“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure…
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From a hike in the Swiss Alps last summer, near Brienz.
When you have no energy left for what matters most
“Every decision to use a portion of time on anything represents the sacrifice of all…
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An instruction manual for the hardest days
Breathe in, then out – five big breaths into your belly. Slowly get up, stretching…
From a hike on the Axalp sculpture path in Switzerland's Berner Oberland
8 books to help you slow down and escape the hustle
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The view from the house I lived in for 3 years in Meiringen, Switzerland.
The beauty of dreaming big & asking “what if…?”
The wildest adventures, decisions, and changes start with a single moment of inspiration that ignites…
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How to keep going when you’re worried about the planet – life in an age of climate anxiety
Looking at the news feels even more apocalyptic than usual right now. While we’re still…
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Being wealthy & planet-conscious? Designing an abundant life that doesn’t cost the earth
In a business money mindset group I’m part of, another member recently asked about how…
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On wasting your talent to quit your job and live simply by the mountains – thoughts on Lean Out
“To survive our crazy world, I had to reject its most crazy-making elements. I leaned…
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The folklore of creativity – Taylor Swift’s work ethic in a pandemic
I’ve been thinking a lot this year about Taylor Swift. Now, this is a fairly…
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Rebuilding your life after burnout
Deep peace of the running wave to you Deep peace of the flowing air to…
Neil Thomas Douglas
A wild mountain wedding – eloping to the Lodge on Loch Goil in Scotland
We couldn’t have wished for a wedding day that was more perfectly us. Getting married…
Amelie Niklas Ohlrogge
Asperger’s & designing a life that fits around who I am
One of the main reasons I focus so much on designing a life that works…
What if your procrastination is really fear?
Procrastination happens for a multitude of reasons. Not feeling ready. Not being interested enough. Not…
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Thriving when you’re not in your perfect environment
For the last year and a half, I’ve been struggling to accept and follow Thich…
Holly Bobbins
Lessons from self-publishing the hardcover edition of Mountain Song
I’ve always thought of myself as a writer. It’s just what I do — and…
From shyness to playing big – how to find your courage
I was a really, really shy kid. I grew up hiding behind my parents, and…
Masaaki Komori
When you can’t change your environment, retreat into yourself
One of my favourite books for many years has been Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations. They are…
Books of the year – the 12 best books I read in 2020
In Dean Gardens, Edinburgh. I’ve always been a big reader. Although I now read a…
Get your copy of Mountain Song: A Journey to Finding Quiet in the Swiss Alps
“Here in the silence and surrounded by mountains, I’m starting to find my answers, at…
Scott Goodwill
Wild business / a freedom-driven way of entrepreneurship
Business doesn’t have to mean being stuck in an office. You can be an entrepreneur…