by Jim Chaput | Mar 2, 2020 | Jim's Blog
As we improve our skills and learn new ones, we sometimes make big leaps. Other times we feel like we are on interminable plateaus. Significant achievements require perseverance through the plateaus. Sadly, they tend to get longer the further your skill progresses....
by Jim Chaput | Mar 1, 2020 | Jim's Blog
One of the keys to resilience is adaptability. Adaptability is a function of the options you have. Take movement as an example: Can you get down to the floor and back up? Can you do it without using your hands? If a fallen tree is blocking your hiking trail, can you...
by Jim Chaput | Feb 29, 2020 | Jim's Blog
When you want to read a book, watch a movie or have some fun, you might have tasks that you “should” do first. If you put the chores off and jump right to fun, the “shoulds” might weigh on you, taking away some of your enjoyment. There is a better way. Get your...
by Jim Chaput | Feb 28, 2020 | Jim's Blog
If you have a lot of responsibilities, the idea of getting ahead is really appealing. Unfortunately, for many things that’s not possible. Sometimes you can only keep up or catch up. Other times, falling behind means you need a reset. Take doing the laundry or...
by Jim Chaput | Feb 27, 2020 | Jim's Blog
I can hardly believe we’re approaching the end of February. Time flies by so quickly that it’s easy to believe life is short. At the same time, some of my experiences (former jobs, living in various homes…) seem like a lifetime ago. Each life was short, but I’ve...
