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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Day 5: Why I Got Up at 5:00 AM
My alarm went off at 5:00 this morning. Not because I'm a morning person—I'm not. But because I made myself a promise: all workouts done by noon during these first rounds of the 7-40 Challenge. An hour of exercise doesn't happen by accident. Eight years ago, I was in a hospital bed with a 13 … Continue reading Day 5: Why I Got Up at 5:00 AM
Day 16 of the 7-40 Challenge: Keep Going, Even When You’re Tired
Hey there, dream-chaser! Welcome to Day 16 of my 7-40 Challenge—a 40-day journey where I’m committing to seven daily habits to bring my goals to life. Today, I’ve got a confession: I’m exhausted. Bone-tired, ready-to-crawl-back-to-bed kind of tired. But here’s the thing—I’m not giving up. And neither should you. Let’s talk about pushing through, staying … Continue reading Day 16 of the 7-40 Challenge: Keep Going, Even When You’re Tired
Day 9 of the 7-40 Challenge: Conquering Life’s Gravity and Staying in Motion
Hey there, fellow goal-chasers! If you're just joining me on this wild ride, welcome aboard. For the uninitiated, the 7-40 Challenge is my personal quest to nail down seven daily habits over the next 40 days. The goal? Crystal-clear clarity, unstoppable momentum, and real, tangible progress toward the things that matter to me. We're talking … Continue reading Day 9 of the 7-40 Challenge: Conquering Life’s Gravity and Staying in Motion
Day 4 of the 740 Challenge: Getting Back in the Groove – A Body in Motion Stays in Motion
Hey everyone, welcome to day 4 of my 740 Challenge! For those just tuning in, this is my personal quest to hit 7 goals daily for 40 days practicing consistent habits – think exercise, learning, and all the good stuff that keeps life balanced. Today, I’m reflecting on something that’s been a game-changer (and sometimes … Continue reading Day 4 of the 740 Challenge: Getting Back in the Groove – A Body in Motion Stays in Motion
