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WorkLife with Adam Grant · September 22, 2026 · 57:00

How to survive a life quake with Chip Conley

Chip Conley and host Molly discuss how to reframe the midlife crisis as a joyful, important life transition. Chip shares his 'midlife atrium' framework for stepping back, asking bigger questions, and curating the second half of life. He also outlines the three stages of a healthy transition and a 'wisdom hack' for reflecting on career lessons. Molly reflects on breaking out of the success scripts prescribed to her in her youth.

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Midlife Atrium Framework
Chip Conley proposes a ‘midlife atrium’ — a practice of stepping back to ask bigger questions and consciously curate the second half of life.
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Three Stages of a Healthy Transition
Chip Conley breaks down the process of navigating life transitions into three distinct stages.

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