-
I used to want to retire early.
I used to want to retire early.Now I want to work forever.What changed? In 2009, I decided that the business would support my lifestyle. Not the other way around. I put Lifestyle Design on Numero 1:– Kick *ss relation with wife Manon and daughter Leyla– Health, physical and mental batteries are always full– Time and…
-
My wife asked me, “Would you ever go back to being 15 kilos overweight?”
My wife asked me, “Would you ever go back to being 15 kilos overweight?”I said “Probably not.” “Probably”: because life happens—sometimes you never know. “Not”: because I’ve learned how to take care of my body. I don’t rely on motivation. I’ve solved that problem. – Stopped drinking alcohol 100% over 10 years ago– I built…
-
My daughter turned 18.
My daughter turned 18. To celebrate, we did something kinda wild. The first cars she drove solo:– Porsche– Lamborghini– Ferrari– McLaren Leyla and her friend experienced these cars and more on a professional race track. The look of pure joy on their faces – absolutely priceless. So why am I telling you this?Why share something…
-
Last week I was interviewed for a podcast.
Last week I was interviewed for a podcast.I didn’t expect this question:“Why are you actively profiling yourself as a Special Forces Veteran on LinkedIn?” The obvious answer is: Because I am one. 😃 But my days of active service are 20 years behind me.So the question arises: Is it still relevant?Here’s why it is. This…
-
A useful piece of Lifestyle Design advice:
A useful piece of Lifestyle Design advice: – Don’t worry about what the neighbours will say when you are at home again.– Don’t stress about what your colleagues might think when you leave early to be with your kids.– Don’t overthink if you live up to your parents’ expectations when you choose to work less.–…
-
I used to be a girl dad….
I used to be a girl dad…. But my Princess Leyla Coenen turned 18 this week. Girl no more. Young woman. Time flies, my friends. The Greeks already knew:There are 2 ways to measure time. Chronos: literal time, seconds on a watchKairos: The moments and decisions that really matter in life Mission for this weekend:…
-
Coaching call. Problem:
Coaching call. Problem: Constant distraction, at work and at home.15 Minutes after the call he sent me this text message: “Deleted social media and crypto trading apps from my phone. Closed X account. Feel better already.” 2 Things I love about this:– Entrepreneurs and other high achievers are excellent problem solvers– Sometimes solutions are simple…
-
You are being robbed every day. Not your money.
You are being robbed every day. Not your money.Something far more precious: Your attention.Your presence.Your life. Most of my coaching clients´problem:“I want to be more present with my wife and kids” The scene:• Body at home• Mind at work• Soul… somewhere else• Family feeling the void….every day You say they’re your priority.Your actions tell a…
-
In Special Forces, we had a saying: ‘You’re only as strong as your weakest link.’
In Special Forces, we had a saying: ‘You’re only as strong as your weakest link.’ What amazes me today? I watch successful entrepreneurs ignore their weakest link: Their life outside work. Bet you’re crushing it in business right now.– Revenue? Through the roof.– Market share? Expanding.– Team? Growing. But let me share something I learned…