FATHERHOOD / DIY / NIGHT SHIFT
I’m Doug. Dad of five, night-shift truck driver, and the guy with one more project to finish. This is what building a better life looks like along the way.
There’s a story behind that last 10%.
THE JOURNAL
No perfect routine. No finished playbook.
Just what I’m learning as I go.
“Night shift gives me flexibility.DOUG / FATHER OF FIVE
It just doesn’t give me any extra hours.”
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THE MESSY MIDDLE
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I became a dad in 2016. Five kids later, I’m working nights, renovating our home, and trying to build a life that gives me more time with my wife and kids.
I’m not here because I’ve got everything sorted. I’m here to share the projects, tradeoffs, mistakes, and lessons along the way.
Read my full story