Hello, friends! Welcome to Day 9 of the 7-40 Challenge. Whew—what a day it’s been. I’m sitting here at the end of it all, utterly exhausted, but still smiling because progress is progress.
A Day of Real Life
Let’s be honest: today didn’t go perfectly. There were a couple of goal I straight-up didn’t get to. (You know, those little daily tasks that stack up.) Work got hectic, life threw some curveballs, and by the time I looked up, the day was slipping away. But here’s the win—I did hit my exercise, and I crushed the majority of my goals. That’s worth celebrating, right?
We’re giving ourselves a little grace tonight and rolling right into tomorrow. No beating myself up. Just forward motion.
“Keep Moving Forward” – A Lesson from Meet the Robinsons
I love the movie Meet the Robinsons. Have you seen it? It’s this heartwarming tale about a young orphan inventor named Lewis, who’s desperate for a family. He accidentally time-travels to the future and meets… well, the family he’ll one day have. Spoiler: they’re wonderful, quirky, and totally unafraid of failure.
There’s this iconic scene where Lewis is trying to fix an invention. It backfires spectacularly—total mess. He starts apologizing like crazy. And the family? They cheer. Loudly. “You failed!” they shout, throwing confetti like it’s a party.
Lewis is baffled. Then Uncle Fritz leans in and drops the gem:
From failure you learn. From success, not so much.
Mic drop.
Failure as My Best Teacher
Lately, I’ve been living this truth in my own journey. When I miss a goal or fall short of what I intended, it’s not a dead end—it’s a detour sign. It forces me to pause, reflect, and course-correct. Those “off” days? They’re data. They show me where I need to tweak my routine, manage my energy better, or just cut myself some slack.
And tomorrow? I get a fresh shot to nail it.
The Big Picture
At the end of this 740-day challenge, my North Star is simple: be happy, healthy, and well-adjusted. Losing a few pounds, hitting goals, and locking in solid habits? Awesome bonuses. But the real prize is enjoying the ride—failures, wins, and all.
When I stumble, I dust off and remember: From failure, I learn.
When I succeed, I carry that confidence into the next challenge.
Tonight’s Mantra
Keep moving forward.
That’s my quote for you tonight, straight from the Robinsons. From failure, we learn. From there, we get to keep going.
Hope you’re doing well out there, friends. See you tomorrow for Day 10!
David Willis 