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Only 1 simple New Year Resolution for me: get into the sea minimum once a month: January ✅✅ February ✅✅ March ✅✅ April ✅ May ✅✅✅ June ✅✅

Only 1 simple New Year Resolution for me: get into the sea minimum once a month: January ✅✅ February ✅✅ March ✅✅ April ✅ May - Darkness Into Light ✅

May 2024 Be better than 2023.

20th August 2024 Time: What is our conception of time? Some wish to achieve the maximum amount of work in the shortest time. Others simply desire to live a simpler life, allowing time to move forward at a much slower speed. For me, time is a passing commodity which will eventually run out and then someone else will worry about it. I schedule my ‘time’ to completes all those ‘important’ tasks, which leaves me more ‘time’ to do other things, like drink coffee with friends and socialize. I am privileged to live in a society, where my daily existence does not involve growing my own food and seeking shelter every night. I live in a nice house, with running water and electricity. I do not really struggle. My mind sometimes has different ideas, allowing time to drag or disappear too quickly. So, it is perhaps, my perception of time which is at fault and not time itself. In essence, I have too much time to think and worry about the trivial things in life, I do not always appreciate some of the wonderful events which happen and always seem to come in time, to change my day. ‘Time and tide, wait for no man’ (Chaucer, 1395) and on that note, enjoy your time today. https://lnkd.in/eXyX4cwx Chaucer, 1395, prologue to the clerk’s tale, accessed 20/08/2024 

Gaining clarity on Intent and Attention may be better than New Year resolutions. Share yours below, I would love to see them!

🌟 Hello March! 🌸 Embrace the fresh start and endless possibilities that this new month brings. As we step into March, let's envision it as a canvas awaiting our vibrant brushstrokes of ambition, resilience, and determination. This month isn't just a marker on the calendar; it's a gateway to new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and unforeseen adventures. As the days grow longer and the air fills with the promise of spring, let's ignite our spirits with renewed energy and enthusiasm. In March, let's challenge ourselves to break through barriers, conquer fears, and chase our dreams with unwavering passion. Every sunrise presents us with a chance to rewrite our story, to set new goals, and to embark on exciting journeys toward personal and professional growth. Remember, greatness isn't achieved overnight, but through consistent effort, perseverance, and a steadfast belief in ourselves. So let's harness the momentum of this month to unleash our full potential and strive for excellence in every endeavor. Embrace the challenges, celebrate the victories, and stay committed to your aspirations. Let March be the month where you dare to dream bigger, work harder, and live more fully than ever before. Here's to a March filled with endless opportunities, boundless joy, and remarkable achievements! Let's make it a month to remember. 🚀💫 #MarchMotivation #NewBeginnings #OpportunitiesAwait

Get clear on what you want from life. The more specific you are, the bigger the dream you’ll achieve.

As we get closer to the 4th of July, here are a few tips... Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July!

I was looking through some of my old blog posts recently and came across this entry from Day 29 of our unsupported North Pole Expedition: "After lunch we were stuck in the middle of open water, big pressure ridges and rubbled ice so we took the rubbled route which took roughly an hour to get both our sleds through a 100 meter section. Whatever reference I used in the past to define epic has now changed to today's brutal slog. We finally made it to a small cracked pan then connected to a corner of another pan, then another, then a thin ice lead, some pressure, big drifts and... Finally, a big open pan! I couldn't believe my eyes. From worst to first, I said out loud." Thinking back, I'm not sure if I remember that exact day, but I know the feeling for sure. Every day on the Arctic Ocean is a pendulum that can swing for or against you with no apparent rhyme or reason. It's overwhelming at best. For significant parts of every day, we get bogged down in rough fractured ice struggling for hours to make just a few hundred meters of Northward progress. In those moments, every fiber of your being wants to quit and go home. Despite this, we keep moving forward. But it's not easy, so we buttress ourselves with mantras and sayings to keep us focused and optimistic. We remind ourselves that at some point, and no matter how much bad ice we may be in at the moment, good ice will follow. And in doing so, we are able to push through all the physical and mental hardships and keep moving forward until conditions improve. Everywhere I look these days, I see people struggling with all kinds of bad ice... accidents, disease, uncertainty, getting laid off from a job, bills... you name it. Life piles up, cracks, splits and blocks the path forward, just like ice on the Arctic Ocean. In those moments, everything seems crazy and hard but what I've learned is that, at some point, things will change and become better. My friends keep offering their sympathies on a cancelled North Pole season. And while I appreciate the sentiment, it's hard not to brush off the failure as just another piece of bad ice. After all, I'm back at home with Maria and the kids, riding my bike, coaching U-12 soccer and planning for next winter... Good ice will follow.