Posts in high performance
THE #1 SECRET THAT NOBODY TOLD YOU ABOUT MANIFESTATION

Over the past few months, I have been working on a new project which is part of one of my lifetime goals. Obviously, I want it to be a great success, and so to maximize my potential and manifest this success I looked back on some of my major achievements in the past. I focused on three achievements that were, according to others, impossible for me to reach. I reflected on how my mindset was in those moments and the actions I made that made these achievements happen.

What were the common key steps that I took in completing these three events and how was I able to manifest them? When I reflected on these achievements it basically distilled down to 4 steps. Four critical elements that are important for manifesting anything in life.

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3 STRATEGIES TO HELP THOSE WITH DYSLEXIA OR ADHD

When I was driving home from the event, I reflected on this question. I looked at which other habits or behaviors had contributed to my successes. Hard work and resilience were the two that stood out. So, I dug deeper, asking myself when and why I had started to behave that way.

The answer came to my mind with extreme clarity. When I was in the 5th and 6th grade at school, around 11 or 12 years old, I was really struggling academically. I had barely made the minimum grade in the previous years to pass to the next year. During these years I was terrified to go to school.

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THE 5 CRITICAL STEPS FOR STARTING YOUR NEW BUSINESS, OR SIDE HUSTLE

Who hasn’t dreamed of launching their own business or starting a side hustle with dreams of a better life? Maybe you have had an idea but don’t know where to begin. If I share with you the 5 critical steps that will bring you closer to success in the launch of your business, will you try?

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WHY IS IT NOT HAPPENING... THE BOOMERANG THEORY

Have you ever worked hard on something, and it is still just not happening? So, you have sought advice and shared with others what you have done and yet nobody around you understands why it is not working… You become frustrated and want to throw in the towel. You can’t understand what is going on? Every indicator suggests a positive outcome and results should have appeared. Yet still, nothing is happening… you wonder what the hell you are doing wrong!

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5 THINGS I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER, PART II

Have you ever felt disconnected from the people around you? You might have spent years, even decades with friends and suddenly you feel that the connection is not there anymore? Well, you are not alone. Know that this is normal. Some relationships just fade slowly over time. Others have an abrupt ending.

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5 THINGS THAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER, PART I

Over the past few months I have been working on a program focused on helping youth. This has encouraged me to reflect on my life, from my early childhood to now. What I am certain of is that I have learned “life” the hard way. In my teenage years I had no mentors, coaches, or role models, and I was living with neglectful and unavailable parents. I know that there are many young people out there living in similar situations. They try the best they can to figure out how life works, to make sense of what is happening to them, and to find a way to break the cycle to get the life that they want.

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THE THREE PILLARS TO GREATER WISDOM

Have you ever watched a documentary or read a book about a philosopher and asked yourself how they became so wise? Have you ever wondered if you could develop your own wisdom? Wondered what the secret ingredient is to have a greater wisdom? Through my reading, research, quests, and practical experiences, I have discovered that there are three critical factors, or more specifically three interdependent pillars that need to grow simultaneously to build true wisdom.

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THE QUEST: WHO AM I? HOW TO GET OUT OF MISERY AND UNHAPPINESS

I spent a few days at a seminar learning about how to gain mastery of the mind based on the teachings of Gotama Siddhartha. During many days of discourse and countless hours of work on the mind-body, we came to a section where we talked about who we are. What is the essence of a human being; basically, who am I? Gotama’s explanation hit home. I finally understood how, as a species, we can define the “I”. It really helped me to understand how my mind works and how I react to certain events in life. Everything was making sense; simple to understand...

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BANG… HERE I WAS FLYING SUPERSONIC… FOR LIFE

“Oberst, Korporal Pilloud, ich melde mich zum Überschallflug ab!” These were the last words that I said to the commander of the Fighter Pilot Academy before I headed out for the flight that would teach me three valuable life lessons. I had just signed out (in German) for my first supersonic flight, and one that changed my life forever.

March 05, 1991, 7:30 AM. I put on my flying gear and zipped up my G-suit. I grabbed my helmet and jumped on my bicycle.

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7 EFFECTIVE WAYS TO BOOST YOUR MIND AND KEEP YOUR BRAIN SHARP

Who doesn’t want to feel happier, have more energy, be more connected and creative in their life? Who doesn’t want to feel more fulfilled, have better relationships, and have a positive impact on people around them or in their community? We all want this, right? So what can we do to get there?

