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)
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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 12 of the 7-40 Challenge: When Your Apple Watch Begs for Mercy
Hello, friends! Welcome to Day 12 of the 7-40 Challenge—where the garden-building saga continues, and my family and I are officially running on fumes. Today was next-level. I did something I’m not sure I’ve ever done before: my Apple Watch clocked over 150 workout minutes. That’s right—150+ minutes of pure, real-life hustle. No gym, no … Continue reading Day 12 of the 7-40 Challenge: When Your Apple Watch Begs for Mercy
Day 4 of the 7-40 Challenge: When Plans Crumble, But I Still Choose to Rise
Hello, friends! Welcome to Day 4 of the 7-40 Challenge. Whew—what a day today has been. It didn't unfold anything like I pictured. Frustrations popped up out of nowhere, the kind that could easily derail a guy. But here's the beauty: I had my goals staring me in the face, and I tackled them just … Continue reading Day 4 of the 7-40 Challenge: When Plans Crumble, But I Still Choose to Rise
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
