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Van sloper tot inspirator

A life of building, breaking, falling, getting up and passing it on.

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Wim BeelenAn honest story from the inside
Anyone who does not face themselves can never truly love themselves and will always keep pointing at someone else.
Van sloper tot inspirator

About the book

Ambition. Pain. Responsibility.
And the strength to give back.

Van sloper tot inspirator (From Demolisher to Inspirer) is a personal story about building and breaking, and about what remains when everything turns out differently. Not a success story about the outside, but an honest story from within.

Published · 17 July 2026(Auto)biography

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The author

Who is Wim Beelen?

Wim Beelen (1975) made his name in the world of demolition, recycling and entrepreneurship. With a strong will, a sharp eye and an unconventional approach he built his own path, often against the current. His success did not come easily. Behind the growth, the big decisions and the business highlights there are also sacrifices, doubts and valuable life lessons.

At a certain point Wim decided to look back not only at what he had built, but also at what had shaped him as a person. Together with psychologist Martin Appelo he examined the choices, patterns and events that defined his life. The result is an honest, unfiltered story about ambition, falling and getting up, taking responsibility and the courage to reinvent yourself. A journey from demolisher to inspirer.

Why this book

Not to look back,
but to pass it on.

What began as a search for himself became a book for everyone who still wants to grow. It is not the events that take centre stage, but the lessons.

Children of today

For the children of today.

The proceeds of the book help children who need extra opportunities, including a wonderful day at Spelen bij Beelen for children who cannot afford it themselves.

“Because building a better future starts with the children of today.”
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ISBN
9789465269931
Published
17 July 2026

From the book

Six life lessons.

01

Old pain as a source of strength

Use old pain as fuel for the rest of your life.

02

Break the cycle

Prevent old pain from passing to the next generation.

03

Setbacks as opportunities

See a setback as a chance to learn.

04

Examine everything

Examine everything and keep what is good.

05

Facing yourself

Anyone who does not face themselves keeps pointing at someone else.

06

Stay out of the fuss

Finding peace in what truly matters.

The six life lessons form the backbone of the book.

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When was the book published?

The publication date was 17 July 2026. Use the order button to check whether the book can be ordered at the moment.

Where do the proceeds go?

The proceeds of the book help children who need extra opportunities, including a wonderful day at Spelen bij Beelen for children who cannot afford it themselves.

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Will the book be shipped?

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Building tomorrow starts today

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