What is the point if we are all going to die?
It was a sad day when I, as a kid, learned that my parents and I weren’t going to live forever, and later that, eventually, even the Universe would die. All our creations, memories, and remnants will one day cease to exist. The evanescence of life. So, what is the point if we are all […]
Every drop contributes to an ocean
Where there is a will, there is hope. In the autumn of 2015, Fredrik Sträng journeyed through his beloved Nepal. He found a country still scarred by the earthquake that claimed 9,000 lives and left 600,000 homeless. But he also found an inexhaustible determination to once again ascend the world’s highest peaks. Five years after […]
But the mountain remains, right?
One of the most misunderstood concepts in circulation is the belief that there exists a universal balance of power that entitles you to deserve and will give you the opportunity to make a new attempt. WRONG! In this article, which will open your eyes, Sweden’s foremost high-altitude climber and esteemed lecturer Fredrik Sträng problematizes a […]
It’s okay to fail!
Is there a risk that we become less resilient in handling setbacks if we embellish and trivialize our failures? In this article, Sweden’s foremost high-altitude climber and esteemed speaker Fredrik Sträng problematizes a phenomenon that can weaken your “mental fortitude” if you are not honest about how you define success. “Our greatest glory is not […]
Walking the Talk: Conquer Mountains with the right attitude
In a world filled with procrastinators, nay-sayers, and negative people, it’s refreshing to come across individuals who not only talk the talk but also walk the walk, individuals who embodies the essence of living life with purpose and determination. Here is a powerful adage of mine that should disrupt the status quo, “You cannot talk […]
How to Dress Right in the Winter Cold
In the winter chill, choosing the right attire is crucial to outsmart nature’s icy grip. Mastering the cold requires more than just being savvy with layering. Drawing insights from challenging storms in Alaska and Antarctica, along with the experience of standing atop seven 8000-meter peaks, I’ve learned the art of turning the cold from being […]
Leadership Style from the World of Mountains
Raw and honest feedback is a powerful tool and crucial for success on an expedition. Read about the leadership and feedback skills on successful expeditions. I am at 8,250 meters high on Mount Everest. The climb is steep and rocky in the claustrophobic thin air. One wrong step, and I could slide two kilometers down […]
Sic Parvis Magna
The key to Superhuman strength is to take one step, then another, and another continuously. In this blog post, I dive into one of my favourite quotes of all time: Sic Parvis Magna – Greatness from small beginnings. Do you remember the first time you were introduced to the thing you love doing, whether it’s […]
Test based training and nutrition
Do you believe in test-based training/nutrition, or do you prefer guessed-based training/nutrition? Test based can take you to the next level! Have you ever had that feeling where you’ve been doing something for ages (perhaps even defending it) and then realized that you’ve been doing wrong all along? It could be a workout, a political […]
Watch your thoughts
“Watch your thoughts; they become words” acts like a ripple effect on your life. So, be mindful of your thoughts because they manifest into your destiny. My fascination with mountains started as a child, when I was staring down at the world atlas at the school desk in Närke; you know, that positive place in […]