When is the last time you spent 100% of your energy on something? How long did that exertion last? In this episode of the Tactical Businessman, Gerrit expresses an interest in percentages. It is easy to say you gave your best effort but when was the last time you actually went all in on your religion, family, or business? Follow along in this episode to see how Gerrit uses 2.5%, 36 minutes, of his day and strives to give 100% of effort.

In our lives there exist groups we’re a part of that makes us bigger than ourselves and pushes us to be more. In this episode of the Tactical Businessman, Gerritt talks about the importance of brotherhood. Many people want to be a part of something special or elite, a brotherhood if you will. Something that pushes you to do more because they want you to be better at what you want. Follow along in this episode to see how being part of a brotherhood can help you achieve greater things.

Your actions cause results within your environment and those around you. Such actions can result in both good and bad outcomes. Gerritt discusses how a baby, and his own son, made him realize just how much one's actions can affect the environment around them. He asks you to examine your own actions within life and gives examples of how changing your actions now can bring out better results in yourself, and those around you.

Have you ever hid from exposure, of the truth, in fear that it will cause you negative stress? In this episode of the Tactical Businessman, Gerritt talks about how exposure is the key to positive stress, that can help you grow. Many times we hide from exposure in fear it will be our downfall. Follow along in this episode and see just how exposure can help you succeed and grow

The power of association causes you to be better than you are. In this episode of Tactical Business Gerritt recalls a powerful story of backing up a fellow officer that taught him that he doesn't have to go it alone. It's a powerful thing to associate yourself with people who are, what you want to become. There will come a time when your back is against the wall, do you have supportive people around you?

Have you ever felt like you were waist deep in mud? In this episode of the Tactical Businessman, Gerritt talks about the overall feeling of being stuck in different areas of his life. Sometimes we face disappointments and delays that are beyond our control. Sometimes our life becomes a big ball of frustration where we can hardly move forward. Follow along in this episode and get tips on how to get unstuck.

Ask yourself this question, where in your life are you going too fast? In this episode of the Tactical Businessman, Gerritt talks about doing things way too quick. We often think that speed and quickness matter, but sometimes that can have major consequences. Follow along in this episode and learn how the slow and easy approach is often needed.

What happened the last time you got hit in the face? In this episode of the Tactical Businessman Gerritt shares a story of the last time he got punched in the face. The moral of the story is, many things come into our life suddenly, and we don't know what to do, because we never set a predetermined plan. Our normal response is to either fight, flight, or freeze. Follow along in this episode and learn to plan for the unexpected.

With the New Year here, most people are looking at what they want to change and accomplish. Mapping out your year in advance is a good place to start and will bring organization and focus to your days. Your routines determine your outcomes and can have a negative impact if that routine is not serving you. What are your routines in your business, family, and your body? Lose the useless routines and become addicted to one that produces positive results.

Working undercover on the police force was always something Gerritt wanted to do. Pretending to be something he was not fascinated him and he was assigned to locate and set up a low key drug deal. Gerritt became so involved in gathering information about the dealer that he put aside the fact that he had to make the deal. There is a cosmic loop of consumption which can trap you with the need for information; it doesn't matter how much information you have if you do nothing with it.