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A fellow SF veteran confessed:
A fellow SF veteran confessed: “I’ve got too much going on, I’m overwhelmed.” I surprised him with this solution: Looked at what he had going on. It was a lot:– His own health issues– His family (4 kids, youngest 4 months(!))– Moving house– Work in startup phase with stakeholders– Food forest planting season– Involvement in…
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How I met my wife (31-year timeline)
How I met my wife (31-year timeline) We are high-school sweethearts. That sounds good, but here’s what actually happened:Super cute girl: Manon. In my class.She doesn’t even remember I was there for most of those early days.I noticed her, though. 😉 I was pretty awkward in my teens.Once dyed my hair yellow to look like…
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Isn´t it funny? 2 Weeks ago, I drove back home to Andorra.
Isn´t it funny? 2 Weeks ago, I drove back home to Andorra. Leaving Holland, it rained…a lot.They say the Eskimos have 200 words for ‘snow’.Well, the Dutch have over 200 words for ‘rain’. ☔For sure. We’re experts. 😆 Once I passed Belgium: Sun. All the way through to Andorra. Sunglasses on and turning up the…
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25 Years ago, Special Forces changed my DNA. It made me Millions.
25 Years ago, Special Forces changed my DNA. It made me Millions.Before that time, my life was a failure:– Failed in school, took me 9 years– Failed in University after 6 days: probably a record– Failed to become a Marine Officer after 17 weeks– Failed in business after 6 months leaving me with a mountain…
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I never highlighted more sections in a book.
I never highlighted more sections in a book. This is why this is important: Just finished ´The Psychology of Money´ by Morgan Housel. Loved it. The quote underneath? You can see the Porsches, the mansions, and the nice clothes. You don´t see:– Peace of mind– Epic Adventures– Kick *ss families relations– Time Freedom + Autonomy–…
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Time isn’t a resource problem. It’s a focus problem.
Time isn’t a resource problem. It’s a focus problem.Most high achievers struggle to find time for what matters.– Not because they lack discipline.– Not because they’re disorganized.– But because they treat time like a battle, not a strategy. Elite performers get more done because of this: Step 1: Track Your Leaks– After checking social media…
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On the path to high achievement, you don’t need to:
On the path to high achievement, you don’t need to:– Be naturally gifted– Be born with connections– Be the loudest in the room But you do need to:– Show up when others quit– Build unbreakable self-trust– Execute with military precision Those who do become unstoppable. Want to know why I’m certain?25 years ago, I was…
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I’m not naturally focused. I am actually easily distracted.
I’m not naturally focused. I am actually easily distracted.So I cheat ´staying focused´ (3 tools): – Freedom app: Blocking distractions on all devices at once.– Pomodor Timer: Let´s you set the intention of Deep Work– Noise-cancelling headphone: Shuts out surrounding noise and lets my family (and me) know I am not to be disturbed It’s…
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My life is incredibly boring on paper:
My life is incredibly boring on paper: – i work from home– have a very small circle of friends– spend 95% of my time with my wife and daughter– meditate and read books daily– work out every day, mostly same exercises– go out for a coffee / bit to eat few times a week– take…