What drives me.

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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Keynote at LEADERS NETWORK

Business talk in Hamburg

Keynote at LEADERS NETWORK

NEW DATE || I am very much looking forward to my keynote INTO THE UNKNOWN at the Leaders Network on 3 November 2022, 19:00 – 22:00. Around the talk there will be a get-together, Q&A session, flying buffet and networking.

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Spiders, snakes, cockroaches – my fear management

Insect desensitisation

Spiders, snakes, cockroaches – my fear management

I have a spider problem. No, not a phobia. But voluntarily touching such a creature? Never. Since I have to expect insects, creepy-crawlies and other animals – biting, poisonous or not – on my jungle trips, it’s time to take a closer look at my fear: I am undergoing desensitisation.

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Topless on the Feldberg in winter

Article in the Badische Zeitung

Topless on the Feldberg in winter

January 2018, Black Forest, Southern Germany: Together with my Ice Buddies I wad through knee-deep snow, jump into ice-cold lakes and finally boot up the snow-covered Feldberg. All topless, mind you. So what’s it about?

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Ice training with Wim Hof in Poland

5 days 'inner fire'

Ice training with Wim Hof in Poland

Sixty people from all over the world, including me, learn the fascinating effects of breathing, body exercises and ice baths in 5 days. Highlight: We boot up the Sniezka in shorts. My video summarises the experience.

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