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.

Looking to find your entrepreneurial stride?

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.

  • From the blog

    The Road to Nowhere (Part 2)

    While the Road to Nowhere was a beautiful place to run, the road to nowhere in business is a bad place to be, and it’s unfortunately a road that way too many companies, entrepreneurs, and business leaders find themselves hopelessly lost on.

    May 10, 2024

  • From the blog

    The Road to Nowhere (Part 1)

    My love of off-the-map adventures is well documented. Being able to throw a few necessities into a bag and head off with no real destination is one of my favorite things in life these days, allowing me to live fully in the moment and emphasize the journey ahead with no expectations.

    May 6, 2024

  • From the blog

    The Mind is Capable of Great Things

    During a recent bout of Covid that left me bedridden and camping out in the spare room, I finally got around to reading David Goggins’ book Can’t Hurt Me, which had been on my suggested reading list for a long time.

    April 26, 2024