The Hard Truth About Growth After 40
If you’re a man between 40 and 60, you’ve done the reps. You’ve got the scars, the stories, and maybe a few questions you’re still wrestling with. You don’t need another motivational meme. You need a map, with strategy, clarity, and guidance from men who’ve walked the terrain.
That’s why this story matters.
25 Years. Hundreds of Thousands Invested. One Truth Emerged.
Between Eric and me, we’ve invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into personal development. From Tony Robbins to travelling to India and Peru, from neuroscience to martial arts—we’ve studied, practiced, and lived it.
And we realized something powerful: we could distill the best of the best into something new. Something men needed. Something we wished we had 25 years ago.
The Birth of the Loner to Leader Program
Eric C. Mortimer is the Founder of the Loner to Leader program. It’s his mission and movement—born from experience, grit, and a desire to pull men out of isolation and into purpose-driven brotherhood.
I, L. Neil Thrussell, joined the journey after attending one of Eric’s one-day intro events. It hit me hard. I knew I wanted in. So, we partnered up. And we are building a roadmap for transformation unlike anything else out there.
What Makes the Loner to Leader Program Different?
- We don’t teach theory—we teach what works.
- We don’t fix men—we activate the leader inside them.
- We’ve lived every damn lesson we teach.
The Five Core Shifts
- From Numbness to Awareness – Kill the sedation. Wake up to who you are and how you operate.
- From Isolation to Brotherhood – No more lone wolf. Join a circle of men who will have your back.
- From Confusion to Clarity – Forge your vision. Know your purpose. Lead with certainty.
- From Victim to Visionary – Burn the old story. Build the one you were born to live.
- From Stagnation to Strategy – Take action. Real habits. Real systems. Real results.
We’ve Learned From the Best
- Tony Robbins – Global leader in personal power, peak performance, and human transformation.
tonyrobbins.com - Russell Brunson – Co-founder of ClickFunnels and marketing genius who’s helped entrepreneurs scale fast with funnels.
russellbrunson.com - Gary Vaynerchuk – Raw, relentless, and real—Gary Vee is a marketing mogul and no-BS business builder with a heart for hustle.
garyvaynerchuk.com - Deepak Chopra – Mind-body pioneer blending Eastern wisdom and Western science to create spiritual and physical alignment.
deepakchopra.com - Robin Sharma – Leadership legend and author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, helping high performers lead with heart and discipline.
robinsharma.com - Wim Hof – The “Iceman” who built a method around cold exposure, breathwork, and mindset that transforms mental and physical limits.
wimhofmethod.com - Bob Proctor – Legendary speaker on the subconscious mind and prosperity, star of The Secret, and master of mindset programming.
proctorgallagherinstitute.com - Garrett J. White – Founder of Wake Up Warrior, teaching men how to reclaim power in business, body, being, and balance.
wakeupwarrior.com - and many, many… many more.
Each of these mentors shaped how we lead. We took their teachings, applied them in real time, and forged the Loner to Leader path by living it, not just learning it.
Why Most Men Never Step Into Leadership
Men aren’t broken. They’re untrained, unchallenged, and under-connected.
Leadership isn’t about being loud or dominant. It’s about being congruent, clear, and capable. That’s what we help men become.
What Now? Join the Movement
If something stirred in you reading this, it’s not by accident. This is your call to action.
Visit LonerToLeader.com or jump into our next ManUP Mastermind Event and take the next step. Whether that’s a free event, a call, or diving into the brotherhood, make the move because the world isn’t going to save itself. But you? You just might.
