My Journey Through the Sahara: Lessons From “Sahara Experience III” I’ve just spent an unforgettable week in the Sahara with the members of “Sahara Experience III.” My intention was simple: to show others how different life can be. Sometimes, even I forget that everything I do, I do by choice. In nearly every situation, I have the option to do something different—or to not do it at all. I just need to live with the… Read More »thankful for the moment
When Things Go Wrong: A Lesson in Perspective Sometimes, life throws unexpected challenges our way. It’s the wrong time, or maybe it’s just a bad situation altogether. Often, when things go wrong, we react with frustration or anger. At least, I know that happens to me. In those moments, I find myself asking: Why now? Why me? Why again? Why so bad? I hate being angry, and what’s worse is when I get angry at myself for being… Read More »perspective matters
The Wisdom of Alexander von Humboldt: Challenging Worldviews Through Travel “The most dangerous worldview is that of people who have not seen the world themselves.”— Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) Today, I begin with this nearly 200-year-old quote, one I couldn’t have put better myself. It serves as a powerful reminder of moments in my own life that made me question how I see the world—and how others see it too. I’ve experienced situations where people,… Read More »don’t judge
Discovering the True Meaning of Following Your Heart: The Story of Jörg Just the other week, I met Jörg, a man who answered the question many of us ask ourselves: What does it mean to do something for the first time? Over 10 years ago, Jörg left his well-paying job in Germany, got on his bike, and embarked on an incredible journey south. We crossed paths on a remote island in Southeast Africa, in a forgotten Portuguese… Read More »worlds end – in ibo
In late 2013, I had a growing urge to change something in my life. I was tired of showing up to the same office every day, feeling like I was just going through the motions. It seemed like nothing would ever change if I kept living on autopilot. My work had become about earning a paycheck, not about passion. I’ve always been searching for deeper meaning in what I do. I want to create something… Read More »lessons from stonetown
After my last post, I received an email from a former subscriber to my newsletter. He expressed his regret but felt that I was fundamentally wrong in my approach to simplicity. According to him, the key to life is focusing on “the one true essential.” He suggested that instead of pursuing simplicity, I should be asking, “What matters most in life?” It made me pause and reflect. Is there really only one way to live life correctly,… Read More »right or wrong
Are you happy? Congratulations! I’m genuinely thrilled for you. I hope you know exactly why, so that you can hold on to that feeling for the rest of your life. Not feeling happy right now? I’m truly sorry to hear that, but I have hope for you. I hope you find the strength to turn things around in the future. I believe happiness is a choice we make for ourselves. It all comes down to… Read More »happiness is your choice