39 Ideas For Life

Julius de Jong
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How 39 Ideas For Life came about? On June 15 of 2021, I turned 39. Happy birthday! In honor of this, I decided to give myself a gift. Or a project, in better words. This year I will study and research 39 ideas that will help improve life. Both for myself and others. ​ The format is simple: I will research and study 1 new idea each 9 days for at least an hour per day. Also, for each idea I will interview one person who knows more (ideally a lot more) about this idea than me. These interviews are uploaded here. Enjoy!

  1. 05/31/2022

    39 Ideas For Life (Episode 39-39) How to Release Our Inner Brake - Interview Michiel Soeters

    For my last post, number 39 of 39, ending this project with the foot off the brake pedal, I have researched how we can release our inner brakes, let go of shame, and utilize the power of Wu Wei, the ancient Taoist concept of non-doing. Wu Wei translates to inexertion, inaction, or effortless action. For this, I’ve visited the yacht which carries the name Wu Wei, and its owner, Michiel Soeters. It was through the yacht that I found Michiel, and his work on leadership coaching, shame, and releasing our inner brakes. Michiel translated ‘The Shame Factor’ of Stephan Poulter into Dutch, as well as two other books of Poulter. Building on decades of experience, Michiel now focuses on helping people and teams with leadership and development. His focus is on the relationship between leaders and themselves, before going into the relationship between the leader and their team. We talked for almost four hours, of which the interview lasted an hour and twenty minutes. It was a truly great talk, which I suspect, could be of great value for you, as it certainly was for me. After the majority of online video calls for the many interviews conducted, I am grateful to be able to close this project with Michiel Soeters in person on his yacht. Therefore, please excuse the creaking of the mast, and other sounds from the yacht on which we recorded this interview. I’m sure it won’t take away from the value and insights shared. Enjoy, and thank you for being with me on this journey. To be continued, in another shape and form. PS: Stay tune, as all the work of last year will be published in a book. Website of Geen Man Overboord, company of Michiel Soeters: http://geenmanoverboord.nl Project website: https://www.39ideasforlife.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/39ideasforlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/39ideasforlife Video of the interview: https://youtu.be/EpHdZzjDsz4

    1h 20m

  2. 05/22/2022

    39 Ideas For Life (Episode 38-39) Better Friendships, Relationships and More Love - Interview Prof. James Robert Bitter

    To learn more about Adlerian theory and practice, which comes from the work of Austrian psychotherapist and medical doctor Alfred Adler, I have talked to Professor James Robert Bitter. Professor Bitter is a Nationally Certified Counselor, a Diplomate in Adlerian Psychology, and an Adlerian Counselor with Individuals, Couples, and Families. Professor Bitter is also the author of the books ‘Contributions to Adlerian Psychology’, and ‘Adlerian Group Counseling and Therapy: Step-by-Step’ and has published a number of other books on couples and family counseling. James Robert Bitter is emeritus professor at the Department of Counseling and Human Services of the East Tennessee State University and obviously holds a special interest in Adlerian counseling and therapy. This talk was very educational and practical. For anyone wanting to be a better friend-, lover or a better person in general, this talk is for you. It is full of nuggets and insights, and I am sure you’ll enjoy it. I know I did! Website of Professor James Robert Bitter: https://www.jamesrobertbitter.com International Committee of Adlerian Summer Schools event in the Netherlands, July 24-August 6, 2022: https://www.icassi.net/icassi-2022/ Project website: https://www.39ideasforlife.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/39ideasforlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/39ideasforlife/ Video of the interview: https://youtu.be/i3f2OcNN3uw

    1h 1m

  3. 05/13/2022

    39 Ideas For Life (Episode 37-39) How Feeling Our Feelings Helps Our Resilience - Interview Isabelle Bester

    There couldn’t have been a more fitting time for this talk. While recovering from covid, and less than a month away from my full distance Ironman race in Hamburg on June 5th, I was in dear need of some renewed energy and resilience. Therefore, to learn about resilience and energy management, I have talked to Isabelle Bester. Isabelle is an international speaker and executive coach who is expert specialized in energy management and resilience. She coached high achievers including business leaders and Ironman athletes to develop resilience and manage their energy most optimal. This was a very interesting talk, for many reasons. To be honest, I wasn’t in the best headspace, but my talk with Isabelle completely shifted my energy. I realized the enormous hold emotions can have on us, and how to appreciate them for what they are. During our talk, Isabelle helped me connect with and talk to my own emotions and helped achieve a big shift. Definitely a worthwhile listen when in need of some renewed energy; I loved it! Website of Bester Consulting: https://besterconsulting.com Project website: https://www.39ideasforlife.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/39ideasforlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/39ideasforlife/ Video of the interview: https://youtu.be/nxJ4KtoH_30

    54 min

  4. 05/04/2022

    39 Ideas For Life (Episode 36-39) Why We Need More Kindness - Interview Howard Prager

    To learn more about kindness, and how we can make someone’s day, I have talked to Howard Prager, an executive coach specialized in leadership development, strategic thinking, and mentoring. Howard is also Founder and President of the Advance Learning Group. Throughout his professional career Howard learnt about the importance of kindness. As he realized time and time again, it is often the small gestures that make a big difference. Through helping a young lady on a commuter train on the way to work, Howard became inspired to writing the book ‘Make Someone’s Day: Becoming a Memorable Leader in Work and Life.’ During our talk, Howard clearly illustrated he walks the talk when it comes to kindness. In case you’re looking for some inspiration for introducing more kindness into your life, you’ll enjoy this talk! Website of Howard Prager: https://howardhprager.com Project website: https://www.39ideasforlife.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/39ideasforlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/39ideasforlife/ Video of the interview: https://youtu.be/b5CKAJGlf-k

