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A Modern Elder Muses on Gratitude in Silicon Valley
What defines the modern elder? Wisdom? Success? Or something different
altogether? In this article, Chip Conley reflects on his transition to a
Silicon Valley tech startup at the age of 52, following a career in the
hospitality industry. Surrounded by much younger coworkers, or "the
land of the Millennials", Chip quickly realized that being an elder
today is less about reverence and more about relevance. Taking a
beginner's-mind approach, Chip thought carefully about how he showed up
at work, viewing himself as both a mentor and an intern. Read more to
learn about the five traits of modern elders and how much we can learn
from them if we listen.
http://www.dailygood.org/story/2111/a-modern-elder-muses-on-gratitude-in-silicon-valley-chip-conley/
