In January 2026, I went to Hong Kong on my own for a month...
A special journey
In January 2026, I went to Hong Kong on my own for a month. I thought it would be brilliant to learn Wing Chun at the source, in the place where it originated. For me, this was a huge step, because loneliness is one of my greatest fears. I was worried that after a week I wouldn’t enjoy it after all and would want to go back, but I’m really glad I did it.
I need structure in my life. Without it, I’d soon end up getting out of bed late, or watching loads of Netflix, for example, which would result in a whole string of wasted days. Other people help me to create that structure. In Hong Kong, too, I followed a busy schedule. I went to six or seven schools, where I trained in different styles two or three times a day, seven days a week. Every now and then, I was even glad to be on my own for a while. To be able to sit in the sun in the park and not have to do anything. To eat alone in a restaurant – something I wouldn’t normally have found enjoyable at all, but now it was lovely. A moment to myself. That was a special experience.
Puzzles
I absolutely love puzzles and solving problems. That came in very handy, because until recently I was working as the director of a large rental company. In that role, you’re faced with decisions every single day, and what you do in one department can have an impact on another. I enjoy thinking about that – solving complex puzzles that encompass all aspects of an organisation.
As well as looking around for a new job, I’m working on projects through my own consultancy firm, ‘Snuggur’. It specialises in organisational consultancy, with a holistic approach to management. I call this ‘quantum management’, where, rather than dividing the organisation up as in traditional management, the focus is on the interconnections and systemic impact of changes.
Marco Zuijderwijk
Year of birth: 1972
Profession:
- CEO, Managing Director, Optimist, Business Transformation, Expert in growth and restructuring
- Owner of: Snugger
Place of residence: Velp
Soon the third part of a total of five. Read more here: Humans of Wing Chun
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