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
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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
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
Day 24: The Journey Is Better With Friends (But First, You Build Alone)
Twenty-four days into the 7-40 Challenge, and I'm reading Michael Hyatt's chapter "The Journey Is Better With Friends." He's right. The journey IS better with friends. But here's what I'm learning on Day 24: sometimes you have to build the foundation alone before the friends arrive. Four Inches of Snow and Below-Zero Wind Chills This … Continue reading Day 24: The Journey Is Better With Friends (But First, You Build Alone)
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