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“What the hell are you two doing?”That’s what people ask when they hear about our “retirement” plan:
“What the hell are you two doing?”That’s what people ask when they hear about our “retirement” plan: My wife is defending her Masters World Championship in Downhill Mountain Biking in Australia this May. I’m racing Romaniacs – the world’s toughest 5-day Hard Enduro rally.Again. At 50+. Our daily routine?• Muscles screaming for mercy• Family WhatsApp…
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Jocko Willink reminded me of this life-saving principle:
Jocko Willink reminded me of this life-saving principle:As a Special Operations operator, we lived by “default: aggressive”– always moving forward, always taking initiative. It wasn’t a choice, really……it was survival. Today, I coach entrepreneurs and other high achievers who dominate their industries, yet something feels off. They’ve built empires but lost kingdoms. Here’s what I…
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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…