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Overview

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  • Fluent in Dutch; learning English, German, Spanish
  • 41, Male
  • Member since 2010
  • Entrepreneur
  • Economics & Business, University of Amsterdam
  • From Haarlem
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Accelerate the transition towards a sustainable economy

ABOUT ME

Committed to make a positive change and enjoying life while doing so! Fun-Loving, straightforward, surfing life, believing that the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams!

PHILOSOPHY

I believe we currently live in very exiting and crucial times! We have to make the transition to a sustainable economy for the benefit of all! And the good news is it's todays largest economic opportunity!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Traveled for 2 months in India! Stayed of with 5 local families in 5 different cities! Great to get the opportunity to interact with people that have a completely different culture then everything I grew up with!

Interests

Surfing, (House/Salsa/Jazz)-Music, Sustainability, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Evolution, Future!

  • culture
  • beauty
  • news
  • music
  • jazz
  • surfing
  • sailing
  • bungee jumping
  • skydiving
  • rock climbing
  • swimming
  • entrepreneurship

Music, Movies, and Books

My music preference depends on my mood and the occasion (duh..;))From House-Music and Techno to Jazz, Salsa and Classical! I love festivals like Lowlands, Solar and Welcome to the future!
Books that changed my way of thinking: The Alchemist, 7-Habbits, Synchronicity, The Art of Happiness, Power of Now, GoodToGreat!
Movies that I enjoyed: Avatar, LockStock&2SmokingBarrels, Snatch, WhatTheBleepDoWeKnow?

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

RoadTrip through Australia, NZ and Asia with highlights like: Naviz Bungee Jump, PadiDiving Koh Tau, Swimming with Dolphins in Duneden, SkyDive above Lake TauPoh, OverlandTrack in Tasmania, Sailing the WithSundays, Climbing the AyersRock/Uluru, Australia, Surfing in Bali and Lombock! Etc.

Teach, Learn, Share

Every journey begins with a single step! So don't ask yourself if it's a long road! Ask yourself if it's a good journey!
Dare to be vulnerable by sharing your biggest dreams and most scary doubts! And except every outcome! It might bring you some happiness! Ok one more..;): What you think you create, What you believe you attract, What you imagine you become!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, New Zealand, Sweden, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, Spain

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