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I love NetflixI love InstagramI love Youtube, but…
I love NetflixI love InstagramI love Youtube, but… They don´t love me back. They make me waste my time. The scarcest resource we all have. We know one thing for sure:Today we are 1 day closer to death, than we were yesterday. Have you ever loved somebody, but you weren´t loved back? The solution?It can…
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24 Years ago in the Special Forces skydiving course:
24 Years ago in the Special Forces skydiving course, I was anxious. But I needed to succeed to be operationally deployed, my dream.Jump or get benched. But my body betrayed me every time:• Stomach in knots• Cold sweat on my forehead• Kerosene smell turning me nauseous There I was.Trying to keep a straight face for…
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As an entrepreneur, back in 2009, I had achieved everything I thought I WANTED.
As an entrepreneur, back in 2009, I had achieved everything I thought I WANTED. But forgot to ask: What do I actually NEED? Another big business goal reached.Another toy bought.“Why does it feels so hollow? “ As a “successful” business owner, I know the feeling. That moment when the “high fives” end.When you’re alone with…
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Entrepreneurs and founders can easily make double the money in half the time.
Entrepreneurs and founders can easily make double the money in half the time. Here’s how I did it (5 Steps): In 2009, I thought I was busy.Turned out it was complete BS. My daily routine:• Working• Talking about work• Thinking about work Busy, busy, busy.Completely unsustainable.Because life isn’t just work. It’s also:• Your kids• Your…
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I learned this truth 20 years ago in Special Operations.
I learned this truth 20 years ago in Special Operations. It saved my businesses 100s of times. The most lethal mistake business owners and other leaders make: – Assumptions. The Mother of all F-ups. – The moment you think you know, you stop seeing.– The second you assume, you become vulnerable. That’s why, in Special…
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I´m 51. Dutch. Live in Andorra. Multiple business owner.
I´m 51. Dutch. Live in Andorra. Multiple business owner. Investor.My favorite type of wealth?– Not my businesses– Not my stocks and crypto– Not my gold bars 😆 The most valuable assets aren’t in your bank account either. They’re in your:• Memories• Relationships• Stories I see too many business owners:• Postponing life for “someday”• Missing their…
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One night in 2007, I outsourced 100% of our customer support to a callcenter in India.
One night in 2007, I outsourced 100% of our customer support to a callcenter in India. A complete disaster. Business owners beware: I read ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ earlier that year.We were working 18/7 to get our company in Spain into orbit.So working 4 hours per week sounded pretty sweet. One of the ideas in the…
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You’re reading a bedtime story to your kid, but your mind is still at the business.
You’re reading a bedtime story to your kid, but your mind is still at the business. 2 Simple tips that will help entrepreneurs. Sound familiar? All day you’re racing:• Chasing acquisitions• Managing payroll• Handling taxes• Fighting fires 🔥 For a business owner and leader, it never stops. Literally. Your body comes home. But your mind? Still…
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One military principle saved my marriage 100+ times.
One military principle saved my marriage 100+ times. But it also works wonders for business owners and other leaders: “Choose your battles.” In combat, it’s obvious:You don’t engage every enemy. React to every threat. Chase every target. Why?Because resources are finite:• Energy• Ammo• Time The same applies to relationships. Yet I see people making habit…