Tag: review
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Review: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
What Is This Book About Never Split the Difference was written by Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator. The book draws on his experience negotiating in some of the highest-stakes situations imaginable, kidnappings, bank robberies, and international crises, to argue that the same techniques work everywhere: job negotiations, business deals, and even buying a…
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Seven Summits of Norway, Peak 1: Glittertind on Ski’s
Glittertind is the second-highest peak of Norway, and therefore part of our plan to climb the seven highest peaks of Norway. The initial plan was to organise the trip ourselves, heading up in late spring or summer. But then we came across a guided DNT ski touring (randonée) trip over Easter. It would mean an…
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Ferry Review Oslo – Kiel with Color Line
Last year, I took the Oslo-Kiel ferry for the first time. With my blog post on the ferry between the Netherlands and Norway being one of my more popular blog posts, it only makes sense to write about the only ferry that currently sails between the European mainland and Norway. I am a bit of…
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9 Things I Didn’t Regret Buying in 2025
With 2026 now upon us, it’s time to look back at the purchases that made a difference. Some are practical, others are a bit indulgent, but all of them passed the ultimate test: I’d buy them again. 1. MacBook Air – Coolblue (Netherlands) – €1729.- The most expensive thing I bought last year. But my…
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What’s On My Desk: A Windows User’s Apple Ecosystem Experience
Let’s talk tech, that’s always fun. The MacBook I recently bought a MacBook Air—my first Apple laptop. I grew up with Apple computers in the house, but I’ve always been a Windows user. I never understood why you would spend more for having fewer functionalities. But over the last two to three years, things have…
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900 Days of Duolingo Norwegian: Was It Worth It?
As I celebrate my 900-day streak learning Norwegian on Duolingo, it seems like the perfect time to reflect on whether this daily habit has actually improved my language skills. After living in Norway for two years and using Norwegian regularly in my daily life, I can offer some perspective on the app’s effectiveness as part…
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7 Risk Management Book Recommendations
I was looking for some new books to read and thought I would take this opportunity to put together a list of the best books on risk management. This list focuses on infotainment books—informative but also fun to read.
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Review: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
In a world of quick-fix solutions and viral productivity hacks, “The 7 Habits” stands out for its comprehensive, principle-centered approach. It’s not just about being more productive – it’s about becoming more effective in every role you play.
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Exploring Data Analysis with R on Coursera: A Personal Review
Coursera provides a low-risk, high-quality learning environment. The free trial period offers a perfect opportunity to test the waters before committing time and resources to a full program
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Thinking Fast and Slow: Where Psychology Meets Risk Management
During my Master’s in Risk Analysis, Daniel Kahneman’s “Thinking, Fast and Slow” was on the recommended reading list. I was surprised, as it is more of a ‘popular’ book than a textbook. But I was also pleased that it was on there. It had been on my reading list for quite some time, and now…
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Review, Fjordline from Stavanger to Bergen
The original plan was to head to a cabin in Stavanger’s mountains this weekend. But we quickly learned that practically none of the DNT cabins are accessible by public transport, so we decided to take the Fjordline ferry to Bergen instead. I’ve been to Bergen before, but only once—and I was around 10. I remember…
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Review AS-302 Safety Management In The Arctic
I’m now halfway through my Arctic Safety course here on Svalbard, and it’s been an interesting journey so far. A lot of what we’ve been covering overlaps with things I studied during my bachelor’s in Safety and Security Management and in sociology, but looking at these concepts in the context of the Arctic environment has…