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Atle Vårvik is MOT’s founder and creator. He has been passionate about people and life since he was a young boy. Atle is a former Olympian speed skater. He is married to Sigrun and together they have two sons, Kristian and Johann. In this blog he is sharing his reflections and experiences.
More than 20 years ago I met a street priest who recognised MOT’s work. “I call the work you are doing the pursuit of the faster donkey” I did not understand what he meant, but he proceeded to tell me the following story. “A man was assaulted by thieves and left wounded in the ditch. […]
Happy September to all MOT leaders and MOT enthusiasts in four different continents! I am proud of the value-based approach MOT applies to strengthen youth’s robustness and create safe class environments. I am proud of the societal issues you are working to stop, reduce and prevent – such as loneliness, bullying, substance abuse, mental illnesses, […]
Markus is a former Young MOTivator, and has also been a MOT coach for several years. Today he is 28 years old. Markus inspires me every time I meet him. Not only does he express good values, but his energy is also contagious. He is an expert at making others feel seen, and he is […]
Last week I was interviewed by the worker’s organisation “Lederne” about how internal cultures can elevate people, leadership and organisations. These are some of the thoughts I shared. I have always been interested in leadership, culture building and growing a brand. A strong internal culture is the most important factor to succeed with long-term brand […]
Inherited robustness Good social functioning Good family functioning Good school experience Good friends Safe and including local community Safe and positive society/media If these were characteristic of all youths, environments and society, there would not have been a need for MOT. Many youths do not have these characteristics. Therefore, MOT is important to create protective […]
At the moment, I am writing a book that proves MOT as an important protective factor for vulnerable individuals carrying many risk factors, as well as an important tool to prevent crime and psychosocial problems in youth. Here is some of it: MOT works proactively trough building individuals and cultures, through holistic and wide society […]
MOT is about strengthening robustness. Robustness is more than a trait. It is also about a relation. When we meet with others our robustness is either strengthened or reduced. Our dog Sjika strengthened our robustness. This week we have been sad and in mourning. Sjika passed away on Monday evening 15th February 2021. «Hometeam Vårvik» […]
Today, I have my last day as MOT’s top leader and entrepreneur. MOT’s extensive development period is over and MOT’s Comprehensive System is finalized. It has been a fantastic and adventurous journey over 27 years, including the establishment of MOT on four continents. MOT is among the best that has happened in my life and […]
The idea to MOT was born in February 1994 and MOT has been like pleasurable hobby for me since that day. I have been bubbling over with joy for MOT almost every day of my work for MOT. I am grateful and feel privileged having had the opportunity to work with something as meaningful for […]