Nice to meet you! I only know a handful of other people that go by the name of Lodewijk. It’s really a tough name for the non-Dutch, but a name blessed with a rich history as well.

Do you have the experience that simply your name can be the start of a conversation? It can be really powerful as an icebreaker when meeting new people.

Nice paintings by the way! Is that our queen in the before last picture?

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I go by Lo, great to find your web site,
do not have the time right now, but, will get back to it.
I m a retired art director / crative director, now involved with the fine art of painting.
Was born in Rotterdam. Why my mom cursed me with the name Lodewijk
mag Jost weeten.
Bye for now got things to do.

Lo

@rudy – Just left the nest? That’s quite another phase! I really love being a dad, but how much people try, you can’t describe what it is and be complete. Some things have to be experienced, some feelings can’t be described because without being a parent you’re missing the reference to grasp what people mean.

@John – LOL I know! When I’m home alone with my son, there’s hardly any work that gets done. But I choose to spend time with him then, instead of feeling annoyed or some other negative feeling. I can work later (if deadlines permit) when he’s asleep.

But help from the wife is always welcome! As the other way around is too, guys! For the work at home moms, but also for the stay at home moms!

Lodewijk’s last blog post..How To Get Unstuck

I’m a 30-something dad with 2 kids (a 2 year old and newborn) and work from my home office with my son tugging on my shoulder saying “daddy” every few minutes.

The balance for me in work and family life is help from my wife LOL!

Good luck in your ventures. I’m off to check you site out now.

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“By simply starting you enroll yourself in the best school: Reality.” That line is just what I needed on a beautiful rainy morning.

@James – Knowing what your personal core values are, really is very powerful knowledge. They are a guiding light on your path through life, and can help you make the right choice when faced with difficult decisions.

If you have your values to support you at those times, you’re going to make decisions with a life long focus. If you’re making decisions without them, there’s a big chance of sub-optimization: good on the short-term but not so good on the long term. “It looked like a good idea at the time…”

If you align your activities with them, you are feeding them. And they are your tickets to a happy, fulfilling and passionate life. Those activities will also not feel like work (most of the time anyway) because they’re so much fun. But it is very possible to get your income from them. And congruent people that live their own legend usually are very exciting to work with!

It might take some time to discover you values, I know I did. You can’t just make them up, because they’re already ingrained in your being. You really need to discover them. And your subconscious is giving hints all the time. Whenever you feel regret, excited, hesitation, proud. Often they originate from one of those values.

Euhm…I’ll stop here I guess, before this turns into another blog post

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@ Lode – You mentioned aligning your activities with your values – how important do you believe this step to be for people, and why? I know the answer to this, but I think it maybe be valuable for others to read your views.

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