Every career has a story behind it, and often, it doesn't follow a straight line.

In a recent featured article in Quote Magazine, Carl M.R. van der Zandt reflects on the moments that shaped his life and legal career in “Big Apple Business,” from early challenges to the lessons he learned along the way. Carl explores the reality that success is rarely seamless, speaking candidly about the importance of sharing one’s personal journey, particularly for the positive impact it can have on younger generations navigating the pressure to “make it” in a world shaped by social media.

As Carl notes in the article, “the way from A to B that suits you is often not the shortest road," reminding us of the value of resilience and self-awareness.

Read Carl's full feature here. (This article is in Dutch.)

Big Apple Business: hoe advocaat Carl van der Zandt een grote meneer werd in NY