Day 44: Say It So They Hear It

Round 2, Day 4Wednesday, February 18, 2026 How often do you get into a conversation and realize halfway through that the person you’re talking to has no idea what you’re telling them? If you’ve been following this blog, you might remember an earlier post called “The Curse of Knowledge.” It’s a concept from Chip and … Continue reading Day 44: Say It So They Hear It

Day 43: The Factory Worker Inside You

Round 2, Day 3Tuesday, February 17, 2026 I’m still working through Seth Godin’s Linchpin, and tonight I want to talk about something that might make you uncomfortable. There’s a factory worker living inside you. And if you’re not careful, he’ll run the show. The System That Built Us Godin makes the case — and he … Continue reading Day 43: The Factory Worker Inside You

Day 42: Everything Is Connected

Round 2, Day 2Monday, February 16, 2026 I’ve been reading Linchpin by Seth Godin again, and it’s stirring things up. But tonight’s post isn’t about Linchpin. It’s about something that book keeps pointing me back to — a thought I’ve been carrying for years. Everything is connected. A Hospital Bed and a Fish Bone Diagram … Continue reading Day 42: Everything Is Connected

Day 42: Show Your Work

Round 2, Day 2Monday, February 16, 2026 Hello and welcome to Day 42 of the 7-40 Challenge. I’m excited to be here today. I’m getting stuff done, having a pretty good day. I lifted weights today for the first time in three weeks — my hand is finally feeling better — and it felt great … Continue reading Day 42: Show Your Work

Day 41: Gratitude Sunday — My Church

Round 2, Day 1 Sunday, February 15, 2026 Welcome to Gratitude Sunday. Today we went to service as a family, and the pastor preached a message about mental health. One of the things he said was that you can be a Christian and still struggle with depression or anxiety — not because you're not trying to … Continue reading Day 41: Gratitude Sunday — My Church