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  • In Special Forces, we learned that position is tactical:

    In Special Forces, we learned that position is tactical:

    In Special Forces, we learned that position is tactical:You choose your location based on mission requirements,not mere comfort or convenience. Sometimes that meant a hidden observation post in harsh terrain.Other times, it meant an urban environment for intelligence gathering. The same principle applies to lifestyle design: Your location should serve your mission, not limit it.…

  • The traditional path in life is broken:

    The traditional path in life is broken:

    The traditional path in life is broken:– Go to school– Get a job or start a business– Work 40-70 hours per week– Buy “stuff”– Get fat and unhealthy– Get disconnected from your family– Try to retire (fail)– Finally, retire at 67– Die at 80.All that hard work for 13 years of freedom? With declining health?…

  • I left the rat race 156 months ago.

    I left the rat race 156 months ago.

    I left the rat race 156 months ago.My secret sauce is redefining success.I don’t:– want to change the world.– want to build the next unicorn.– want to be featured on any lists. Instead:– I want to spend my time working on things I enjoy with people I enjoy.– I want to be able to travel…

  • 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 €𝟭 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 to train me as a Special Ops Operator.

    𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 €𝟭 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 to train me as a Special Ops Operator.

    𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 €𝟭 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 to train me as a Special Ops Operator. Here’s the most valuable principle I learned that serves me every day: “If you don’t take care of yourself, you cannot take care of others.” This isn’t just battlefield wisdom – it’s a game-changer in business and life. Think about it:When you’re running on…

  • Yeah! We reached the Top of Mount Kilimanjaro (5895m).

    Yeah! We reached the Top of Mount Kilimanjaro (5895m).

    Yeah! We reached the Top of Mount Kilimanjaro (5895m).The highest mountain in Africa.How did we do this? We just planned it.That sounds super obvious.But it´s true. Because: What gets planned, gets done. I looked at my priorities.One of them is the relation with my 17 year old daughter, Leyla.Another is health: being active and spending…

  • The best SF operators I’ve worked with?

    The best SF operators I’ve worked with?

    The best SF operators I’ve worked with?They’re not just extremely fit.They: ✅ Excel under stress✅ Are Situational Aware✅ Work well in Teams✅ Are highly disciplined✅ Are professionals in their specialisation And if I’m being honest, when I work with people in my businesses now,I have a whole list of things that matter more than the…

  • I was completely offline for 9 days straight.

    I was completely offline for 9 days straight.

    I was completely offline for 9 days straight. Crazy, right? This happened: 👇 – Tanzania– Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro (5895m)– With my 17 year old daughter Leyla Coenen No:– Cell phone reception– 3-4-5 G– Wifi So no:– Email– Social crap & news– Whatsapp nonsense No distractions. What did I miss? Nada. What happened:– Rest…. & strenuous…

  • Last week I deadlifted 135 kilos. 5 sets, 5 reps.

    Last week I deadlifted 135 kilos. 5 sets, 5 reps.

    Last week I deadlifted 135 kilos. 5 sets, 5 reps.Nothing special, I know. Not my best work (yet).But why do I do this at 51 years? It´s kind of silly, really. I´m coaching this strong guy. One of his goals is to be part of the 500 Club.Never heard of it? Neither had I.1 Repetition…

  • In the Commandos, I was not the best runner

    In the Commandos, I was not the best runner

    In the Commandos, I was not the best runnerNot the best marksmanNot the best operator There were plenty of guys better than me. I excelled at one thing: Focus on continuous improvement. And that is what made me successful in business. Learn from:– Books– Peers– Courses– Coaches And putting in the Reps: Learning by doing.…