Night night

Evening all,

Firstly, a huge welcome to everyone who’s joined Built Naked over the past few days. Watching this little corner of Substack grow to almost 700 subscribers in under two weeks has been genuinely surreal. Whether you’re here for the fitness journey, the clothing-free lifestyle, the random thoughts that appear in my head at the most inconvenient moments, or simply because you’re curious where this adventure is heading… I’m really glad you’re here.

For anyone who’s new, welcome to another instalment of my ramblings as a naturist athlete in training. This is where I share the wins, the lessons, the occasional chaos, and, yes, life exactly as I live it… without the unnecessary layers.

One thing I’ve really fallen in love with is writing on Substack. It feels different from social media. There’s something incredibly satisfying about grabbing your phone, capturing a thought while it’s fresh, and sharing it with people who actually want to read it. No chasing trends. No trying to beat an algorithm. Just real thoughts, real conversations and a place to document the journey as it unfolds. If you’ve ever considered starting your own publication, I’d genuinely encourage you to give it a go.

Today’s been one of those quietly productive days. Nothing flashy, just hours spent streamlining life before my psychology degree begins in a few weeks. Systems organised. Loose ends tied up. A few ideas scribbled down. The sort of work nobody really sees, but the kind that makes everything else run a little smoother when life inevitably speeds up.

Of course, every minute of it was spent gloriously butt-nekkid. One of the unexpected perks of working from home is that the only dress code I have to worry about is whether I’ve remembered to close the blinds.

Now the laptop’s closed, tomorrow’s already taking shape, and I’m heading off to bed feeling genuinely excited about what’s coming next. It feels like there’s a lot of momentum building right now, both here on Built Naked and in life generally, and I’m looking forward to bringing you all along for the ride.

As always, below the paywall you’ll find today’s uncropped photo, along with a little more of today’s clothing-free adventure. Thank you again for being here, and an extra thank you to everyone who’s chosen to become a paid subscriber. Your support genuinely helps make this journal possible.

See you tomorrow.

David