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Paul Van Der Merwe

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Paul van der Merwe is an author, engineer and a Guinness World Record holder.

Always looking for new and exciting ways to challenge the status quo, Paul launched his first book in the true sense of the word.

The book was strapped to a model rocket along with a space LEGO pilot and literally launched into the African sky.

Here is a link to the launch video:
Video : Rocket Powered Book Launch

He spends his days working as an engineering manager for an engineering contractor that executes large capital projects for the international mining and minerals industry. He and his wife, Corlia, have two children and live in Pretoria, South Africa.

Paul’s motivation for writing Lucky Go Happy is quite an interesting story:

“During my first assignment as proje
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Paul Van Der Merwe Putting something out there and leaving something behind.

Getting feedback (good and bad) on your work which helps to know that people are at least re…more
Putting something out there and leaving something behind.

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Paul Van Der Merwe Hi Eric, it took 8 years, 3 months and 6 days to write, but generally it should not take that long!

In my case, there were many reasons - completely r…more
Hi Eric, it took 8 years, 3 months and 6 days to write, but generally it should not take that long!

In my case, there were many reasons - completely rewriting it once, putting it on ice for a year when I realized I had to rewrite it, my two sons being born during this time and doing my "normal" job during the week.

I guess persistance pays off :-)(less)
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Everybody Eats and Works to be Happy

Being happy is not important to us. It is extremely important.

In fact, being happy is so important to us, that we pursue it through every single thing we do, through everything we have ever done, and through everything we will ever do.

You're Kidding Me, Right?

No, I'm not! There are two approaches to being happy, but we're aware of only one.

The Direct Approach to Being Happy

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“Money makes the world go round; however, happiness greases the axle.
Without this lubricant, life will seize.”
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“Money makes the world go round; however, happiness greases the axle.
Without this lubricant, life will seize.”
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message 11: by Ivonne

Ivonne Rovira Thank you for the Friend request. I know so little about South Africa except the political news. Any South African authors -- in addition to yourself -- you would recommend?


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Paul van der Merwe Thanks for accepting Stacey!


Stacey Thank you for the friendship!


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Paul van der Merwe You're most welcome Brigitte!


Brigitte Thank you for the friendvite Paul. Good to connect :))


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Paul van der Merwe Hey Christine! - Thanks for accepting my request!


Christine Hatfield Hey Paul


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Paul van der Merwe Hi Mari - you're most welcome - thanks for accepting!


 ♥♥Mari♥♥ Hi, Paul! Thanks for the friend request! Nice to meet you!! : )


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Paul van der Merwe You're welcome Sarah!


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Sarah Hi Paul, thank you for the friend request! (=


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