Work

To pursue a career through hard work, lots of energy and commitment is one thing. Another thing is to create a meaningful and healthy personal life, which requires a lot of work too. I believe those areas overlap and are intertwined. Once you know what you want and need, it becomes easier to make decisions that serve you well. In this section you will find my writings about living up to your full potential through a purpose-driven life.

10 successful people who failed hard but used it as fuel on their road to success

Sometimes it's more interesting to talk about failures than about achievements. Especially when the screw-ups come from people that turned out really well. Read on for some examples of people who failed but actually used those failures on their way to success.

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This is the difference between a job and a calling

If someone would ask my younger self what I wanted to be when I would grow up, I probably would have answered either a journalist or an entrepreneur. I guess…

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My top 10 quotes about work and loving your job

Work is a central theme in our lives. The meaning of work goes often beyond the reward of a paycheck. In this section I'll share some great quotes about work and what it means to us.

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My top 10 quotes on success to motivate you to push forward

In this section I've collected some quotes on success that reflect the most what I think success is about. Read further to get inspired to keep on going.

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The difference between an entrepreneur and a freelancer

During my studies I started to work as a freelancer. I didn't study for web-development and webdesign, but somehow I rolled into it. First I worked via an employment agency,…

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Let excellence be your brand

In this blog that I wrote

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Why people with even the most unusual interests can start business

Lately I got a message from someone who read my blog

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Why personal branding is more important than ever

Whether you’re an employee, freelancer or entrepreneur, cultivating a personal brand - especially online - has become more important than ever. In this article I want to highlight the importance of…

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Why you already have a personal brand

Everyone has a personal brand, whether you want one or not. It is defined by everything you do, from what you wear to how you treat people, from how you…

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How artists have used self-portraits to promote their work for centuries now

There has been a well-known saying throughout the history of art: “Every artist paints himself.” This catchphrase demonstrates that self-portraits were a big thing for artists throughout the years. But…

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