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17 Years later, I am still a recovering workaholic. I like working hard. The results, the status, the appreciation. But,– Working 24/7 is not sustainable.– Business success is only one-dimensional success. One-dimensional success is still a Failure. • What good is a thriving business with a marriage falling off a cliff?• What’s the point of…

Three things my daughter Leyla won’t say at my funeral:– ‘I really respect how much horsepower my dad´s car had.’– ‘I love that I grew up in the biggest house on the street.’– ‘I vividly remember having more toys than my friends. Thank you, Dad.’ I would like her to say:– ‘I love all the…

“Only last week,” my 6-year-old daughter took skiing lessons.But today, she’s the instructor? Wait… what? This can´t be true… 2013-2025: Gone in a blink. Your kids won’t be kids forever. One day, they’ll look back and remember:• Were you watching their ´Look-at-me, dad!´s, or checking emails?• Were you present at dinner, or on Zoom?• Were…

25 Years ago, as a young Special Forces operator, I hated “Low ops”, the quieter periods. Veterans knew better. After 20+ years as an entrepreneur, I’ve learned:Success has seasons. Like light, you operate in two modes: Broad Light (Contemplation):• Wide perspective• Open to possibilities• Strategic thinking• Creative flow Spotlight (Execution):• Intense focus• Specific targets• Tactical…

“Dad, are you even listening?” My 6-year-old’s words hit hard.I was home. But I wasn’t there. Sound familiar?I hear it all the time from my coaching clients. Here is how I beat it. I call it the Wind Down Protocol: – The Computer Shutdown:• 3 deep breaths• Hands on desk• Say it out loud: “My…

My LinkedIn reach has been falling off a cliff these last couple of months. And I know exactly why. It’s not the algorithm. I keep telling everyone to delete all social media apps from their phones.– My coaching clients– My newsletter subscribers– And even in my LinkedIn posts 😆 Yes, I see the irony.Yes, it’s probably bad…

13 Years ago, I reached an extraordinary level of Freedom. It was scary and exhausting. Because, as kids, we had endless possibilities:• Movie star• Professional athlete• Superhero (I wasn´t the only one, right?) And then life happened:• Mortgages• Kids came along• Dreams…well….adjusted But after years of building:• Financial freedom• Time freedom• Location freedom• Health freedom…

3 Months ago, my daughter turned 18. She now has to pay rent to live with us. No more ´Free Lunches´. Before you judge, here’s why: In the history of the planet, it’s never been easier for teenagers to make money.But this isn’t about money.It’s about learning. The rules:• Small rent amount• If she earns…

“What’s most important in your life?” I asked the successful gym owner during our call last week. “Family, health, business. In that order.” “And what do you spend most time and energy on?” Silence Then it hit him:– 60+ hours training clients– Barely seeing his kids– Business consuming everything “But I love what I do,”…