“All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.”
― Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols
Nietzsche was onto something here. I’ve noticed it in my own life. My WHOOP band reminds me daily: I aim for at least 10,000 steps and - flex - I’m averaging 11,644 a day so far in 2026. Plus, it’s often on my walks — not at my desk, not in front of another screen — that the better ideas, and inspiration, in general, actually show up.
There’s plenty of research saying walking boosts creativity and problem-solving. But you don’t need a study to test it. Take one intentional walk today. Leave the to‑do list behind, carry one question with you, and see what drifts into that amazing mind you have. Always go for the walk. Always.