learn how to grow and give, why purpose is tied to well-being and longevity, and how aging can become a liberating experience. Prepare to reflect deeply and take away actionable steps for a more purposeful life.
“Purpose is that deepest dimension within us—our central core. It is the quality we choose to shape our lives around. Purpose is already within us waiting to be discovered.” -Richard Leider
“Perennials are ever-blooming, relevant people of all ages who know what’s happening in the world, stay current with technology, and have friends of all ages. We get involved, stay curious, mentor others, and are passionate, compassionate, creative, confident, collaborative, global-minded risk takers.” -Chip Conley
“The last of human freedoms is choice.” — Viktor Frankl
