The Ross Affect - John & Lawrell-lee

The Ross Affect - John & Lawrell-lee Just two parents rewriting our family story. We love family, adventure & empowering others. Living intentionally & leaving a legacy.

We’ve never met a parent who celebrates what they missed.They talk about doing their best.About needing the income.About...
15/12/2025

We’ve never met a parent who celebrates what they missed.

They talk about doing their best.
About needing the income.
About not having another option.
And that’s real.
We felt that too.
But the hardest part isn’t the work.
It’s realising later that there may have been another way
and no one ever told you.
That’s why we share our journey now.
Not to convince anyone.
Just to make sure silence isn’t the reason someone stays stuck.

15/12/2025

THEN vs NOW

Then
Trips in the caravan lived in our heads.
Something we talked about late at night after long days.
Something we’d get to “one day” when leave lined up, rosters allowed it, and life felt less full.

The van sat there more as a symbol than a reality.
A reminder of the life we wanted, not the one we were living yet.

We were working hard.
Providing.
Doing what we thought was right.

But everything had to be planned around work.
Around shifts.
Around what was allowed.

Now
We’re packing the van for Byron Bay.

Not perfectly.
Not rushed.
Just ready.

The kids are older.
Life is still busy.
But our time feels different.

While we’re away, we’re mapping out 2026 with intention.
Putting trips into the calendar first.
Designing our year around family, not fitting family in when we can.

This didn’t happen overnight.
It started with a decision to build differently.

If you’re still in the “then” stage, quietly dreaming while working away, we were there too.
And if you ever want to know how we made the shift from dreaming to doing, our door is always open.

12/12/2025

Most people quit right before things start to shift.
I’ve seen it happen over and over people put in the effort, face a few setbacks and walk away thinking it’s not working.

But what if they were one week away from their breakthrough?

One message, one sale, one decision away from everything changing?

The truth is progress doesn’t always show up right away but it’s always building behind the scenes.

Don’t quit now, You’re closer than you think 🙌

You wanna know my real “why”?It’s two little humans who call me Dad.They’re the reason I show up every single day.The re...
11/12/2025

You wanna know my real “why”?
It’s two little humans who call me Dad.

They’re the reason I show up every single day.
The reason I stopped saying “maybe one day”
and actually started building something that gave me time with them not time away.

Because I want my kids to grow up seeing their old man living life on his own terms…
Not stuck in a job that drains him and steals the moments that matter.

If you’ve been feeling the same wanting more time, more freedom,
and to actually be present for your family…

Then you’re not alone mate.
And there is a smarter way.
It's high ticket sales.

Drop a “FREEDOM” in the comments
and I’ll send you the same video that opened my eyes and helped me start building my future from home.

Your kids will remember the time you showed up not the overtime you worked.

10/12/2025

Look, I get it...

Overtime looks sexy when it hits the bank account 💰…
But you ever notice it never hits the heart?
Your kids don’t care if we worked a double shift.
They care if we’re on the couch for movie night,
or on the sidelines cheering them on.
I used to tell myself

“I’m doing it for them.”

But all they wanted… was ME.

Overtime pays the bills yes I get it.

But it also charges a hidden fee:
📌 Missed memories
📌 Exhausted weekends
📌 Dad guilt that hits like a truck

There’s a smarter way to provide.
Its almost 2026. Drop a 'CHANGE' in the comments or pm me and I’ll show you. 👊

10/12/2025

You know what’s funny?
The same fear that once stopped me… now drives me.

I used to be terrified to start something new.
Scared I’d fail.
Scared I’d look stupid.
Scared what people would think.

But you know what was way worse?
Feeling stuck.
Missing the moments with my kids.
Living for the weekend.

The second I finally took that first step everything shifted.
More time with my little crew.
Doing something that actually excites me.
Building a life I don’t need a holiday from.

So if you’ve been scared to start maybe that’s your sign to start anyway 👊

👇 I’m curious…
What’s the ONE fear that’s been holding you back the most?
Drop it in the comments. Let’s talk about it. 💬

Most dads won’t read this.And honestly… they shouldn’t.Because the truth is, staying stuck is way easier.Keep doing the ...
09/12/2025

Most dads won’t read this.
And honestly… they shouldn’t.
Because the truth is, staying stuck is way easier.
Keep doing the 12-hour shifts.
Keep missing the kid’s assemblies.
Keep pretending you're “fine.”
Keep telling yourself the overtime money makes up for the memories you’re not there for.
Comforting, right?
Plus… learning something new?
Nah mate, that sounds terrifying.
Better to just wait until life magically fixes itself.

That was me!
king of “I’ll sort it later.”
Later never came.
If who’ve had that moment where you look at your kids and think:
“Sh*t… they are growing up fast.”

If that’s you then don’t overthink it.
If you’re ready to see what I’m doing on the side to buy my time back shoot me a message.
I’ll show you exactly how I’m doing it around the kids, the chaos, and the shift work.
No pressure.
Just the first step in a different direction.

Everv day you get the same amount of time and whatever you don't use is gone at midnight. You can't save it or get it ba...
07/12/2025

Everv day you get the same amount of time and whatever you don't use is gone at midnight.

You can't save it or get it back.

If it were money, you'd protect it and save every dollar, but because it's time, it slips away on scrolling, waiting, and worrying.

The clock never stops for you.

Every second gets spent, and it's up to you to decide whether it leads to regret or a life you're proud of.

There was a guy who spent years waking up in the dark, rushing out the door before his kids were even awake.Six days a w...
06/12/2025

There was a guy who spent years waking up in the dark, rushing out the door before his kids were even awake.
Six days a week.
Ten-hour shifts.
Always tired.
Always missing out.
He told himself “this is just life.”

But deep down… he knew he was meant for more.

One day, something snapped.
Not in an angry way in a wake up way.

He realised the years were flying by.
His kids were growing up while he was stuck in the same routine.
His health wasn’t the same.
His spark wasn’t the same.
His dreams were collecting dust.

So he made a decision:
If nothing changes… nothing changes.

He didn’t quit everything overnight.
He didn’t have a perfect plan.
He just started small, messy, unsure.
He learnt a new skill on the side.
He backed himself for the first time in years.
And little by little… his life changed.

He became healthier.
He became more present.
He became a better dad, a better partner, a better man.

And the best part?

He showed his kids that it’s never too late to build a life you’re proud of.

This isn’t a story about luck.
It’s a story about choosing yourself even when it’s scary.

If you vibe with this… maybe it’s your turn to start. 📩

06/12/2025

Start scared.
Start unsure.
Start without having it all figured out.

Just start because waiting for the perfect time is what keeps most dads stuck in the same cycle.

Every small step you take today is one step closer to more time with your family, more freedom, and a life you actually want to wake up to.

If you’re ready to take that first step, DM me START and I’ll point you in the right direction. 🤝

06/12/2025

What makes this hit for me is knowing this wasn’t always our life.

We used to dream about mornings that didn’t feel rushed.
More space.
More breathing room.
Land we could actually live on.
A home that felt tucked away from the noise.

We wanted the kids to grow up with animals around them.
Horses in the paddock.
Chickens doing their own thing.
Dogs following us everywhere.
Just… space to slow down and be present.

And now we’re here.
Not because everything magically fell into place.
But because we kept choosing a life that felt more us.
More grounded.
More steady.
More intentional.

It’s not perfect.
But it’s ours.
And that’s everything.

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