Sunday Column (168)
Posted by Volker in Sunday Column on May 20, 2012
What should I say. An eventful week has passed. Summing up the last weekend, we went to a Christening. It was a Catholic Christening and I still feel a bit awkward to go to Churches. I guess I have been a bit detached from religion if you don’t count Buddhism as one. Anyway, it was a great event, and a nice get together afterwards. I hope, once we move, that we stay in contact with all those fantastic people we met in Beckenham over the last 8 years.
We also got a new neighbour. I didn’t post about it as I didn’t want to be the first one announcing it. A fantastic occurence if you think about it. Whilst having two kids of my onw it is still a miracle thinking a new human being enters this world. I love it and still get a bit sentimental.
Nevertheless our two are more than enough work. Nothing warms my heart more than coming home from work or travel and getting big hugs, kisses and a play about with the boys. I absolutely love and adore them!
I travelled to Milan this week and got a chance to read more of the Joan Baez biography. Page by page I realise what kind of world she used to live in. Segregation, inequality between races and genders. I actually cried a bit when she described her relationship with Dr. King. Those hippies set out to change the world, not to become super rich. Their motivation was “to make a dent” in the universe, nothing else.
Have you thought about the values you are living for? More money, bigger car or bigger house? It doesn’t work like that. It never will. Attachment and greed will ruin our society. Nothing about earning more money, being more successful but at some point you have to stop and think about it. Are a couple hundred more a month worth the additional hassle you have to put in? I guess it depends which level you are talking about but stop and think about it for a moment. Happiness comes from within not out of your wallet.
Making this impact I described above drives me on. Flying to the international offices and making a difference. I enjoy doing that. Having these 19 hours days collapsing at the end of the day with a satisfactory feeling. This is the dent I am making at the moment. On the exact opposite end I enjoy turning everything off during my flight and just relax. That can work wonders too!
Taking these powernaps at 30,000 ft. I love doing that. The 10 minutes after lunch or on the couch on a Saturday afternoon after the boys woke you up at 5:30 again. I guess I am lucky I can do that
We all followed the Facebook IO on Friday. Isn’t it fascinating that a social media network is worth so much money by the input we all provide. Should we not all have a bit of a share package? After all if we all withdraw our membership Facebook would be worth nothing. Interesting thought, no?
Anyway. Just when I left work on Friday someone stopped me in the street saying “Volker, you remember me? You interviewed me last year.” I didn’t remember him. He thought I was arrogant admitting it and saying he could add me on Linkedin. Crazy. I normally have a good memory but over the last 12 months I met so many people for interviews and business, how could I possibly remember who is who. I guess I was right (arrogant again) to not employ him, as he obviously didn’t make any lasting impression on me.
We spend the weekend on a 3rd birthday party and a school party down in Hassocks. I got some sun and we finished the day with a curry in our local restaurant. We cannot wait to move. Hopefully we finally exchange contracts on Monday. Fingers and toes crossed.
Have a great week.
