The Philosophy of an Explorer: 16 Life-lessons from Surviving the Extreme

The Philosophy of an Explorer: 16 Life-lessons from Surviving the Extreme

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  • Create Date:2022-01-24 06:51:59
  • Update Date:2025-09-06
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  • Author:Erling Kagge
  • ISBN:0241986788
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Summary

'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 than Erling 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

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Reviews

Tiffany

The ones that resonate most with me:1。 Get up early。 (There is a clear-headedness that only exists early mornings when the rest of the world is asleep)2。 Have something to lose。 3。 Learn to be alone。 (Walden by Thoreau。 Also, having quarantined for a total of 6 weeks in the past 2 years。 Also, my Outward Bound solo。)4。 Find freedom in responsibility (My first year living in my own flat。 Yet never have I been so free。 Sometimes it's terrifying。)5。 Make flexibility a habit (Live for spontaneity, l The ones that resonate most with me:1。 Get up early。 (There is a clear-headedness that only exists early mornings when the rest of the world is asleep)2。 Have something to lose。 3。 Learn to be alone。 (Walden by Thoreau。 Also, having quarantined for a total of 6 weeks in the past 2 years。 Also, my Outward Bound solo。)4。 Find freedom in responsibility (My first year living in my own flat。 Yet never have I been so free。 Sometimes it's terrifying。)5。 Make flexibility a habit (Live for spontaneity, like Edinburgh。) 。。。more

Timothy

A charming book with a lot of thinking and effort put in。Having recently read Silence by Erling Kagge, I felt that I was missing some information from the amazing trips that Kagge has done。 This book however, fills that gap。 It gave me a bigger insight to his life, thoughts and achievements。 Even though I really enjoyed Silence, this felt more in-depth and sparks questions, it heavily inspires to set your own compass as Kagge puts it。