Viewing Your Third Act
A growing collection of talks, conversations, and short films on the themes that matter most in the Third Act — purpose, health, reinvention, and what it means to live well in the chapters ahead.
What Happens When You Get What You Want?
Rick Eigenbrod | How d’it Happen? Podcast with Mike Malatesta
In this episode, you'll experience a deep-dive exploration into the aftermath of success in this riveting conversation with clinical psychologist and Vistage International Chair, Rick Eigenbrod. You’ll hear about the hidden challenges and implications of achieving your dreams - what happens when you finally get what you want? Rick's insightful book, "What Happens When You Get What You Want", serves as a guide as we navigate the complexities of achieving what we desire. Mike and Rick discuss the concept of "bundling" - the search for fulfillment beyond financial gain and the misconception that wealth equates to happiness. Rick and Mike share personal stories and examples showcasing the significant role of personal fulfillment in defining success. They go beyond the dollars and cents, illustrating the challenges and complexities that come with sudden wealth. They also discuss life after selling a business and the courage it takes to venture into something new. Finally, Rick challenges the societal narrative that equates success with material possessions and status. It's time we redefine success and acknowledge the journey that continues beyond the attainment of a goal. This episode wraps up with a call to live in the moment, breaking free from the illusion of a perfect future. This discussion promises to shift your perspective, offering a fresh look at success and what comes after. So, are you ready to redefine success? Tune in!
Becoming a Modern Elder
Chip Conley | TEDxMarin
Life experience is making a comeback. A “Modern Elder” is as curious as they are wise and they are becoming indispensable in a world in which power is escalating to the young faster than ever before. The iconic boutique hotelier who helped Airbnb’s founders turn their fast-growing tech start-up into a global hospitality brand, Chip Conley is a New York Times bestselling author whose manifesto on ageism, Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder, is inspired by his experience of being both a mentor and an intern in his 50s. After selling the company he started as a rebel entrepreneur at age 26, Joie de Vivre Hospitality, Chip wasn’t sure what was next. He could have retired at age 52. But the young founders of Airbnb came calling. He served as Airbnb’s Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy for four years — while also being CEO Brian Chesky’s mentor — and continues today as a Strategic Advisor to the company’s leadership. While writing Wisdom@Work, Chip was inspired to build the world’s first “midlife wisdom school,” the Modern Elder Academy, with a 3-acre oceanfront campus in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Chip is an active mentor to six young CEO founders in the hospitality/tech world, and serves on the boards of the Burning Man Project, Encore.org and the advisory board for the Stanford Center for Longevity. He believes curiosity is the elixir of life and has taken up learning Spanish and surfing at age 58. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
Finding your Purpose in Life’s Third Act
Wayne Lehrer
The speaker challenges us to consider "What's next?", particularly in our 60s, moving beyond the traditional "Old Third Act" to embrace a "New Third Act." This video emphasizes that wisdom cannot be retired and highlights the importance of finding a calling, touching upon concepts like "Ikigai" for personal growth. It's about self development and embracing life lessons at every stage.
Life's Third Act
Jane Fonda | TEDxWomen
Jane Fonda reframes the last third of life not as decline, but as a staircase — each step building on what came before. Drawing on her own experience and demographic research, she offers a vision of aging as a time of integration, wisdom, and possibility.
Sinek & Noah on Friendships, Loneliness, Vulnerability & More
Simon Sinek — YouTube
Simon Sinek and Trevor Noah explore what it means to be truly connected — to others and to yourself. A wide-ranging conversation on loneliness, male vulnerability, and the friendships that sustain us through life's transitions. Warm, honest, and surprisingly moving.
Embrace Your Third Act
Mary Walsh | TEDx Toronto
Canadian comedian and actor Mary Walsh delivers a funny, ferocious, and deeply personal talk about life after 60. She challenges the cultural dismissal of older women and makes a passionate case for embracing — not apologizing for — the freedom and fire of the Third Act.
The 4 Phases of Retirement
Dr. Riley Moynes | TEDx
A former financial advisor maps the emotional terrain of retirement through four distinct phases — from the honeymoon to the search for meaning. Dr. Moynes draws on research and personal experience to help viewers understand what to expect, and how to navigate toward a fulfilling final chapter.
Rethink Retirement
Clare Davenport | TEDx
Clare Davenport challenges the conventional idea of retirement as a finish line, arguing that it is better understood as a beginning. A practical and inspiring talk about redefining what work, purpose, and wellbeing look like in the second half of life.
The Art of Aging Well
Harvard Medical School — Longwood Seminars
A science-grounded exploration of what it actually takes to age well — physically, cognitively, and emotionally. Drawing on the latest research from Harvard Medical School, this talk cuts through the noise to offer clear, evidence-based guidance on living better, longer.
The Science of Walking
Mel Robbins — The Mel Robbins Podcast
Neuroscientist-backed insights into why walking may be the single most powerful thing you can do for your brain and body. Mel Robbins breaks down the science in her signature direct style — practical, energizing, and a strong case for making movement a non-negotiable part of your Third Act.