Jur Deitmers

Jur Deitmers | The Boy Without Yesterday

What if everything you think you know suddenly no longer seems self-evident?
At the age of 21, Jur Deitmers lost almost all his memories due to encephalitis. He no longer recognised his family and friends, had no idea who he was, and had to rediscover both the world and himself. What began as a profound loss also gave him something extraordinary: a completely new perspective on life. Without memories, ingrained beliefs or learned prejudices, Jur rediscovered the world. And it was precisely because of this that he began to see things that others often take for granted.
Because how much of what we think and do is actually shaped by our experiences, assumptions and the little voice inside our heads? And what happens when we choose to look at things differently?

A story that not only moves you, but also holds up a mirror to your own life.

Jur is known for his successful podcast and book, 'The Boy Without Yesterday'.
He now shares his story as a keynote speaker in the Netherlands and internationally.

With humour, openness and a disarming sense of wonder, he takes his audiences into his extraordinary world. He asks thought-provoking questions, encourages people to examine their own assumptions and reveals how our perspectives influence our behaviour. Not by telling people how things should be done, but by showing them that there is another way. His story touches on universal themes such as navigating change, resilience, personal agency, prejudice and the influence of our thoughts.

What does Jur offer?
Jur delivers inspiring and interactive talks for businesses, organisations, educational institutions and events. Drawing on his personal experiences, he makes surprising connections with challenges we all recognise:

• Change and resilience: How do you deal with what happens to you, especially when you have no say in it?
• Influence and personal agency: How much energy do we spend on things we cannot change, and what happens when we redirect our attention?
• Assumptions and prejudice: How often do we think we already know someone or understand a situation without really looking at it with an
• The inner critic: How do our thoughts and beliefs influence the choices we make and the possibilities we see?
• Openness and connection: What becomes possible when we grow more curious about one another and are less quick to judge?

Jur does not offer ready-made answers. Instead, he invites people to examine their own perspectives and look at themselves, others and the world with fresh eyes.

The Boy Without Yesterday. An extraordinary story that changes the way you look at today.

We usually discuss in advance which theme would be most relevant to the audience.
Jur’s keynote lasts 30–40 minutes. Including a Q&A session, you should allow approximately one hour.