In 2006, we made the leap. We burned our ships in the Netherlands and chased the dream in Spain. Most people thought we were idiots.We were after the perfect life: endless sunshine, pristine beaches, beautiful nature, laid-back people, and of course, a little bit of work for our own business. But the truth? We worked. Hard.…
My Ego helped me become a Special Ops officer. But it sure bothered me a lot when I published my first Linkedin posts, 10 months ago. Here´s why:Your ego has one job: Keep you alive.That’s it. Nothing more. Nothing less.And it’s excellent at it.Because here you are. Reading this. Alive. 😃 Your ego’s perfect formula:…
Let me share two compound interest stories: Joy and Regret. Story 1: The Joy Multiplier (true story)2018: 6 week family road trip through New Zealand• Initial deposit: One amazing experience• Annual returns: Countless family stories• Compound effect: Each retelling adds joy• Multiplier: Every family member’s memories• Duration: Forever Seven years later:Still paying dividends.Still creating smiles.Still…
Walking in the park yesterday, I watched a man playing fetch with his dog. Throw. Chase. Return. Repeat. Then it hit me: 👇 We’re doing the same thing.Only our stick is different:• Revenue targets• Success markers• Status symbolsThrow. Chase. Return. Repeat.Good dog. 😃 The game never ends:• Hit $1M? Chase $10M• Buy the house? Chase…
In combat: Trigger discipline saves lives.The best operators?They’re not the ones who shoot most.They’re the ones who know when NOT to shoot. Today, I see successful entrepreneurs:Same problem, different battlefield. They’re engaging everything:• Every notification• Every email• Every meeting• Every “urgent” request Special Forces taught me:Every action you take depletes your resources. Be sure to…
Isn´t this shocking? Let’s briefly talk about that vacation you just had:• Researched 8 destinations• Compared 17 accommodations – Read 43 reviews• Created detailed itineraries (“don´t want to miss a thing!” )• Packed strategically• Planned every meal (Insta and Tiktok inspiration 😎)All for 14 days of your life. Now let me ask you:When was the…