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to the point wisdom for reminding us everyday

I enjoyed the format with one headline plus a page explaining with examples. As the title suggests we already know most of these nuggets of wisdom. I appreciate being reminded. I want to give more when I read this.

I enjoy Ragnars writing. He uncovers hidden gems in whatever topic he is covering. Asking the uncomfortable questions to reveal reality. Showing that Thor Heyerdahl was also a human is so humbling and inspiring. Reminds me of the Steve Jobs quote, “Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you. And you can change it, you can influence it... Once you learn that, you'll never be the same again”.

Details shared in this book are pearls of wisdom about the times and people involved in Heyerdahl's life. A fantastic narrative told through the eyes of his contemporaries rather than from his point of view. Mixing history and politics and storytelling in a most wonderful way

Very hands-on advice and tools to help any kind of conversation along. I would have loved a few more examples for interpersonal communication instead of big deal-making conversations. Overall a very helpful perspective to keep in mind when you feel hurt, frustrated, annoyed, misunderstood or sad. It has helped me put words to my emotions without acting out.

I feel enlightened. Learning that communication is the one thing that can transform your perception of relationships was, for lack of a better word, eye-opening. Esther elegantly puts words to feelings that, for me, have been impossible to grasp or even reason about. Very enticing and interesting to listen to. Plus Esther's voice is very inspiring and pleasant to listen to.

Phenomenally well researched book. Listened to this via Audible. Pollan's diction is impeccable and his voice does not get annoying even after listening for hours. Fantastic listen

Very well written. Gaiman is a wordsmith of great caliber.

Insightful reflections on how and why we use our hands. A handful of information can be gleaned from how we move our body. Some behaviours we see are simply a way of distracting the hands. Keeping them busy to prevent discomfort.

Yvon's no faff approach to business and the future brings hope. Leaving me with a feeling of genuine belief that we actually might be able to turn this ship around. This ship that is on a crash course to overconsumption. Very inspiring.

Full of inspirational and actionable knowledge. Written in a hands-on, approachable manner without lecturing you.

Gripping depiction of Ragnar Kvam Jr.'s adventure to the Bering Sea, struggles with the russian coast guard. As well as shedding light on some of history's more hidden stories about the Japanese empire and the Russian atrocities at the Kolyma river. Ragnar shares in detail his knowledge about what actually happened on Roald Amundsens expeditions and what kind of a leader and person he was.

I want to ride a motorbike around the amazon now. Or anywhere else actually. Great portrayal of a roadtrip and all that goes awry and the improvisations devised no the road.

Mind expanding and humbling read. Made me reconsider my place in this world.

Finished this via Audible. If 10% of what Patrick claims works then this is a helluva goldmine. It seems to be well researched and thoroughly tested. I have been trying some of the exercises and look forward to reassessing in a month or so.

Humorous and well written. Focused short chapters kept me engaged throughout.

The writing in this book is phenomenal. I am looking for the next adventure.

We might have evolved from the apes to run. It presents plausible evidence that we can thrive on our bare feet.