In early 2026, I dedicated 10.5 hours over three days to YearCompass for reflection and planning. Previously dissatisfied with the tool, I found renewed value this year, gaining insights about managing ambitions and emphasizing gratitude, humility, and joy. They aim to write more and share experiences through my blog. … More Setting Intentions for 2026: Lessons Learned from YearCompass
One of the most valuable times of the week is reflection and planning for me. I journal at least two times a day (morning and evening). Plus, the weekly and monthly views are helpful to see what happened, what I learned based on my experiences and what to do next for longer periods of time … More Be the person you’d like to meet
Journaling has become a vital part to me since 2013. As every year in between the years I use the time to reflect what happened in 2019. When doing my yearly reflection & planning I thought it might be worth sharing experiences and write about it. I did this last year too, see here if … More Reflection aka Inspect and Adapt 2019
What a start in 2019 with reflecting 2018. I evolved my way of journaling the last 3 years a lot and this year with a 12+ hours reflection of 2018. I had some one-on-ones since then about the output and findings trying to become a better version of me. One of my main drivers is … More Retrospective 2018 – about Learning and Journaling
This year I’m very thankful about new learnings and deepen existing ones. Due to the fact of working in a new job I gained some enrichments which I’d like to write down and share my experiences. Some of them might be obvious and well known to you, I like them to reframe attitude. Try to … More Twenty Thoughts For 2018 And Beyond
Today I’ve read a great post from Seth Godin about the difference of happiness and pleasure. Main differences in the definition are: Pleasure Happiness short-lived long-lived addictive additive selfish generous taking giving can be achieved with substances can’t be achieved with substances experienced alone experienced in social groups dopamine serotonin Due to the fact I … More Thoughts About Pleasure and Happiness
Two days Product Owner Camp in Frankfurt @DB_Skydeck sponsored by @DBSystel – and I was really happy to participate and contribute this time. The #POCamp (official Twitter tag) was held as a typical barcamp in an open format. Keynote with Klaus Leopold The keynote was done remotely by Klaus Leopold about “Business Matters” – too … More 2nd Product Owner Camp 2017 – Summary, Overview & Impressions #POCamp
Reflecting and calming down are the most valueable things to do when being on vacation. Focusing on yourself and rethink your life will come automatically within hours. The good thing for me is to be pulled out of everyday life and routines. This leads to more space to re-think where I am right now and … More Life is better at the beach – my book list
Recap PMCampRM – what a ride! Mic dropped. #PMCampRM out. pic.twitter.com/YD9EV0iok6 — PM-Camp Rhein-Main (@PMCampRM) June 24, 2017 The last two days really have been a ride at the PM Camp in Frankfurt. I bought the tickets as an early bird this year without a clue what it is and what might happen just to … More Recap & Impressions from #PMcampRM plus the #waterfall reality about #Agile in #Germany
Successful companies have mastered and learned to focus on execution to run their business. But focussing on execution could be a trap, because there might be better ways to solve their customers’ problems, especially when it comes to disruption and disruptive technologies. In theory you want to disrupt yourself before someone else is disrupts you. … More Change Your Focus and Ask The Right Questions – Impact!
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