A Relocation!!!

Dear friend,

I moved my blog to> Relocation. I hope to see you and interact there!

Let's Connect!

Proliferation of Writing

Today I watched a clip of Seth Goding telling a bunch of people at a conference how he felt about blogging. The intrinsic move someone makes to make his or her voice be heard. Next to that, Seth points out that nobody will read your stuff but as he makes clear, it is NOT about the 'numbers'. Even though I check my statistics sometimes, I try to keep away from that since from that point on I only want the numbers to go up. This blog is what I believe it needs to be at any point in time.

I did not write that much lately and I felt that something was missing. I watched a Tony Robbins video of one of his Ted Talks (don't mind the galant pose) and I stopped watching at his 3 decisions of Destiny. This particular segment (surfaces after 8 minutes) is about Focus. I am writing this today because I am turning 26 very shortly and want to create a little mental roadmap/stimulans for myself to carve out my road to Fulfillment.

Research Online @ Mindz.com

After such hard work, my research is online and I need everybody to pitch in, however the survey, blog and the short clip up ahead are in Dutch though!.

Everybody who is on Facebook, makes pictures, loves to meet people and collaborate: have a look @ Mindz.com

Personal Branding on Mindz.com

Mindz.com is an online (working) environment and is for everybody who wants to join. Mindz.com ties in with the concept of Seats2Meet.com, which facilitates meetings offline. The MINDZ Ecosystem is the social glue holding together the organization, independent professionals and both online and offline meetings. The MINDZ Ecosystem is an online (working) environment. As an individual or a group, one can perform their personal branding there, but first and foremost: it enables a person to organize and connect based on mutual interests and passions.

For the blog concerning my graduation project: http://tinyurl.com/63gnvz9

At the bottom you can find the links which guides you to the right survey ;)

All the best and thank you!

Balance X Patience

I have never been a person who liked to look back at past experiences, but I am smart enough to know that everything happens for a reason and in each experience there are several lessons to be found. Currently, I have to be a patient man in order to achieve my goals and paving the way for them. I am still learning to be a patient man for good things to come even though it is in my nature to go after what I want when all I have to do is give it some time. Although I appreciate that character trait, it sometimes guides me into a situation I even want to be there for, or around, somebody even when I am fighting my own battles. I guess that is just my nature instead of trying to portray a certain role. When I deeply care for somebody I always make sure I am emotionally secure but sometimes I even go beyond that to be there for somebody else. It shows respect when that other person says that I am not the most qualified person to be there even when there is some cheering up to do :). It is the difference between what your mind says and what your heart sees and how one decides for himself to respond.


Every person has his own battles to fight, whether they stem from work, family history, upbringing or any other path that makes one the person who he/she is today. Personally, I allow any friend to be critical of me as long as they understand that when somebody really cares they also will say things that can be harsh or even difficult to listen to. Everybody is responsible for their own actions, as a friend you can offer your opinion and be there when the chips are down. After all, it takes a long time to grow an old friend. Sincerely, I have made mistakes to but I am grateful to have a few people around that when I've made a fool of myself they do not feel I've done a permanent job.

The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing... not healing, not curing... that is a friend who cares.
Henri Nouwen

Inspire Series X Muhammad Ali

Born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Muhammad Ali reigned as a boxing champion in the ring but as an inspiration to many outside the ring. With a height of 1,91 m Ali is known for his unorthodox method of boxing: instead of holding his hands high to block punches, he literally floated around in the ring diverting punches. Next to becoming a Sunni Muslim, one of his character traits that he was very outspoken concerning religion, human rights and was very opinionated. 
He always believed that he was the greatest boxer alive and commended attention in that way and became bigger then life. He took risks by not listing to go to Vietnam and overcame all the struggles to regain his world championship title. Since he retired from boxing, his life is about devoting himself to humanitarian endeavors around the world supporting education efforts of all kinds, promotion adoption and encouraging people to respect and better understand one another. Being a champion in the ring as he still is outside of the ring.

I hated every minute of training, but I said, "Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion."
Muhammad Ali

Louboutin Kicks for Men

Searching for inspiration on such a nice day, it is 24 degrees down here in Rotterdam, these kicks caught my eye:

Christian Louboutin Spacer Flat Sneaker

Although the same causes some excitement for women, the focus of CL onto the men's market hopefully will cause the same response. Available through CL retailers in black leather, white leather and beige suede for the price of $1195. I do like the fact it is a hight-top sneaker where the buckles go up towards the diagonal zipper. Reminded of a Kris Van Assche sneaker of Autumn 09, Louboutin branches out into men's footwear and might do well there to with this bolder design. They are something to look at!


Source: My MANy Bags

Keep Moving On and Breathe

Hey there,

Lately I have not found the words to write, but today triggered me. I saw a big man strolling around with a baby carriage and playing with his little boy making all sounds. The little guy bursted into laughther everytime his father did something to make him smile and lifted him high. Sunshine does a person good and I whondered: what does my future hold?

Lately I am asking that question multiple times, everytime to be remembered that the future is TODAY and not tomorrow. I believe people can change but that everybody has a certain set of characteristics (DNA, upbringing, you name it) which are instilled in a person. I will take myself as a example:

After taking some time to myself, I find myself having trouble letting go. This can be a person, cause or situation but when it does not sit right with me, I keep troubling myself with it. What I learned about this is that I always want the best for people and when something does not go how I see it can go then I get worried. I try to control the situation or force things to go my way. Even in my research that I am doing, situations do no always go as to my planning. What I take away from this is, is that when you start forcing something (especially creativity) you end up with the wrong results.

I believe that I have a promising future but I work for it everyday and try to enjoy my soon-to-be final days as a student. Even though this scares me a little at moments, I try to take it as it comes and enjoy every moment.

This is not a character flaw, even though it can come across, but a internal desire to bring out the best results and outcomes for everybody. This does not relate to my own personal well being but how I look at everybody around me and see where I can lend a hand or even a few words. Yes, I do screw up and can not be everywhere but a few sincere kinds words go a long way.

Each year I watch this video: Life Lessons by Madea and I am reminded about the fact to take a close look at the people around me. I can honestly say that I do not have many friends, but I have a few roots and I place my trust in them. To stay positive towards them, to share my thoughts whatever they may be and encourage them to follow their dreams.

As doing so I am reminded that I need to do the same by keep moving on and just Breathe...

This song always lends a hand and makes me smile: Sam Cooke