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I constantly have to remind myself of this:
I constantly have to remind myself of this: Time > money. That’s why I: – Never pick up the phone– Don´t do recurring meetings– Avoid ´energy suckers´ like the Plague Logically, it makes more sense to optimise for time > money. Because you can always make more money.But you can´t make more time. How do…
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On most operations, our SF unit carried both a sniper rifle and a shotgun.
On most operations, our SF unit carried both a sniper rifle and a shotgun.Do the same in business and life. Sniper rifle:• Precise• Maximum impact• Single target Shotgun:• Wide spread• Multiple targets• Quick response Business and Life need both mindsets:Spotlight and Floodlight.Tactical and Strategic.Your Eagle Eye and your Bird’s Eye View. Know when to switch…
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“I don’t have time.” The ultimate lie we tell ourselves. 🤥
“I don’t have time.” The ultimate lie we tell ourselves. 🤥So I did something radical a couple of years ago. Tracked every 15 minutes. All hours of the day.For two weeks straight. 14 full days.No cheating. No exceptions. The results? Horrifying. Enlightening.Transform-or-die motivating.🤯 Nowadays I have all my coaching clients do a version of the same.There…
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POV: You´re the daughter of an SF Veteran.
POV: You´re the daughter of an SF Veteran. You ask your dad for help setting up your new venture.He hits you with: The NATO 5-paragraph order’s True Magic. It’s the “Big E” – Execution.Where the rubber meets the road.Where plans meet reality.Where warriors become winners. Here’s what 5 years of Special Forces experience and 20…
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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…