Hey brothers, I wanted to share something with you all openly and honestly. Between my 1:1 clients, building the business, supporting my housemate’s venture, teaching commitments, and my own personal life, I’ve realised I’m not giving myself the space I need to truly breathe and show up fully. Right now, my focus is on completing the self-led program and mini courses, and that needs my full energy. So for the time being, I’ll be pressing pause on the group calls inside this space. This isn’t forever, but it is what’s true for now. I’ll be revisiting this down the track once the next phase is fully launched and I’ve recalibrated a few things behind the scenes. Appreciate your understanding and your presence here. This community still matters deeply to me—and I’ll continue to show up here in other ways while we lay these new foundations. Much love, Jackson

Hey brothers, just wanted to drop in and share something real with you. I had surgery on my nose last week, and recovery has had me sitting still, resting, not operating at my full capacity. And to be honest, that part was harder than the surgery itself. It wasn’t that I felt unworthy of rest. I’ve done a lot of work on that. But I’m just not used to it. Stillness felt foreign. Not being productive brought up some old noise in my head. Because for a long time, I tied my value to how much I could get done. Even though I know that’s not true anymore, those patterns still show up. Sitting still with myself this week forced me to face that again. No distractions No forward motion Just breath, presence, and the uncomfortable silence of not doing It reminded me how different it is to understand something in your head versus feeling it in your body when the moment hits. I’m easing back into things now, and I feel more grounded because of it. More aware. More committed to letting stillness be part of the work too. What’s something you’ve had to unlearn that still creeps in when life forces you to slow down? Drop your thoughts below. I’d love to hear.

Brotherhood call is on tonight at 6PM AEST. If you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, or just need a reset...get yourself on this call. This space is where we sharpen each other, speak truth, and get clear. Not therapy. Not just talk. Real men, real growth. Tonight’s deep dive: Breaking the Nice Guy Mold. We’re going to unpack where this pattern shows up, how it weakens your leadership, and what it takes to step into bold, embodied masculinity. Bring your presence. Bring whatever you’ve been sitting with. And if you’ve fallen off a bit lately, tonight’s a good night to step back in. See you there. 📍 Zoom link is in the Calendar under “Group Calls”

How do you make sure you’re getting quality sleep — not just one night, but throughout the week? I was recently talking with someone about how different sleep routines work for different people. For me and my girlfriend, sleep is always a balancing act, especially with her three kids. When the kids are with their dad, we try to get to bed by 9:30/10PM (latest 11PM) to catch up on rest, since we’re always up around 7AM. We both need at least 7–8 hours to feel recharged, though that’s not always doable. But just aiming for better sleep helps shape better habits. It’s a slow rewiring — but over time, it starts to stick. Quick fact: Some people (very rare) have a gene mutation (like DEC2 or ADRB1) that allows them to thrive on just 4–5 hours of sleep. They’re called natural short sleepers. But unless you’ve had genetic testing, don’t assume you’re one of them — sleep is crucial for healing, brain reset, and stress recovery. When the kids are around, it’s different — they’re still processing their day, full of energy, bedtime resistance, looking up to their older sibling, etc. We do our best to keep things calm and get everyone to wind down, including ourselves. As a bonus dad, I sometimes get to retreat to my own space, which helps me stay consistent with my sleep rhythm. But I also make sure to support my beloved so she can relax too. What helps me wind down: - Reading or listening to soft music (not necessarily meditative — sometimes a slow jazz or ballad can work too) - Guided meditation or breathwork - But the game-changer? Writing down my to-do’s in a relaxed, kind tone — like a child drawing without worrying about the result. I let my brain off the hook for the night. It helps clear mental clutter and often leads to better sleep, even on short nights. “These are things I’d love to do tomorrow — and I’m happy with what I did today, even if it wasn’t perfect.” What really shifted things for me was learning to tune into my inner voice — not the overthinking one, but the softer, calmer one underneath. Writing down what’s on my mind, in a gentle, forgiving tone, feels like I’m having a small evening chat with that voice. That simple act helps me let go of pressure, breathe easier, and sleep deeper — almost like my inner voice is tucking me in.

And it’s exhausting them. Most of the men I coach are stuck in Warrior mode, always pushing, grinding, solving, sacrificing. It looks like strength from the outside… But underneath? They’re burnt out, emotionally flat, reactive, or numb. And that’s because they’ve never learned to access the other parts of themselves. Here’s the truth: Every man holds four core masculine archetypes 👑 King – structure, vision, grounded leadership ⚔️ Warrior – drive, discipline, protection 🧠 Magician – intuition, insight, self-awareness ❤️ Lover – connection, emotion, sensuality When these are out of balance (and they usually are), we act from our wounded masculine, controlling, angry, avoidant, or disconnected from purpose. Your growth as a man isn’t about becoming more of one archetype, It’s about integrating all four so you can lead yourself, love deeply, and show up with power and presence. If you want to dive deeper into this, I just dropped a new YouTube video breaking down all four, how they show up in your life, and what happens when one takes over. 🟡 Watch it here → https://youtu.be/WUTz04Rj-2o Comment below Which archetype are you most dominant in? And which one feels underdeveloped right now? Let’s go deep, gents 👊