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
I Can Finally Answer Yes: Assessment Week Day 3
Assessment Week - Day 3Thursday, February 12, 2026 I’m still continuing with Assessment Week. I’ve been thinking hard about what I want to get done, where I’m at, what I’ve been doing. The amount I’ve accomplished versus the level of effort I put in versus what I could have put in. The Nagging Voice I … Continue reading I Can Finally Answer Yes: Assessment Week Day 3
Assessment Week Day 2: Thinking Out Loud
Assessment Week - Day 2Wednesday, February 11, 2026 The time to rest and reframe during Assessment Week has been very good. I’m finding I do so much better by getting my ideas out and clarifying them as I go. I used to think that ideas had to come out fully formed, but I’m learning more … Continue reading Assessment Week Day 2: Thinking Out Loud
