The Purpose Memo by Peyton Welch

The Purpose Memo
by Peyton Welch

Weekly ideas for wrestling your life back from digital technology and living a principled life.

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Recent Posts

Apr 9, 2026

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5 min read

The Worst Friend I've Ever Had

And why it took me so long to ditch him.

Apr 1, 2026

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11 min read

Books That Convinced Me to Put My Phone Down and Get Off Social Media

And a quick word on each.

Mar 25, 2026

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5 min read

12 Quotes That I'm Pretty Sure Are True

And a word on my odd collection.

Mar 18, 2026

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16 min read

My 5 Favorite Tools for Decreasing Screen Time and Increasing Focus

Browser Extensions, Analog Alternatives, Inbox Blockers, and More.

Mar 11, 2026

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7 min read

The Most Difficult (And Most Important) Task of Your Life

Two sentences from a Singaporean journal changed how I see the world.

Mar 4, 2026

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8 min read

The Spiraling Nature of Small Decisions

Self-reinforcing cycles either keep us trapped or propel us forward.