Head in the clouds, feet on the ground

I’m Mike Chaput, and I’m an entrepreneur. A lot of my business skillset derives from endurance running and the deep, dark woods that it forces me to navigate and conquer daily. I’m now searching for new ideas and opportunities and hoping an honest introspective look will help fuel my inspiration.

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Running a successful business is like running an ultramarathon—it requires similar preparation, determination, and execution. 42clicks is an introspective collage of my thoughts and experiences, which will hopefully provide the occasional useful tidbit.

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    The lonely life of an entrepreneur

    Like many entrepreneurs, I often feel lonely, which is a weird confession coming from someone who can talk to a brick wall and have an engaging time. I’m not some tragic recluse brooding over spreadsheets in the dark.

    October 27, 2025

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    How not to train for an ultra (and still somehow finish)

    I promised Lu after my last ultramarathon catastrophe that I’d stop pretending bravado and past success were viable training strategies, and I vowed to take these races more seriously if I were to continue.

    September 28, 2025

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    Celebrating a decade with my striped buddy

    Today my dog Jack turns 10 years old, which in human years means he’s still far more mature than me. Jack's my best friend, loyal sidekick in life, and the only member of the household who has never once questioned my life choices. He lives each day on repeat like the brindle canine version of Punxsutawney Phil and honestly, I admire his [...]

    September 9, 2025