Hey—it’s Clay.

Let’s be honest: you’re not crashing and burning.
But you’re not fully engaged either.

You’re getting through the week, staying afloat, doing fine.
But deep down, you know it:
You weren’t built for fine.

This week’s Kindling is a chance to pause and recalibrate.
To break out of cruise control and start showing up—on purpose—for what matters most.

Inside, you’ll find:

• 5 simple habits that quietly build momentum

• One of my go-to books on reclaiming your time

• A quote that reminds us big change starts small

• And an invite to go first—with the Campfire Sessions Beta

No pressure. No hype. Just a nudge to stop drifting and start dialing in.

Let’s get into it. 🔥

Ready for More Than Cruise Control?
Join the Campfire Sessions Beta

You’re not falling apart.
But you’re not all in either.

Maybe you’ve been stuck in cruise control—getting through the week, holding it together, doing fine.
But you weren’t built for fine.

Campfire Sessions is for the guy who’s ready to stop drifting and start dialing back into what matters:
🔥 Family. Purpose. Growth. Health. Simplicity.

❌ No fluff.
❌ No grindset B.S.
✅ Just real conversations, honest tools, and a clear reset.

I’m opening up a small Beta group—guys willing to go first.
You’ll get the full experience at a discounted rate, plus direct support while I fine-tune it.

If you’ve been waiting for perfect timing, stop.
It’s now.

➡️ Email me or reply to this email to claim a Beta spot.
Or visit the Campfire Sessions page if you're not sure yet.

Let’s get back to living like it matters.

Small Wins Worth Repeating
(aka “The Boring Stuff That Changes Everything”)

Here are 5 simple habits that don’t look impressive—but quietly stack progress over time:

1. Same Healthy Breakfast, Every Morning
   Start your day on autopilot. One less decision, one more win.

2. Stretch While the Coffee Brews
   It’s two minutes. It helps more than you think.

3. Ask One Connection Question at Dinner
   “How was your day?” is fine. “What made you laugh today?” is better.

4. Put Your Phone in Another Room at 9 PM
   You don’t need to win the night. You just need to end it well.

5. Check Your Bank Account Every Morning
   Not to stress. Just to stay present and engaged.

These don’t win applause.
They just work.

Quote of the Week

Big changes don’t start big.
They start small—quiet, steady, unimpressive.

A walk. A text. A healthy meal.
Nothing flashy.
Just one stone today—
another tomorrow.

That’s how mountains move.

The Real Reset

It’s not about doing more.
Or pushing harder.
It’s about waking up from autopilot—and showing up where it actually counts.

So here’s your challenge:

👉 Take five quiet minutes tonight and ask yourself:
Am I living aligned with what matters, or just getting through the days?

If it feels off, don’t panic.
Just start paying attention again.

Track presence. Track purpose.
Track the stuff that actually adds up.

Because in the end, your impact won’t be measured by how fast you climbed—
but by how fully you showed up.

Until next time—
Keep the fires burning,
— Clay

If you’re digging Campfire Gentleman, check out a few other newsletters I actually read and recommend. No fluff—just solid stuff from like-minded guys trying to build something that matters.