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Mike's Mind
Mike "Veezy" van Zandwijk on Tech, Business & Life at Large
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Made a Good Stick Drop Great

Reflecting on management gems from “Good to Great” to AI’s role in refining musings. Closing with impactful insights from “Made to Stick.” A journey of thoughts, tech, and profound ideas.

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Microsoft Copilot Wave 2: First Impressions

First impressions of Microsoft’s Copilot Wave 2: impressive agentic AI, new collaborative (Loop) Pages, enhanced Python integration in Excel, and innovative narrative builder in PowerPoint. Promising updates!

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Real-time versus Right Time

Immediate reactions often backfire; thoughtful responses yield better outcomes. Expressing true pride (“You made me proud”) and leveraging AI/AR thoughtfully can enhance our connections and memories.

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Family Ties in a Full House

A lively house filled with family, poker nights, and heartfelt reflections on relationships, parenting, and personal growth. Cherishing moments of chaos and love, all under one “Full House.”

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Today’s TLC: Tech, Love and Car Trouble

From a morning kiss to deep reflections on symbolism, technology, and societal roles, today’s journey reveals how simple acts and conversations can shape a profound narrative of interconnectedness and growth.

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The Ambivert Chameleon and Silent Discos

Explore how being an ambivert chameleonโ€”balancing introversion and extroversionโ€”enhances adaptability in professional settings, exhibitions, and nuanced interactions. Adapt, thrive, and learn with this duality.

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Speak Up: Drive Time & AI Tokens

Join me on an hour-long drive filled with reflections on the importance of speaking up, AI tokenization, life legacy, presentation tips, and the wisdom of saying “No.” Embrace curiosity and speak your truth.

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Shape Up: A CTO’s Brain Bursts

Exploring CTO roles, AI advisory demand, and the inspiration from 37Signals, all wrapped up with family funโ€”pillow fights and “oof-ing.” Balancing tech insights and personal moments.

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Bus Strikes for Bowling & Booger Burgers

Nadia, my 6-year-old, thinks bus drivers strike to go bowling, talks about booger burgers, and has Mickey Mouse joining the fun! Morning rides with her are an imaginative journey! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŽก

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From African Clocks to Tech Career Advice

Balance structure and spontaneity to master time management. Dive into tech careers with AI tools, stay updated, and let reflection guide growth. Embrace routines but keep room for creativity.

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  • Needless Division of Work for Complete Humans in the AI EraNovember 24, 2025
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  3. My 5 Tech Predictions That Missed the Moment
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