#28: Freddy Snijders - Weight Balance Motivation

In this episode I sit down with Freddy Snijders from the
Netherlands — a pilot I first met at the WANDERBIRD Trophy in
Kitzbühel 2025.


Freddy’s story really touched me. He started paragliding a few
years ago and used the goal of taking part at a WANDERBIRD Trophy
to change his life — losing over 30 kilos and rediscovering what
it means to move, to fly better, and to feel alive.


We talk about motivation, setbacks, flying in the flatlands, and
how his mental approach became just as important as the physical
one. It’s a conversation about small steps, persistence, and the
quiet kind of courage that builds over time.


With his personal story, that he also shared on Youtube, Freddy
also won the WANDERBIRD Storyteller Award in Kitzbühel.


Here is the Link to his video:
https://youtu.be/FTS5-pKwGns?si=ZGzeWFdmlT2A3nJr





By the way, my book 'WANDERBIRD Strategy' is out and with the
code 'FINDYOURPATH' you can get it on
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shipping to AT/DE/CH/LI until end of 23rd of October 2025!





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