Silence in the Age of Noise with Legendary Explorer Erling Kagge

We're pulling one of my top picks from the archive for a second episode this week!

What an incredible show today as I sit down (in person) and chat with legendary explorer and adventurer Erling Kagge.

Erling is a man of many firsts. In 1990, Erling was the first to reach the North Pole without support as part of a two-person team, and in 1992-93, he was the first to do a solo unsupported expedition to the South Pole. He spent 50 days walking alone across Antarctica without any contact with anyone. He also climbed Mt. Everest in 1994, which made him the first to complete the 3 Poles Challenge on foot. Then, in 2010, he completed a 5-day walk through the sewers of NY to the Atlantic Ocean, and in 2012, he walked the entire length of LA's Sunset Boulevard!

We talk about his book Silence: In the Age of Noise, why silence is such an essential part of our lives as humans, walking, travel (of course!), and much more.

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Tune In To Learn:

• A huge misunderstanding about today
• The new attitude for Erling Kagge
• The one secret to having a good life
• The best things about walking
• What you can hear in silence
• Things to make your life more difficult
• How to transition from adventuring to publishing
• One of the most underestimated feelings you can have
• The best parts of the writing process
• How to know when to move on
• His advice if you're thinking about traveling or exploring
• And so much more

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