Category Archives: Coaching

Be happy with what you like

A 18 years old friend wants to go to ballet school. But everyone is scaring him off, saying that ballet is only for gay. There are people out there who label anything that is not their cup of thee as … Continue reading

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Law Practice

A lawyer, according to Black’s Law Dictionary, is “a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person licensed to practice law. People who are legally practice law are named: lawyers, jurist, counselor, advocate, barrister, solicitor … Continue reading

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Law degrees

Since 1991 I am Master of Law & Legislation (LL.M.) In 1997 I finished my Doctoral thesis in Law and earned the academic title of civil law Doctor in Law (LL.D.). Because I studied common law in Berkeley also Juridical … Continue reading

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Berkeley

When you travel around the world it is sometimes hard to keep in touch with old friends. In my life I lived in Amsterdam, Berkeley and since a couple of years in South East Asia. For now it is nice … Continue reading

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It is Raining, Hallelujah

It is Raining, Hallelujah! Better appreciate it. In Thailand August is raining season. Everything gets cleaned, fresh & shining. In Holland August is the high summer season so we expect that is dry, sunny & warm. Apparently there are climatological … Continue reading

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Old friends

Today I send a message to a 700 years old friend. I saw this saint last time two years ago and we made many children happy back than. This friend Sinterklaas was born 700 years or so ago. That was … Continue reading

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Compromise doesn’t work

Compromise doesn’t work. It is an easy way out that won’t last. In every days life we think we compromise but instead we give in on minor interests. When we would compromise on real issues with real important interests that … Continue reading

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Babylon’s flowers

As a Dutchman I speak English. In rural Thailand not so many Thai speak English. As a Dutchman I was asked how to win land, where there was just water. First we had weeks of just being polite to each … Continue reading

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posting

Why are people making weblog (blog) videolog (vlog) or soundlog (podcast)? Why am I doing it, I don’t know. For me it is something new and that means moving. Moving in new situations is the best way to develop yourself. … Continue reading

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The right tone

It is hard to find the right tone. I am not sure about how people hear what you try to communicate. Communication is therefor most interesting. Today I had two examples. One was about a friend damaging my car. Although … Continue reading

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