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The Art of Subtraction: Why I’m Getting Better at Being Less
Sometimes the most honest growth comes from what we walk away from.
Geoffrey Griffin
June 11, 2025
Focused Content
Hey Brother, Today in The Focused Fool…
Focused Purpose
What if becoming the man you’re meant to be isn’t about adding more, but letting go?
This week, I share the unexpected freedom that came from releasing old identities, outdated expectations, and the pressure to be everything at once.
Focused Partners
I’ve officially joined Momentous as a brand ambassador—because I’ve used their clean, research-backed supplements for years. From energy to focus to recovery, these are the tools I trust.
Stay tuned: next week I’ll share a discount code to help you build your own foundation of strength.
Focused Action
This week’s action closes out our Emotional Control theme:
Write your Calm Father’s Code—a set of 3 to 5 grounding statements you'll turn to when stress hits. Post it where you’ll see it daily.
Focused Wonder
Build connection through imagination and humor with this question:
If today were a video game level, what would the boss fight have been?
Focused Motion
A sharp clip from UnCommon Advice explores the cost of chasing someone else’s version of discipline—and what it can cost when you lose track of what truly matters.
Let’s go.
Focused Purpose
There’s a strange kind of grief that comes with realizing you’ve been chasing the wrong version of yourself.
I used to think self-improvement was about adding more…more discipline, more roles, more expectations. But it turns out, becoming the man I want to be has had a lot more to do with letting go.
This is a story about subtraction. About the identities I’ve let go of, the expectations I’ve stopped carrying, and the unexpected freedom that showed up in their place. Especially as a dad, it’s changed everything.
Focused Partners
Exciting News: I’m Officially a Momentous Brand Ambassador
I’ve been using Momentous for years—long before any partnership. Their supplements are part of my daily routine:
• Tongkat Ali for drive and vitality
• Ashwagandha and Rhodiola Rosea for stress and focus
• Creatine for strength, energy, and recovery
These aren’t trendy powders or mystery blends. Momentous creates clean, research-backed products trusted by elite performers—and regular dads like me who just want to show up strong and clear-headed.
That’s why I’m thrilled to share I’ve officially become a Momentous brand ambassador.
Next week’s newsletter will include a code for 10% off your first order, so if you’ve been thinking about dialing in your supplement stack, this is a great time to try what I trust.
More soon—let’s keep showing up with purpose.
Focused Action
Every month, The Focused Fool brings you a series of Focused Actions—practical, bite-sized steps designed to help you grow as a father, husband, and man. Each month follows a specific theme, broken down into 12 structured actions (3 per week) that build on each other over the course of the month.
These actions are designed to be simple, achievable, and impactful, helping you establish new habits, strengthen relationships, and refine your personal leadership. Whether you follow the entire series or just a few steps, each action is a stepping stone toward becoming the man you want to be.
This month’s theme: Emotional Control: Managing anger, frustration, and stress to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting instinctively.
Your Calm Father’s Code
Action: Write your personal Calm Father’s Code—3 to 5 statements you’ll live by in stressful moments.
Prompt: Post it somewhere you’ll see it daily.
Focused Wonder
Focused questions designed to spark meaningful dialogue—whether at the dinner table, during a car ride, or at bedtime. Use these questions to build trust, curiosity, and laughter in your relationships.
If today were a video game level, what would the boss fight have been?
Focused Motion
Curated videos to help make you think, to motivate, or to just laugh.
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