Best wishes,
Volker
Weekly Updates for Volker’s Tweets: 2012-05-18
- I'm at Kent House Railway Station (KTH) (Beckenham, Greater London) http://t.co/znaueEpv #
- @thepaulsilver now that you got 1000 followers… in reply to thepaulsilver #
- @MediaMathEMEA thanks. in reply to MediaMathEMEA #
- RT @Kahanka: I am the Finalist of Best MAD Baby Blog! Please vote for me! Thank you. http://t.co/Z5HqxWOe #MadBlogAwards #
- I'm at mexad LTD (London, Greater London) http://t.co/MQKjNnAQ #
- Haha like it RT @Gu881n5: If Apple were to be valued using the same metrics as Facebook it would be worth 2 Trillion! #
- @BlackPlastic Adam Opel was the inventor of Opel/Vauxhall. Sorry. One of his family members founded my fraternity in Germany. in reply to BlackPlastic #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/FLj7cpXo #
- Catching up on the #apprentice #soshit – #keeponrunning #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/TS8YrVxo #
- Home! (@ cb consulting) http://t.co/ReirzWj3 #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/LA4q7lF8 #
- I'm at Birkbeck Railway Station (BIK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/VxJQRQkD #
- @Beckenham lol. You social media junkie
of course meant tram. Then again… No, love my teams. in reply to Beckenham # - RT @ballueder: Hate the ppl on the TRAM. Not all, just most of them. Last tram ride outside Beckenham? (@ East Croydon Tram Stop)… #
- Hate the ppl on the team. Not all, just most of them. Last tram ride outside Beckenham? (@ East Croydon Tram Stop) http://t.co/Q50fvSxR #
- Beam me home please. (@ East Croydon Railway Station (ECR) w/ 2 others) http://t.co/5ddaKrWl #
- Chased Solicitors today. Sorry Mr Ballueder, whilst I recognise your voice I still have to take you through security. exchange then! #fb #
- New personal best from plane to train. #traveltoooften (@ Gatwick Airport Railway Station (GTW)) http://t.co/CTED5AGf #
- I'm at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) (Crawley, West Sussex) w/ 14 others http://t.co/DzIYgmJ9 #
- Waiting to park. Busy today. (@ Gatwick Runway) http://t.co/YWbjypdg #
- @Iwantmytrain i know! in reply to Iwantmytrain #
- Science: Coffee Drinkers Live Longer – @Gizmodo http://t.co/IA5X6D0H #
- Ballueder's #RTB News is out! http://t.co/AYouuLs9 ▸ Top stories today via @sumague_llc @xplusone @charessespieces #
- I'm at mexad Italy (Milano) http://t.co/aS6FiZ0R #
- Up for 19 hours. Good night. #
- RT @SpotXchange: New pics up from the #breakfastXchange Thanks to everybody who attended http://t.co/chIVjhxK @Skipit #onlinevideoads #RTB #
- Love this hotel. (@ Hotel Carlyle Brera) http://t.co/vFvf3SIb #
- #Milano #newventure #wine #
- Wow. What a week! RT @skottzgirl: want to see what goes on in my week?
http://t.co/d54xPam4 # - might venture out in #Milano for a #Scottish #Tennent's in an #Irish bar. WOW. #fb #
- Va bene. (@ mexad Italy) http://t.co/DXrrDQ0l #
- Ballueder's #RTB News is out! http://t.co/AYouuLs9 ▸ Top stories today via @randyisabella @globaldanceelec @adforminsider @reverendjustito #
- Whoever got the runway on 4sq must be a pilot? Genius. (@ Gatwick Runway) http://t.co/rQbP7uXK #
- Full check this morning. Coffee now, breakfast, Milano. (@ Departure Lounge) http://t.co/JvjyZk4d #
- RT @guardiantech: Twitter now has 10m users in UK http://t.co/13vnOHH6 #
- Tired (@ London Gatwick Airport (LGW) w/ 2 others) http://t.co/yFEbTW79 #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/BTJLCWB4 #
- Ballueder's #RTB News is out! http://t.co/AYouuLs9 ▸ Top stories today via @comtekonline_ #
- RT @cpokane: ATS LONDON is back! Tuesday, September 18: SAVE THE DATE! Bigger and better, http://t.co/XLD8xkLz #
- I'm at mexad LTD (London, Greater London) http://t.co/Muuorsfp #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/UQrlmu83 #
- #keeponrunning another successful run. Yeah! #
- RT @Jordan_Keats: The tai-chi Weekly is out! http://t.co/JmwmLMp5 ▸ Top stories today via @Hulku @championsway @journik @ballueder #
- @andybetts1 certainly tweeting
in reply to andybetts1 # - How to Start Your Week With Your Batteries Fully Charged http://t.co/Zr7JfAUu via @TMNinja #
- Transform Your Employees into Passionate Advocates (via @Pocket) http://t.co/PlsOxl7X #
- 2 days to go allegedly. (@ Clock House Railway Station (CLK)) http://t.co/SEfEkITS #
- Easy peasy RT @Gu881n5: Great video from @iab explaining real time advertising & its evolution: http://t.co/YsCODU75 #
- @DannyHopwood Sherlock! in reply to DannyHopwood #
