What if the hardest challenges in your life became the very things that shaped your greatest strengths? In this powerful conversation with Clay Linkous, we explore how intentional living can transform every aspect of your existence—even through life's most difficult seasons.
Clay shares his remarkable journey from childhood farm work to building a property management empire with over 800 doors in Knoxville, Tennessee. But the path wasn't smooth. From battling epilepsy as a young father (including a seizure while driving) to losing everything in the 2008 recession and rebuilding from scratch, Clay's story demonstrates extraordinary resilience. Perhaps most moving is his family's decision to adopt two severely traumatized children—a challenge he describes as "the hardest thing we ever had to do was something that we very clearly heard God say to go do."
What sets this episode apart is Clay's framework for intentional living. He reveals his "Seven Pillars" approach (Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness, Finance, Future, and Fun) that guides both personal development and family strategic planning. You'll discover how Clay implements this framework through annual goal-setting retreats and regular one-on-one conversations with each family member. This isn't just theory—it's a battle-tested approach that has produced remarkable results across generations.
Leaders will especially appreciate Clay's insights on organizational culture—defining it simply as "the behaviors that people do when no one's watching." His experience transforming healthcare organizations reveals why culture is never a "soft skill" but the foundation of performance in both business and family life.
This conversation goes beyond inspirational platitudes to offer practical wisdom on marriage ("love is a decision, not a feeling"), parenting, cultivating the right community, and living with gratitude despite circumstances. Whether you're building a business, raising a family, or simply seeking a more purposeful life, Clay's uncommon approach to freedom through intentionality will challenge and equip you.
Ready to discover what truly matters? Listen now and take your first step toward more intentional living.

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