I’m at a turning point.
And before I continue with my turning point, let’s talk a little about yours. When you receive this email, 2022 is about ten days old. You may find my next question stupid, but it’s not.
Have you made progress and moved in the right direction?… Read the rest
Earlier this week, we went out for a coffee with the family, played a new game we discovered over the holidays called ‘exploding kittens,’ and bought a pair of running shoes before heading back home.
On the way out, we passed a store with many backpacks on display. Backpacks in all sizes, colors, and quality. … Read the rest
What the bleep was that?
That’s the question I asked myself when I drove home after I resigned from my two and half month’s corporate outing.
Ok, I’ll admit. I used a different word than bleep.
When I reflect on my year 2021, the decision to join and then leave are probably my most significant lessons for this year.… Read the rest
As I’m about to finish my Zappos audiobook ‘Delivering Happiness,’ the last section of the book is called ‘End Game.’
The section addresses the topic of happiness and makes the case that if we peel back the onion far enough, in the end, we’re all looking for a bit of happiness in our lives.… Read the rest
Last week I wrote about my resignation.
Apparently, I touched a little bit of a nerve.
I received some nice reactions on LinkedIn, but the most interesting responses I received were through direct messaging.
Many people considered me courageous, which is not the word I would have used for my move.… Read the rest
Last week I came across an interview with Paul van Vliet, a famous comedian in my home country the Netherlands.
Paul was asked what he thought was most important in life.
His answer was creativity.
He connected creativity to the many things that are part of our lives: work, relationships, hobbies, sports, entertainment.… Read the rest
This morning my meditation insight spoke about ego.
Whenever there’s thinking happening, ego is at play. So, therefore, by definition, every human being on this planet has ego.
We all have egos, but some of us are happy to demonstrate their ego a bit more than others.… Read the rest
Let me start with a bit of a disclaimer. I only do this when I believe it’s necessary to warn you that you may be exposed to some opinions that may provoke you.
Overall, I think my insight today is a balanced rant.
You may think that a rant, by definition, is not balanced, but I disagree.… Read the rest
Men don’t like rejection. Women aim to be perfect.
Did I catch your attention?
Here’s another one…
When men have to decide to apply for a job, they are more likely to do so when they meet six out of ten requirements for the role.
When women have to decide to apply for a job, they are more likely to do so when they meet at least nine out of ten requirements, but ideally all.… Read the rest
May is mental health awareness month.
I wrote this first sentence down on Sunday evening and then decided to sleep on the rest of my text.
Because I wasn’t exactly sure about my angle.
The topic is important enough to help create awareness for an increasing health opportunity. Having said that, I’m not exactly an expert in mental health.… Read the rest
Many people believe others can’t read them. Unfortunately, that belief is more often than not false.
This week I was watching a debate between politicians. We have elections coming up in the Netherlands, so it’s debate time.
One politician, Wopke, was visibly nervous.… Read the rest
Are you coachable?
“Who would respond no to that question?”
That’s the question my daughter asked me when she read the headline of my insight today.
My answer to her? “Nobody.”
“So, why do you ask the question?”
“Because I like to make my readers aware that there’s a difference between saying your coachable and actually being coachable.”… Read the rest
You make thousands of (tiny) decisions every day.
Most of them happen without even thinking about them. Those are the result of the habits you’ve built over time.
Get up now or later?
Brush our teeth or not?
Coffee or tea?
Social media or work?
That was one of the headlines in the news last week.
The headline came with the announcement that one of the most talented road cyclists in the Netherlands would quit cycling for a while.
If any current Dutch road cyclist ever has the chance to win the most famous road race, the Tour de France, it is Tom Dumoulin.… Read the rest
When was the last time someone said that to you?
Most likely, it never happened to you, but if it did, how did you respond? What did you do? How did such a message make you feel?
Did you get your act together and started to deliver the results you were asked to deliver?… Read the rest
When we lived in Huntersville, North Carolina, I went to the gym twice per week before work. My schedule alternated from cardio to swimming to a good strength session with Mike, my fitness trainer.
Life was good.
Except in January.
I remember going to the gym on the first working day in January, and the place was packed.… Read the rest
Yesterday evening, my family and I strolled through downtown Prague.
During Xmas time, Prague is one of the most beautiful cities to be visiting with all its architectonical magic and festive lighting. The pandemic doesn’t change that.
Actually, it did change the experience.
There were a few things significantly different this year, be it that the city itself is still the same. … Read the rest
I’m aware I may have asked this question before, but I got reminded last week while participating in a webinar.
One of the speakers shared with the audience that when he woke up every morning, he planned one activity for that day to get out of his comfort zone.… Read the rest
Tiger Woods played the last six holes of his Masters tournament on Sunday five below par. That means he was five shots better than he should have been according to the course standards (par).
The story is that he posted his worst score ever on the hole before.… Read the rest
Yesterday evening our son Max suggested that I should start each of my daily insights with breaking news.
I talked at dinner about my experiment with daily insights and my intention to extend the number of subscribers on my email list so more people would see my online offering in a few weeks.… Read the rest
