Welcome to Cautiously Optimistic Dad (COD)
Whether you need high-energy squadron jerseys for sports events, custom hats and shirts for your crew, or humor apparel that speaks your language—we've got you covered. Designed for military units, blue-collar workers, and anyone who appreciates good gear with a side of laughs.
Email jp.n.bluejay@gmail.com with the subject (COD-CREATE) to get quotes and mockups!
Cautiously Optimistic Dad-
WEAR THE SIDE QUEST!
Apparel for the person who knows just how wrong this could go -- and starts anyway. Because optimism is free, and so is ignoring red flags.
Real Talk. Real Life. Real Merch.
Stay Cautious, Stay Optimistic!
I'm Race. I run a real guy trying to build an alternator repair shop by selling merch and working full time as a generator technician. I'm also a dad navigating life with anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD Inattentive.
This isn't a side hustle. It's not a brand built by a marketing team. It's just me—trying to stay cautiously optimistic while juggling the chaos of real life, real struggles, and real responsibilities.
Every design you see here comes from that place. The messy, honest, sometimes overwhelming reality of being a parent, a business owner, and a human trying to keep it together.
If you've ever felt like you're barely holding on but still showing up anyway—this merch is for you.