Day 69 of 280 | The 7-40 Challenge | Thank You Campaign Last Monday night, I did something I’d been putting off for weeks. I hit publish on a Facebook post telling my friends and family that I’d written a novel. That it was on Amazon. And that I’d love for them to read it. … Continue reading Gratitude Sunday: You Showed Up
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
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)
One of my favorite Christmas movies is It’s a Wonderful Life. When I was younger, I liked it because an angel comes down and helps a guy get through a hard time. You get to see his whole story unfold and figure out who he really is. I didn’t see the deep significance as a … Continue reading Gratitude Sunday: My Mom and George Bailey
Today is my 27th wedding anniversary. Twenty-seven years ago, I married my best friend. And sitting at the table with her this morning, talking about all the unlikely things that had to align for us to even meet, I'm reminded why Day 9 of the 7-40 Challenge matters more than any other day so far. … Continue reading Day 9: Twenty-Seven Years and Just Getting Started
