Writing archive

The Climb

The Climb is Paul Linehan’s newsletter for high-performing midlife men who feel outwardly stable but inwardly capped. Each issue helps readers recognize the stories, patterns, and quiet compromises shaping their lives so they can move toward greater honesty, direction, and forward movement.

Archive

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Feb 22, 2026 The Climb #19 – You’re Not What-Iffing Far Enough: How to Beat Anxiety Read Feb 15, 2026 The Climb #18 – Finding Meaning in Work: The Cathedral Builders Read Feb 8, 2026 The Climb #17 – The Brick Wall Question You’re Not Asking Read Feb 1, 2026 The Climb #16 – Smash Your Career Sculpture for a New Identity Read Jan 25, 2026 The Climb #15 – You Already Have the Proof You Need to Be Confident Read Jan 18, 2026 The Climb #14 – You Can’t Build a Palace with Circus Habits Read Jan 11, 2026 The Climb #13 – You Don’t Tell a Man With a Limp to Walk Better Read Jan 4, 2026 The Climb #12 – The Battle That Doesn’t Quit Read Dec 28, 2025 The Climb #11 – The 6/10 Trap: Why Comfort Keeps Middle-Aged Men Stuck Read Dec 21, 2025 The Climb #10 – Linguistic Anesthesia: Words That Numb Your Life Read