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Creating this episode was SO FUN.  My guest is Chris Schembra, a HUMAN CONNECTION & GRATITUDE SPEAKER - - and the Founder & Chief Question Asker at 7:47 , a company that brings people together through orchestrated dinner events.  Chris has written two books – the Wall Street Journal Bestseller GRATITUDE THROUGH HARD TIMES, and his 2nd, GRATITUDE AND PASTA!  Chris is on a mission to cure the epidemic of loneliness and the crisis of disconnection in the modern workplace.  

HUGE, Right? 

A LinkedIn post by Chris caught my attention because he was sharing gratitude about an experience he had in Durango, Colorado – a place I love.

Then I learned that Chris has a life that’s ALL ABOUT GRATITUDE – HE SPEAKS ABOUT IT, HAS BUILT A REWARDING BUSINESS ABOUT IT. I’ve never been into the woo-woo aspects of gratitude, but I do think people in their 50s, 60s and beyond, like me, are EXPLORING just how they feel about their lives, and how they feel about their relationships with others.  Chris has insights based on observing conversations among thousands of people - and he offers tactics for how the Stubbornly Young can better connect with others.

Top Takeaways:

• Importance of gratitude, human connection, and energy in people's lives
• Strategies for creating authentic connections and meaningful conversations
• How to cure the epidemic of loneliness and the crisis of disconnection in the modern workplace
• Valuing time over money and the importance of investing in experiences that bring energy and fulfillment
• Energy as the ultimate currency in life and ways to invest in relationships, meaningful experiences, curiosity, and personal growth
• Embracing lifelong learning as essential for remaining generative and engaged in later years

Ponder and Share:

“Regardless of how old one is, we all have anxiety and uncertainty about a nonpredictable future. We all have regrets or positive memories from autobiographical experiences from our past and we have a tremendous inability to remain in the present to connect authentically and acknowledge our shared humanity.”

“When you're in your 50s, 60s, 70s, the only currency that will extend your life is energy. That's it. Making more money doesn't help you live longer. Saving more time doesn't help you live longer. Using time and money to help build up your energy reserves will.” 

“Between the ages of 45 and 60, you can either be stagnant or generative. Stagnant because you feel you've learned everything you need to learn or generative –I'm willing to learn more, I'm willing to teach others, I'm willing to invest in my curiosity.” 

–Chris Schembra

Check these out!

Chris Schembra on LinkedIn
7:47 website
The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict by The Arbinger Institute

About Chris Schembra

As an author of two bestselling books, including the Wall Street Journal bestseller 'Gratitude Through Hard Times,' Chris has collaborated with hundreds of remarkable organizations and industry associations, including giants like Goo

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Thanks and looking forward to hearing how you’re remaining stubbornly young!