Surfer Of Life

More Than Just a Walk - Jesse Volkoff


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When something triggers walking you might end up finding new deeper and really valuable 

aspects of yourself

00:01 Trailer

 

01:22 Introduction

 

01:49 What does he like cold weather

 

03:24 Stressful situations in life and why going out to the nature feels relaxing

 

04:38 Finding the connection with nature

 

05:17 How upcoming tragedy triggered walking

  • Why did he quit his job and started walking

 

09:20 Why has he continued walking

  • Leaving all stress behind
  • Focusing on only one thing makes life 
  • Understanding the basic importance of life

 

11:56 How long should people walk to start feeling a difference

  • How is walking different in the countryside than in the city
  • Connecting with people

 

15:52 Just start walking!

  • How does a long walk alone effect a person 
  • Finding deeper emotional dimensions by walking

 

19:57 The longes walk carrying his fathers ashes to the resting place by foot

 

20:32 Why walking in Finland is so easy and relaxing

 

22:26 How to deal with different weather

  • What important aspects has he learned during his walks

 

26:15 How to deal with dangerous situations

- How does lack of food and water of extreme conditions effect your mind and how to deal with the dangerous situations

  • Why ”tripping” is good for us 

 

31:49 What happened when he met a wild boar up in the hills in Barcelona

 

35:18 We are part of nature!

  • Why shouldn’t we shield ourselves from the natural conditions

 

39:52 What does he pack when going for a long walk

  • What is actually important
  • Why modern equipment will protect nature

 

42:20 Why is he more scared in the city then out in the wilderness

 

45:33 Why Jesse and me don’t follow the news

 

46:08 Fjällräven Classic: 110 km with shorts, sleeveless top and minimalistic barefoot shoes

 

50:31 How to survive in cold weather

 

53:09 Next adventure

54:26 Important traditional skills and knowhow in the wilderness

  • What keeps you alive

 

57:36 What to bring back to the city from the woods

 

1:01:10 Survival skills in the nature outside the city giving confidence and security

 

1:02:50 Importance in living in the now

 

01:04:00 Last questions:

- What makes him feel down and what makes him happy

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