How to write a book. Many people dream of writing a book. But then life happens — jobs, kids, responsibilities, distractions, lack of time, and that nagging feeling of not being good enough… So many things get in the way.
The same happened to me. Now the question is: What was within my control, and what wasn’t?
A scuba diving vacation. An uncharted underwater cave. A friend got lost in the cave, ran out of air. His body found with his diving knife buried in the chest….
Read MoreOur daughter, wife, the campervan (aka Betty Sue) and I went on a 3-month tour around Europe. From January through March. 10,500 km. 15 countries. 4 ferry trips. It was…
Read MoreAt the beginning of this year, I embarked on a new routine inspired by an article on gratitude. The author suggested that practicing gratitude is a tool for a happier…
Read MoreApparently, that’s what Warren Buffett once said. We all trust his capabilities in the money making business, but how to really survive your life? Those readers who regularly read my…
Read MoreI successfully managed to squeeze in another epic trip this year, yupeee! This time to Mongolia on a dirtbike. It was amazing again. As you may have read, our group…
Read MoreSome of my friends say “it’s annoying”! Others find it quite inspiring. I talk about my life here – which seems to be a good balance among adventure, family, friends…
Read MoreFrom the recent email conversation with one of my friends, let’s call him Jim, triggered by recent post here: Dan: “I was running in the rice paddies last week. Often,…
Read MoreI say yes when I mean no There have been many times that I said yes when I meant no, afraid of displeasing others, and even more afraid of being…
Read MoreAnother year almost gone! And what a year it was… I hope and wish that you truly managed to #surviveyourlife with compassion this year regardless how happy or unhappy the events around…
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