Christine Sperber has built a life around reinvention, curiosity, and risk taking. From her days as a World Cup snowboarder to co-founding MEA in Baja and Santa Fe, Christine shares why she believes it’s essential to “play games you’re not sure you can win.” In this episode of The AGEIST Podcast, we talk about rejecting the comfort of competence, embracing “the kook zone,” and how making lifestyle-driven choices can expand your sense of time and purpose. Christine explains why 55 feels like a beginning, not an end—and why now is the perfect time to be bold.
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Key Moments
“I always say it’s important to play games you’re not sure you can win.”
“Make the choice that’s the more interesting story. That will always lead you in the right direction.”
“I really feel like my adult life is just beginning right now.”
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Christine Sperber on Risk, Reinvention, & the Power of Being a Beginner
Christine Sperber wants us to rethink what it means to age. At 55, she’s not coasting on past achievements—she’s writing her first book, exploring new adventures, and finally stepping back from the daily operations of the company she helped build. On this episode of The AGEIST Podcast, Christine outlines the philosophy that’s guided her through a life of change: choose the more interesting story.
Stepping Into the Unknown
Sperber, a former World Cup halfpipe snowboarder, now co-founder of MEA (Modern Elder Academy), speaks candidly about the risks and rewards of stepping into the unknown. “I’ve always been a ‘jump and the net will appear’ kind of person,” she says, acknowledging how this approach has led her through radical career shifts and lifestyle choices—from hospitality to regenerative living communities. Her message is especially powerful for listeners navigating midlife transitions: Don’t stop reinventing.
Being Intentional with Discomfort
This isn’t about reckless leaps; it’s about being intentional with discomfort. Christine argues that continuing to be a beginner is critical, not only for brain health but for staying socially and emotionally relevant. She describes what MEA refers to as “the kook zone,” where people willingly enter situations they might not master, simply for the sake of growth. According to Christine, “You don’t win anything by remaining fixed.”
The Best Stories Start in Midlife
What stands out in the conversation is her embrace of aging as a launchpad, not a wind-down. “My adult life is just beginning,” she says. With more financial security and wisdom than ever before, Christine feels freer to experiment and reimagine what’s possible. Most notably, her encouragement to “play games you’re not sure you can win” offers a sharp contrast to the safety-first mindset that often dominates middle age.
Whether you’re feeling stuck or simply curious about what’s next, Christine Sperber’s insights make a compelling case for risk as a strategy for staying alive in every sense. As digital transformation accelerates and social roles shift, Christine offers a model for how to remain open, vital, and excited about the unknown. So if you’re questioning whether or not it’s too late to change, Christine is proof that the best stories often start at midlife.
Tune in to hear more from Christine Sperber on this episode of The AGEIST Podcast or check out the full interview transcript.
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