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Close view of two black and grey kettlebells marked 16 kg on wooden decking, ready for lifting even on tough days

My kettlebells

There are days I don’t like you at all, and you don’t make it easy to handle you.But I still interact with you—even on those days—and lift you…

Mobile screen showing podcast shows: Best of The Spectator, Bloomberg Daybreak Europe, Bloomberg Tech, Dagen med Di and Ekonomiekot Extra.

I move into my podcast mode

When the weekend comes, I move into my podcast mode. This is my list at the moment. This is not casual listening. It is how I stay structured,…

Joakim Dahl-inspired look with a pink shirt and striped tie beneath a navy quilted Barbour jacket, complemented by a Tiger of Sweden suit, photographed outdoors.

Going all pink

A returning favorite. Tie of the day. Going all pink, styled with a black Barbour and a Tiger of Sweden suit. Heading to an updated presentation on…

Joakim Dahl in a modern office wearing a black suit and glasses, with teal headline text 'RENEWED MANDATE WITHIN A PUBLIC ASSIGNMENT' across the window backdrop

Renewed mandatein a public function

I have been entrusted with a renewed mandate as a member in a public assignment, with responsibility for planning, coordinating, and ensuring the…

On a Friday night like this

The moon glows tonight, guiding my steps. On a Friday night like this, I could be on a crowded dance floor — but not this time. Tonight, I stand…

Three books on a wooden table, titled 'Who Was Responsible for the Troubles?', 'The Mystery of the Great Pyramid', and 'Understanding Contemporary Africa'.

From Gym to Library: A Saturday Ritual

When Saturday comes, after the gym,I visit the library. I walk through the rows of books, exploring without a plan, never knowing what I will…

Steel cable attachment with textured grips positioned on a gym bench.

Saturday in the Gym

When Saturday comes, I hit the gym.Awarded this to today’s exercise — close-grip cable rows.

Set of kettlebells in black, red, and yellow, with weights of 8kg and 10kg, arranged on a wooden surface.

Where the Cold Meets the Beat

In sub-zero temperatures, surrounded by snow and ice, I go down there every night just to feel the beat.