Twenty years ago I went backpacking in Asia for two months with a friend. Of course we visited Indonesia. I remember how impressed I was with Bali: the beauty of the island, the friendly mentality of the people, flowers and offerings everywhere. [...]
Africa is known for its 'big five': the five large wild animals you MUST see on safari: the lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino, and leopard. While traveling through Namibia, I noticed that the desert seems so empty and that there are hardly any sights in terms of wildlife. Until a local guide pointed out the 'small five': a collection of spiders, beetles, and lizards that live in the desert. Under his expert guidance and trained eye, the arid environment suddenly transforms into a world teeming with life!
In 2015 I visited Mallorca. Read about my adventures in Dutch.
Strive, struggle & shine The life cycle of entrepreneurship Ever wondered why realizing your dream or achieving a goal you really care about is so hard? I studied the cycles I went through and identified the following steps: strive, struggle & shine. Strive is when you really, really [...]
Inspiration shot winter 2014 My central theme has always been ‘No Excuses!’ Everybody gets this idea: anything is possible! But how does it work, exactly? I recently explained the process of ‘strive, struggle & shine’ to an audience of entrepreneurs. They remarked that it applies both to their personal [...]
Inspiration shot Winter 2014 My central theme has always been ‘No Excuses!’ Everybody gets this idea: anything is possible! But how does it work, exactly? I recently explained the process of ‘strive, struggle & shine’ to an audience of entrepreneurs. They remarked that it applies both to their personal [...]
Inspiration shot summer 2014 Can having less stuff lead to more happiness? In my experience it does. This newsletter is therefore dedicated to 'minimalism'. Tiny houses I have become a big fan of the ‘Tiny house movement’. Are you curious to find out what the maximum possible [...]
Inspiration shot Summer 2014 Can having less stuff lead to more happiness? In my experience it does. This newsletter is therefore dedicated to 'minimalism'. Tiny houses I have become a big fan of the ‘Tiny house movement’. Are you curious to find out what [...]
Inspiration shot Spring 2014 Inspiration Looking at things differently These advertising campaigns and posters are good examples of finding surprising new angles. Big Smile There is enough misery in the world; therefore it is heart-warming to see how this banker saves a nest of ducklings [...]
Inspiration shot Spring 2014 Inspiration Looking at things differently These advertising campaigns and posters are good examples of finding surprising new angles. Big Smile There is enough misery in the world; therefore it is heart-warming to see how this banker saves a nest of ducklings [...]
