DAI CRANKCASE
Asking for help is not a weakness, but a strength.
At the age of seventeen, Dai chose a life as a soldier. His career with the Dutch Special Forces began at the age of twenty, after successfully completing rigorous commando training. As a Special Forces medic, Dai developed a deep interest in physiology, psychology, biology, and neurology. Through years of experience, he built up knowledge of mental strength, which he shares through a book and a model for strengthening mental power in individuals and organizations. Scan the QR Code now to discover Dai's mental strength model and test your own mental strength!
The Mental Strength Model
How can you arm yourself against today's world? Dai offers practical tips so you can build your mental strength, because today's world demands it. Dai's model is based on the following definition: mental strength consists of all physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual skills and processes that positively influence consciousness.
Resilience and robustness
Dai states that resilience and fortitude are more important than ever. If you are able to apply resilience and fortitude, it will make you stronger. Dai emphasizes the importance of these skills in light of contemporary challenges, such as the pandemic and war. He is committed in various ways to making people mentally stronger and thereby strengthening their resilience and fortitude. He does this by writing and giving lectures on these very important themes. For Dai, mental health means the
The ability to feel on a physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual level that he can handle life's challenges and obstacles. Simply put, he wants to feel comfortable in his own skin.
Staying mentally fit
To stay mentally fit, Dai believes that balance in life is possible by seeking out boundaries, going beyond them, and then setting them. Currently, he invests daily in physical activities such as weight training, cardio, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and kickboxing. Additionally, he makes time for restorative activities such as massage, yoga, and the sauna. But all in consultation with his family. He is their cornerstone, and his wife and children are his. Without them, there is no reference point, and without a reference point, it is difficult.
navigate. Not impossible, but difficult. That is how he feels about it now.
Dealing with stress
Dai has a lot of experience regarding stress, particularly during his younger years and as a soldier in the Special Forces. He views stress as something positive but acknowledges the importance of a manageable amount and duration. Through his experiences, he has developed a high stress barrier. When Dai experiences stress, he uses a mantra and tactical breathing to actively place himself in the here and now. His mantra is: "I am here now. That is what counts." He then breathes deeply in through his nose and exhales through his mouth for as long as possible. This proves to be very effective for him.
to be effective.
