»Going outside is a wonderful, time-tested, simple way to find yourself«

Christian Sauer coaches creative people. He introduces the movement of walking and paves the way to inspiration and recharging in everyday creative life.
For thousands of years, walking in the countryside was the most important form of locomotion; our bodies are made for it. Today, we sit in front of screens and bring nature into our homes as an Instafeed.

This book lures you outside. It takes you on a journey to the most obvious source of inspiration: the landscape on your doorstep. Because walking outside is a wonderful, time-tested, simple way of finding yourself. Recreation and a successful life. Walking outside in dialogue with the landscape and with yourself is an effective anti-stress method. It increases the power of ideas and makes you more productive and relaxed. It silences the inner murmuring, the voices of everyday stress, and walkers breathe deeper - and think more freely.

Christian Sauer examines the creative technique of going outside from the perspective of coaching, psychology and philosophy. But he doesn't just focus on theory; he invites his readers to accompany him on his journeys. Those on his doorstep in Hamburg, long-distance hikes in the Alps, weekend hikes in the German low mountain ranges. We walk a good part of the way with him and our legs get restless as we read, and our hiking boots want to come out. He gives practical tips without ever slipping into the realm of advice. He describes his experience as an offer and food for thought, inviting us to take our first awkward steps alongside him, so to speak. Until our movements become smooth, our thoughts fluid, and our minds calm.

“Going Outside” was named one of the “25 Most Beautiful German Books of 2020” and thus nominated for the “Stiftung Buchkunst” Prize.