- RT @iPhone_News: Nokia Lumia 900 no longer the “best smartphone ever” http://t.co/9DP4Jewd #
- @mexad @DataXu so true! RT @persdevquotes: We get paid for bringing value to the market place. ~ Jim Rohn #
- RT @AncientProverbs: A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. -Chinese Proverb #
- I'm at London Victoria Railway Station (VIC) (London, Greater London) w/ 15 others http://t.co/luxT0Lvz #
- Ballueder's #RTB News is out! http://t.co/AYouuLs9 ▸ Top stories today via @cpokane @adoperations @matthijskeij @sjogia #
- Morning all. Monday. (@ mexad LTD) http://t.co/gAONS7Ck #
- RT @persdevquotes: You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight. ~ Jim Rohn #
- Am I mayor yet? (@ Clock House Railway Station (CLK)) http://t.co/ju3gMIfR #
- Ballueder's #RTB News is out! http://t.co/AYouuLs9 ▸ Top stories today via @red_executive @recsci @digimediapro1 #
- Sunday morning run. Nothing line it. #keeponrunning #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/bN63Cgff #
- @Mitch_M many times. Fascinating story & movie. in reply to Mitch_M #
- Watching avatar. Nothing like it. #
- RT @applenws: iPhone 'Mug Case' Helps You Get A Grip On Your Calls – Inventorspot http://t.co/4GTSFl5B #apple #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/NdJ4m02n #
- Ballueder's #RTB News is out! http://t.co/AYouuLs9 ▸ Top stories today via @ballueder @paulwright66 #
- RT @karaswisher: Apple’s Coming Map App Will “Blow Your Head Off” http://t.co/hcvlQw2L #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/pdRDQuLN #
- Hosepipe ban still in place. Wtf? #
- @MediaMathEMEA thanks for the mention. in reply to MediaMathEMEA #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/8vh9tGnT #
Buddhist Thoughts: Falling on the Ground
When we fall on the ground it hurts us, but we also need to rely on the ground to get back up.
- Kathleen McDonald, “How to Meditate”
I love this quote: simple and easy to understand. Or is it?
You need the ground for 2 reasons:
1. to fall on it, to get hurt, to realise it is there
2. to get up from it, to get help to learn from it
Isn’t that wonderful, sweet and simple.
Enjoy
Volker
Sunday Column (167)
Posted by Volker in Sunday Column on May 13, 2012
This week started with a bank holiday. I really could get used to 3 days weekends. Also, I finally bought what I was going on for for the last few months: an iPad. Yes, after converting to an iPhone, reading Steve Jobs’ Biography, then “Inside Apple” and now the biography of Joan Baez, I am so taken with Apple (and subsequently with the 60ies/Hippie attitude) that the next purchase will be an iMac. That has to wait until we have moved though.
The iPad is aiming to replace my netbook which my MIL (mother in law) will appreciate. Also when I start commuting longer from the new place there will be plenty of use for an iPad from reading the paper to writing this blog.
By the way the new place. We really annoy our solicitors and mortgage advisor. After some mistakes on their end, it has now all been verbally sorted. Once things are confirmed in writing we are going to exchange contracts (hopefully next week) and then move early June. Fingers, toes and legs crossed. We cannot wait. Life is on hold until we can settle. No new purchases, no BBQs, no new paint on the wall. We are just waiting.
This week I also got a new CD. Yes, those round little music holders that are getting replaced by digital music. I feel so retro knowing I love my vinyls and also got my record player here (despite that I haven’t used it for a while). Anyway, I got the CD from the Reinhard Mey concert I was visiting with my mum last year. It is great to have this memory on CD. Not only the songs but it also brings back the memory of this experience. Music can be so thought provoking and sentimental.
There has not been much else happening. Or it might have been, but nothing I can speak about freely. No, nothing to worry about. But there are a few things going on of which I am quite thoughtful about. However, things will happen as they meant to be. Being a Buddhist helps you coping with a lot of stuff you need to put up with. Politics, opinions, change of life, sudden changes and love.
Yes, love is the one I need to deal with too. Not a big burden of course. I love love – I mean who doesn’t. But hearing that the kids love you and that they miss you, I find it difficult to not think about it all the time whilst being away, at work or travelling.
