In 2006, we made the leap. We burned our ships in the Netherlands and chased the dream in Spain. 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. We did everything ourselves—every email,…

I used to dread Mondays. That feeling of nausea would creep in by Sunday afternoon as I commuted back to the barracks for the Commando Course (ECO). I never knew what the instructors under guidance of Ed Oskam had in store for us, but one thing was guaranteed:Physical and mental suffering, starting Sunday night. That…

Most high achievers today are:– Trapped—Slaves to society’s expectations,– Chasing endless success and status,– Hamsters on the Never-Enough Wheel. They’re living out a life sentence in a mental prison.Forgetting they built it themselves, brick by brick. I get it. In ancient times, fitting in with the tribe meant survival; it’s hardwired into us. Later, a…

Almost the end of 2024. Another year gone. We’re getting “old”… fast.Here’s how to get more out of your time: For me, every year needs at least one adventure so intense, so unforgettable, that you look back and say: “2025 was the year of ___.”Something way out of your comfort zone. It could be anything.…

In 2009, I was fired as CEO from my own company. In 2010-11, I worked relentlessly to dig myself out of the resulting debt. Since 2012, my family and I have been traveling the world, living life on our own terms. How? We made three Freedoms our non-negotiables: – Time Freedom– Location Freedom– Financial Freedom…

“Coenen, You’re about to fight Gilbert ‘The Hurricane’ Yvel. K1 fighter. One of the most aggressive guys in MMA….” I was already tuning out. The instructor’s words were just noise by that point. I wasn’t really hearing him. I just looked at my gloves, popped in my mouthguard, and locked in. I was ready. Game…