Rod Janz • March 12, 2026
Midlife Is A Design Opportunity with Peter Reek
In this conversation with Peter Reek we discuss seeing midlife as a beginning. Peter sold his company, returned to school, and wrote Shift. He explains why changing how we think about aging can change our experience of it. We talk about stillness, curiosity, and radical acceptance. We talk about his recent walk on the Portuguese Camino, blisters and all, and reflect on coaching, community, and what gives life meaning.
Three takeaways
- Midlife is a design opportunity.
- Stillness lets meaning surface.
- Questions often do more than advice.
Peter’s book
Peter’s work & platforms
- InHabit.Life
- InHabit Magazine
- Shift Sessions (event) - Sold Out
Many people are searching for happiness as if it were something hidden, separate from us and inaccessasible. We read books, listen to podcasts, and try new practices hoping something will finally unlock a deeper sense of joy. But, I have found that joy isn't something we create; it's something we notice.