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Stories from the road, insights from recovery, and thoughts from the heart. Updated regularly as Simon continues to live without limits.

The Science of Grit: What Mountains Teach Us That Psychology Doesn’t

The Science of Grit: What Mountains Teach Us That Psychology Doesn’t

Simon Clark
Published on: 30/12/2025

A deep exploration of grit beyond psychology—what survival, trauma, and mountains like Iceland, Everest, and Morocco reveal about real resilience.

Reflection
The One Rule That Saved My Life in Iceland (And Can Save Yours Too)

The One Rule That Saved My Life in Iceland (And Can Save Yours Too)

Simon Clark
Published on: 14/12/2025

A simple, brutal rule Simon Clark used to survive a white-out in Iceland — and how it applies to everyday life, fear, and decision-making.

Reflection
Why Some People Survive the Impossible — And Others Don’t

Why Some People Survive the Impossible — And Others Don’t

Simon Clark
Published on: 11/12/2025

A deep look at the mindset and micro-decisions that separate survivors from those who break, drawn from Simon H. Clark’s real near-death and mountain experiences.

Reflection
Origin Story: The Fires That Forged Me

Origin Story: The Fires That Forged Me

Simon Clark
Published on: 25/11/2025

A raw, poetic origin story of the three fires that forged Simon Clark — from childhood wounds to warrior mindset. A reflection on pain, purpose, and choosing strength again and again.

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