I saw a tweet (are we still calling them tweets?) the other day that said something like:
If you had one year left to live, your priorities would get clear—and that’s how you should live.

I get the point.

But the truth is:

You’re not confused about what matters.

If you had one year left, you’d spend every waking moment with your kids instead of heading to the office.

Of course you would.

But if you’re not dying this year…
they still need a place to live.

Going to work doesn’t mean you lack clarity.

Providing for your family is part of loving them.

And loving your wife is more complex than just staring deeply into her eyes all day long.

The goal isn’t to choose between them.

It’s to build a life where you can do both—
support your family and be present in it.

You don’t need a deadline to figure out what matters.

You already know.

Lasting progress depends on the willingness to rethink what you once believed was settled.

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Here’s a picture of my son playing drums.

No lesson. No takeaway.

I’m just proud of him.

He’s really into Radiohead right now…
so yeah—good luck paying that, son.

Until next time—
🔥Keep the fires burning,
— Clay

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