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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.

April 13, 2025

Kim Lindsell - Mindset Coach - Student Coach

To the Many Me’s Who Got Me Here

Sometimes, I wish I could go back and comfort those younger versions of myself. But I am her now.

April 11, 2025

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

Mental Darkness in a World of White

In the Arctic there's this moment when the world dissolves around you. Anxiety and depression create the same feeling in your head.

April 10, 2025

The Rocket Ship Effect: When Your Growth Leaves Others Behind

When you outgrow your world, there's a moment of terrifying isolation. That space between old and new where nobody can reach you. This is about surviving that void and finding your new orbit.

April 10, 2025

Your Brain Is Filling in Gaps That Don’t Exist

The technical term is "predictive coding." Your brain isn't waiting for complete information, it's making rapid predictions based on fragments, filling in gaps with what it expects to find.

April 9, 2025

The Success Trap

The moment you taste victory is when you’re most likely to fuck it all up. I’ve seen it hundreds of times with clients. The scale finally […]

April 4, 2025

When Wolves Battle: The Primal Truth Inside Every Man and Woman

Have you ever gripped your steering wheel so tight your knuckles went white, screaming inside your head while smiling at the person next to you? Have […]

February 12, 2025

A Survivor’s Guide to Modern Overwhelm

But here's the truth that no one tells you about drowning - sometimes you have to hit the bottom before you can push off. Sometimes the breaking point isn't the end - it's the beginning.

January 28, 2025

Understanding Loneliness

This isn't just about being physically alone - it represents a complex psychological state where our social needs remain unmet, regardless of the quantity of our interactions.

January 24, 2025

Emotional Intelligence: The Hidden Operating System of Success

Think of emotional intelligence (EQ) as your brain's social operating system - it's running constantly in the background, influencing every interaction, decision, and relationship in your life.

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