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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

Growth

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In Defense of a Boring Life

Jan 5, 2026

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7 min read

In Defense of a Boring Life

The pressure to impress is exhausting—here’s the alternative.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Simplicity

Keep Going: Why Most Men Actually Win the New Year

Jan 1, 2026

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5 min read

Keep Going: Why Most Men Actually Win the New Year

Turns out the tortoise has been quietly winning the New Year this whole time.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Simplicity

Spontaneity isn’t just overrated—it’s dumb

Dec 18, 2025

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7 min read

Spontaneity isn’t just overrated—it’s dumb

A planned date night beats a spontaneous one... because it actually happens.

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

Simplicity

Multitasking Is a Lie. You Know It—But You Still Do It.

Dec 4, 2025

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7 min read

Multitasking Is a Lie. You Know It—But You Still Do It.

Trying to do everything at once is the fastest way to stay scattered. Here’s why doing one thing—on purpose—matters more.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Health

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When Curation Starts to Feel Like Reality

Dec 1, 2025

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7 min read

When Curation Starts to Feel Like Reality

Don’t let someone’s edited moments steal joy from your real ones.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Growth

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“Let’s Get Together Soon” Is the Adult Version of “We Should Start a Band”

Oct 30, 2025

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7 min read

“Let’s Get Together Soon” Is the Adult Version of “We Should Start a Band”

Good intentions don’t build connection. Follow-through does.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Family

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The Family Filter

Oct 6, 2025

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6 min read

The Family Filter

A simple filter to run today’s decisions through—and one small step to put it into practice.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Growth

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Stop Hiding in The Details

Oct 2, 2025

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5 min read

Stop Hiding in The Details

It’s easy to obsess over flaws no one else will ever see—and miss the work that matters most.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Growth

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There’s No Magic in a Monday

Sep 15, 2025

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7 min read

There’s No Magic in a Monday

That “big day” you’re waiting for? It won’t change you.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Simplicity

When Did Everything Become a Thing?

Sep 11, 2025

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7 min read

When Did Everything Become a Thing?

Why you don’t need to join the “I quit alcohol” cult—or the kettlebell, ice bath, or Jiu-Jitsu cults—to make meaningful change

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Family

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The Bronco We’ll Never Win

Aug 21, 2025

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4 min read

The Bronco We’ll Never Win

What a Candy Run, Pizza Stop, and Lemonade Spill Taught Me About Showing Up

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Growth

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The Mistake That Built Momentum

Aug 4, 2025

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5 min read

The Mistake That Built Momentum

Why progress doesn't take perfection.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Simplicity

The Oatmeal Principle: Why Boring Habits Build a Better Life

Jun 30, 2025

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5 min read

The Oatmeal Principle: Why Boring Habits Build a Better Life

Big change doesn’t come from big moments—it comes from small, quiet wins. Here’s how to start.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Growth

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Play the Deep Cuts

Jun 23, 2025

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6 min read

Play the Deep Cuts

Because some of life’s best tracks never make the radio

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Growth

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The Roadblocks Are Real (But So Is the Impact)

Jun 19, 2025

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7 min read

The Roadblocks Are Real (But So Is the Impact)

Real-life roadblocks, a habit-shifting quote, and one reminder that presence is built daily

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

Family

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Rebuilding a Life Around Purpose: Chris Meston’s Story

Jun 12, 2025

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9 min read

Rebuilding a Life Around Purpose: Chris Meston’s Story

A story about starting over, a quote that hits hard, a simple vision exercise—and one podcast episode worth your time.

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Simplicity

Reclaim Your Focus

Jun 5, 2025

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6 min read

Reclaim Your Focus

Five hidden distractions, one powerful lyric, and a simple mindset shift to help you refocus

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Health

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When Balance Breaks

Jun 2, 2025

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6 min read

When Balance Breaks

Why Chasing Perfect Balance Fails—and What to Aim for Instead

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

Simplicity

Better Too Early Than Too Late

May 27, 2025

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4 min read

Better Too Early Than Too Late

The Smartest Decisions Are Made Before They’re Urgent

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Family

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The Five-Minute Rule

May 19, 2025

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7 min read

The Five-Minute Rule

A Simple Fix for Feeling Disconnected

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett

Simplicity

The Power of Letting Go

May 15, 2025

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8 min read

The Power of Letting Go

A Chewed Up Wallet, a Lyric that Hits Hard, and a Challenge to Take Your Time Back

Clay Garrett
Clay Garrett
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