I’ve sold twenty-two copies of my first novel. I’m going to sit with that number for a second, because it means two things at once. First — I wrote a book. A real book. A story I’m genuinely proud of. It has four five-star reviews on Amazon from people who aren’t just being nice. One … Continue reading Twenty-Two
Day 68 of 280 | The 7-40 Challenge I spent over six hours outside today. Not sunbathing. Working. We hauled tree clippings to the dump. I mowed the entire yard. We hung gates on my wife’s garden. And by the time I came inside, I was sunburned, sore, and more satisfied than I’ve been in … Continue reading Tend the Yard
Day 35 of the 7-40 ChallengeWednesday, February 4, 2026 One of the most interesting things about this round of the challenge is I've been able to think outside of the box more than in almost any time past. I put lofty goals in front of myself: revising my book while working on physical fitness and … Continue reading I Can Do More Than I Imagined: Day 35 and Discovering Your Capacity
Ninety-four chapters revised. Eleven to go. I'm tired. My brain hurts from thinking about series setup, sequel planning, and whether this YA superhero story can actually be different from every other superhero story out there. But I still protected my creative hour tonight. And that's what I want to talk about. Creativity Isn't What You … Continue reading Day 17: Creativity Isn’t a Lightning Strike (It’s Showing Up When You’re Tired)
Hey there, friends! Welcome to Day 20 of my 7-40 Challenge—a 40-day journey where I’m committing to seven daily habits to sharpen my skills, clarify my priorities, and make real progress on what matters most. We’re at the halfway mark, and I’m going to be real with you: I’m feeling a bit discouraged. But this … Continue reading Day 20 of the 7-40 Challenge: Rediscovering Focus and Embracing Authenticity
