Author:Erling Kagge
'Erling Kagge transforms and consoles us' Alain de Botton
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Surviving extreme conditions can teach us to lead a fulfilled life. No one knows this better thanErling Kagge, who was the first man in history to reach all of the Earth's poles by foot - the North, the South, and the summit of Everest. In Philosophy for Polar Explorers he brings together the wisdom and expertise he has gained from the expeditions that have taken him to the limits of the earth, and of human endurance.
In sixteen meditative but practical lessons - from cultivating an optimistic outlook, to getting up at the right time, to learning to take pleasure in the small things and comfort in solitude - Erling Kagge reveals what survival in the most extreme conditions can teach us about how to lead a meaningful life. Wherever we may be headed.
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'His wisdom will soothe and awaken' Fearne Cotton
'A delightful book that explores the strange land between getting out of bed in the morning and reaching for the moon Tristan Gooley
'A wonderfully deft Swiss army knife of a book' Dan Richards
'As an explorer Erling Kagge is world class; as a writer he is equally gifted' Sir Ranulph Fiennes
'Erling Kagge is a philosophical adventurer - or perhaps an adventurous philosopher' The New York Times
'An author for our noisy times, full of a rare and deeply redemptive languor and perspective' Alain de Botton
His wisdom will soothe and awaken
—— Fearne CottonAn author for our noisy times, full of a rare and deeply redemptive languor and perspective
—— Alain de BottonA wonderfully deft Swiss army knife of a book. One really feels the hard won wisdom at the book's heart, the graft and nouse of life lived in arctic extremis. Kagge's preternatural energy, warmth and sagacity shine - a cool-headed polar philosopher to treasure!
—— Dan RichardsA delightful book that explores the strange land between getting out of bed in the morning and reaching for the moon
—— Tristan GooleyAs an explorer Erling Kagge is world class; as a writer he is equally gifted
—— Sir Ranulph FiennesA marvellous human being
—— Chris EvansEssential survival and life lessons from polar explorer
—— Foyles newsletterSilence braces a space within which we can hear ourselves think. Quietly, wisely, it makes a case for dumbing the din of modern life, and learning to listen again. Drawing on the experiences of Kagge's extraordinary life in wild places, this is a book of great concentration
—— Robert Macfarlane, on SilenceStefanie Stahl is known as Germany's psychotherapist superstar. The Child in You is brilliant . . . I loved how practical the book is. Super simple yet transformational
—— Zoe Blaskey , Motherkind PodcastPsychotherapist superstar helps with energy
—— ZestologyLiving While Black, with its radical foundations and extensive content, is groundbreaking in nature. It's not about merely surviving racism, it's about thriving in spite of it ... [it is] like validation for all that I have felt, reassurance that racial trauma is not only real but incredibly harmful, and also hope for the future.
—— Bad Form ReviewI'm blown away by her ability to communicate difficult ideas with ease, simplicity and practicality. Amazing. Go and buy it now!
—— Jay ShettyThis book is a goldmine. I truly treat it like a handbook now - when I feel an unpleasant feeling brewing or come up against a tricky moment at work or in my relationships, my first thought is to wonder what Smith might suggest
—— StylistA guide for optimal mental wellbeing that you can dip into whenever you need
—— Women's HealthWise words and compassionate tone . . . Smith's work is hugely important in bringing applied psychology into the public realm
—— The PsychologistSo much advice on such a wide variety of things: it's brilliant. So helpful
—— Katie PiperSmith . . . is especially adept at addressing the insecurities afflicting a younger generation raised on social media
—— Financial TimesIf you have never read a self-help book before, this is the book to read
—— Ireland AMSuch a brilliant book
—— Steven Bartlett , Diary of a CEO podcastVery helpful
—— BBC Radio 2 , Michael BallTake care of your mental health with these bite-size tips on everything from how to manage anxiety to coping with grief
—— Woman & Home[She] is a sort of human oxytocin
—— The Times