The 740 Challenge

7 Habits. 40 Days. Transforming Every Day.

  • Day 5: Why I Got Up at 5:00 AM

    My alarm went off at 5:00 this morning. Not because I’m a morning person—I’m not. But because I made myself a promise: all workouts done by noon during these first…

  • Why Gratitude Is Habit #7 in My 7-40 Challenge: Three Gifts That Changed Everything

    When I designed the 7-40 Challenge—seven daily habits practiced for 40 days, repeated throughout 2026—I had to make hard choices. Only seven habits. Not eight. Not ten. Seven. Bible study…

  • Day 3: The Best Time to Start Is Now

    For more than 20 years, I’ve written lists. “Someday I’ll get in shape.” “Someday I’ll write that novel.” “Someday I’ll…” Here’s what I’ve learned: someday never comes. I’ve had wins—career…

  • Finding Your Why: Day 2 of the 7-40 Challenge

    Welcome back to the 7-40 Challenge. It’s Day 2, and momentum is strong. Today’s Progress : Bible study ✓ | Exercise ✓ (walking and yoga) | Reading ✓ (1 hour into Made…

  • Embarking on the 7-40 Challenge: Welcome to 2026

    Hello, friends. Welcome to 2026! It’s January 1st, and I’m thrilled to kick off Round One of the 7-40 Challenge. This year, I’ve decided to make 2026 the most purposeful…

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I am David Willis. I am a husband, father, friend, Christ-follower, cancer survivor, thinker, dreamer, aspiring world changer. I have been married to my best friend for 27 years now. I love being a husband and dad. There is no other place on earth I’d rather be. I am a creative sort. I love to laugh, cook, write, and just about anything else I can do with my family. I am a work in progress, choosing each day to follow the way of Jesus and to be the best I can be at whatever I am involved in.