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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Wow!

Jun 30, 2009 1 Comment by Sietse

I regularly asked myself what I truly want in my life. What’s my goal? What’s my purpose in life? Unfortunately, many do not think about what they truly want to do, feel, experience, have and achieve. This understanding inspired me to find a powerful answer to the question: How do I want my life to [...]

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Eight elements of a successful life

Aug 12, 2008 2 Comments by Sietse

Through research for my book, I figured out a consistent set of eight elements that determine whether someone is happy and successful or not. There are two sets consisting of four elements. The first set of four elements are present in everyone’s life, rich or poor, depressed or happy, etc. Though, in the lives of [...]

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Three ways to start your better life today!

Aug 10, 2008 7 Comments

Many of us dream about a better life every single day. “Imagine I would have that…” or “I am thinking about quitting…” are often heard oneliners, and often refer to the possibility of a certain development in the future. Why? Because most people believe change is hard. If you don’t know how to start, this [...]