Harness the power of Norwegian cultural wisdom to improve your life and change the world
In The Viking Code: The Art and Science of Norwegian Success, economic philosopher, entrepreneur, investor, and former competitive athlete Anders Indset reveals how Norwegian performance athletes and other successful figures use ingrained cultural values to achieve outsized influence on the world stage, as well as how we all can learn from and apply this cultural wisdom to create a better world in the future. Moving far past stories of barbaric conquests and historical comparisons, this book explores concepts like Hvis du tror du er ferdig utlært, er du ikke utlært, men ferdig-a common trap where you assume you've learned everything there is to know and therefore make failure a near certainty.
The author builds on classic sustainability concepts to explore the intersection of progress and capitalism, redefining growth to realize a future worth living. You'll learn to make conscious decisions to achieve the kind of realistic future you want to live in and experience a level of personal progress that is the essence of true success. Finally, you'll discover why and how the Viking Code teaches us all valuable lessons about business, politics, and education, and sheds light on why performance is both important and enjoyable.
Backed by modern scientific research throughout, some of the concepts explored in this book include:
- Structured play in finite games, versus infinite games with no definitive beginning or end
- The power of tapping into an innate sense of wonder to remove inhibitions and fears
- Success as a voluntary act and how diverse talent is found in every corner of the world
Most importantly, this is ultimately an optimistic book as it predicts a powerful and positive outcome as a period of cooperation, something now inconceivable, develops as it always does during crises and the future is enhanced by amazing new technologies and fabulous opportunities on the near horizon.
Centered around the idea of healthy and balanced ambition and tact, The Viking Code is an essential read for all individuals seeking to learn from the age-old wisdom of Norwegian culture and apply what they learn to better themselves and others.
From Erling Haaland in football, to Karsten Warholm in sprinting and hurdling, to Viktor Hovland in golf, to Casper Ruud in tennis, Norwegian success in popular sports cannot be understated. This outsized influence is not a coincidence, but rather the result of the essence of what it means to be Norwegian.
The Viking Code reveals the secrets of success that lie deeply rooted in Norwegian culture, leading to unprecedented peak performance in sports, with influence across society in business and politics and on the world stage. This book is a testament to the power of cultural values in shaping societies and futures and contains the keys to re-establish performance culture and redefine our understanding of leadership.
Economic philosopher, investor, and former competitive athlete Anders Indset dives into a narrative of modern Viking culture that is not anchored in the past but firmly looks towards the future. It's not about barbaric conquests or daring historical comparisons. Instead, a story unfolds that leads us into a world yet unknown.
This future, rooted in the values of Norwegians' unique performance culture, is about desire, rather than obligation. It's an attitude-focused vision, where success is pursued for the sheer joy of striving to be the best, free from envy. Arguably most important, it's about the fun of playing-and not just about the game itself. Empathy, teamwork, and other values accepted throughout Norwegian culture can help us all pave a better path forward.
The Viking Code is a thought-provoking, inspiring, and practical recipe for all individuals seeking to learn how we can lead more meaningful lives by rejoicing in our own successes while simultaneously cheering on others to create a conscious culture of learning and progress.
