Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
What if retirement isn’t the end—but the beginning?
In this conversation, James Kenley, Executive Director of the Vail Symposium, sits down with CeCi Zak to unpack groundbreaking research on “The Third Third of Life.” Drawing from survey data collected in the Vail Valley, they explore how people over 50 are redefining aging, fulfillment, and freedom.
Rather than traditional retirement, CeCe introduces “Me-tirement”—a modern framework for living a joyful, purpose-driven life after midlife. At the heart of this model are the Five P’s: Personal, Psychological, Physical, Purpose, and Place. Together, they form a roadmap for longevity, connection, and meaning.
The discussion dives into surprising data gaps—especially around purpose and physical well-being—and why even highly active, connected communities can still struggle with fulfillment. This conversation is essential viewing for anyone thinking about what comes after their primary career… or how to live better right now.
What if retirement isn’t the end—but the beginning?
In this conversation, James Kenley, Executive Director of the Vail Symposium, sits down with CeCi Zak to unpack groundbreaking research on “The Third Third of Life.” Drawing from survey data collected in the Vail Valley, they explore how people over 50 are redefining aging, fulfillment, and freedom.
Rather than traditional retirement, CeCe introduces “Me-tirement”—a modern framework for living a joyful, purpose-driven life after midlife. At the heart of this model are the Five P’s: Personal, Psychological, Physical, Purpose, and Place. Together, they form a roadmap for longevity, connection, and meaning.
The discussion dives into surprising data gaps—especially around purpose and physical well-being—and why even highly active, connected communities can still struggle with fulfillment. This conversation is essential viewing for anyone thinking about what comes after their primary career… or how to live better right now.










