Eisenhower’s Rule, Pareto Principle, Einstein’s Relativity, and Kahneman: How We Think Differently About Life and Time
Eisenhower’s rule, Pareto’s 80/20 principle, and Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow encourage us to think differently about how we approach life and decision-making. Einstein’s relativity theory shows how our perceptions of time and reality shape who we are.
Uncovering Family History: Dutch Ancestry, Bakker and Neervoort Families, Genealogy Research, Belgian Soldier Origins
Have you ever wondered out loud: "where do I actually come from, or have you ever been curious about it? A few years ago, I asked myself the same question, and I started a search for where my ancestors were, and where they originally came from. My search started in the metropolis of Rotterdam, and in Doesburg, the Gelderland mustard city.
Why Are Hitler, Putin, and Trump Different? Reflecting on Childhood Struggles and Feeling Out of Place.
Reflecting on my lonely, bullied childhood at Velp's 'De Korenbloem' kindergarten and Prins Bernhard School, I was always different. Struggling with health issues, glasses, and social isolation, I learned valuable life lessons. Influenced by figures like Hitler and Napoleon, I realized early that people are shaped by circumstances. My story reminds us not to judge, as we all have unique paths.
How Ancestral Influence and Archetypes Shape Your Identity and Growth
Who shaped your life the most—parents, mentors, or cultural icons? From Carl Jung’s archetypes to ancestral instincts, our subconscious deeply influences our identity, relationships, and personal growth.
Reflecting on Life as a Gifted, Highly Sensitive Individual: Career in Hospitality, Sales, and Teaching
At 63, I reflect on my life with six mothers—my real mother and five sisters. Growing up as the youngest, I often felt isolated, unaware that I was gifted and highly sensitive. My school days weren’t fulfilling, but I found comfort in music and later pursued a career in hospitality, sales, and operational management, ultimately achieving "Teacher of the Year."
Are Jung’s Archetypes and 70s Music Warnings Still Relevant Today?
Listening to old songs like “Crazy Horses” and reading Jung’s Man and His Symbols made me reflect on how little has changed.
Trump’s Global Chess Game: NATO, EU, and the Future of Security
Last night, I played chess with my nephew. Neither of us is an expert, but we enjoy the game. It usually ends in checkmate. Similarly, in global politics, figures like Donald Trump use chess as a metaphor for strategy. With NATO and the EU involved, Trump’s moves spark questions about global security. Will Europe’s countermoves succeed, or will tensions escalate in this high-stakes game?
“Writing with Fire: Empowering Women in Indian Journalism”
"Writing with Fire" (2021), directed by Susmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas, is a powerful documentary about Khabar Lahariya, an all-female, Dalit-run news organization in India. It follows reporters like Meera, Suneeta, and Shyamkali as they confront societal and technological challenges. In 2025, the film still deeply impressed Dutch viewers, showcasing the courage of women defying male dominance to reshape Indian journalism.
Elon Musk, Trump, Harari, is AI reshaping democracy?
Are Musk and AI reshaping democracy? Surveillance, privacy, and productivity challenges loom as technology changes how we live, work, and govern ourselves..
Putin, Trump, NATO: A Crisis Demanding Political Change in Europe?
The world’s political system is increasingly unstable. Rising tensions, from Putin’s territorial ambitions to Trump’s NATO stance, highlight weaknesses in the EEC and NATO. In the Netherlands, the fragmented government system leads to ineffective long-term policies. With short election cycles and slow decision-making, should politics adopt modern management methods like Agile, Lean, and Six Sigma to tackle global challenges, or remain unprepared for threats like Russia and China?
