What Would You Do If You Only Had 30 Days to Live?
Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in Eric C. Mortimer’s Jump Start 2025 program. As part of this transformational experience, we were posed a question that hit me like a lightning bolt: “If you only had 30 days to live, what would you do?” It’s a question that forces you to pause, take […]
Lord Neil Thrussell of Blairadam
Well, as of December 9th, 2024, it’s official! I am now Lord Neil Thrussell of Blairadam. Yes, you read that correctly—after years of teasing my nephews and nieces that the “L.” in my name stood for “Lord,” it turns out that my little jest has become a reality. For context, I signed my name, L. […]
A New Year, New Adventures: What 2025 Holds for Me and Tina
🎄🎉 Wishing you all a wonderful and festive holiday season filled with love, laughter, and moments of joy! As we close out this year, I’m filled with excitement for what’s to come in 2025. It’s going to be a year of big celebrations, with Tina and I marking 40 years together—what an incredible journey it’s […]
Why You Need to Join the “Jump-Start 2025” Webinar
As we approach the end of another year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on what we’ve accomplished and what still remains on our list of dreams and goals. Whether you’ve had a stellar year or one filled with unexpected challenges, there’s always room to step into the new year with clarity, focus, and determination. […]
Wake Up Warrior’s Core 4—Body, Business, Being, Balance—and the Shin Dao philosophy.
At first glance, Eric Mortimer’s Core 4 — Body, Business, Being, Balance — and the Shin Dao philosophy may seem like two separate approaches to personal and spiritual growth. But as I’ve discovered, these systems share a deep resonance, intertwining seamlessly to create a powerful framework for a purposeful, heart-centered life. By exploring their alignment, […]
Why I Teamed Up with Eric C. Mortimer
For much of my life, I embraced the path of the lone wolf. I carried the weight of doing it all on my own, believing that I had to be the one to lead every charge, stand in the front of every room, and make every decision. But as I continued on my journey, I […]
A Heartfelt Reflection on Supporting the ManUp Mastermind Event
I’ve just returned from an unforgettable 3-days at the ManUp Mastermind event, and I feel compelled to share some reflections on the experience. It was a powerful few days filled with deep conversations, courageous breakthroughs, and a strong sense of brotherhood that reminded me why I love doing this kind of work. When Eric first […]
It’s NaNoWriMo Time Again!
November is here, which means it’s time for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) once again—a global event where writers challenge themselves to craft a 50,000-word novel in just 30 days. For those unfamiliar, NaNoWriMo (nanowrimo.org) brings together writers from all walks of life, uniting them with the ambitious goal of pushing creative boundaries, shedding self-doubt, […]
Exciting News: Working on the Second Draft of “An Unregistered Male”!
I’m super excited to share some news with you—I’m currently working on the second draft of my latest book, An Unregistered Male. This one is written by little ole me, Neil Thrussell, but will be released under my not-so-secret pen name, Nathaniel Thoes. Now, if you happen to see this mysterious Nathaniel Thoes popping up […]
The Power of Conscious Choices: Why Positive Habits Shape Our Lives
We often think of ourselves as fully conscious beings, aware of every decision and action we take. But science and experience show that we spend a vast majority of our lives—up to 80%—operating on autopilot. We act based on a set or series of ingrained habits, unconscious programming, and subconscious beliefs. So, while we may […]