The good news is that the fundamentals of staying well in midlife are neither mysterious nor particularly expensive. They’re just not very glamorous.
About Stephen Keys
He Who Would Valiant Be: Pilgrimage and Midlife
Last year, more than half a million pilgrims walked the Camino di Santiago, the highest number ever recorded. I am curious as to why.
Last year, more than half a million pilgrims walked the Camino di Santiago, the highest number ever recorded. I am curious as to why.
Where Is Home?
A letter to a friend, and a reflection the meaning of "home.
A letter to a friend, and a reflection the meaning of “home.
Strength Looks Different at 50
There was a moment somewhere in midlife when I realised the rules have changed.
There was a moment somewhere in midlife when I realised the rules have changed.
How Much Is Enough?
Enough is a decision, not a destination.
Enough is a decision, not a destination.
When the Wells Run Dry
The numbers are staggering. They arrive as abstractions.
The numbers are staggering. They arrive as abstractions.
Breaking My Saunter
Your playing small does not serve the world.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
The World’s End?
An Ipsos poll cited by the economist Tim Harford in a recent article for the FT Weekend reveals something quietly astonishing.
An Ipsos poll cited by the economist Tim Harford in a recent article for the FT Weekend reveals something quietly astonishing.
Growing Up
Midlife revealed in the beauty of small things.
Midlife revealed in the beauty of small things.
What’s in the Box?
When midlife hits hard, it's time to find purpose and meaning.
When midlife hits hard, it’s time to find purpose and meaning.
Don’t Let the Old Man in (To Your CRM, Please)
In praise of anonymity.
In praise of anonymity.
What’s This Beast Called Andropause
If you’re a man navigating midlife, and you’re reading this, you may have woken up this morning with the same alarm clock at the same time as always.
If you’re a man navigating midlife, and you’re reading this, you may have woken up this morning with the same alarm clock at the same time as always.
Money and Happiness
The power, illusion and purpose of wealth.
The power, illusion and purpose of wealth.
The Sandwich Generation
Sustaining three generations without losing yourself.
Sustaining three generations without losing yourself.
What Really Matters
As we navigate midlife, we increasingly seek purpose and a sense of meaning to life. A remarkable 80 year study helps us understand what really matters.
As we navigate midlife, we increasingly seek purpose and a sense of meaning to life. A remarkable 80 year study helps us understand what really matters.
Building Resilience in Midlife
A few simple rules to stay on track.
A few simple rules to stay on track.