The Walker Webcast Erling Kagge, Legendary Explorer and Best-Selling Author
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Nov 6, 2025 
Erling Kagge, a legendary explorer and bestselling author, is the first to trek to the North and South Poles and climb Mount Everest solo. In a captivating conversation, he shares insights on the profound impact of silence and presence during his harrowing expeditions. Erling delves into the emotional aspects of exploration, discussing gratitude born from physical deprivation and the sense of connection with the stars. He reflects on daily challenges and the importance of embracing engaging distractions, all while finding moments of stillness in our hectic lives.
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Solo Antarctic Silence
- Erling removed radio batteries and lived 50 days alone on Antarctic ice to be totally by himself.
- He says silence became a travel into himself and revealed colors and structures he hadn't noticed before.
Silence Reveals The Self
- Silence reveals who you are by removing external noise tied to others.
- Kagge argues that noise is about everyone else while silence lets you get to know yourself.
Stay Present By Finding A Rhythm
- Do focus on the present when undertaking long tasks instead of ruminating on past or future.
- Kagge says getting into a rhythm lets you stop thinking and be fully present.
