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Remember being young and broke? I do.
Every extra Euro (Guilder 😃 ) meant something:– No more stress about rent– Better food in your fridge– That first reliable car– Your first vacation without debt Money directly translated to happiness. So we learned: More Money = More Happiness BUT:We keep believing this equation long after it stops being true. Psychologists call this the…
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I learned 2 simple truths after 51 years on this Rock flying through Space at 30 km/sec 👇
– Make more memories– Make them now This reminds me of a powerful story from Bill Perkins’ book “Die With Zero.” Fresh from a successful deal, Perkins decided to surprise his grandmother with a generous gift of $10.000. In his mind, this was his way of sharing his success, of giving back to someone he…
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Would You Trade Places With This Billionaire?
– Net worth: $147 billion– Private jet ready 24/7– A phone call away from any world leader– Controls one of the world’s largest holding companies– Can buy anything he desires, anywhere, anytime– Has the power to move markets with a single word This is about Warren Buffett, the “Oracle of Omaha.”One of the World´s most…
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Today I turned 51. Retirement?Probably never.
Ever had one of those moments where life hits you with perfect clarity? Mine came when I was hiring a nanny to raise my daughter while I was killing myself running my business in Spain. But let me back up a bit… So, today I turned 51.Someone asked me about retirement plans, and I had…
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Is this Enemy, hidden in the dark, threatening your Freedom? 👇🏻
Remember that kid who wanted to explore the world?Who dreamed of epic adventures?Who believed anything was possible? That kid is still you.Just buried under automated responses and safety protocols. Let me share something from my Special Ops days:We trained relentlessly for the unexpected.Yet the biggest threat wasn’t the enemy.It was falling into predictable patterns. The…
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Could living a Full Life really be this simple? 👇
– Optimise for memories, not Euros Some people are so broke, all they have is money. Easier with Money AND Time >– Prioritize physical, mental and spiritual health– Live an Life Full of Adventure > add to your Memory Bank– Have Kick *ss, rock solid relations with family and friends– Help other people and the…
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Business strategy? Winning. Battle for your own Life? Losing. Here’s what Special Operations taught me about winning both 👇
I see successful entrepreneurs making this mistake – trying to win every battle simultaneously. In Business and in Life. You know the signs:– Calendar looking like a game of Tetris– “Quality time” becoming scheduled 15-min blocks– Vacation meaning “different laptop location”– Kids’ events watched through email notifications– Marriage running on autopilot In Special Ops, we…
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The #1 mistake in thinking, keeping you stuck in a rut:👇🏻
“The person who started reading this isn’t the same one who’ll finish it.” Think about that for a second. We walk around with this bizarre idea that we’re complete – a finished product. Yet biology tells a different story:– Your body replaces most cells every 7-10 years– Your brain rewires with every new thought– Your…
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The deadliest word that is costing you and your family dividends and joy every year?👇🏻
‘Someday’ Let me share something that hit me hard after reading “Die With Zero” by Bill Perkins. We’re all doing the math wrong. As a former special ops officer turned entrepreneur and investor, I thought I understood ROI. But here’s what blew my mind: Experiences aren’t expenses – they’re investments with compound returns. Think about…