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In 2006, we made the leap. We burned our ships in the Netherlands and chased the dream in Spain.
In 2006, we made the leap. We burned our ships in the Netherlands and chased the dream in Spain. Most people thought we were idiots.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.…
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My Ego helped me become a Special Ops officer. But it sure bothered me a lot when
My Ego helped me become a Special Ops officer. But it sure bothered me a lot when I published my first Linkedin posts, 10 months ago. Here´s why:Your ego has one job: Keep you alive.That’s it. Nothing more. Nothing less.And it’s excellent at it.Because here you are. Reading this. Alive. 😃 Your ego’s perfect formula:…
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Let me share two compound interest stories: Joy and Regret.
Let me share two compound interest stories: Joy and Regret. Story 1: The Joy Multiplier (true story)2018: 6 week family road trip through New Zealand• Initial deposit: One amazing experience• Annual returns: Countless family stories• Compound effect: Each retelling adds joy• Multiplier: Every family member’s memories• Duration: Forever Seven years later:Still paying dividends.Still creating smiles.Still…
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Walking in the park yesterday, I watched a man playing fetch with his dog. Throw. Chase. Return. Repeat. Then it hit me: 👇
Walking in the park yesterday, I watched a man playing fetch with his dog. Throw. Chase. Return. Repeat. Then it hit me: 👇 We’re doing the same thing.Only our stick is different:• Revenue targets• Success markers• Status symbolsThrow. Chase. Return. Repeat.Good dog. 😃 The game never ends:• Hit $1M? Chase $10M• Buy the house? Chase…
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In combat: Trigger discipline saves lives.
In combat: Trigger discipline saves lives.The best operators?They’re not the ones who shoot most.They’re the ones who know when NOT to shoot. Today, I see successful entrepreneurs:Same problem, different battlefield. They’re engaging everything:• Every notification• Every email• Every meeting• Every “urgent” request Special Forces taught me:Every action you take depletes your resources. Be sure to…
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Isn´t this shocking? Let’s briefly talk about that vacation you just had:
Isn´t this shocking? Let’s briefly talk about that vacation you just had:• Researched 8 destinations• Compared 17 accommodations – Read 43 reviews• Created detailed itineraries (“don´t want to miss a thing!” )• Packed strategically• Planned every meal (Insta and Tiktok inspiration 😎)All for 14 days of your life. Now let me ask you:When was the…
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Most people right now:
Most people right now:• Dreading the Manic Monday Treadmill• Scrolling mindlessly• Already defeated Champions right now:• Planning tomorrow’s victories• Setting weekly intentions• Already winning They know:How you do anything is how you do everything. Your Sunday night habits?They’re writing your future. Take 30 minutes now and join me:• Plan your power moves for the coming…
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I put down my whiteboard. Briefing was over. 3-story building.High-value target´s exact location: unknown.Over 30 rooms to clear.
I put down my whiteboard. Briefing was over. 3-story building.High-value target´s exact location: unknown.Over 30 rooms to clear. The setup:• Quick Reaction Force ready• Inner/outer perimeter security in place• Sniper overwatch• 2 CT teams, multiple entry points• Full inundation protocol How do you clear a buildingWhen every room could be fatal?When every door could be trapped?When…
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Most people see Failure wrong, and it keeps them stuck in a rut.Mistakingly, they think it looks like this:
Most people see Failure wrong, and it keeps them stuck in a rut.Mistakingly, they think it looks like this: FAILURE ← YOU → SUCCESS As if success means running away from failure.Moving in the opposite direction. But after 20 years of building businesses,Leading teams,And failing spectacularly… 😂I learned it actually works like this: YOU →…