My story: why I built The Ascent
I started working nights in a warehouse after dropping out of school at 16/17. Minimum wage. No shortcuts.
It wasn’t a vibe. It was survival.
In winter, I walked three miles there and three miles back, every day, because I had to support my family. Single mum of four. No pavement on the route. I didn’t do it because I wanted to. I did it because I had to.
That pressure built the mindset I still run on: clarity first, structure next, execution daily. Over time, that turned into a business that pays me, not my boss.
Why this matters to you
Most men aren’t missing motivation. They’re missing a plan that survives real life. That’s why The Ascent is built around a 9 to 5 schedule: clear direction, a weekly plan, and a daily scorecard you can actually follow when you’re tired and busy.
- Direct feedback. No fluff.
- A plan you can run next week, not “someday”.
- Weekly reset + daily execution so you stop going in circles.
If it’s not a fit, I’ll tell you. Simple as that.