Bryan Dijkhuizen

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Photographer, traveler, writer.

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Saint Peter, the First Pope and Bishop of Rome

1 month ago | medium.com | Bryan Dijkhuizen

He was handed the keys of heaven by Christ himself. Seven days ago, Pope Francis sadly passed away at the age of 88 in the Vatican. After being in office for just over 12 years he died on easter Monday. He was elected in 2013 after the previous Pope, Benedict XVI stepped down. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he made history in 2013 by becoming the first Pope from the South America and Argentina as well as the first Jesuit to hold the papacy.
The Day Caligula Ordered His Army To Fight The Ocean

1 month ago | medium.com | Bryan Dijkhuizen

How Caligula turned madness into power. We’ve had many weird rulers throughout history. The likes of Ivan the Terrible, who killed his own son, or Nero who played music while Rome was burning and built a golden palace over the ruins of the city and after he killed his family members. But then there’s Caligula. Caligula ruled over the Roman Empire from 37 to 41 AD and in the short timespan of just four years he did some things that got him the title for his paranoia and bizarre behavior.
You Should Always Pet a Cat on the Streets

2 months ago | medium.com | Bryan Dijkhuizen

Most important life lessons according to Jordan Peterson. Bryan Dijkhuizen·FollowPublished inMind Cafe·3 min read·--Not long ago, I got my hands on Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos. In which the psychologist answers some of the most asked questions of life. Number 12: Always Pet a Cat When You Encounter One on the Street. I agree. Only people without hearts just walk by cats and don’t pet them.
There is a Lack of Self-Esteem in Our Society - 5 Techniques To Help You

2 months ago | medium.com | Bryan Dijkhuizen

Member-only storyFeaturedTake care of yourself — physically and mentallyBryan Dijkhuizen·FollowPublished inMind Cafe·5 min read·--By Taylor Vatem on UnsplashRead this article for free on my own site: itsbryan.comFor years and years, I have dealt with the lack of self-esteem, confidence, self-love, or self-respect. The lack of confidence comes in many forms, and anybody can be the victim of it.
This is Why Hitler Abolished Modern Art

2 months ago | short-history.com | Bryan Dijkhuizen

Hitler hated modern art and therefore everything needed to be purgedWhen the Nazi Party rose to power in 1933 with Hitler as their leader, the NSDAP (Nazi Party) immediately abolished all types of art that didn’t properly fit into their image art.
The Most Mysterious, Isolated, and Dangerous Island on the Planet?

2 months ago | short-history.com | Bryan Dijkhuizen

North Sentinel Island hasn’t had influences from modern civilizationAn island untouched by modern-day civilization. Does it even exist? Yes, it does. In the Indian Ocean, the Sentinelese people have lived on a small island for over 60000 years. They have been living there alone for as long as we can remember and have proven that they want to keep it that way. They don’t want the interference of the modern world.
Fujifilm XF16mm f/2.8 - Three Months Review

2 months ago | medium.com | Bryan Dijkhuizen

After using it for 3 months. Bryan Dijkhuizen·FollowPublished inMind Cafe·4 min read·--Image by Author: Bryan DijkhuizenA couple of months ago I picked up the Fujifilm XF16mm f/2.8 lens. In this blog I will give you my review after using it for the time I have it. In the image below, you can see what it looks like. For your information, this blog post is not sponsored and I paid for this lens with my own money so all opinions are my own.
5 Productivity Tricks to Improve Yourself

2 months ago | medium.com | Bryan Dijkhuizen

Member-only storyProductivity | Self | AdviceAnd to improve your workflow. Bryan Dijkhuizen·FollowPublished inMind Cafe·4 min read·--Image by Stacey Knipe on UnsplashDo you know how to be as productive as you possibly could? It’s been a while since I published “7 Habits To Adapt In 2022 To Increase Productivity”. My point of view on productivity has changed a little. Not because of the methods, but because of the importance of productivity. You don’t always have to be productive.
4 Best Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

2 months ago | medium.com | Bryan Dijkhuizen

Member-only storyFeaturedGrow confidence, journal, accept imperfection, and talk about feelings. Bryan Dijkhuizen·FollowPublished inMind Cafe·4 min read·--Image by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels“Confidence is key.”Have you ever heard someone say that? It’s true. Confidence is fundamental to a successful life and we’re having less and less of it in our daily lives. It’s affecting us in many ways and we need to grow more of it.
3 Autistic Traits That Made Me a Better Person

Mar 9, 2025 | medium.com | Bryan Dijkhuizen

It’s not all bad…Bryan Dijkhuizen·FollowPublished inMind Cafe·3 min read·--Image by Artem Balashevsky on UnsplashPeople see autism as a burden, and it sure is sometimes. But that view fails to see the full spectrum of experiences and strengths that autistic people bring to the table. In this article, I want to try to change the focus from what’s commonly seen as negative to explaining the positive sides for me.