by Jim Chaput | May 22, 2020 | Jim's Blog
I once thought someone was un-coachable if they repeatedly made the same mistakes and didn’t respond to my feedback. I always wondered, “Why keep doing the same thing when it almost never works?” I realize now that I was the problem. I didn’t give the right...
by Jim Chaput | May 21, 2020 | Jim's Blog
It’s amazing how getting up a bit earlier allows me to fit so much more in the day. Trish had to go into work early today, so we got up an hour earlier than usual. I’m usually well-rested and an early start was easier than I expected. I was not a morning person...
by Jim Chaput | May 20, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Back when you could do such things, I was out on a boat fishing with a bunch of guys. Two of them started talking about what could have been if they had gone into or stayed in the military. It was amusing, and maybe a little sad, to hear them espouse how amazing their...
by Jim Chaput | May 19, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Being involved with a few businesses, the number of applications I use is mind-boggling. From spreadsheets and word processing to notes and project management to messaging and website themes, the list goes on and on. Some I use so much that it’s like riding a bike. A...
by Jim Chaput | May 17, 2020 | Jim's Blog
When working on creative projects, there are no right answers. One of the challenges this creates is how to know when you’re done. At some point, you have to call pencils down and put your work out there. As Steve Jobs said, real artists ship. When other people...