This ties in with the most important event that happened this week: Rohan took his first few steps! It is fantastic to see him doing it. He seems to have so much fun and joy doing it but only does it when in the bedroom “having a race”, not when he is in the garden, park or elsewhere. I guess this is only the beginning.
I guess life is the challenge of being able to balance the “need for money”, the “aspiration for a career”, and the “love for the family”. This might sound sentimental but I am pleased with my life at the moment. Seeing so much love from my 3 year old (and the younger one too but different), and having a great job that allows for flexible working is fantastic. I couldn’t wish for anything else at the moment.
Now, before I start rattling on, I better stop.
Have a fantastic week. A normal weekend, a normal week ahead.
Buddha bless,
Volker
Weekly Updates for Volker’s Tweets: 2012-05-11
- IT'S NOT STEVE JOBS: Wozniak Reveals The One Person Who 'Actually' Deserves Credit For Apple's Early Success http://t.co/rgIrSEo1 via @sai #
- Apple’s Siri calls the Nokia Lumia 900 “the best smartphone ever” | VentureBeat: http://t.co/Qh1oVCfE #
- iPad Mini 7in to launch in October with $200 price tag? http://t.co/mVcs3phP #
- Ballueder's #RTB News is out! http://t.co/AYouuLs9 ▸ Top stories today via @icesaileco @dataxu @cpokane @rtb_news @rubiconproject #
- Another 4 km done. #keeponrunning #tgif #
- @DannyHopwood so where do you see consolidation happening? in reply to DannyHopwood #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/yaHnJ4lz #
- I'm at cb consulting (Beckenham, Greater London) http://t.co/kr8VaPDV #
- @JamesPictures just a few
in reply to JamesPictures # - @andybetts1 must. Thought you headed off to the north
in reply to andybetts1 # - I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/6ep9h729 #
- @andybetts1 how long you here for? in reply to andybetts1 #
- Arrived. (@ The Horniman At Hays) http://t.co/wM7vxyi9 #
- Closing in #mediathursday (@ London Bridge Railway Station (LBG) w/ 8 others) http://t.co/WTLq77Pl #
- RT @nickcoffer: By the time a man realises that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he's wrong! (Wadsworth) #
- Yupp, off for beers #mediathursday #catchingupwitholdmates #londoncalling #
- @JamesPictures Going to be fun tonight then
Not long now. I can smell the hop. in reply to JamesPictures # - Awesome! Blue-busters…Steve Jobs' Lost "Ghost Busters" Parody via @BloombergTV http://t.co/BZTe8AAs #
- @aripap awesome. Can you bring some over to the UK on your next visit
in reply to aripap # - @bkeenen bye bye, best of luck! in reply to bkeenen #
- Ballueder's #RTB News is out! http://t.co/AYouuLs9 ▸ Top stories today via @martinmov @xplusone @nissmac @turnplatform @dannyhopwood #
- @skottzgirl Haha, as a lady you get away with it. Me however gets in real trouble. They should wear a badge http://t.co/DXy4ikJK in reply to skottzgirl #
- I'm at mexad LTD (London, Greater London) http://t.co/bOUqXY5l #
- #mediathursday (@ Clock House Railway Station (CLK)) http://t.co/6a6vFBvW #
- Funny! RT @iphoneness: 5 Unique iPad Accessories You Should Not Miss http://t.co/fHieBLkj #
- RT @janneke_improve: Missed the @MediaMathEMEA and @ImproveDigital video the Battle of the Machines? Check it here: http://t.co/LdsGQa9R #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/m0SluDWq #
- Wow RT @engadget: Wolfenstein 3D celebrates 20 years of machine guns and flag-obscured passages with free web version http://t.co/H70iFzah #
- RT @TechCrunch: Etsy Raises $40M To Fuel International Expansion http://t.co/crKZmsLZ by @fredericl #
- @Smeeeeth try. in reply to Smeeeeth #
- I'm at mexad LTD (London, Greater London) http://t.co/5aAOZFXX #
- Thanks! RT @BlackPlastic: Nice! Inspirational Steve Jobs desk furniture courtesy of @ballueder! http://t.co/RVJHBjF8 #
- Very good article! RT @HarvardBiz – Checking In with Employees (Versus Checking Up) – Harvard Business Review: http://t.co/MVRMUxCw #
