Little, Brown Spark Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age

I rarely leave review, this one deserved it. This book is a game-changer, it's a refreshing and insightful guide that challenges the conventional narrative of the midlife crisis.As someone navigating the twists and turns of my 40s, this book felt like a personal guide to finding joy, purpose, and success in this often misunderstood phase of life.Conley's perspective on midlife as a chrysalis, not a crisis, is a breath of fresh air. The 12 reasons he presents for why life gets better with age hit close to home. From the liberation of feeling comfortable in our own skin to the transformative power of letting go, each insight resonated with my own experiences.What sets this book apart is Chip's relatable storytelling. It's not just about research and wisdom; it's about real people navigating midlife with grace and wisdom. His words inspire a genuine sense of optimism about the years that lie ahead.Now I want to go to his workshop at his academy, MEA. I want more of this!

Mid-life does not need to be a crisis. Change is inevitable. Use change to do what makes you happy and fulfilled. This book is brilliant!

Practical and make your perspective of life more positive

Purchase this as a gift and from all feedback received, it’s a great read

I couldn't wait for this book to be published. I had already attended a workshop with Chip where we covered some of the material. Yet, reading the book was a total treat because I could read parts, and then go back and reread them to really take them in.From the first time I went to MEA after I retired at 67 until now, I feel like I am living my best life. I can't help but attribute much of that to Chip and MEA. From joyously stepping off that treadmill after 35 years as a corporate lawyer, to starting to finally experience time affluence after raising my children and taking care of elderly parents, I relish the time I have to do precisely what I want to do, not what is expected of me, or what someone else wants me to do. Discovering more of my spirit and soul after walking three Caminos, and going back for a fourth in a couple of weeks, I feel as though I am integrating all of the best parts of myself and becoming whole. And, as Chip often says, quoting David Viscott, "The purpose of life is to discover your gift; the work of life is to develop it; and the meaning of life is to give your gift away." Chip not only embodies this notion, but he helps to describe it in an accessible way in this book so that everyone may benefit from his gift.