FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 186 – Chip Scholz – WHY HAVING IT ALL FIGURED OUT ISNT HELPFUL

The host introduces the theme “Why Having It All Figured Out Isn’t Helpful” and interviews Chip Schultz, author of Every Dog Has Its Day: Reflections of Life, Love and the Leash, an executive coach, speaker, and woodturner. Schultz, married 42 years and a stepfather to three daughters, argues nobody has it all figured out and that embracing being wrong enables flexibility (“semper gumby”) and curiosity over judgment. He describes how a stroke at 55 shifted him from performance and overwork to authenticity, health, and usefulness, alongside renewed creativity through woodturning and writing. He explains woodturning and how round forms can relax the mind, and shares how StoryWorth revived his writing, leading to multiple books. Discussing “memento mori,” early parental deaths, and grief, he emphasizes using limited time kindly, remembering hardships, and viewing “going through things” as the journey. His tips include staying curious, caring for one’s body, and prioritizing sleep.