The GaryVee Audio Experience How to Use Age to Your Advantage
Dec 28, 2021
Chip Conley, a renowned hotelier and hospitality entrepreneur, shares intriguing insights on aging and ageism. He discusses his journey of transforming a motel into a vibrant hub and the challenges of securing startup funding across generations. The conversation emphasizes the unique blend of youthful energy and seasoned wisdom, advocating for age diversity in workplaces. Conley also highlights the concept of 'transformational travel' and the need for a midlife wisdom school, pushing back against traditional perceptions of aging and celebrating the growth it can bring.
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From Hotels to Airbnb
- After 24 years, Conley sold his hotel company, which became a Hyatt brand.
- He then joined Airbnb at 52, becoming their head of global hospitality and strategy, twice the age of the average employee.
Modern Elders
- Modern elders prioritize relevance and must be curious and wise.
- Conley had to learn and adapt, bridging the gap between the travel industry and Airbnb's tech-focused approach.
Midlife Irrelevance
- People in midlife often feel irrelevant, especially with power shifting to younger generations and rapid global changes.
- Many complain about millennials without reflecting on their own parenting or adapting by becoming beginners again.
