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Purpose

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Just Because You Have a Plan...

Jan 22, 2026

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4 min read

Just Because You Have a Plan...

What happens when a perfect plan gets replaced by something better.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Family

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Bryan Ward on Coaching, Fatherhood, and the Long Game of Presence

Jan 19, 2026

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7 min read

Bryan Ward on Coaching, Fatherhood, and the Long Game of Presence

Why the most important shift in fatherhood is moving from control to availability.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Family

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It Never Feels Like Enough. But That Doesn’t Mean You’re Failing.

Dec 11, 2025

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6 min read

It Never Feels Like Enough. But That Doesn’t Mean You’re Failing.

The voice telling you to do more won’t quiet down when you hustle harder—but it will when you slow down.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Purpose

If You Don’t Steer, You Drift

Nov 20, 2025

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7 min read

If You Don’t Steer, You Drift

A reminder that most things don’t fall apart suddenly—they slowly slip away when we stop paying attention.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Family

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Late, Tired, and Thankful Anyway

Nov 10, 2025

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5 min read

Late, Tired, and Thankful Anyway

Didn’t sleep much, didn’t write what I planned, but somehow ended up with exactly what I needed.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Family

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But I'm Not Done Swinging

Oct 23, 2025

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5 min read

But I'm Not Done Swinging

Sometimes the best reminder that life doesn’t have to be so serious comes from a playground.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Purpose

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How to Keep Life Interesting as a Grown Man

Oct 20, 2025

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6 min read

How to Keep Life Interesting as a Grown Man

Bills, kids, work... somewhere in there, fun fell off the list. Let’s fix that.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Purpose

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Is Every Definition of a ‘Real Man’ Just a Self-Portrait?

Oct 13, 2025

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5 min read

Is Every Definition of a ‘Real Man’ Just a Self-Portrait?

Maybe the goal isn’t to fit the picture—but to carry what’s ours to carry.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Purpose

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Living With No Regrets Isn’t the Point

Oct 9, 2025

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6 min read

Living With No Regrets Isn’t the Point

Life comes with mistakes, failures, and sacrifices. The goal isn’t to erase regret—it’s to move with intention so you don’t miss the moments that matter most.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Purpose

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Wisdom Doesn’t Expire, It Grows

Sep 22, 2025

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6 min read

Wisdom Doesn’t Expire, It Grows

How a Peaceful Warrior reminded me that purpose is a lifelong process.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Family

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Larry Hanger and Legendary Fatherhood

Sep 1, 2025

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8 min read

Larry Hanger and Legendary Fatherhood

The host of The Dad Edge Podcast on fatherhood, marriage, and building a legacy that lasts.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Purpose

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The Grind Looked Good on Paper

Aug 25, 2025

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6 min read

The Grind Looked Good on Paper

The Life I Wanted Wasn’t at the Top of the Ladder

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Family

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What If You’re Already Giving Them What Matters Most?

Aug 18, 2025

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6 min read

What If You’re Already Giving Them What Matters Most?

They don’t want more stuff. They want more you.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Family

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“This Shouldn’t Take Long”

Aug 7, 2025

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7 min read

“This Shouldn’t Take Long”

Why Letting Go of ‘Easy’ Makes Everything Feel More Doable

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Purpose

Built to Breathe

Jul 17, 2025

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5 min read

Built to Breathe

Why real strength requires margin

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Purpose

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Show Up Anyway

Jul 10, 2025

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6 min read

Show Up Anyway

Quiet accountability and the power of showing up—especially when it’s hard

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Family

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You Were Built for More Than Fine

Jul 3, 2025

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5 min read

You Were Built for More Than Fine

Shake off cruise control. Reconnect with what matters through small wins, honest resets, and a quiet challenge to start showing up on purpose.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Family

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Your Paycheck Isn’t Your Purpose. Your impact is.

Jun 26, 2025

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7 min read

Your Paycheck Isn’t Your Purpose. Your impact is.

A quick reset, a powerful quote, a CFGM-approved book on reclaiming your time—and my favorite deep track from a music experiment.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Purpose

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Stop Playing Catch-Up

Jun 16, 2025

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6 min read

Stop Playing Catch-Up

How to Be Fully Present with Your Family After Work

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Purpose

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The Courage to Begin

May 29, 2025

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6 min read

The Courage to Begin

Why momentum beats perfection, how to spot delays, and the courage to finally push off the dock

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Family

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Show Up and Be Present

May 22, 2025

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6 min read

Show Up and Be Present

A Flat Tire, a Quiet Gesture, and a Reminder that Real Connection Doesn’t Take Long

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Purpose

Burn the Blueprint

May 5, 2025

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5 min read

Burn the Blueprint

How a Global Shutdown Taught Me What Actually Matters

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Purpose

3-Question Framework for Defining Your Family Mission

Apr 2, 2025

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6 min read

3-Question Framework for Defining Your Family Mission

Does Your Family Have a Compass—Or Are You Just Drifting?

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Purpose

Beyond the Paycheck: Building a Life That Actually Matters

Apr 2, 2025

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6 min read

Beyond the Paycheck: Building a Life That Actually Matters

Success isn’t just about career wins. It’s about the legacy you build outside of work.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Purpose

How to Lead Your Family with Vision (Without Feeling Like a CEO)

Apr 2, 2025

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5 min read

How to Lead Your Family with Vision (Without Feeling Like a CEO)

Your Family Doesn’t Need a Boss—They Need You

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

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