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When Grown Men Cry

When Grown Men Cry

A story about grief, perspective, and the strange gift of tears.

Clay Garrett
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Life Isn’t Mario Bros, It’s Minecraft

Life Isn’t Mario Bros, It’s Minecraft

No final boss. No finish line. Just the ongoing work of building and becoming.

Clay Garrett
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The Grind Looked Good on Paper

The Grind Looked Good on Paper

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

Clay Garrett
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The Bronco We’ll Never Win

The Bronco We’ll Never Win

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

Clay Garrett
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What People Really Think (Spoiler: Not Much)

What People Really Think (Spoiler: Not Much)

Most people are too busy living their own lives to judge yours. Here’s why that’s freeing.

Clay Garrett
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“This Shouldn’t Take Long”

“This Shouldn’t Take Long”

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

Clay Garrett
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Everyone is Quietly Carrying Something

Everyone is Quietly Carrying Something

A reminder that most people are carrying more than they let on—including you

Clay Garrett
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General Admission Is a Young Man’s Game

General Admission Is a Young Man’s Game

A short story about back pain, big questions, and letting go of the life that no longer fits.

Clay Garrett
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You might not need a mentor. But you do need this.

You might not need a mentor. But you do need this.

Why growth doesn’t require a guru, just the right examples and a willingness to learn.

Clay Garrett
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Built to Breathe

Built to Breathe

Why real strength requires margin

Clay Garrett
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Show Up Anyway

Show Up Anyway

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

Clay Garrett
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You Were Built for More Than Fine

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
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