Korneel Desmet

Systems for founder mental fitness.
Co-Founder Re-Treated.

[Korneel Desmet @korneeldesmet]

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[Korneel Desmet @korneeldesmet]

I’ve taken 400+ founders & CEOs to paradise…
Here’s what I learned.

For the past 8 years, I’ve watched some of the most ambitious entrepreneurs step away from their businesses, meetings and endless to-do lists, only to come face-to-face with something they weren’t expecting…

[Korneel Desmet @korneeldesmet]

I’ve helped 100s of founders and CEOs get clear on what actually matters, not just in business, but in life.

I’m opening private 1:1 calls for those who are ready to do the same.

If you want to build something that actually feels fulfilling, let’s talk...

(5/5)

[Korneel Desmet @korneeldesmet]

Your business is only as strong as the person leading it.

If you’re running on empty, if you’re stuck in loops of overthinking, if success feels more like a weight than a reward, no amount of money, growth, or external validation will fix it.

For the past 8 years...

(4/5)

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- The founder chasing more finally admits that he has no idea what he’s actually running toward.

- The overachiever who built a massive empire? Turns out, he’s exhausted and has never felt more disconnected and lonely.

The hard truth we see again and again:

(3/5)

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Themselves.

Once they landed in paradise, after we take away their phones, without the constant noise, the distractions & the next goal to chase, something shifts.

- The CEO who thought he needed to work harder realizes he actually needs to let go for his team to step up.

2/5

[Korneel Desmet @korneeldesmet]

If you’re running on fumes, know that there are ways to build a thriving company without burning yourself out…

You can read the full story on my website.
https://t.co/mkokj4PIpd

[Korneel Desmet @korneeldesmet]

78% of founders struggle with mental health. I was one of them.

Eight years ago, I was stuck in survival mode - working 16-hour days, seven days a week, trying to prove my worth through success.

The companies thrived, but I collapsed...

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At the time, I didn’t have the tools to get out. I was afraid to ask for help, scared it would make me look weak.

Looking back, I see the real risk wasn’t being vulnerable - it was ignoring the warning signs.

Mental fitness isn’t a luxury for founders; it’s a necessity.
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There were clear signs indicating I was about to burn out… I started experiencing:

> Constant low-key anxiety
> Occasional panic attacks
> Frequent exhaustion

(2/3)

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(3/3)
- living in a wooden cabin in the mountains
- helping humble & véry ambitious clients move from stress to flow
- conscious travel with like-minded friends

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Things I THOUGHT would make me happy (1/3)

- company exit
- working with celebrities
- buying another motorbike
- penthouse apartment
- frequent Michelin star restaurant meals
- leading a massive team
- constant travel

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Things that ACTUALLY make me happy (2/3)

- waterfall hikes and time in nature
- knowing how to regulate my nervous system
- co-creating magical gatherings with a tight, brilliant team
- waking up to the smell of cacao (no alarm clock ever)
- eating home grown organic food...

[Lieven De Marez @LievenDeMarez]

Een 'kick'starter die ik graag alle steun geef. @JUCE team vertaalt onze theorie in de praktijk. Het is dan misschien geen mandje voor de hond, maar stolp om digibesitas of schermtijd onder controle te houden. Check out ‘Stolp’ by the @JUCE team https://t.co/ZUeAX2qp3n

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Deze broers organiseren offline bijeenkomsten voor ondernemers: geen smartphones, wel focus https://t.co/L3wvrmrNWf via @bloovi

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@goldcarcares Done!

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@Goldcar any idea when I should expect you to reimburse the €1100 warranty you would pay back 3 weeks ago?

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@Coopman_Bart Leuk artikel! Het ging wel niet om een test... Show was gisteren, we schieten niet op oudejaarsavond! 😉

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@Avianca hola! Seguro que se va el vuelo hasta Cali esta tarde a las 4:30pm? Mi ultimo vuelo fue cancelado...

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@Avianca hola! Are there any more strikes? Want to book a ticket now, but don't want to strand at the airport like last time...