Day 38 of the 7-40 Challenge
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Hello and welcome to Day 38. I’m excited because I’ve been getting stuff done, and it just makes me happy.
Today’s post is going to be a short one. I just want to leave you with a thought for today.
What if 40 days could put you on a completely different path?
The Question
What if making a plan, making goals, following habits for 40 days could give you new perspective and lead you somewhere you didn’t think you could get?
Would you be willing to spend 40 days to get that done?
As I’ve been working through these seven habits for the last 38 days, I’ve been pleasantly surprised with the amount I’ve been able to accomplish—because I’ve given myself the freedom every day with these habits to actually achieve the things I want to achieve.
What 38 Days Actually Did
Thirty-eight days in, I’ve already lost 12 pounds. I’ve revised a novel. I’ve started working on another one. I’ve watched my eating. I’ve done all kinds of things I’ve just been trying to get done, and I finally started having some traction.
Over 40 days.
And the thing I have to think to myself is: Is this really all it took to get this stuff done? Was I really able to do this in 40 days just by saying “now is the time, I’m going to get it done”?
The answer, apparently, is yes.
So How About You?
Are you willing to take a chance? Name out the things you want to accomplish and spend the next 40 days doing it?
If you’re up for it, I start my next 40-day round 10 days from now (February 17, 2026).
I have a week where I’m going to refine my own goals and get ready for Round 2.
But if you’re willing to join in, I would love to hang out with you for Round 2 and get this done together.
What I’m Asking
Pick YOUR seven daily habits. Not mine—yours. The ones that move you toward the goals you actually care about.
Then starting February 17, we do this together. You work your seven habits. I work mine. We check in. We encourage each other. We see what 40 days can actually do.
If you’re interested, comment below and let me know you’re in. I’ll reach out and we’ll figure this out together.
This is the first time I’ve publicly invited anyone to actually DO this challenge with me. I have no idea if anyone will bite. But what the heck—I’m asking.
Because if 38 days did this for me, imagine what 40 days could do for you.
Day 38: Complete ✓
All seven habits executed. Two days left in Round 1.
Round 1 Progress: 38/40 days (95%)
Weight: 277.1 lbs (12.4 lbs lost)
See you tomorrow for Day 39.
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