7-40 Challenge | Round 4, Day 12 There's a story about an arts professor who split his pottery class into two groups. The first group only had to produce one piece for the entire year. One shot at perfection. The second group was graded on volume — they had to produce as many pieces as … Continue reading The Volume Group
Author: David Willis
In Search of Soho People
7-40 Challenge | Round 4, Day 11 Malcolm Gladwell opens The Tipping Point with the story of Hush Puppies. A dying shoe brand — almost pulled from production — that exploded into a national trend because a handful of kids in Soho started wearing them. The company didn't cause it. They nearly killed the brand. … Continue reading In Search of Soho People
Never Ring the Bell
7-40 Challenge | Round 4, Day 10 I'm reading Admiral McRaven's Make Your Bed this week. In Navy SEAL training, there's a brass bell. If you want to quit, you ring it. You're done. No more cold water, no more impossible runs, no more being pushed past what you thought you could take. McRaven's message: … Continue reading Never Ring the Bell
Headfirst
7-40 Challenge | Round 4, Day 9 I started reading Admiral McRaven's Make Your Bed today while mowing the yard. Chapter 6 is called "Dare Greatly." It's about the slide for life in SEAL training — the obstacle where going headfirst is faster but terrifying, and most people go feet first because it feels safer. … Continue reading Headfirst
Every Test Is a Milestone
7-40 Challenge | Round 4, Day 8 I had my yearly cancer checkup this week. Blood work came back exactly where it should be. Screening was clean. The doctor was pleased. It doesn't matter how much time goes by. It always feels good to get those results back. I believe firmly in my heart that … Continue reading Every Test Is a Milestone
