Brother, let’s talk truth.
Not the filtered, polished truth we post online…
The real truth.
The one we whisper to ourselves late at night when no one’s watching.
What if playing small is costing you everything?
Your peace.
Your power.
Your purpose.
We’ve all been there.
Living a “good enough” life.
Checking the boxes.
Making things look fine on the outside — while quietly dying on the inside.
You tell yourself:
“I’ll make the leap later.”
“Now’s not the right time.”
“I don’t want to rock the boat.”
“I have responsibilities.”
All valid.
All logical.
But logic is often the enemy of your soul’s expansion.
Here’s the hard truth…
Playing small is comfortable.
But it’s also suffocating.
We shrink ourselves to make others feel safe.
We minimize our dreams so we won’t be judged.
We hide our fire so we don’t burn anyone else.
And in the process…
We betray our own greatness.
You Were Never Meant to Be Average.
You were born with a mission.
A message.
A divine spark.
You’re not here to be liked.
You’re here to lead.
You’re not here to coast into retirement.
You’re here to awaken, activate, and amplify everything you were born to be.
Playing small isn’t noble. It’s self-abandonment.
And the world doesn’t need more “nice guys” who’ve dimmed their light.
It needs lit-up, heart-led men who are willing to stand tall, speak truth, and lead with soul.
What Does Playing Big Look Like?
It’s not about ego.
It’s not about shouting louder.
It’s about integrity.
It’s about alignment.
It’s about showing up FULLY — even when it’s uncomfortable.
✅ Starting the business you’ve dreamed of.
✅ Leaving the job that’s draining your soul.
âś… Having the hard conversation that brings truth to light.
âś… Reconnecting with your body, your spirit, and your purpose.
âś… Stepping into brotherhood instead of suffering in silence.
So I’ll ask you again:
What is playing small really costing you?
Your relationship?
Your energy?
Your legacy?
And what might open up if you stopped holding back?
If you’re ready to stop settling and start showing up like the man you were born to be —
Then I invite you to step into something real.
Something raw.
Something that will awaken the Spiritual Warrior inside you.
🔥 Join us June 19–21 for the next ManUP Mastermind in Calgary.
This isn’t a seminar. It’s a soul ignition.
đź“Ť DoubleTree by Hilton, Calgary
📅 June 19–21, 2025
🎯 Reserve your seat: https://manupmastermind.ca
Stop shrinking.
Start rising.
The world needs your fire.
With strength and heart,
Neil Thrussell
Spiritual Warrior | Men’s Coach | Co-Facilitator of ManUP
“Get off the couch and get in the game.”