Join me on a 12-hour walk. Shirtless. In shorts. From the heart of Rotterdam to the Netherlands’ most famous beach, Scheveningen—and back again. Just me, two bottles of water, and a backup set of clothes in case a hurricane joins the party. Why? Because it sounded fun.

Have you ever stopped to wonder: When did I grow up? When did life go from a playground to a PowerPoint presentation? When did I stop being Homo Ludens (The Playing Human) and transform into Homo Seriousness (The Human Who Frowns at Emails)?

After watching the Limitless series on Disney with Australian actor Chris Hemsworth (Thor), I thought I'd never fast for four days as he did in one of the episodes, and I want to experience it. Is it as good as longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia claims to be?

Do you ever feel like Indiana Jones on a never-ending quest for treasure—armed with tools, advice, and determination, but somehow still coming up empty-handed? Are you chasing something elusive, something you can’t quite name but know is vital to your happiness?

I’m sure you remember the last time you ate something delicious, maybe a piece of chocolate or a nice homemade Italian pasta. Moments before you take a bite, you’re already drooling. The texture, the smell, it’s just perfect. You take the bite, and it’s even better than expected. The chemicals in your brain light up like a Christmas tree. The second bite is great, but the third, fourth, and fifth….the deliciousness decreases.

How often does one get to work with someone who is regarded as a scientific breakthrough? When Wim was injected with a bacteria that should have made him sick. Wim decided that’s not going to happen. With breathing techniques and the power of his mind he changed the books forever. We are indeed capable of influencing our autonomous nervous system.