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Have you ever noticed how life runs on autopilot? Here is how to fix that…
Wake up. Coffee. Work. Sleep. Repeat. Don’t get me wrong – routines aren’t evil.They save mental energy. (Thankfully we don’t have to think whether to brush our teeth each morning) But let’s be honest: Life can become a bit… beige. Days blur together. Weeks become months. And before you know it, you’re stuck in the…
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You are juggling 5 balls all of the time. There is only 1 you can drop without serious consequences…
Going into the weekend, I reflect on this quote by Brian Dyson (former Coca-Cola CEO): “Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some 5 balls in the air.You name them– Work– Family– Health– Friends– Spirit And you’re keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that Work is a…
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Psssst: Dirty Little Secret: Early Retirement Sucks. Unless…
There I was in Februari 2018, dangling in a gondola above Queenstown, New Zealand, when it hit me. I’m retired. At 44. Let that sink in for a second. “I’m retired as well,” I heard myself say to the 70-something stranger next to me. The words felt weird in my mouth. Almost… wrong? Sure, I’d…
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I quit following the news almost 20 years ago. People call me ‘ignorant’. They are right. I absolutely love it.
I was reminded of this today, purifying Mind- and Body-Energy at the Pura Tirta Empul Temple here on Bali. Picture this:In 2005 I moved from The Netherlands to Spain with nothing but Dreams and Determination. – No Spanish language skills.– No internet at home. Not even mobile data on my phone (it was 2005).– No…
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How we grew our company over 1800% in under 3 years without getting sidetracked or overwhelmed.
In September 2021 we bought a small online health food and supplement company in The Netherlands. It was adorable, with just a couple of orders a day. But, of course, we had bigger plans for it: Make more people healthier with Superfoods, by increasing our revenue by at least 1800% (yes, 18X) in 3 years.…
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The Moment I Realised Hustle Culture Wasn’t the Only Way
My legs could hardly keep up with me.“Just lean forward and keep running,” I told myself, charging through loose sand. My heart was pounding like it wanted to break free from my chest. “This is it. This is the one.”Obstacle 1: Climb, duck, jump… run.Sleep-deprived and running on fumes, I pushed harder. I ran like…
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6 Pack Abs are a Form of Wealth.
Just think about it: Who is wealthier? – A guy with 100.000 Euros in the bank– A guy with 100.000 Euros in the bank and 6 Pack abs? The cool thing about abs:– You cannot buy them– You have clearly given your health a priority (time dedication)– You have put in the work (effort dedication)…
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You want to explore more. Live more. BUT: Your Mind wants to return to safety NOW. Stay in the comfort zone…..preferably Forever.
You want to explore more. Live more. BUT: Your Mind wants to return to safety NOW. Stay in the comfort zone…..preferably Forever. Change feels uncomfortable. I was reminded of that today: Freediving on Bali with my daughter. As soon as you dive down, your brain sends you a signal: ´What the fxxk are you doing?…
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How to become 4x richer within 20 hours…
How to become 4x richer within 20 hours… Yesterday: This 3- person super-fresh dinner in the picture on Bali:Plus an extra main coursePlus desertPlus 2 Kombucha, plus Health ShotFancy location (Rimba in Amed)…. 27 Euro (yes, twentyseven) Tip: 6 Euro, staff goes crazy Last week in Frankfurt.2 person dinner: starter, main, desert, tea.Just in a…