Day 33 of the 7-40 ChallengeMonday, February 2, 2026 Welcome to Day 33. I'm still here. Still going. And today, I accomplished all seven of my daily goals. My hand is finally starting to feel better. My head's in the right frame of mind. And I'm looking forward to getting after my goals even harder … Continue reading Was It Always This Simple? Day 33 and the Truth About Starting
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The Little Things She Remembers: Gratitude Sunday and 27 Years of Small Holy Moments
Day 32 of the 7-40 ChallengeSunday, February 1, 2026Gratitude Sunday - The Thank You Campaign I'm taking every Sunday this year as an opportunity to express gratitude for a person, situation, or memory that has influenced me in a positive way. Today's subject: my beautiful bride. The Memory I Forgot We were driving to lunch … Continue reading The Little Things She Remembers: Gratitude Sunday and 27 Years of Small Holy Moments
Do Not Grow Weary: Day 28 and the Setback That Won’t Stop Me
Day 28 of the 7-40 ChallengeWednesday, January 28, 2026 "Let us not grow weary of doing good, for at the right time we will reap a harvest, if we do not give up."— Galatians 6:9 Yesterday, I wrote about the rules that make excellence possible. I laid out my seven daily habits—the clear structure that … Continue reading Do Not Grow Weary: Day 28 and the Setback That Won’t Stop Me
The Rules That Make Excellence Possible: Day 27
Day 27 of the 7-40 ChallengeTuesday, January 27, 2026 I'm reading Carmine Gallo's book Talk Like TED right now, and in Chapter 1, he asks a question that stopped me on my walk this morning: "What makes your heart sing?" The answer came immediately: Being a husband to to my bride. Being a father to my son. … Continue reading The Rules That Make Excellence Possible: Day 27
When Good Ideas Become Relics: Day 26 and the Hard Work of Letting Go
Day 26 of the 7-40 ChallengeI just finished Michael Hyatt's book Your Best Year Ever. And then he said something that I can't stop thinking about: If you have a goal that you've never been able to fully achieve, maybe it's time to just let it go. I finished the book and had to ponder that … Continue reading When Good Ideas Become Relics: Day 26 and the Hard Work of Letting Go
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