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When my daughter was six…
When my daughter was six, she threw a tantrum in the middle of a supermarket. I knew I had to bring my “Communication A-Game.” 😉 I don’t know where she picked it up, probably from some friends at the playground, because this was not typical behavior for Leyla Coenen. When she didn’t get her way,…
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When I try to help my friends, nobody listens.
When I try to help my friends, nobody listens. When I advise my coaching clients, they listen and crush their goals. The difference? “He who pays, pays attention.” I know. I’m the same.I can watch 30 free YouTube videos from an expert and do nothing.And then enroll in a coaching program of that same expert,…
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A month ago, in a hotel in Doha…
A month ago, in a hotel in Doha, this alarm clock tried to destroy my self-worth. Here´s how I fixed that. Just look at how HUGE the ‘Snooze button’ is. I learned from optimizing websites for the best user experience:“Make the function you want people to use (or they will use the most) as big…
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In 1999, the chance of me failing to become a Commando was 98%.
In 1999, the chance of me failing to become a Commando was 98%. But I viewed these odds differently. And that helped me build 7- and 8-figure companies. Sure, there was a 98% probability of failing. But here’s the thing with probabilities: You actually influence them. In the case of becoming a Commando, you can:–…
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3 days ago, I was snowboarding in the Alps with a couple of Special Ops veteran buddies.
3 days ago, I was snowboarding in the Alps with a couple of Special Ops veteran buddies. Funny to see how the conversations have changed. Back in the SF days, we talked about stuff like:– Who lifts the most,– Who did what operation,– What weapon system is the best,And we could talk for hours 😃…
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2 Weeks ago I was hit by a serious case of scarcity thinking.
2 Weeks ago I was hit by a serious case of scarcity thinking. It felt awful.The main problem: I was on a 5-week vacation in Bali with my family.That costs money. 😉 “Do I even have enough money?”“I love my life; how can I keep it this way as long as possible?”“How can I make…
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I love my daughter; however, when I die, she probably gets nothing.
I love my daughter; however, when I die, she probably gets nothing.I struggle with this, but this much I know: What my daughter Leyla really needs from me as a dad is my:– Unconditional love– Full attention– Unwavering support– Being a role model In my opinion, that should be (and is) my main focus. Will…
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“What the hell are you two doing?”
“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 Chile next March. I’m racing Romaniacs – the world’s toughest 5-day Hard Enduro rally in July.Again. At 50+. Our daily routine?• Muscles screaming for mercy•…
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I am 51. My daughter is 18.
I am 51. My daughter is 18. Do you know what “80-year-old-me” would give to hug my daughter as she is right now? Let me tell you: Just about ANYTHING So today I remind myself…and give her the biggest hug. Life mission: Avoid regret. Have a great weekend.