How to: Prison Jacked at 51 (without doing time 😂)During my time with the Korps Commandotroepen (Dutch Special Forces), we trained at Olympic levels.Yet surprisingly, nutrition was never a focus. Elite warriors, performing at peak levels, eating standard army cafeteria food. It´s like racing a Ferrari on Diesel: it doesn´t make a whole lot of…

That old saying about being the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with? I´ve got news for you: 👇 Because here’s the thing:For most of us, 2-3 of those “people” aren’t people at all. They’re:• Social media feeds• Netflix algorithms• YouTube recommendations Think about the math:4 hours daily on social media…

Nobody told me, ´You should become a Commando´. It was my Must. ⚔️You are at a crossroads: Shoulds vs Must. 👇 Ever wonder why high achievers often feel empty despite their success? It’s because they’re winning at ‘should’ while losing at ‘must’. Let me explain…‘Should’ is the operating system others installed in you:• Parents (“you…

Hitler saw the power of 80/20: Commandos ⚔️It scared him into taking extreme measures.On October 18, 1942, Hitler issued the infamous ‘Commando Order’. What was the order about? Any Allied Special Operations Commandos:Captured? Wounded? Unarmed? Uniformed or civilian clothing?Surrendering? Executed on sight. Hitler´s direct orders. Geneva Convention be damned. Why such extreme measures against such small teams?…

“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…

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…