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Why it is OK to Fail
In my last blog, I spoke about why you start today, closing off with the question: “but what if I fail?”. So, today, we are starting off with why it is actually OK to Fail.
Why you should start today
Why you should start today? One single step in a short moment can bring happiness for a lifetime.
The Joke and a Fool’s Life
Life is a lot more fun with a smile on your face. So, if you been caught falling for an April fool’s joke today. Smile, you’ve made someone’s day.
What is Hive?
As Hive celebrates its one-year anniversary since the Hard Fork, it is time to create a new post about Hive. But what is Hive exactly?
Welcome to the Blog [001]
Welcome to a brand new experiment. I call it an experiment, because I don’t know where this one will end. It could be over tomorrow, next week, next month, or still be around 10 years from now.
Avondvierdaagse (AVD): An Alternative To Carnival in Suriname
In February 2014, local newspaper De Ware Tijd approached me to write a piece about Carnival in Suriname. In that article, two questions remained central to the discussion:
1. Why is Suriname, a country with strong Caribbean influence, not a Carnival country and why is this event only celebrated in small portions?
Why we need a Social Media Conference (Suriname 2017)
This June, the Social Media Conference Suriname 2017 will be held in the Banquet Hall of Torarica Hotel & Casino. This one day event will feature over 20 speakers that will focus on the importance of Social Media for organizations, individuals and society in general.
Getting Lost in the Dirt
When I notified a couple of (work related) whats app groups that I was going to be on a desert island for 3 days, the first reaction I got was “A real one?”. Yes, a real one. No phone, no internet. That was the main goal. Aside from family time, relaxing and trying to get my mind of work for a while. A little added bonus, just one book that made the trip.
So.. I’m taking a break. From Social Media.
Yes, I fully understand the irony of this. Just weeks after hosting the Social Media Conference Suriname 2018, during which we highlighted and celebrated the
YouTube vs Facebook and The Future of Online Video
Video is the future of content marketing! Those have been the words of many mainstream media companies[1] and new age entrepreneurs[2] for the past couple of years.
Why additional education is key
I consider myself lucky. I was raised by parents who both value education. My mom is a visual artist who studied art before making it her profession. My dad studied medicine and specialized in Occupational Health. I never really liked the concept of school and was a rebel throughout my Academic career. I did end up with two master degrees, with two studies which have indirectly impacted my life. However, it wasn’t the formal education that developed me as a person the most.
Social Media in Suriname 2019
This article is part of Jean-luc van Charante’s annual research on the state of Social Media in Suriname. Research includes data from multiple publicly available sources and the advertising platforms of multiple Social Media platforms. Additional industry related comments are included to provide context and are based on observations in the field of Social Media in Suriname.