Round 2, Day 5Thursday, February 19, 2026 I woke up this morning and my first thought was one word: OWWWW. My legs are destroyed. My body is letting me know in no uncertain terms that yesterday happened. And you know what? Good. Because that soreness is a reminder that I did what I was supposed … Continue reading Day 45: The Pain Is the Evidence
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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
