April 07, 2025

Watch: Discerning Purpose in Life’s Second Half: A Conversation with David Brooks

Watch our conversation with New York Times columnist and LSI Senior Fellow David Brooks about longevity, the changing structure of adulthood, and how to design a purposeful 'second mountain.'

Midlife is sometimes viewed as a time of stagnation and decline. But it can also be a time of generativity and personal growth especially as individuals embrace the opportunity to discern and climb “second mountains” devoted to meaningful relationships and positive contribution to society.


Watch our conversation with New York Times columnist and LSI Senior Fellow David Brooks about longevity, the changing structure of adulthood, and how to design a purposeful “second mountain”.

The University of Chicago Leadership and Society Initiative (LSI) supports accomplished leaders in successfully transitioning from their longstanding careers toward purposeful next chapters. LSI Fellows immerse themselves in UChicago’s unparalleled environment of big ideas and multigenerational dialogue, gaining frameworks for learning from their past and planning for their futures. 

Through LSI’s rigorous and customizable curriculum, Fellows engage with eminent faculty and expert practitioners to explore how their next chapter can be meaningful for them and for society. This fellowship is a commitment to personal growth, enduring wellness, and dynamic engagement with pressing societal issues. 

Contact us to learn more about LSI.

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