On this episode of Villy’s Bookmark, I sit down with explorer, author, and publisher Erling Kagge, the first person to reach the South Pole, North Pole, and Mount Everest on foot. Erling shares what inspires him, discusses the transformative power of silence, and what he missed during his epic expeditions. We dive into his intense writing process, and uncover a surprising story about his unique signature “Lev Vel.” While reflecting on how to sign emails, a topic he once discussed with Nobel laureate Jon Fosse, Erling discovers, to his amusement, that Nobel Peace Prize winner and fellow polar explorer Fridtjof Nansen had used the same sign-off almost 150 years ago. I hold the historic letter in my hand as we explore this connection. Adventure, reflection, and unexpected history collide in this rare glimpse into the mind of a modern explorer. Don’t miss Erling’s profound insights into living a meaningful life.