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9 Things I Didn’t Regret Buying in 2025
With 2026 now upon us, it’s time to look back at the purchases that made a difference. Some are practical, others are a bit indulgent, but all of them passed the ultimate test: I’d buy them again. 1. MacBook Air – Coolblue (Netherlands) – €1729.- The most expensive thing I bought last year. But my…
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What’s On My Desk: A Windows User’s Apple Ecosystem Experience
Let’s talk tech, that’s always fun. The MacBook I recently bought a MacBook Air—my first Apple laptop. I grew up with Apple computers in the house, but I’ve always been a Windows user. I never understood why you would spend more for having fewer functionalities. But over the last two to three years, things have…
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Hunting for Ducks: How Well Do You Evade Black Swans?
I’ve built what might be the world’s first risk management training tool disguised as a browser game. Well, sort of. It’s called Black Swan Duck Hunt, and whilst it looks like a simple shooting game, it’s actually a profound metaphor for organisational development. The Art of Duck Hunting In the game, you’re hunting ducks. These…
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My Life in Weeks
This is a map of my life — where each tiny box represents a single week I’ve lived or will (hopefully) live. All the boxes together represent 100 Years. I first came across this idea through Gina Trapani’s blog, who made her own version. She got it from Wait But Why’s now-classic post on Your…
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The biggest hiking event in the world: The Four Day Marches
Introduction The Four Day Marches, known as “Vierdaagse” in Dutch, is the largest hiking event in the world. It attracts tens of thousands of participants from all over the globe, who come together to challenge their endurance and celebrate at the parties (a.k.a ‘De vierdaagse feesten’ ) surrounding the event. My Personal Experience I have…