It has been relatively quit on my personal blog for a while and that has partly to do with focus. I’m contemplating starting a new blog with more economic, investment and personal development issues and keeping this as my personal blog where I would like to share more insights in column-like posts.
I’ll keep you updated.

This is going to be one of the last posts of this year (Expect another “three questions” this weekend!)
Reflecting back on this past year, it was one of inner growth. And not for me personally, but I saw colleagues and friends finding their direction as well. Seeing this has been rewarding and inspiring. Continueing with [...]

Because they look at someone’s potential instead of his exact course of study?

Last Tuesday I visited an investing seminar by Jim Rogers. Although investing isn’t the main focus of my blog, it has always been one of my interests. When I was accidentally signed up for this seminar, I hesitated a bit, but realized it would be a very interesting evening. Many of you may know Jim [...]

“All structural elements, switchgear and trim are made from fully recyclable materials. Better still, it is highly unlikely that your car will ever need recycling at all. After all, more than 60% of all Porsche vehicles ever produced are still on the road today. This exceptional longevity is fundamental to the Porsche philosophy and, in [...]

Not sure when this movie will come out over here in Europe, but the trailer alone inspires to follow your dream.
via NAU: the thought kitchen

Take 15 minutes of your time and watch this. Think different.

Approaching Nowhere is the name of a photographic series by Jeff Brouws. His photos take us on a tour of America in a state of desertion. Somehow, Jean Beaudrilliard’s America comes to mind. Recommended browsing.
Via Mocoloco Art

While going through my feeds I came across these two post and felt like sharing them.
Treehugger comes with A Greener Ganesh, which is an interesting story of how Ganesh deities used to be made out of clay, later Plaster of Paris, and now a new company sprang up to get the sculptors back into clay. [...]

I read The 4-Hour Workweek a little while ago. I’ve mentioned it before on my blog that it has some good advice on how to live, instead of being lived by your job, company etc. It questions the idea of retirement. Tim Ferriss, the author, gives examples of how most people work hard and [...]