Day 42: Show Your Work

Round 2, Day 2Monday, February 16, 2026 Hello and welcome to Day 42 of the 7-40 Challenge. I’m excited to be here today. I’m getting stuff done, having a pretty good day. I lifted weights today for the first time in three weeks — my hand is finally feeling better — and it felt great … Continue reading Day 42: Show Your Work

Day 41: Gratitude Sunday — My Church

Round 2, Day 1 Sunday, February 15, 2026 Welcome to Gratitude Sunday. Today we went to service as a family, and the pastor preached a message about mental health. One of the things he said was that you can be a Christian and still struggle with depression or anxiety — not because you're not trying to … Continue reading Day 41: Gratitude Sunday — My Church

Day 41: The Linchpin Question

Round 2, Day 1 Sunday, February 15, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Day 1 of Round 2 of the 7-40 Challenge. It's a chilly morning in Oklahoma, and I'm out on the road getting my walk in early. Getting back to the challenge. Getting back to work. Round 1 gave me a lot of forward … Continue reading Day 41: The Linchpin Question

Assessment Week Day 5: Round 2 Starts Tomorrow

Assessment Week - Day 5Friday, February 14, 2026 I made a decision this morning. Round 2 starts tomorrow. February 15th. Not the 17th like I originally planned. Assessment Week has been good. Really good. I've evaluated Round 1, worked through the comprehensive questionnaire, got clarity on what worked and what needs building. I've rested. I've … Continue reading Assessment Week Day 5: Round 2 Starts Tomorrow

The Creativity Conversation: Assessment Week Day 4

Assessment Week - Day 4Friday, February 13, 2026 The opportunity to get to be creative every day has been one of the best parts of Round 1. I was telling my son a few days ago—he read a copy of the book I had revised, the one I’m very eager to get out either through … Continue reading The Creativity Conversation: Assessment Week Day 4