Twenty years ago I worked in a cigar-smoke office and escaped to a fountain in a downtown lobby on my lunch break. Today my office is two blocks from it.
The Fountain Two Blocks Over
Tag: god
The Second Ask
A man on the sidewalk asked me for lunch money, then asked a second question I had never heard before. I walked away with the better end of the deal.
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
Thank You Campaign: The Mentor Who Saw What I Couldn’t See
Today is Day 25 of the 7-40 Challenge—Sunday, January 25th, 2026. I've marked out every Sunday this year as my day to express gratitude for someone or something specific. I call it the Thank You Campaign. I truly believe that gratitude—keeping a grateful heart—is one of the things that leads to personal happiness, fulfillment, and … Continue reading Thank You Campaign: The Mentor Who Saw What I Couldn’t See
Finding Your Why: Day 2 of the 7-40 Challenge
Welcome back to the 7-40 Challenge. It's Day 2, and momentum is strong. Today's Progress : Bible study ✓ | Exercise ✓ (walking and yoga) | Reading ✓ (1 hour into Made to Stick) | Water & calorie tracking ✓| Content creation ✓| Gratitude ✓| Seven habits, all moving forward. The system is working. The real test … Continue reading Finding Your Why: Day 2 of the 7-40 Challenge
