Welcome to Day 14 of the 7-40 Challenge. It's hard to believe two weeks have gone by with perfect execution every single day. I'm excited about this for reasons I didn't fully expect when I started. The Accountability I Didn't Admit I Needed By forcing myself to blog daily about this challenge, I'm holding myself … Continue reading Day 14: Two Weeks In (The Power of Documentation)
Day 13: One Brick at a Time (And Why Compound Interest Changes Everything)
One of the things I'm learning most on the 7-40 Challenge—and what excites me most—is seeing how daily goals turn into long-term progress. Here's the math: A 1% improvement every single day compounds to a 37x return in a year. That's not motivation speak. That's mathematics. You can erode a foundation one brick at a … Continue reading Day 13: One Brick at a Time (And Why Compound Interest Changes Everything)
Day 12: More Than Just Checking Boxes (Why This Challenge Is Emotional)
I'm in the Emotional chapter of "Made to Stick" this morning, and something caught my attention. The Heath brothers tell a story about a soldier cook. He had retired, but when offered an opportunity to cook for soldiers in Iraq, he jumped at the post. When asked about his job, he didn't say "I prepare … Continue reading Day 12: More Than Just Checking Boxes (Why This Challenge Is Emotional)
Gratitude Sunday: My Mom and George Bailey
One of my favorite Christmas movies is It’s a Wonderful Life. When I was younger, I liked it because an angel comes down and helps a guy get through a hard time. You get to see his whole story unfold and figure out who he really is. I didn’t see the deep significance as a … Continue reading Gratitude Sunday: My Mom and George Bailey
Day 10: Data First, Theory Second (Why Sherlock Holmes Got It Right)
I listened to "Made to Stick" this morning during my walk, and I hit the chapter on credibility. The Heath brothers made a point that stopped me cold: Don't make up your mind and then go looking for data to prove you're right. Look for the data to help you make up your mind. It … Continue reading Day 10: Data First, Theory Second (Why Sherlock Holmes Got It Right)
