The researchers brought them in expecting a fight. Two groups of people, opposite sides of a topic so polarizing I don’t need to name it for you to picture the room. Each side walked in believing the other side was the enemy. Each side believed they had nothing in common with the people across the … Continue reading The Reciprocity Gap
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Day 20: Why DDP Yoga (And Why This Time Is Different)
Twenty days into the 7-40 Challenge, and I'm realizing something: I've been doing DDP Yoga on and off for years. But I've never done it like this. Let me explain. Why DDP Yoga? When I started looking for a yoga program that fit my life, I had a few non-negotiables. First, I needed something approachable. Yoga … Continue reading Day 20: Why DDP Yoga (And Why This Time Is Different)
Day 12: More Than Just Checking Boxes (Why This Challenge Is Emotional)
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)
Day 8: Why I’m Still Walking (And Why You Should Too)
Seven days down. One week of perfect execution. This morning I laced up for my walk thinking about something unexpected: I never saw this coming. When I was younger, walking was what old people did. Real exercise meant running, lifting, sweating buckets. Walking? That was just... transportation. At 47, walking is one of my favorite … Continue reading Day 8: Why I’m Still Walking (And Why You Should Too)
Day 12 of the 7-40 Challenge: When Your Apple Watch Begs for Mercy
Hello, friends! Welcome to Day 12 of the 7-40 Challenge—where the garden-building saga continues, and my family and I are officially running on fumes. Today was next-level. I did something I’m not sure I’ve ever done before: my Apple Watch clocked over 150 workout minutes. That’s right—150+ minutes of pure, real-life hustle. No gym, no … Continue reading Day 12 of the 7-40 Challenge: When Your Apple Watch Begs for Mercy
