Day 72 – Make Gumbo Together
In every family, food is more than sustenance. It’s a thread that weaves us together, a living story we create and pass down. For our family, that story is Gumbo. When my wife announces, “I’m making Gumbo,” it’s not just a declaration—it’s a summons. Plans are canceled, schedules rearranged, and the house buzzes with the […]
Day 71 – Automation Only Works for the Efficient
In today’s fast-paced world, automation is often touted as the ultimate solution to all our productivity woes. From automating mundane tasks to streamlining complex workflows, we’ve been sold on the idea that technology can lighten our load and free us to focus on more meaningful pursuits. But here’s a truth we don’t hear often enough: […]
Day 70 – Constant Pressure
There’s an undeniable truth about pressure: it shapes us. Diamonds, after all, are formed under immense pressure over time. The same principle applies to personal growth and achievement. When we consistently apply pressure to ourselves, it drives results. But why does this work? Because pressure forces focus. It eliminates distractions, narrows our options, and demands […]
Day 69 – Rest is Not Weakness
There was a time, in my younger days, when I believed rest was a sign of weakness. I thought taking a break—letting someone see me idle—would make me appear less capable, less determined. I wanted to be seen as the person who was always there, always working, always pushing forward. Rest, to me, was the […]
Day 68 – Are You Refusing God’s Call?
Have you ever wondered if you’re refusing God’s call? Not intentionally, perhaps, but maybe in small, persistent ways that add up over the years. When we read the stories of the Bible, we encounter moments where individuals resist God’s call. Often, these refusals are presented in a few brief verses. Jonah hops on a ship. […]
Day 67 – Repetition Sunday
This weekend, I had the opportunity to help prepare for an Algebra final. Let me rewind. I liked math as a child. I liked it in the way that you might like the Grand Canyon. It is fun to admire from a distance, but I am not necessarily excited about hiking across it. I was […]
Day 66 – Expressing Intent
One of the most significant challenges we face in relationships, work environments, and personal growth is not a lack of effort but a lack of clarity. Often, our intentions get lost in a fog of unsaid words, vague explanations, or assumptions about what others should already know. This is why expressing intent is so powerful—it […]
Day 65 – A Good Defense
Life has a way of throwing curveballs, doesn’t it? Just when you’ve set your mind to tackle something important, the unexpected can sneak in and derail your plans. A text, an urgent email, a knock at the door—each one seemingly harmless, yet capable of pulling you away from what matters most. In these moments, it […]
Day 64 – Compound Your Interest
In the pursuit of personal growth, we often confront a frustrating paradox: some actions come naturally, while others feel insurmountable, like scaling a mountain in ill-fitting shoes. Why is it that we can dive headfirst into certain tasks, yet others drain us before we’ve even begun? The answer lies in how our brains perceive effort […]
Day 63 – Embrace the Chaos
We have this incorrect notion that the world swirling around us is an organized place. We do this all the time, we think that “they” have it all figured out. “They” must have a process or “they are tracking all of this. There is obviously structure in the world around us, but order is not […]