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‘The professional can only excel when the individual is in balance’
The person you bring to work every day influences everything. So, how does one strike a balance between personal life and professional efforts? Erik Wegewijs and Bas Kremer from Special Forces Tussen Je Oren explain this in their masterclass at TinQwise.
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Bas and Erik's three pillars:
Attentive
This means consciously focusing your attention on your own behavior and perception. It gives you the ability to look at yourself from a distance and realize that both your body and your brain are 'tools' that your consciousness can use.
Autonomous
Learn to give meaning to your experiences and take responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Only then do you have control.
Adaptive
The entrenched philosophy of SFTJO serves as an anchor. It fosters resilience in a rapidly changing world, as described in the VUCA concept. The concept emphasizes the importance of thinking flexibly, adaptably, and innovatively to address the challenges of modern organizations.
Working with the pillars on an online platform
Bas and Erik, blending these pillars with their unique experiences, crafted an accessible online platform where well-being and progress seamlessly intertwine. Their aim is to facilitate a journey that bridges the realms of philosophy, communication, and psychology, allowing individuals to realize that their approach is universally applicable. Through this, both professionals and organizations can effectively attain their goals.
The worst managers
Bas states that we are often inadequate in managing our own 'chemical factory' - our body. A staggering 70% of individuals operate in survival mode, and over a million people in the Netherlands struggle with autoimmune diseases. The root cause? Imbalance. Notably, even children are more familiar with their phones than with the workings of their own bodies in today's age.
Break the cycle of imbalance
On their platform, SFTJO provides a self-development program designed to break the cycle of imbalance and encourage well-being and progress. Anyone for enduring change, recognizing the importance of retaining what is learned. As individuals grasp how to navigate inner challenges through awareness, mindset, courage, and discipline, a realm of possibilities unfolds.
In addition to Bas and Erik's philosophical perspective, you gain practical insights into applying their principles. Combine this with their theoretical explanation, and you have the transformative tools of Special Forces at your fingertips.
“We are trying to convey a certain mentality. In practice, we have seen that this can even help people with PTSD.”
- Bas Kremer, owner of SFTJO
Always seeking the easiest route
That doesn't imply that the self-development program is a walk in the park. Changing behavior is one of the toughest challenges. Your body and mind resist change; they prefer the familiar, energy-efficient paths. To initiate change, you must summon mental strength, stepping beyond your comfort zone. It's in this brave move that you overcome mental and physical hurdles, and with time, you might even find enjoyment in overcoming these challenges.
“What if I say that happiness is not the ultimate goal in life but a prerequisite for living? Happiness automatically flows from balance.”
- Bas Kremer, owner of SFTJO
SFTJO's conviction on a learning platform
Bas and Erik consciously opted for a learning platform to share their beliefs and approach, as it ensures the message sticks more effectively. If they merely aimed for passive listening, they'd put their story on YouTube. They emphasize the significance of their message because the quest for balance often goes overlooked from one generation to the next.
“We're all human, and by chance, we each have a profession. Given the substantial time we invest in our work every week, it makes sense for your chosen profession to align with your goals and for the values of the company to resonate with your own.”
- Erik Wegewijs, owner of SFTJO