A farmers son with inspiration and developing insights was able to separate himself from the country site and the potato industry to start an international career in the oil and gas industry. He did not get discouraged by setbacks by tapping willpower from his strive for a higher plan he dreamed about at a young age and by looking for the potential life could offer and most of all how he could enjoy it. His hart was with engineering but realized he had to study languages to reach the big world, to travel and to get to know other countries and cultures in order to enrich his life and make his dream come true. An international company with headquarters in Houston Texas offered him the opportunity. The 160 stories about his life and career can be an inspiration for many.