Simple systems for your faith, your work, and your business. Most growth isn't missing motivation. It's missing a system you'll actually keep.
Hayden Pugh — speaker and builder, High Point University '26.
Worked and served at High Point University · Augusta National · Furnitureland South · Southeastern Christian Academy · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
My dad always said it. Pick the one you're working on and start there.
"I don't think I've ever felt more committed to pursue and deepen my faith before, and I'm so grateful that you are there to push me and disciple me."A college student Hayden disciples
"Last night during leadership, you were in your flow state. I am so glad that you are able to share your talents with the world."Ministry leader
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Hayden Pugh · The Monthly Read No. 01
What are you training for?
Most of us could answer fast: a degree, a promotion, a race, a bigger number. We train hard for things that fade. Paul tells Timothy to train for something else: "Train yourself for godliness" (1 Timothy 4:7).
The countercultural part
Our culture says some people are just naturally spiritual. Hughes says the opposite: nobody drifts into godliness.
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I'm High Point University Class of 2026. I follow Jesus, and I like building systems that make good things easier to keep doing, whether that's a morning routine, a reporting process, or an app.
Pugh Systems is where I share what's working: the books, the habits, and the tools. I'm still learning all of it, and I'd rather show my work than pretend I've arrived.
I co-founded Rise with Trint Saunders, worked Merchandise Operations at the 2026 Masters, and built operations systems at Furnitureland South.
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