What if midlife isn't about resting on your laurels—but redefining what success truly means?
In this episode of Gen X Crisis, Robert sits down with Ken Gelman, a lifelong friend he met on a teenage bus tour across the United States to reflect on music, parenting, sports, and the surreal experience of turning 55.
Ken, a veteran sports executive whose career has included executive roles in the NHL and WWE, and working on projects for the NFL and numerous sports leagues, shares the twists and turns of building a meaningful career while staying grounded in family, passion, and purpose. Together, they talk about parenting young adults, navigating ambition at midlife, and how growing older changes what we value—and how we define success.
There’s talk of Metallica and Motorhead, 80s spring break memories, the rise of MMA and AI, and the simple joy of climbing a mountain to remind yourself you're still alive.
This one’s about friendship, reflection, and the beauty of still being in the game.
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