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“I don’t have time!” = The greatest lie we tell ourselves.It´s ridiculous.
We all have 24 hours in a day.Yet some build empires, nurture families, and stay healthy while others barely keep up. The difference? Priorities. Look at these tragic trades we make daily:• Work vs. Children• Netflix vs. Health• Social Media vs. Real Connections• Toxic People vs. Life-changing Books Ask anyone “What matters most in your…
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As a former Special Operations officer, I learned that battlefield medicine isn’t just about saving lives – it’s about making tough decisions under pressure.
Today, I use these same principles to help high-performers save their lives… from themselves. Military Triage for Executive Success: RED (Critical/Immediate):• Severe sleep deprivation• Marriage in crisis• Burnout symptoms Stop the bleeding now. YELLOW (Urgent):• Relationship strain• Work-life imbalance• Mounting stress Address within 48 hours. GREEN (Important but stable):• Career planning• Fitness goals• Network building…
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In Special Ops, we lived by a concept called “Left of Bang.” It still serves me every day… in business and life.
Bang = The crisis pointRight of Bang = ReactionLeft of Bang = Prevention Most people live their lives right of bang:• Marriage counseling after the relationship breaks• Doctor visits after the health scare• Career moves after the burnout• Financial planning after the debt crisis They’re clearing the building of life while waiting for the explosion.…
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A lesson I learned early in Commando training that I still use today.Picture this: Dense, dense forest. Pitch black. No stars visible.
Just you, your compass, a map, and overwhelming uncertainty. This was me during Commando training. ⚔️ The instructor’s words still echo in my head:“If you’re lost, return to your last known point.” Simple advice that saved my sanity more than once.And continues to save my sanity now. Here’s why:We all have an internal GPS:• We…
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Life Energy.It’s the only currency you’re born with.
– No manual.– No balance statement.– No expiration date given. At some point, we all make a decision:To trade this precious, finite energy for money. But here’s the mind-bending exercise that changed how I view everything: Let’s break down your “real” hourly rate: 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼: €4000/month (€1000/week roughly)40 hours = €25/hour, right?Wrong. Let’s count the 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹…
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How I learned to use discipline in the Special Operations Forces, without feeling overwhelmed all the time (and how it can benefit you): 👇
Let’s be honest here. How many times have you beaten yourself up for not being “disciplined enough”? The entrepreneurial world loves its discipline porn ;-):• “5 AM club”• “Hustle harder”• “No days off”• “Beast mode 24/7” Only 1 problem:Your willpower tank has a limit. Think about it:Ever noticed how you eat healthier in the morning…