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Stay Hungry, Stay Curious, Stay Foolish – The Soul of Modern Solutions Consulting

18. April 202519. April 2025Peter van ZeistInternet / Solutions ConsultingLeave a comment

Discover how Steve Jobs’ iconic “Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish” message directly applies to the world of Solutions Consulting and Technical PreSales. This thought-provoking blog explores how curiosity, bold thinking, and continuous learning drive impactful discovery, effective demos, and true customer connection. Ideal for PreSales professionals looking to sharpen their mindset and stand out in a competitive tech landscape.

Keywords: Steve Jobs speech, stay hungry stay foolish, PreSales mindset, solutions consulting, technical PreSales, curiosity in sales, discovery techniques, sales engineering inspiration, tech sales blog, Steve Jobs for PreSales.

Mastering Criticism: A Career-Boosting Skill for Lifelong Learning

17. March 202520. April 2025Peter van ZeistDigital / Solutions Consulting / The serious things in lifeLeave a comment

Mastering the art of receiving and using criticism is a vital career skill that fosters lifelong learning and professional growth. With over 20 years in solutions consulting and more than a decade of mentoring experience, this guide offers actionable strategies, neuroscience-backed insights, and real-world leadership lessons to help individuals and teams turn feedback into forward momentum.

Navigating the Depths: Unveiling the Parallel Worlds of Technical Presales and Scuba Diving

24. April 202420. April 2025Peter van ZeistDigital / Hobbies / Internet / SoftwareLeave a comment

Explore the surprising parallels between technical presales and scuba diving. Discover how skills like communication, focus, preparation, risk management, and adaptability are crucial in both fields. Learn how these shared principles help professionals succeed in navigating complex environments, whether in the deep sea or during client presentations.

Four types of organizations…

16. September 2022Peter van ZeistDigital / Internet / SoftwareLeave a comment

… when it comes to their IT security behavior. This famous quote from John Chambers is very well known and probably in everyone’s mind: There are only two types of organizations: Those that have been hacked and those that don’t know it yet! John Chambers It already describes the situation in the market very well.…

What if I’m wrong?

14. June 20202. September 2020Peter van ZeistCurrent Events / Economy / Exciter / Politics / Science / The serious things in lifeLeave a comment

It seems that, no matter what you write on the internet, what opinion you have, you always end up in a discussion. Which is not necessarily a bad thing – I like good discussions and they can help you to better understand a certain topic or the others’ point of view. Many topics though are…

List of all arguments against a general speed limit

29. December 20199. April 2020Peter van ZeistCurrent Events / Politics / The serious things in life1 Comment

As the discussion is currently ongoing in Germany, and I am a petrol head, I have decided to put down a list of all arguments against a general speed limit on German Autobahn. The official number of speed limited Autobahn is about 33% – realistically this is about 45% if you include temporary limits because…

Envy vs. Resentment: A Misunderstood Emotion

4. June 201710. April 2025Peter van ZeistExciter / GeneralLeave a comment

Discover the difference between envy and resentment—and why positive envy can inspire growth, motivation, and generosity, while resentment only drains your energy. Learn how to turn comparisons into a source of empowerment.

Stop Wasting Time with Endless Email Folders

29. April 201710. April 2025Peter van ZeistInternetLeave a comment

Struggling with email overload? Simplify your inbox with a modern email folder system and smart automation. Learn how to organize, prioritize, and reclaim your time with this actionable 2025 workflow for Outlook, Gmail, and beyond.

Esoterik und Bier

4. December 201413. April 2017Peter van ZeistHomeopathy / Science1 Comment

Wenn ich zum Beispiel vermute “Im Kühlschrank könnte noch Bier sein” und ich gucke nach, dann betreibe ich im Prinzip schon eine Vorform von Wissenschaft. Großer Unterschied zur Theologie. Da werden Vermutungen in der Regel nicht überprüft. Wenn ich also nur behaupte “Im Kühlschrank ist Bier”, bin ich Theologe. Wenn ich nachschaue, bin ich Wissenschaftler.…

Gleiche Vorteile für Homo Ehe wie für Hetero Ehe?

25. March 201313. April 2017Peter van ZeistCurrent Events / Exciter / Politics2 Comments

Derzeit wird in den Medien ja heftigst darüber diskutiert ob man Homo Ehen den “normalen” Ehen gleichstellen soll. Gleichstellung auch in ihren steuerlichen Vorteilen – genau wie in sozialen Vorteilen wie beispielsweise Kindesadoption. Als interessierter, jedoch leider nicht wahlberechtigter Bürger, macht man sich natürlich Gedanken über dieses Thema. Um mir ein Bild zu machen bin…