by Jim Chaput | Feb 10, 2020 | Jim's Blog
If you want to feel good, surround yourself with people who see you as the best. The upside is that you might inspire others to improve. People want to be the best and will chase your performance. The downside is that you might not improve as fast. If you’re not...
by Jim Chaput | Feb 8, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Sometimes the feedback you need most hits the hardest. You’re doing what feels right and you learn it might not be what someone wants or needs. As tough as it is to hear, it’s might be the fastest path to improvement. Ignorance is bliss and knowledge is power....
by Jim Chaput | Feb 7, 2020 | Jim's Blog
The higher the stress you experience, the deeper recovery you need. Stress can come from work, training, relationships or events. Your body probably can’t differentiate between different types of stress. As a result, you need to be careful about using one type of...
by Jim Chaput | Feb 6, 2020 | Jim's Blog
In sailing, heading aggressively towards you destination might not be the fastest route. Sailboats cannot sail directly into the wind and sailing directly downwind can be relatively slow. More important than boat speed is progress towards your destination, known as...
by Jim Chaput | Feb 5, 2020 | Jim's Blog
I was reviewing a recent blood test (advanced lipid panel), trying to figure out what was causing some adverse results. Surprisingly, some of my “healthy” choices might be part of the problem. It seems like every food that helps one thing is bad for something else....
