Wim Hof

Wim Hof (20 April 1959- ), also known as The Iceman, is a Dutch motivational speaker and extreme athlete noted for his ability to withstand low temperatures. He previously held a Guinness World Record for swimming under ice and prolonged full-body contact with ice, and he holds a record for a barefoot half marathon on ice and snow. He attributes these feats to his Wim Hof Method (WHM), a combination of frequent cold exposure, breathing techniques and meditation. Hof's method has been the subject of several scientific studies, with mixed results.

Quotes

 * The Cold is my only master; the Cold is my only teacher.
 * Wim Hof


 * If you learn how to use your mind, anything is possible.
 * Wim Hof


 * But there is still every reason for healthy people to take cold showers, or swim outside in cold water. It gives you the feeling that you are alive.
 * Wim Hof


 * Make it simple for yourself by calming your mind from anger, understanding what makes you sad, and replicating the experiences that make you happy. If you want strength and success, just do it!
 * Wim Hof

Becoming the Iceman (2011)

 * The mind under control is your best friend, the mind wandering about is your worst enemy. Make it your best friend, to the point where you can rely on it.
 * Wim Hof, Becoming the Iceman


 * What I am capable of, anyone can learn.
 * Wim Hof, Becoming the Iceman


 * Out of Options, I tried something new. I tried to think my cramp away. Visualizing the part of my leg that was throbbing, I began to loosen that area in my mind. Soon enough, the muscle in my leg began to relax. For the first time ever, I realized that I could consciously think away a muscle cramp. I believe it was a direct result of knowing the body with my mind.
 * Wim Hof, Becoming the Iceman


 * Challenges bring about the true nature within me. It alerts my body and mind, altering my state of being.
 * Wim Hof, Becoming the Iceman, Chapter 12