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Episode 102 – Kasper Van Der Meulen on Human Performance, Writing, Teaching and much more
A conversation with Kasper Van Der Meulen on Human Performance, Writing, Teaching and much more
Kasper van der Meulen is a best-selling author, science teacher and lifestyle adventurer. He went from being overweight, burnt out and unhappy, to developing superhuman focus, fitness, and personal freedom. He…
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Kasper van der Meulen is a best-selling author, science teacher and lifestyle adventurer. He went from being overweight, burnt out and unhappy, to developing superhuman focus, fitness, and personal freedom. He put himself through numerous experiments and challenges. He optimized his lifestyle, conquered the cold, ran ultra marathons on his bare feet, tested countless diets, read a ton of scientific literature and explored as many esoteric practices he could find. With over ten thousand hours of experience in teaching science, self-mastery and innovation, he decided to demystify and methodize these principles in a fun and bite-sized manner. As a final test of his focus, he wrote his book within 30 days, so that he would have to practice everything he preaches.
Kasper’s book “MindLift – Mental Fitness for the Modern Mind” became an Amazon best seller. Kasper now travels the world on a mission to teach others to be the healthiest, happiest and strongest version of themselves through transformative experiences and down-to-earth scientific understanding. He is the teacher-teacher of the Wim Hof Academy, he runs experiential retreats in extreme nature and he trains elite performers and professional athletes. All while keeping a playful and creative approach to self-optimization.
Find Kasper here: www.mindlift.com/en
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“Taking responsibility for something, even when it was not originally your fault, can create enormous freedom. I had to recognize that I was judging myself by what other people said about me. Other people’s beliefs become your truth only when you accept and live by them. We often overestimate their judgment and underestimate our ability to change how we see ourselves.”
From the conversation“People who passionately want to change their lives usually ask for the most practical protocol: what to eat, which meditation to use, how to breathe, how often, and at what time. But no universal schedule can replace self-knowledge. It is your mind and your life, so the practice must become something you can understand and adapt rather than merely obey.”
From the conversation“Practical techniques can be used immediately, but understanding why and how they work changes the way you see life. Many people are interested in learning without yet realizing it; they first ask only whether a method works. Deeper education turns a borrowed technique into knowledge you can evaluate, modify, and use responsibly.”
From the conversation“Research with athletes shows that belief before an attempted action can influence the physiological outcome. If you believe you can do something, you are more likely to perform it than if you begin convinced that you cannot. That interaction between psychology and physiology is central to understanding human potential.”
From the conversation“The first step toward improving the subjective experience of life is honest self-examination. We need to look closely at our beliefs and ask whether they still serve us. I once believed I could not focus, direct my mind, or write a book. If I had preserved those beliefs unquestioned, they would have continued to define what I attempted.”
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Kasper Van Der Meulen on Human Performance, Writing, Teaching and much more
Kasper van der Meulen is a best-selling author, science teacher and lifestyle adventurer. He went from being overweight, burnt out and unhappy, to developing superhuman focus, fitness, and personal freedom. He put himself through numerous experiments and challenges. He optimized his lifestyle, conquered the cold, ran ultra marathons on his bare feet, tested countless diets, read a ton of scientific literature and explored as many esoteric practices he could find. With over ten thousand hours of experience in teaching science, self-mastery and innovation, he decided to demystify and methodize these principles in a fun and bite-sized manner. As a final test of his focus, he wrote his book within 30 days, so that he would have to practice everything he preaches.
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