Exit The Rat Race

#37 Take Over By Former Show Guest Simon de Raadt

In this special episode of *Exit The Rat Race*, the roles are reversed: host Daniel Kluken finds himself in the hot seat, interviewed by his mentee, Simon de Raadt. The episode kicks off with Simon "taking over" the show, aiming to dive deeper than previous interviews and explore questions Daniel has never been asked before.
**Key Themes and Highlights:**
- **Daniel’s Journey:** Daniel opens up about his lifelong quest for success—how he chased financial and material achievements, only to realize those external wins never brought true fulfillment. His search led to a process of self-discovery, personal and spiritual development, peeling back layers of identity and confronting uncomfortable truths about himself.
- **Exiting the Rat Race (and Re-entering):** Daniel reflects on his departure from the corporate world 12 years ago, initially seeing it as an escape from the “rat race.” He admits that even after leaving, he found himself building a new, self-imposed rat race within his entrepreneurial life, realizing how easy it is to recreate those old patterns, even with the best intentions.
- **Balancing Light and Darkness:** A significant insight Daniel shares is the importance of acknowledging both the positive and negative aspects of oneself. He warns against toxic positivity—focusing only on the “light”—and emphasizes the freedom that comes from facing one’s darker sides.
- **Multidimensional Approach to Growth:** Daniel describes his versatile approach, integrating tools like NLP, breathwork, cold exposure, and energy work. Instead of sticking rigidly to one method, he believes in adapting to what each person needs at any given moment, combining physical, mental, and energetic modalities.
- **Relationship and Connection:** Daniel and his fiancée Ingvild, who is deeply involved in energy and Kundalini work, prioritize deep connection—both with themselves and with each other. The episode highlights how their personal practices and morning rituals create a foundation for open communication, support, and inspiration.
- **Parenting by Example:** Daniel, who acts as a father figure to his partner’s son, discusses the importance of leading by example rather than prescribing strict rules. He shares a touching story about his stepson developing self-awareness at a young age, attributing it to creating a home environment based on authenticity and connection.
- **Mentorship Journey:** The discussion moves to Daniel’s “Legendary and Free Life in 365 Days” mentorship program. Both Daniel and Simon explain why lasting transformation takes time—building trust, addressing deep-seated patterns layer by layer, and focusing on sustainable growth rather than quick fixes.
- **Dynamic Structures & Goal-Setting:** Daniel promotes the idea of dynamic habits over rigid routines, encouraging listeners to check in with themselves and adapt daily, rather than simply ticking off boxes for the sake of habit.
- **Living a Legendary Life:** For Daniel, legendary living is now less about external achievements and more about experiencing depth, joy, and honesty within himself. He admits to ongoing limiting beliefs—especially around stepping fully into his own work, independent from the platforms of others.
- **Final Reflections:** The episode ends with Daniel’s wish for listeners—that they might treat themselves as kindly as they treat their children, letting go of harsh self-judgment and embracing a gentler, more compassionate relationship with themselves.
**Call to Action:**Listeners are encouraged to connect with Daniel if they resonated with his story or are interested in his unique approach to personal development, and to subscribe or share the episode.
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This episode is a candid, vulnerable conversation that explores the real, ongoing journey of self-mastery—highlighting the power of honesty, multidimensional growth, and human connection in creating a truly legendary life.
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#36 Why Men Suffer in Silence - The Inner World of Men With Daniël Kluken

This episode was a podcast recorded for the Eigenwijsheid podcast hosted by Steff Runderkamp. The description below is from his podcast:
75% of all suicides are committed by men. And yet, we rarely talk about what’s really going on inside.
In this episode, I speak with Daniel Kluken, international trainer and mentor for high-performing men, about the emotional world many men are disconnected from.
We dive into uncomfortable but necessary topics:men’s mental health, porn use as a way to escape, emotional numbness and isolation, and the deep process of coming back home to your body, your truth, and your power.
This is not just a conversation for men but for anyone who lives with, loves, or supports them.
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#35 Scaling from Zero to $170 Million Only to Lose it All: The Unseen Side of Success with Simon de Raadt

