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Uganda – Tree lions and monkey shows

The pearl of Africa

Uganda – Tree lions and monkey shows

Where do you find something like this: Mountains growing out of the rainforest? Lions that climb trees? And gorilla visits! Uganda is a sensation. The ‘Pearl of Africa’ surprises with unimagined natural abundance, an enormous variety of animals and friendly people.

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Four things you can learn from Thor Heyerdahl

On the 20th anniversary of his death

Four things you can learn from Thor Heyerdahl

Thor Heyerdahl, one of the most important explorers, discoverers and adventurers of the 20th century died 20 years ago today. What can you learn from Thor Heyerdahl as an entrepreneur, startup founder, manager, or ambitious human being? From my perspective, there are four main things. Get inspired!

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My family on TV

Filming in Berlin

My family on TV

Yesterday a TV crew from WDR interviewed my family about our world travels – and what we learned from them. The feature will be broadcast in the series ‘Familie ist …?’ on 9 June 2022 at 10:15 p.m. on WDR and is already available in the ARD media library and on YouTube.

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Valuable concept against doubts

Life hack

Valuable concept against doubts

When I tackle a new project and doubt or hesitate, which is often, I repeat this phrase: “Not easy, but humanly possible, so doable.” Like here with a desensitization with a tarantula.

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Trust dissolves fear

Chinese proverb

Trust dissolves fear

Fear knocked. Faith opened. No one was there. I totally love this proverb! So true. Have an amazing day!

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Rüdiger Nehberg – adventurer, madman, hero of humanity

Obituary on the second anniversary of his death

Rüdiger Nehberg – adventurer, madman, hero of humanity

You will always remain alive in us. For me, you were and are the hero of my life. You have shown us what a little boy from Bielefeld can achieve in wild capers: A weeklong marathon march with insect meals, crossing the Atlantic in a pedal boat, or simply using an entire jungle as an escape room – always for a great cause, always for others.

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A redefinition of fear

Changing perspectives

A redefinition of fear

Everything starts with a thought. Here’s one: Why not rethink ANGST? And how, pray tell? Let’s start by breaking down ANGST, in this case the word, and then put it together with new, empowering terms – so that a new meaning emerges.

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Why invest in personal growth?

Weekend inspiration

Why invest in personal growth?

“Formal education will provide you with a living. Personal development will give you a fortune.” – based on a quote by Jim Rohn

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Move towards your goals

Daily mantra

Move towards your goals

This is one of my daily mantras. Yes, I move towards my goals. And yes, very often I DON’T LIKE IT. Because it needs effort, attention, focus, energy – sometimes pain – and there’s no reward for it.

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How ‘Radical Acceptance’ helped

Not easy, but useful: Accept what is

How ‘Radical Acceptance’ helped

It happened this week – and I’d like to share it. Maybe it’s of value to you. I am only writing this because the person concerned replied: “Pretty good advice, it actually helped me.” (Note: I apply ‘xxx’ for anonymisation reasons)

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