    50 min

  5. 04/25/2022

    39 Ideas For Life (Episode 35-39) How to embrace life’s continuous transitions - Interview Michael Alcée, PhD

    Life is continuously changing. We are continuously changing. This makes being and staying ourselves challenging from time to time. To learn about dealing with life’s continuous transitions and the essential ingredient of creativity for this process, I have talked to Michael Alcée, a clinical psychologist from New York. Michael has specialized himself in helping people navigating the continuous changes within their lives and themselves, while tapping into a wide range of resources for this process. Creativity, improvisation, and play are essential for this process. Michael is also the author of the book ‘Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist’, which will launch on May 17 of this year. It was an absolute pleasure talking to Michael; he taps from a rich tapestry of sources and disciplines and has a keen understanding about how we function, and how we’re such dynamic beings. In case you want to make better sense of your sometimes confusing and multifaceted self, you’ll definitely appreciate this talk. Enjoy! Website of Michael Alcée: https://michaelalcee.com Project website: https://www.39ideasforlife.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/39ideasforlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/39ideasforlife/ Video of the interview: https://youtu.be/y3wao_Yl5NY

    52 min

  6. 04/16/2022

    39 Ideas For Life (Episode 34-39) How Spending Time in Nature Heals Us - Interview Sara Schulting Kranz

    From personal experience, I know the power of spending time in nature. It results in an inevitable recharge and reset. Nature, without question, has healing powers if you ask me. To learn more about this process, I have talked to someone who knows a lot about this process. Her name is Sara Schulting Kranz, and I have picked her brain about healing in nature and some why we should do much more of this. After having dealt with her share of trauma, Sara learnt through her own experience how nature has helped her heal, cultivate compassion, and practice forgiveness. This inspired her to write a book about it, titled ‘Walk Through This: Harness the Healing Power of Nature and Travel the Road to Forgiveness’. She also started a company offering nature retreats in amazing vast locations such as the Grand Canyon and Alaska. It was both fun and inspiring to talk to Sara, and I’m sure this will be true for you listening to this too! Enjoy! Personal website of Sara Schulting Kranz: https://www.saraschultingkranz.com Project website: https://www.39ideasforlife.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/39ideasforlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/39ideasforlife/ Video of the interview: https://youtu.be/8vlsjyC1QoI

    56 min

  7. 04/07/2022

    39 Ideas For Life (Episode 33-39) Why We Should Experiment More - Interview Lennard Toma

    To learn about experimenting more, both in life and work, I have had a highly interesting and engaging talk with Lennard Toma, an organizational psychologist and experimentalist. He wrote a book about his many experimentations and the problems which emerged from that in the marketing and IT company Keytoe titled, ’99 Problems but The Boss Ain’t One’ and co-authored the book ‘Bedrijf Bamischijf’, which launches today, about more sensible, healthy and fun ways of organizing business. Lennard also cofounded a spin-off KeytoeY, with the sole purpose to inspire and awaken people to new ways of working and flourishing, while experimenting even more. For this, amongst other things, they have performed in theaters and launched the ‘Hoe Dan?!’ podcast. I greatly enjoyed this talk and the many fresh perspectives and funny anecdotes shared as well as the curious and laid-back character of Lennard. In case you could do with some new views on life, what’s possible and enjoy getting your current perceptions questioned, you’ll love this talk. Enjoy! Personal website of Lennard Toma: https://www.lennardtoma.nl Website of Keytoe: https://keytoe.nl Project website: https://www.39ideasforlife.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/39ideasforlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/39ideasforlife/ Video of the interview: https://youtu.be/Puooo2HVy0Y

    1h 1m

  8. 03/29/2022

    39 Ideas For Life (Episode 32-39) Why Giving Expands our Living - Interview Wim de Bundel

    To learn more about giving, and why this is important, and perhaps even central to a happy live, I have talked to Wim de Bundel. Wim is the author of the book ‘Geven is Leven’, which translates in English to ‘Giving is Living’; a book in which he has put together inspiring stories about giving, sports, life, hope, and optimism. Wim is also the founder of the website with the same name, www.gevenisleven.nl, inspiring and helping people to give more. The website is full of stories and tools which help you be more generous and giving. It is full of initiatives and useful links stimulating people to share their fortune with others. The talk with Wim was inspiring and provided me with new perspectives and opportunities to give. I know from personal experience that when I focus on others instead of on myself, I am a happier person. I’m sure this is true for you too. Please enjoy the interview, and I hope you get inspired to give and share more! Personal website of Wim de Bundel (in Dutch): https://wimdebundel.nl The ‘Geven is Leven’ platform (in Dutch): https://gevenisleven.nl Project website: https://www.39ideasforlife.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/39ideasforlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/39ideasforlife/ Video of the interview: https://youtu.be/cuN1cMkXmGo

    53 min
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How 39 Ideas For Life came about? On June 15 of 2021, I turned 39. Happy birthday! In honor of this, I decided to give myself a gift. Or a project, in better words. This year I will study and research 39 ideas that will help improve life. Both for myself and others. ​ The format is simple: I will research and study 1 new idea each 9 days for at least an hour per day. Also, for each idea I will interview one person who knows more (ideally a lot more) about this idea than me. These interviews are uploaded here. Enjoy!

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  • Creator
    Julius de Jong
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    39
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