Author of THE BOY — Book I of The ORIGIN System, an adult literary science-fiction thriller series. 8 books planned in the series.
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I’ve finished Book I of The Origin Wars.
THE BOY: damaged man, impossible child, machines choosing sides, gravity with memory, Luna watching from above, and humanity discovering survival may be the dangerous part.
Now I’m trying to get it agented.
Pray for me. Or sedate me.
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A LIFE WORTH LIVING gertlouw.com/2026/05/21/a-li…
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Daniel and his pulsecraft at the edge of Upington.
From THE BOY — an ORIGIN System novel.
Adult literary science-fiction thriller
Author: Gert Louw
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week off social media. Good.
Less noise. More balance.
We don’t control the big tables. But we control ourselves.
They push fear, anger, division.
We train. We build. We pray. We lead.
Guard your mind. Strengthen your body. Protect your spirit.
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Out in the sun for a bit. Shirt off. Doctor’s orders (doctor is me).
Then I realised… it’s Wednesday. Sorry gents.
A pensioners (going on 62) time is optional — but work isn’t. Coaching, challenges, writing hard sci-fi. Manuscript’s with agents. I’m still building.
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Been busy tuning things on this side, so a bit quiet online.
Busy is good — keeps one out of trouble.
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Men — Better Man Challenge #1 is almost over.
This was never meant to be comfortable.
Controlling the fire inside a man never is.
A line was drawn. Excuses died.
Next week I break it down — then Challenge #2 begins.
Another level up.
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Quick pop-in between the chaos 😅
Wishing everyone an awesome weekend.
👊
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Comfort is killing you slowly.
That screen teaches you how to disappear.
Discipline hurts — but it brings you back to life.
Stand up. Get strong.
Or accept the quiet death of easy living.
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I don’t do cardio.
I build mass.
I only run if it bites.
Cardio makes you light.
Light runs away.
I choose big.
Big takes space.
Big ends debates.
I’ll gas out.
You’ll explain why you ran.
Priorities.
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#NoCardioClub #LiftHeavy #BuiltDifferent
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Raw and unedited with original audio. Me and wife doing some shooting next to Virgin Tableview.
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Day 24 update. Raw truth.
An idle man is a dangerous man — to himself.
Scroll less. Build more. Control the urge or it will control you.
I’m done being owned by weakness.
Join me. Better Man Challenge.
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What’s the point of a life not lived?
No risks. No adventure. Just “one day” that never came.
Rather fail than sit at 80 saying “ag nee, I was too scared.”
Life isn’t safe, boet. It’s meant to be lived.
🔗 Coaching: gertlouw.com/contact-me-2/co…
#LiveLife #NoRegrets #BoetMentality
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Guys ask me on X: “Gert, do you mess around with men?” I won't lie. I can appreciate the male physique. It is a work of art. But growth demands standards. At night I face myself, my wife, my son. Self-respect is choosing the harder path. I’m here to become a better man. Every day
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Morning, brothers.
Coffee first ☕
Gym in 3 hours 💪
Discipline over mood.
Show up even when you don’t feel like it.
Build the body. Sharpen the mind.
Keep your word — especially to yourself.
Make a commitment.
Join BETTER MAN – Challenge #1
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