by Jim Chaput | Jul 8, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Unlikely and rare events sometimes occur. When they do, that does not make them more likely. A few weeks back, I had a typo in one of my blog posts. Trish said she was really surprised because it was so unusual. A bit frustrated that I had not caught my mistake before...
by Jim Chaput | Jul 7, 2020 | Jim's Blog
If you’re subject to deadlines, it can be helpful to build a buffer. Operating without a buffer can also be good, as uncomfortable as it may be. The best approach may be to develop both capabilities. Preparing your deliverables ahead of schedule takes some pressure...
by Jim Chaput | Jul 6, 2020 | Jim's Blog
One of the keys to long-term success is knowing when to say no. When you lack experience that you need, saying yes to every opportunity makes sense. The experience you gain is worth more than your time. Being very choosy might prevent you from making progress. Sooner...
by Jim Chaput | Jul 4, 2020 | Jim's Blog
If you don’t have time to do something right, you won’t have time to fix it. Commit to doing it right or don’t commit to begin with. The alternative is to take on tasks when you don’t have time and then build a reputation for shoddy work or being late. What do...
by Jim Chaput | Jul 3, 2020 | Jim's Blog
One of the early decisions I made about this blog is to keep the posts relatively short. In a world where people receive too many emails, people might actually read short, punchy blog posts instead of saving them for later. As much as I write for myself, making an...