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
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Day 9: Twenty-Seven Years and Just Getting Started
Today is my 27th wedding anniversary. Twenty-seven years ago, I married my best friend. And sitting at the table with her this morning, talking about all the unlikely things that had to align for us to even meet, I'm reminded why Day 9 of the 7-40 Challenge matters more than any other day so far. … Continue reading Day 9: Twenty-Seven Years and Just Getting Started
Day 6: When Knowledge Gets in the Way of Starting
Challenge update: Down 3.7 pounds in six days. My shoulders are still protesting yesterday's first free weight workout—incline press, standing press, the whole deal. Good sore, not bad sore...but still sore. Here's what's been rolling around in my head during my 30 minutes of reading today. I'm working through "Made to Stick" by Chip Heath … Continue reading Day 6: When Knowledge Gets in the Way of Starting
Keep Getting Better: Day 8 of the 7-40 Challenge
Hello, friends. Welcome to Day 8 of Round 3 in the 7-40 Challenge. It’s a bright, sunshiny day—perfect for a lunchtime walk that’s lifting my mood and shifting my outlook on everything else in life. I was just listening to See You at the Top by Zig Ziglar, and one line stopped me in my … Continue reading Keep Getting Better: Day 8 of the 7-40 Challenge
Chasing Purpose Over Perfection: Day 36 of the 7-40 Challenge
Hey there, friends! Welcome to Day 36 of Round 2 of my 7-40 Challenge. Wherever this post finds you today, I hope you’re thriving, crushing your goals, and kicking off the week with a spark. I’ll be real with you—when I glanced at my watch and saw it’s already October 13, 2025, I did a … Continue reading Chasing Purpose Over Perfection: Day 36 of the 7-40 Challenge
