Saturday, October 1, 2016

How did one small decision change your life?

When I was 19 I read a book called Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts, which inspired me to travel. Half a year later I quit my studies in Europe, went to China and started studying Chinese.

Now, 5 years later, I'm still in China with a Bsc and Msc from world-class universities. I've met thousands of amazing people, from CEO's to carpenters and each and every single one of them have taught me something valuable and have enriched my life.

I have travelled all over Asia, learned the principles of buddhism from Buddhist monks, fought monkeys on deserted mountain tops, sang communist songs with Chinese government officials, reached a high level of fluency in Mandarin Chinese and found a job that fits my future goals. I am also currently in the process of developing a start-up here in China and I can't wait what the future beholds. 

All because of this one book... and it wasn't even about China!


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