- I'm at Pita Gourmet (London, Greater London) http://t.co/cXzOWWc1 #
- Ballueder's #RTB News is out! http://t.co/AYouuLs9 ▸ Top stories today via @exchangewire @ew_apac @karaweber @paulwright66 #
- RT @AncientProverbs: Early to bed & early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy & wise. -English Proverb #
- And? (@ Clock House Railway Station (CLK)) http://t.co/NE7EGnJK #
- @BlackPlastic niche but good money. in reply to BlackPlastic #
- @BlackPlastic hehe. Sure. Pick the quote & picture or go for this design. Should we start a business? in reply to BlackPlastic #
- For @blackplastic RT @ballueder Volker blogs : Obsession http://t.co/2w2QGxzg #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/C7e8qH6f #
- @BoyeB Might be. Fantastic Sushi and good healthy food though. in reply to BoyeB #
- I'm at Abokado (London, Greater London) http://t.co/z8CVUCmG #
- RT @Sweden_AR: The #SwedenAR Daily News is out! http://t.co/Mh9daIOr ▸ Top stories today via @ballueder @rogersahl @papyermyule @miashanley #
- @MartinMov yeah. Not making it to Stockholm but see you again soon. in reply to MartinMov #
- Ballueder's #RTB News is out! http://t.co/AYouuLs9 ▸ Top stories today via @turnplatform #
- Anyone used Internlink Express? They seem quite shit & don't have a contact phone number on their website. Sad days for #customerservice #
- Go on! (@ Clock House Railway Station (CLK)) http://t.co/SoSFlb4a #
- Man flu, musical beds, bad sleep. Going to be a looooong day. #fb #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/zr22zGWq #
- @BlackPlastic it's working
in reply to BlackPlastic # - @BlackPlastic haven't got a chance to open it yet. in reply to BlackPlastic #
- @BlackPlastic I bought something beautiful. Black. 32 GB. All your fault lol
in reply to BlackPlastic # - I am scared. I can see a warming yellowish ball outside. Haven't seen that for a long time. #
- RT @KrisCrox: Plan A was something actually different. RT @CNET: Third generation iPad was Apple's 'Plan B' design http://t.co/TD1iMEeA #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/zbttni0P #
- Another trip through London. Phil & Teds hammerhead buggy being a nightmare. Wonder if we can give it back. Less than a year old. #
- @MichaelMHans like it! in reply to MichaelMHans #
- Done. iMac and appleTV next. (@ Apple Store w/ 2 others) http://t.co/2GUTHyk1 #
- @BlackPlastic I did it. Beautiful. #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/mvTOFtf6 #
- RT @thepaulsilver: Adscale launches RTB platform. Promises to shake up German RTB market http://t.co/OIYRhCG5 #
- Ballueder's #RTB News is out! http://t.co/AYouuLs9 ▸ Top stories today via @adtechbiz @electrolaughs @matthijskeij @louismoynihan #
- RT @BBCBreaking: #Euro declines after French and Greek election results http://t.co/5dR9vJbk #
- RT @MindPowerCoach: In the light of all eternity u have always mattered #
- Early bank holiday run with wrist weights. Awesome. #keeponrunning #
- Mayorship here I come (@ Clock House Railway Station (CLK)) http://t.co/2f0QcqmE #
- RT @Jayne: Just like we say Google instead of Search. We say Kleenex instead of tissue. languageinfluenced by brands http://t.co/Yid0oChN #
- RT @moneill: What if Dick Cheney's convenient heart donor was Osama bin Laden. That's why he was shot in the eye, not center mass, and… #
- @MichaelMHans wow. You guts are fit. in reply to MichaelMHans #
- @Milkshake sorry. Guess the channel 5 milkshake programme has a different twitter handle. in reply to Milkshake #
- Ballueder's #RTB News is out! http://t.co/AYouuLs9 ▸ Top stories today via @robbiehills @bargainsamazon @charliemolland #
- RT @persdevquotes: When your desires are strong enough you will appear to possess superhuman powers to achieve. ~ Napoleon Hill #
- RT @Leadershipfreak: The less others understand you … the more you need to listen. #leadership #