 
What does it really take to scale a company to $170 million—and how do you pick up the pieces when it all vanishes?
In this raw and revealing episode of Exit the Rat Race, host Daniel Kluken sits down with Simon de Raadt, a high-performing entrepreneur who defied the odds by moving from a small Dutch town to Shanghai, building a company from scratch, and riding it to meteoric success... only to watch it all fall apart.
Simon shares his unfiltered journey—from delivering newspapers at 11 years old to shipping hundreds of thousands of parcels worldwide, and then facing the gut-wrenching loss of his business. Together, they dive deep into:
The truth behind “overnight” business success (and what really goes on behind the scenes)
The hidden loneliness and inner restlessness many top performers experience—even at the pinnacle
Real talk on dealing with failure, loss of identity, and starting again
Why external success doesn’t always equal internal freedom—and how to rewrite your definition of achievement
Navigating new beginnings, financial freedom, and the ongoing quest for meaning beyond money
Plus, Simon opens up about the emotional toll of losing his business, adjusting to life back in the Netherlands, and the inner work it takes to find sanity, satisfaction, and self-worth that outlast material wins.
If you think financial success is the ultimate goal, this episode challenges everything. It’s about more than business—it’s about resilience, self-discovery, and what it means to live life on your own terms.
These insights and many more you will discover on this latest growth cast.
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#34 The CEO with Anxiety and Overwhelm that Found Freedom and Doubled Profit

Imagine this: you have created several success companies and than one day everything changes. You wake up feeling overwhelmed and imprisoned by anxiety. 
Unable to do the things that you did before and got you where are today. How would handle this? 
It happend to Mick and in this episode he shares his experiences but also his transformation that led him to run his companies and himself in completely new way. 
These insights and many more you will discover on this latest growth cast.
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#33 Kundalini Activation Woohaa or The Next Level

Since the beginning of my journey into personal development I came across so many buzzwords. One of them was Kundalini. To be honest, I always thought that it was some wooho mumbo jumbo. Never I could I could have imagined that it would change my life and that of my fiancee Ingvild in so many ways.
Ingvild took the leap and she is a big part of my transformational journey. Thank you for who you are. 
 
These insights and many more you will discover on this latest growth cast.
#KAP #Kundalini #Spiritual
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#32 How 13 Months of No Porn Changed My Life And How It Will Change Yours

Since I was a young man I got introduced to porn. It became part of my normal until I stopped completely 13 months ago. It changed everything for me and it can for you. I share this story because I know many of you are struggling. And Porn is the goto sedation tool for many to suppress what wants to be felt.  
 
These insights and many more you will discover on this latest growth cast. 
For more information about Daniel visit https://danielkluken.com now.
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#31 The Biggest Lie In Personal Development and I'm Back

When I started with personal development there was a idea about the end goal. Every book and course I attended shared the same end goal and it burned me to the ground. And when you read this, yes i'm back.
 
These insights and many more you will discover on this latest growth cast. 
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#30 Energy Blocker - Being a Social Cameleon

Today a new concept that will give you new insights and perspective around your current performance habits. To gain clarity and stop overwhelm. 
These insights and many more you will discover on this latest growth cast. 
For more information about Daniel visit https://danielkluken.com now.
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#29 Hierarchy Of Habits

Today a new concept that will give you new insights and perspective around your current performance habits. To gain clarity and stop overwhelm. 
These insights and many more you will discover on this latest growth cast. 
For more information about Daniel visit https://danielkluken.com now.
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#28 Judgment To Thrive In Life

For most of us we experience judging people and situations as something negative but what if we actually need it to thrive and survive life. The why how and what will be presented to you. Enjoy.
 
These insights and many more you will discover on this latest growth cast. 
For more information about Daniel visit https://danielkluken.com now.
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