by Jim Chaput | Jul 10, 2020 | Jim's Blog
You can’t have your cake and it too. If you eat it, you no longer have it. Then again, what’s the point of having it if you don’t eat it. Goals are often like this, competing with another. I want to reduce our debt and increase our savings. I can do one quickly or...
by Jim Chaput | Jul 9, 2020 | Jim's Blog
The more shots you take, the more hits you’re likely to get. You’ll also have more misses and it’s a price worth paying. If you try to avoid misses, you take few shots and may end up with fewer hits in the end. The person who tries to make every attempt perfect...
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 Trish Chaput | Jul 5, 2020 | Guest Post, Jim's Blog
Since the start of the pandemic, I have been doing my best to minimize my trips to the grocery store. By the end of this past week, I was running low on vegetables but was not at all enamored with the idea of heading to the grocery store with all the other 4th of July...
