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In 2004, as a Special Ops officer in Iraq, I learned a lesson that transformed my approach to decisions: 👇 If you have 80% of the information, act. One mission crystallized this.Intel showed a local figure stockpiling weapons against coalition forces.Our information wasn’t complete, but waiting meant risking lives.We moved. That decision likely saved lives.…

Usually I work out every single day, but today I did not feel like it…at all. Not in the mood. Super low energy. So, I did this: I worked out. Nothing crazy, just put in the reps. Because it doesn’t matter how I feel. Look: I am not super human (my wife will be the…

I hate rules.But these are the 8 Rules I live by:– Meditate– No alcohol– Don´t eat crap– Support my family– Work out every day– Be an ´Energy Giver´– Sleep at least 8 hours– 4 hours Deep Work per day Sounds ´boring´, right?But ´boring´ can be good. It supports my goals:– Become very old and still…

Special Ops taught me one principle. I use it to overcome 3 major business obstacles. When ambushed: “Get off the X!” The “X” is where:• You’re most vulnerable• They have the upper hand• You’re in their killzone Stay there?You’re dead. In combat, the solution is simple:MOVE.NOW. In business and life? Same principle. Your “X” might…

2 Weeks ago I was the fattest and un-fittest person in the gym. But usually I´m ´the fit guy´. It reminded me of a business and personal finance truth: Picture this:‘Bambu gym’, Uluwatu, Bali.Surfers Paradise8 Pack = the normSuper shredded, ripped and strong. Women doing muscle ups and rope climbs without using their feet.Like gravity…

In the early 2000s, in Special Ops, I learned: Shouting “Reloading!” saves lives. But now I realize it also helps you survive and thrive in business (and life). It´s not weakness, but tactical communication.Your team adjusts. Covers for you. This is what I see too often: 𝗜𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀:We stay silent.Drain our magazines dry.Fight alone until…

I love AI, but today we did a ‘good-old-fashioned’ photoshoot for our Cacao brand, here in Bali. 4 Reasons using AI was absolutely NOT an option for me: 1. Authenticity isn’t negotiable for meOur customers don’t just buy our ceremonial cacao.They buy into our story.Our journey.I won´t let AI fake that. 2. Family memories are…

Retirement: Expectations VS Reality (Spoiler Alert)I used to think retirement looked like:• Sitting on a tropical beach• Spending time with your wife and kids• Time for travel and adventures But talking to many disillusioned retirees through the years,I have come to the conclusion that it actually looks like: • Being bored out of your mind…

It’s crazy how well I protect these valuables, but ignored the most important ones:– Lock my house– Car in the garage– A vault for important papers– A quadruple login for my bank account Safe, safe, safe. Because they are important. Valuable. You do the same, right? Meanwhile, however…. Our most valuable assets: ➡️ Time… –…