Most parents likely wish for their kids to have a great future and do even better in life than they did themselves. They want them to get an education and a good job. Very few parents would probably support their kids in becoming self-employed. My parents are no different. Even though my family has a long history of being self-employed,…
People sometimes ask me why I became self-employed. I always answer that I’d probably be the worst employee in the world because I hate working for other people. The truth is, that I love working with other people but I can’t stand being dependent on others. I first had the chance to be my own boss when I was 14…
I’m often asked: do you just drink coffee all day?This question usually comes from people wondering if I just hop from café to café every day or if I actually get some work done. The short answer is simple but of course, there’s more to a meeting than showing up for the caffeine boost. Yes, I do drink a lot…
At school, balancing training and studying, I learned that organisation is key and I had to be effective to optimize my time. Off the pitch, I experienced how a hierarchy works and to respect people no matter their background. I’d come up against players that I imagined couldn’t get a ball from A to B… then an hour later my…
When I was five years old, my parents sent me to chess lessons. After smashing two chess pieces and wrecking several boards, they, thankfully, came to the conclusion that I should pursue a different hobby. And after speaking to a few of my teachers, they decided that taking up a sport would be the best way to channel my energy.…