In my teens, I had just one burning desire. One thing I craved more than anything: 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲. Why? The military excellence, the adventurous life, and above all—the Brotherhood for Life. It wasn’t just appealing to me, it became 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. I read every book about special forces, tactics, and their missions. I…

We see it all around us. People who are not balanced. One part of their lives is a lot bigger than others. Make a lot of money ✅, but…. → Physical and mental health sufferBy the way: adding 2 pounds per year isn’t “normal”Being out of breath from taking the stairs isn’t normalWaking up in…

The obsolete destroyer HMS Campbeltown races towards the Nazi-held port of St. Nazaire at 20 knots, packed with 4.5 tons of high explosives. “Five minutes to impact.” 611 men knowing this could be their last mission.One shot to change the course of the Atlantic war. The target? Not a battleship. Not a fleet. Not even…

“Humor et Labor.” In SOF, we pushed beyond limits.Performed when failure wasn’t an option. But here’s what most don’t know: We partied. Hard. Those “unofficial” gatherings? They weren’t just parties. They were necessary pressure valves. Where:– Tensions dissolved into laughter– Barriers broke down into brotherhood– Stress joked away and transformed into stories Our commander understood…

Good things come to those who act. This isn’t your life’s dress rehearsal.There is no “preview” mode.No practice round.No warm-up act. Right now – this moment – is the youngest you’ll ever be. THIS IS IT. Tomorrow won’t bring more energy.Next year won’t bring more time.“Someday” isn’t a date in your calendar. – That health…

I never realized it. I thought it was normal. That’s how far I drifted from who I was.Special Operations Forces to… comfortable civilian. 2005: Left the service, moved to Spain.The dream, right?Sun, beach, and “working a bit” in our business. Reality?– Grinding 24/7 and Stress– Endless BBQs and Rivers of wine– Zero physical training The…