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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.

May 2, 2025

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

The All-Or-Nothing Trap That Destroys Discipline

One push-up is infinitely better than zero—it maintains the chain when perfection isn't possible.

May 2, 2025

The Freedom to Not Give a Fuck

Caring about people doesn't mean surrendering to their judgments. The real freedom comes in the distinction: I value your humanity, but your opinion of my choices is none of my business.

May 1, 2025

It’s Okay to Be Okay

In a world obsessed with performative struggling, stability has become almost shameful. But here's the truth: It's okay to be okay. Your value doesn't decrease when your stability increases.

April 27, 2025

Why Protecting Your Sanity Means Letting Go

The harder you push against an immovable reality, the more force you feel in return. The more you insist "this cannot be happening," the more suffering you create.

April 15, 2025

Journaling: The Bridge Between Your Inner World and Outer Performance

Journaling transforms internal chaos into external clarity, creating the mental space where past healing and future achievement become possible in the present moment.

April 15, 2025

Supplement Science That Actually Works

Have you ever stood in your kitchen, holding a supplement bottle, wondering if the capsules inside will actually make any difference in your life?

April 15, 2025

Through Rose-Colored Lenses: My FL-41 Glasses Experiment

For most of human history, the setting sun sent a clear signal to our bodies: time to wind down. Today we've disrupted this ancient pattern.

March 21, 2025

Lessons in Bravery, Influence, and Silent Power in the Workplace

With the right mindset, the workplace battlefield can reveal your true power, leading to the freedom you've been seeking.

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