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INSIGHT [noun]:The raw understanding that emerges in moments of deliberate challenge; clarity found at the edge of perceived limits.

Insights

Stories from the edge of possibility. Whether navigating Arctic extremes or guiding transformative change, these reflections explore what happens when we push beyond perceived limits. Expect honest insights, practical wisdom, and real experiences from both frozen frontiers and human potential.

January 14, 2025

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Looking for joy? Stop Looking.

The most joyful people I know aren't the ones with perfect lives. They're the ones who've mastered the art of being fully present in their imperfect ones.

January 14, 2025

The Myth of the Perfect Protocol

This isn't about collecting random techniques or hoarding self-help strategies. It's about building a curated, personal collection of approaches that actually work for you.

January 13, 2025

The Seductive Trap of Self-Improvement

Not everything that transforms you can be measured. Sometimes, growth happens in the spaces between the data points.

January 8, 2025

The Quiet Crisis of Modern Masculinity

The pendulum swung too far, but I believe it's finding its center again. More men are waking up to the fact that embracing your masculinity doesn't make you broken - denying it does.

January 8, 2025

The Hidden Cost of Misidentifying Our Struggles

Sometimes, what we're facing is just life's inherent adversity - the very resistance that, when met with courage, builds the strength we need for the road ahead.

January 8, 2025

But Do I Have to Cross Greenland?” – Answering Your Coaching FAQs

"Do I need to have my life completely falling apart to benefit from coaching?" Nope! Think of personal development like a fitness journey.

January 8, 2025

Gerry van der Walt - Arctic Expedition - Mindset & Performance Coach

Arctic Horizons: A Two-Stage Journey to Cross Greenland – Selfish, Selfless, and Purposeful

Sometimes the greatest achievements start with a single step. Mine begins at 80°N, but I hope that its impact will reach far beyond the ice.

December 31, 2024

New Year Thoughts: Making 2025 Extraordinary

The world will always tell you to be realistic, to play it safe, to dream smaller. Ignore it. Choose courage over comfort, growth over certainty, and action over analysis. So, here's to a year of bold choices and beautiful uncertainties.

December 29, 2024

The Magic Is In The Conversations We Avoid

Because sometimes, the very thing we're most afraid to discuss is exactly what we need to hear ourselves say out loud.

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