Flourishing Friday

Americans Believe They Have the Power to Flourish

I am excited to share a new report from our team at the Human Flourishing Lab on the state of personal agency in America.Flourishing Friday is a…

Dec 12 • Clay Routledge

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November 2025

The Key to Gratitude Is Not Focusing on Yourself

As Thanksgiving approaches, I have been reflecting on a conversation I had with Dr.

Nov 21 • Clay Routledge

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Why You Should Talk About Your Goals

How do humans improve their lives?

Nov 14 • Clay Routledge

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Nostalgia and Our Humanity in the Age of AI

This week, I’m on the road again, this time in Fargo, North Dakota speaking at the Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth.

Nov 7 • Clay Routledge

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October 2025

The Existential Nature of the Supernatural

Happy Halloween! This is one of my favorite times of the year, and it has been an especially awesome Halloween-themed month for me.

Oct 31 • Clay Routledge

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Why Hope Matters and How to Broaden and Spread It

Last week, I had the honor of giving the keynote address at the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Key Awards event.

Oct 24 • Clay Routledge

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How to Flourish in Your Digital Life

I’m stoked to share that our team at the Archbridge Institute’s Human Flourishing Lab has just published a new Digital Flourishing guide. This…

Oct 17 • Clay Routledge

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You Are Never Too Old to Build Something New

This week I read a fascinating article in the Wall Street Journal about people in their 70s who are launching new businesses.

Oct 10 • Clay Routledge

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Reframing Struggle as Strength

Many of the qualities we most admire, like resilience and perseverance, are forged in the face of difficulty.

Oct 3 • Clay Routledge

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September 2025

Everyday Life Is Better Together

It’s no secret that humans are social creatures and that relationships matter for our mental wellbeing, physical health, and success in life.

Sep 26 • Clay Routledge

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The Real World is Making a Comeback

In August, I took a break from this weekly newsletter, but I was still busy working on writing projects.

Sep 19 • Clay Routledge

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A Meaningful Life Takes Work

Are we experiencing a meaning crisis?

Sep 12 • Clay Routledge

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