• 24 Years ago in the Special Forces skydiving course:

    24 Years ago in the Special Forces skydiving course:

    24 Years ago in the Special Forces skydiving course, I was anxious. But I needed to succeed to be operationally deployed, my dream.Jump or get benched. But my body betrayed me every time:• Stomach in knots• Cold sweat on my forehead• Kerosene smell turning me nauseous There I was.Trying to keep a straight face for…

  • As an entrepreneur, back in 2009, I had achieved everything I thought I WANTED.

    As an entrepreneur, back in 2009, I had achieved everything I thought I WANTED.

    As an entrepreneur, back in 2009, I had achieved everything I thought I WANTED. But forgot to ask: What do I actually NEED? Another big business goal reached.Another toy bought.“Why does it feels so hollow? “ As a “successful” business owner, I know the feeling. That moment when the “high fives” end.When you’re alone with…

  • Entrepreneurs and founders can easily make double the money in half the time.

    Entrepreneurs and founders can easily make double the money in half the time.

    Entrepreneurs and founders can easily make double the money in half the time. Here’s how I did it (5 Steps): In 2009, I thought I was busy.Turned out it was complete BS. My daily routine:• Working• Talking about work• Thinking about work Busy, busy, busy.Completely unsustainable.Because life isn’t just work. It’s also:• Your kids• Your…

  • I learned this truth 20 years ago in Special Operations.

    I learned this truth 20 years ago in Special Operations.

    I learned this truth 20 years ago in Special Operations. It saved my businesses 100s of times. The most lethal mistake business owners and other leaders make: – Assumptions. The Mother of all F-ups. – The moment you think you know, you stop seeing.– The second you assume, you become vulnerable. That’s why, in Special…

  • I´m 51. Dutch. Live in Andorra. Multiple business owner.

    I´m 51. Dutch. Live in Andorra. Multiple business owner.

    I´m 51. Dutch. Live in Andorra. Multiple business owner. Investor.My favorite type of wealth?– Not my businesses– Not my stocks and crypto– Not my gold bars 😆 The most valuable assets aren’t in your bank account either. They’re in your:• Memories• Relationships• Stories I see too many business owners:• Postponing life for “someday”• Missing their…

  • One night in 2007, I outsourced 100% of our customer support to a callcenter in India.

    One night in 2007, I outsourced 100% of our customer support to a callcenter in India.

    One night in 2007, I outsourced 100% of our customer support to a callcenter in India. A complete disaster. Business owners beware: I read ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ earlier that year.We were working 18/7 to get our company in Spain into orbit.So working 4 hours per week sounded pretty sweet. One of the ideas in the…