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I plan every minute in Paradise, but waste hours at Home – A Wake-Up Call
7 Days ago, I was freediving in Bali. Today I’m back in the Matrix. What happened? In Bali, each day was carefully crafted:• Sunrise family workout in Ubud• Breakfast at hidden gem cafes• Afternoons exploring secret temples• Sunset dinners at perfect restaurants Optimizing for peak experiences. Always thinking: “What more value can we get from…
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The #1 overlooked Priority from my Special Forces days – And what I learned…
During my time with the Korps Commandotroepen (Dutch Special Forces), I gained many invaluable skills: i.e. endurance, mental toughness, adaptability, and… a brotherhood for life. But there was a surprising gap: Proper nutrition. Think about this:Elite operators performing at Olympic levels.Making critical decisions under extreme fatigue.Pushing physical and mental boundaries daily. Yet we ate standard…
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The Bali Secret nobody talks about…
Just returned from Bali, and I’m struck by something profound. Beyond the warm weather…Beyond the stunning landscapes…Beyond the incredible value for money… It’s the people that make Bali extraordinary. The Balinese friendliness isn’t just surface-level hospitality. It runs deeper: • Construction workers pause their work to smile• Women sweeping their yards look up to say…
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I am 50. 20 Things I wish I would have known at 40.
Life Wisdom:1. There’s (always) a storm coming – but you’re stronger than you think2. Too much cash makes you complacent (and sometimes foolish)3. Always play the long game – short-term thinking is a trap4. You get exactly what you tolerate in life Personal Growth:5. Self-learning is your ultimate superpower6. Daily meditation isn’t optional – it’s…
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Frozen toothpaste. Yesterday was a day of extremes for me.
My day lasted 31 hours.We flew from Bali to Barcelona. Seven-hour time difference. I was awake for 26 of those hours. Some people can sleep on planes. I can’t. Picture this:Cabin lights off. All screens dark. Everyone asleep or faking it perfectly.Every position imaginable. Me? Wide awake. Not great for someone who loves their sleep.…
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Today I am flying from Bali to Barcelona.What happens if the pilot is just 1 lousy percent off course…
I’ll either end up in Valencia or Marseille, both 120 km from where I need to be. This is a problem for me, because I parked my car at Barcelona Airport 😉 However> It does show the Power of minor adjustments. Everybody thinks it is only the Big Changes that matter. Not true. Just consistently…
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Nobody knows about this way of investing. But it is the only way to earn Total Wealth.
Building Your Epic Experience Portfolio. Think of life as a game where every experience earns you ‘Epic Experience Points.’ What is your ultimate goal? Die with a High Score in your ‘Epic Experience Bank.’ Because here’s the bottom line:Your experiences, not your money, determine your life’s true value. Simple concept. Powerful results. Let’s break it…
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How to physically outperform 95% in your age group, like I do. From Special Forces to Civilian Life: Staying Combat-Ready at 50
The physical and mental demands of being a Dutch Commando are legendary. And they should be. When you’re serving, peak performance isn’t just expected – it’s absolutely essential. The stakes? Life and death. There’s no higher pressure than that. But here’s the real challenge: What happens after you hang up the uniform? Do you embrace…
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How many weeks do you think you’ll live?
I used to think (and act like) I would live forever. Of course, I was dead wrong. Not in the sense of taking extreme risks. But in putting off the things I really wanted until “someday.” You’ll live about 4,000 weeks. Give or take a few. If you’re 50 years old, like me, you’ve already…