Reinier van Eijk

“Pick me” is what we constantly say when we ask something to someone. Clients, friends, customers, partners. But the way to get picked is picking ourselves. Constantly.

No one has ever changed the world by doing what they have done yesterday.

I’m wrapping my head around discipline these times. Mainly because I see a certain type of people thrive/stand out during the Corona pandemic. And moreover, the majority is surviving. I mostly consider myself in most aspects of life amongst the latter group. But one thing’s for sure, I want in …

Anyone doing anything for you is in the end always a choice and thus always voluntary. Even though it may not seem that way. It may benefit the other as well. Or it may benefit them even more. It may be unethical or you might not appreciate the way you …

Are never annoying. Because either someone is reminding you of something you want. And that’s a good thing! You’re still in time! Or you see it’s a reminder in the mail subject and you can delete it without opening it because you aren’t interested. One thing we need to keep …

One thing that I’ve learnt over the last five years is that I have a ‘hole’ in my head that likes to be unprepared. I love to ‘freestyle’ things. I really enjoy ‘unplanned’ time. If I had to choose, I favor being unprepared over being prepared. But what I’ve learned …

We don’t all get to choose employers and/or customers. Of course, at a certain point we just go with what’s available, because we have a need. Over the last 10 years of employment and as a business owner I’ve seen people come and go, and people have seen me come …

Last weak I heard a top athlete say this in an interview, and in its simplicity it made so much sense. “No one ever became world champion by training only op the days that they felt like it.” It resonated.

Choice without commitment is worthless. Commitment without choice is worthless. It’s together that makes it a strong combo. If you decide to do smart things and happen to show up every day to do them, eventually you will reach your goals. But don’t forget to hang in when it gets …

Most things are easier said than done. Not stopping. Stopping or not showing up is easier done than said. It’s a trap. Don’t fall in it. Try to say it first and then reconsider. Strategic quitting is an art. Try to master it.