Archive for Self-development

Runner-up in Communications Talent of the Year

Jun 12, 2010 No Comments by Sietse

This Thursday, at the Logeion Let’s Connect conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands, the Communications Talent of the Year Award of 2010 was chosen. Out of dozens of entries, I was proud to have made it to the three finalists. Evelien Ter Ellen won deserved, while I had the honour to share the second place with [...]

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For HowToLiveWow.com: Happiness And Democracy

Apr 02, 2010 No Comments by Sietse

With new elections coming up here in the Netherlands and daily coverage of the election campaign, I was wondering whether this intense celebration of democracy actually makes us happy. I decided to dive into the matter, and found out that a well-oiled democracy is not at all guarantee for happiness. I also figured out that [...]

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Launching HowToLiveWow.com

Aug 28, 2009 No Comments by Sietse

Last night saw the beta launch of a new project I initated: HowToLiveWow.com. On this website you will find inspiring stories, useful tools and helpful advice on how to achieve your highest potential, so you can live a happier, healthier, wealthier and more successful life. This site also helps you to connect with others, spread [...]

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Why (not) now?

Jul 30, 2009 1 Comment

People often seem to postpone the most precious events in their lives until after death, I just realized. Therefor, the question is: “Why (not) now?” In my life, I experienced a couple of true ‘just jump’-moments. Moments in which you need to decide whether you go for it or not in a short time, based [...]

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101 things I want to do in life

Jul 23, 2009 No Comments

Last week, someone challenged me to make a list of 101 things I want to do in my life, people I’d like to meet, places I’d like to see, and so on. The number 101 is obviously more of random choice, but that certainly didn’t make the challenge less exciting! I started my list with [...]

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