Our vehicle has arrived in Namibia. We haven't, yet. A few days ago, the shipping company called. During transport, our overland expedition vehicle was broken into. We're sitting in Germany. Thousands of kilometers away. And we don't know what's actually missing. So far, only one thing is certain: most of our clothes were stolen. The hangers are still neatly in the closet. The clothes are gone. Photo: Our shipping agent in Namibia We'll only find out what else is missing once

What really makes a life successful? There are moments that seem unremarkable — and still set something in motion. At dinner, the child excitedly tells you about their day. You nod, ask questions — and notice at the same time that part of you is still in the afternoon's meeting. Your partner tells you about something important, and during the conversation your eyes already drift to the next message on your phone. An old friend gets in touch. The conversation is short, warm —

Many entrepreneurs and executives eventually face a question that's talked about surprisingly rarely: What should the next chapter of my life look like? Not the question of financial success. But the question of how to consciously shape the years after decades full of responsibility. In 2022, we — Matthias and Caroline — reshaped our professional lives ourselves. Not because we had to, but because we knew how we wanted to live the years ahead. Along the way, we found that man