INSIGHTS

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.

July 17, 2025

Gerry van der Walt - Life Coach - Mental Health Coach - Health and Wellness Coach

The Space Between Breaking and Being Broken

Your window of tolerance is the zone where you can function properly.

July 16, 2025

What I Wish I Knew Sooner (So I Could Cut Myself Some Slack)

These are just some of the quotes and lessons that have helped me recently. 1. Self-discipline isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about making life easier by […]

July 12, 2025

The Geography of Missing

I've spent more than twenty years following the spoor of other people's adventures while learning to read the geography of my own missing – all the spaces where I should have been but wasn't.

July 12, 2025

Talk It Out: Why Being Heard Is a Healing Tool

Do you have that one person you can call when you just need to talk – whether it’s about something frustrating that just happened, something exciting […]

July 12, 2025

The Performance of Wonder

Sometimes the most radical thing you can do is keep your experiences and feelings to yourself.

July 9, 2025

You Don’t Need a Perfect Routine to Begin

How can we genuinely start working towards reaching our ideal selves when we feel overwhelmed and when we seriously just don’t know where to start? Most […]

July 4, 2025

The Hidden Cost of Constant Negativity

There's a fundamental choice you make every single day - it's not about what happens to you, it's about how you choose to interpret what happens to you.

July 2, 2025

You Can Disappoint Someone and Still Be a Good Person

Growing up means learning to make decisions that serve your well-being, growth, and inner peace and sometimes, that means disappointing someone else. It’s much easier said […]

June 28, 2025

What I Learned About Real Transformation (And Why It’s More Possible Than You Think)

I recently completed a transformation coaching certification. It gave me new skills, while also giving me something much deeper: perspective. We often think transformation is about […]

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