Why Kokoda Changes Some People (and Not Others)

Two people can walk the same Kokoda Track — and come away with very different experiences. In this episode of The Kokoda Track Podcast, Glenn Azar explores why Kokoda has a profound, lasting impact on some people, while leaving others largely unchanged. Drawing on decades of experience and more than 90 crossings, this episode examines the role of mindset, ego, curiosity, attention, and reflection — and explains why hardship alone does not guarantee growth. This is a deeply reflective episode for anyone considering Kokoda, or anyone interested in why some challenges change us, while others simply pass us by.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why hardship doesn’t automatically create transformation
The role of mindset and openness on Kokoda
How ego and expectation shape experience
Why attention matters more than toughness
What Kokoda reveals when distractions are stripped away

Follow The Kokoda Track Podcast for future episodes covering Kokoda history, trekking preparation, culture, and the deeper lessons found along the Track.

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Why Kokoda Changes Some People (and Not Others) Two people can walk the same Kokoda Track &mdash; and come away with very different experiences. In this episode of The Kokoda Track Podcast, Glenn Azar explores why Kokoda has a profound, lasting impact on some people, while leaving others largely unchanged. Drawing on decades of experience and more than 90 crossings, this episode examines the role of mindset, ego, curiosity, attention, and reflection &mdash; and explains why hardship alone does not guarantee growth. This is a deeply reflective episode for anyone considering Kokoda, or anyone interested in why some challenges change us, while others simply pass us by.
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In This Episode, You&rsquo;ll Learn:
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<li>Why hardship doesn&rsquo;t automatically create transformation</li>
<li>The role of mindset and openness on Kokoda</li>
<li>How ego and expectation shape experience</li>
<li>Why attention matters more than toughness</li>
<li>What Kokoda reveals when distractions are stripped away</li>
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Follow&nbsp;The Kokoda Track Podcast&nbsp;for future episodes covering Kokoda history, trekking preparation, culture, and the deeper lessons found along the Track. This podcast is proudly brought to you by <a href="https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/">ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS</a>

An insight into the lessons learnt from people that have trekked the Kokoda Track in PNG. We will interview trek leaders, local PNG villagers and trekkers who have undertaken the arduous 96km jungle trek.

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Why Kokoda changes some people and not others

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