Hercules

This podcast is a living document of growth — raw, reflective, and grounded in the pursuit of becoming better, both as an athlete and as a human being.

Across episodes, I explore ideas from philosophy, psychology, faith, sport, and personal development, translating them into something practical: how to think clearer, act better, and perform at a higher level when it actually matters. From Hume’s skepticism about miracles to the discipline of self-awareness, from mastering the subconscious to questioning identity — this is not theory for the sake of theory. It’s about application.

In many ways, this podcast starts from a personal crossroads. Like Hercules, I find myself standing between two paths: the easier road of comfort, avoidance, and self-protection, or the harder road that forms character. The harder road is not always the most attractive one. It asks for discipline, honesty, patience, humility, and self-mastery. But it is also the road where strength becomes more than performance — it becomes character.

At its core, this podcast is about strength, character, and the choice to master yourself. Not strength as image. Not character as a concept. But the daily, difficult work of learning how to direct your energy, confront your patterns, stay grounded in reality, and keep choosing what is right when pressure rises.

A core part of this process is sharing and breaking down chapters from books that actively move me forward. Not just the easy insights, but the difficult ones — the kind that confront you when you’re trying to take the final steps in your development. Because growth becomes most complex precisely at the point where the margins are small, the resistance is high, and honesty becomes unavoidable.

What does it really mean to improve?
How do you stay grounded in reality while still striving for excellence?
And how do you build a mindset that holds under pressure — in sport and in life?

This podcast sits at the intersection of performance and philosophy. It’s for those who want more than motivation — those who want understanding, structure, and a way to challenge their own thinking.

Each episode is part of an ongoing process: learning, testing, failing, refining. No finished product — just progression.

If you're committed to becoming sharper, more honest with yourself, and more resilient in your path — you're in the right place.

Episodes

61. Een persoonlijke reflectie; "Wees niet langer een slaaf", Deel 1: De Buitenkant (het lichaam). Discipline is het doel, De kracht van zelfbeheersing. Ryan Holiday, auteur van de bestsellers "Ego is de vijand" en de "Dagelijkse stoïcijn".

May 16, 2026 • 8:28

60. #1. W1nning is not a marathon, it's a sprint with no finish line. The Unforgiving race to greatness. Tim S. Grover. Bestselling author of Relentless.

"Tim Grover was by my side for fifteen years, and knows more than anyone about building winners. This book is essential for those who want to be the best at whatever they do... and are willing to pay the rpice to get there." - Michael Jordan

May 15, 2026 • 30:21

59. Intro Tim Grover; Bestelling author of Relentless. Author of New York Times Bestseller W1NNING, The unforgiving race to greatness.

May 14, 2026 • 1:40

58. Omschrijving Podcast!

May 14, 2026 • 3:38

58. Over 'esoterisch' en 'moeilijk' zijn.

Soms hoor ik dat mensen me moelijk en esoterisch vinden. Hier een weerwoord.

May 13, 2026 • 19:09

57. No Ego: mijn kracht leren loslaten.

May 12, 2026 • 23:41

56. "Het zwaarste leven is het beste leven." Deel 1: De Buitenkant (het lichaam). Ryan holiday, Discipline is het doel. De Kracht van zelfbeheersing. 2023; Een persoonlijke reflectie.

"Er zijn twee woorden die we als goede raad moeten aannemen en volgen als we ons inzetten voor het goede en ons onthouden van het kwade; woorden die ervoor zorgen dat we een oprecht en rustig leven kunnen leiden. Die woorden zijn: volharden en ...

May 12, 2026 • 18:04