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5 TIPS FOR THRIVING IN UNPREDICTABLE AND UNCERTAIN TIMES

Is it me or do you also feel as though we are moving more in an uncharted territory where uncertainty and unpredictability have become the new norm? The pandemic is still throwing out curveballs with new variants of the virus. Meanwhile, the financial market is becoming harder to understand. Between high inflation, low interest rates, and more liquidity in the market, nobody really knows what will happen in the next few months. Also, supply chains are still very disrupted and far from normal. Weather patterns are changing with more violent storms, record snowfalls, and temperatures that influence agriculture and our lives.

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THE 3 PILLARS TO A SUCCESSFUL LIFE TRANSITION

Lately, I have been reflecting on what type of patterns have occurred regularly over my life. I made two interesting observations.

The first is that I often chose difficult and challenging objectives. As a teenager, I wanted to become a fighter pilot, which is a difficult path. It was not easy to become a fighter pilot. 3,000 applicants at the beginning of training came down to only 6. By 22, I was one of those six who received wings on their uniform.

The second thing I observed is that in my life I have experienced multiple life-changing transitions. I transitioned from the military world to the civilian world. I moved from one country to another. I transitioned from receiving a paycheck at the end of every month to being my own boss and creating my own income.

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HOW TO BECOME MORE PATIENT USING FIVE EFFECTIVE TOOLS

When was the last time you said or thought: “I can’t take this anymore…I am done with it…When is it going to end…This is taking too long…”? Not so long ago, right? You are not alone; we are all in the same boat. We all want things to happen faster. Our western culture and education system has ingrained in us from a young age to achieve our goals, get results, move to the next level, or climb the corporate ladder. There is nothing wrong with having ambition, except if that said ambition narrows your focus to a point of impatience.

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5 TAKEAWAYS FROM MY TRIP TO AFRICA

In July, I spent time traveling in the Kigoma leadership in Tanzania teaching youth how to create a roadmap to achieve their wildest dreams. During my trip, I met amazing people immersed in a beautiful culture. I learned a little bit of Swahili to be able to communicate and I was inspired by the kindness of the people, their traditions, and habits. I want to introduce several of these into my own life and I hope that my 5 takeaways can also inspire you.

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5 EFFECTIVE WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR COURAGE AND CONFIDENCE

Do you want to be more influential or contribute more to this world? Even if you are living your dream life, don’t you think that there is more that life could have to offer if you take bolder actions? Have you ever thought about having a bigger impact on your family, friends, community, and co-workers? What is it that is stopping you? Maybe a lack of courage and confidence? Is it fear or the hardship that is stopping you? I will share with you 5 effective ways to increase your courage and confidence so that you can experience more from life and take bolder actions.

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7 DAYS, 7 STRATEGIES FOR MORE HAPPINESS IN YOUR LIFE

Have you ever wondered why some people always look happy, even when adversity is kicking their butt? Or noticed others that are always unhappy despite living an amazing life? Maybe you know people that fluctuate between feeling happy and unhappy, without any direct correlation to what is happening in their lives? Why is that? Is there a way to increase our level of happiness despite our circumstances? The answer is yes.

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YOU ARE IN COMMAND OF YOUR THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS

The 14th and the 21st of May are special dates for me. Each represents a quintessential yin-and-yang duality where opposite or contrary forces became interconnected. These dates will always trigger thoughts and feelings that can either ruin or make my day. Nonetheless, it is my choice to decide which feelings and thoughts I want to generate and allow.

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WHEN I WAS A KID, I WAS A POACHER

It was 8 pm on a cold December night. The land was covered with a blanket of snow. The moon was full. This was the night my father was waiting for. It was the night he could teach me what he knew best. It was a beautiful, cold, crispy night where you could walk silently in the snow. The full moon lighted the landscape; you could see everything on the reflected snow. The only sound we heard was the howls in the forest. It was the perfect night for poaching.

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THE LETTER THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

It was in February 2021, a Tuesday morning to be precise, just before noon, when I went to my mailbox to get the mail like I do every day. I walked down the driveway, head down, thinking, “what I am going to do with my life?” When I reached for the handle of the mailbox, a shadow covered my hand. Someone was next to me. I looked up. This person was staring at me silently. His eyes were familiar but I couldn’t see the entire face because he was wearing a mask. Somehow, I knew this person; but couldn’t recollect his name.

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5 WAYS FOR GRATITUDE PRACTICE

The end of a year is the end of a cycle and the beginning of a new one. It is the time people envision a new start or new projects. We look at the future with hope and faith. We hope will become happier, more joyful, and enthusiastic about life. We may plan to get on a new diet, exercise, or maybe start a new sport. We plan to be more successful, get more money, and maybe get a promotion. All that is wonderful and important. Having a vision, goals, and ambitions are crucial if we want to evolve, grow as a person and contribute more in this world.

But why does it only at the end of the year? What about looking at it every month, every week, every day, and reflect on all the good things that have happened in our life.

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