- surprised about some adverts @milkshake. Either my son is too young or I am too disturbed by violence. #channel5 #knowwhyupaytvlicence #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/soGjOWXe #
- @JamesPictures what you looking for? in reply to JamesPictures #
- RT @HuffingtonPost: Tanzania has 30 times as many women dying during childbirth as the U.S. It's time for change http://t.co/h9Br2lo2… #
- RT @persdevquotes: Want to learn to eat a lot?Here it is:Eat a little.That way,you will be around long enough to eat a lot. ~ Tony Robbins #
- 3 yr old up past bed time. They are so cute. Just totally ruined my Saturday night plans. Instead lots of cuddles. #
- RT @Beckenham: Have you seen this stolen black Mini today ? Keep an eye out & make @RussianTotty 's day to get it back http://t.co/7T31JIRG #
- RT @madeupstats: In 2012, the Tories' backbenchers collectively earned less money sitting on benches than Torres. #madeupstaturday #
- RT @Beckenham: 2 RAF Typhoons just buzzin Beckenham as part of the Olympic security arrangements – noisy but so cool #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/ZLg13r2G #
- @peter_mount cheers in reply to peter_mount #
- Nice one RT @bkeenen: http://t.co/dRMgJ9cn Land Rover – Defender XS SW LWB on Friday-Ad! #
- Winter weather. Rain. Dull. #fb #
- Ballueder's #RTB News is out! http://t.co/AYouuLs9 ▸ Top stories today via @turnplatform @dataxu @ballueder @paulwright66 @thepaulsilver #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/hqmJO3Nf #
- RT @HarvardBiz: If You're Not Pissing Someone Off, You're Probably Not Innovating http://t.co/E0xeN7Uo #
- Very true RT @StephenBeynon: People didn't vote Conservative in London mayoral election. They voted for Boris. #
- RT @Zen_Moments: I'm as proud of what we don't do as I am of what we do. ~ Steve Jobs #
- RT @AncientProverbs: Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors. -African Proverb #
- @Smeeeeth thanks. Maybe you take me there one day
in reply to Smeeeeth # - @real_oliver they are gone now. Helicopter was above avenue road tram stop circling into penge & back again. in reply to real_oliver #
- @BlackPlastic cheers buddy in reply to BlackPlastic #
- RT @Elika: Is this right? BNP lost all six seats they were defending. Now that is the best news I've had for a long time. #
- @Smeeeeth again? Hagw. in reply to Smeeeeth #
- Yeah whats up?RT @real_oliver: Police helicopter abroad in Beckenham tonight #
- @MediaMathEMEA thanks guys. in reply to MediaMathEMEA #
- RT @BlackPlastic: The PostView: Why The Ad Tech And Agency Models Are Beginning To Collide http://t.co/fG0VeTXV #
- RT @andybetts1: Samsung Galaxy S III Tracks Your Eyes, Knows When You're Ready to Call http://t.co/zD06x8RP via @wired #
- I'm at Clock House Railway Station (CLK) (London, Greater London) http://t.co/UNT43AZU #
Battle of explaining what I actually do….
Posted by Volker in cb consulting on May 10, 2012
Thanks to a partner and competitor, there is now a 10 minute video explaining what our industry is actually about.
This is dedicated to my mum
Inspirational Thought: Present Moment
Don’t let a mad world tell you that success is anything other than a successful present moment. ~ Eckhart Tolle
Living in the moment is not a new concept.
Wanting success is not a new concept. Most people are “trained” by their parents and by society to be “high achievers”. I was.
However, the true success of man is to cherish this very moment. It is not about the past or the future but the here and now whether you are successful or not. If you make this moment successful, and the next, and the next…..you are on your way.
Have a great day,
Volker
Obsession
You all know I have an obsession with work, productivity and motivation. And since last year I sold my soul to Apple.
Mixing all that results in a little motivational poster/frame on my desk.
One of many, maybe from others, to come. I think I start creating my own homemade collection now.
And certainly a new obsession.









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