Algorithms are addictive.
We live in a wonderfully dangerous world. A world that confronts us daily with multiple realities.
On the good side, the world we live in is developing so that more and more opportunity is available to us.
With the right mindset, an inspiring dose of creativity, and a healthy level of determination and discipline can turn into significant levels of achievement.… Read the rest
Last week I received a Whatsapp message from a good friend in the Netherlands.
He and I both meditate and call each other occasionally to discuss our experiences.
We’re both educated in economics.
He is, in my words, a hard-core finance guy who did well for himself. I’ve chosen the leadership side of business because I believe that’s where it all starts.… Read the rest
By the time you read this story, the topic of my story is probably old news.
For most of the news outlets, that is. I hope.
I write my stories approximately a week ahead.… Read the rest
What was considered normal twenty years ago is unacceptable these days.
I grew up knowing that my country, the Netherlands, had a colonial history, but we were taught in school more or less matter of fact. It was a part of our history, and we didn’t consider the implications deeply.… Read the rest
Yesterday I watched the figure skating contest at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Stay here, and let me finish. Takes only three minutes of your time.
If I remember well, figure skating was broadcasted between speed skating and ice hockey. Speed skating for the Dutch part of me and ice hockey for the Czech part.… Read the rest
Have you discovered Clubhouse yet?
If not, I believe you soon will. Unless you have not yet woken up from winter hibernation. Which is totally understandable given the context we live in these days.
The threshold to join and start your own ‘room’ is very low, and within seconds you can be talking to like-minded people about a subject you’re passionate about.… Read the rest
