How often do you push yourself beyond your comfort zone?

This picture captures me at a business retreat overseas, collaborating with a group of strangers to explore AI. We were thrown into the deep end—figuring things out as we went. It was stressful. It was exciting. It was challenging.

But here’s the thing: no massive growth comes from doing the same things the same way. If you want to break through limits, you’ve got to break old habits.

There’s linear growth, and then there’s exponential growth. They are not the same. And if you’re after real impact—personally and professionally—you need to stretch your thinking and doing.

When you immerse yourself in new experiences with the right guidance, five powerful things happen:

1️⃣ You induce creativity in your outlook – Exposure to new environments and ideas helps you see solutions you never considered before.
2️⃣ You extend your professional network – The right rooms introduce you to the right people, opening doors you didn’t know ex...

When a self-made multi-billionaire shares his story, you pay attention.

Jack Cowin, Founder of the iconic Hungry Jacks, shared the following with us at the Forbes Icons and Investors Summit in Sydney:

• Jack started his remarkable entrepreneurial journey at age 25 when he got 30 Canadian people to lend him $10,000 each to buy his first franchise.
• That same $10,000 is worth $45 million today.
• Leverage the 3 Ps: People, Passion, Perseverance.
• Be prepared to take risks (if they don't kill you).
• Test your ideas.
• Take failure as a learning experience.
• Have the courage to change if it's not working.
• It's a team effort. You don't do it on your own.
• Recognise the talent of people that can work together.
• As an entrepreneur, figure out what you are good at and hire great people that can do the rest.
• Make sure you ENJOY what you do. "Life is an adventure".
• Keep being curious. (Jack spent the whole day with us and took notes ferociously even at 82 years of age and billions behind him)
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Would you like to create a one-of-a-kind business that makes a big difference and brings true freedom?

Join me and a group of growth-minded people in Penang next year.

The Edge retreat for entrepreneurs, innovative CEOs and legacy builders is only held once a year and capacity is capped at 15 people.

It will be my very first time in Malaysia and the program is looking really good!

A time to work hard in the boardroom while relaxing and reenergising in the company of wonderful people. We will also explore local life and culture.

Our purpose is simple: to create a one-of-a-kind business that makes a big difference and brings true freedom.

Keen to explore the opportunity?

Learn more and apply here

To your success,

--Bram

Okay. We're back from "The Edge" retreat for entrepreneurs which we hosted in sunny Cairns in Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺. 

Earlier this year, we surveyed our network of business owners and it was evident that people were yearning for immersive networking and learning while enjoying a 'work-holiday' somewhere else.

We made it happen and took a calculated risk with a new event that brought fresh content as a conversation starter centred around a bold topic such as exponential growth.

"What will it take for your business to grow exponentially in the months and years ahead?"

"Who do you have to become as a leader?"

Questions like these kept us busy...

Instead of the retreat being set up as a seminar or conference, we learned that people value peer-to-peer learning and a safe environment with robust debates in which fellow entrepreneurs challenge each other and bounce ideas of each other.

So my role became that of facilitator and fellow participant. (thank you, guys!)

I have to confes...