by Brigitte van Tuijl | Mar 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Ten or so years ago I read a book whose content I absolutely loved. But the way the writer wrote about himself annoyed me. He claimed to be completely enlightened and far, far above us simple humans. But for the benefit of humanity he ascended from his throne of...
by Brigitte van Tuijl | Jul 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
You want to express yourself. (As if you aren’t already, with every breath you take.)You want to find your unique voice—your opinion, your stance on things that matter.Because you need to stand out.Because others say the same things you do.Because there are...
by Brigitte van Tuijl | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Prefer to listen? Click here! Your browser does not support the audio element. I used to think I was the one who wrote. My hands, my brain, my wordsmithery. It felt so good to call myself a writer.That’s right, that’s me. I believed in inspiration. In...
by Brigitte van Tuijl | Mar 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Not everyone will understand what you write about,” she said, looking slightly worried. “I know,” I said. “That’s because I don’t write for everyone.” My goal in writing is not to be understood, guide, teach, or take someone by the hand. I only have one goal, one...
by Brigitte van Tuijl | Feb 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Is nothing working out? Good. I mean, it sucks, but also … When nothing works out, everything cracks open. Space. Opportunities. Freedom. There’s nothing to lose—nothing’s working anyway. You’re free to launch a different way, to market without following rules, to...
