by Jim Chaput | Jun 28, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Just because you announced something once does not mean you have to abide by that for the rest of your life. A past choice that no longer serves you is best discarded. I can recall a statement made in a moment of pique. “Well, I ‘m never going there again.” When I...
by Jim Chaput | Jun 27, 2020 | Jim's Blog
It’s easy to talk about core values. It’s harder to hold onto them under difficult circumstances. Most of us have made compromises at one time or another. “I don’t agree with that, but I need this job.” On one hand, we should have empathy for people who do what they...
by Jim Chaput | Jun 26, 2020 | Jim's Blog
I am still working on changing my default expression to a smile. After a lifetime of looking overly serious, it’s a journey. I’ve noticed I smile naturally when I help someone else smile. It’s even better when I make someone laugh. I laugh with them and get an...
by Jim Chaput | Jun 25, 2020 | Jim's Blog
During the recent business restrictions, our gym participated in a “Stay for May” promotion. If I kept my membership active to support the gym while they were closed, I would get $100 to spend across four brands ($25 each) towards purchases in June. I planned to keep...
by Jim Chaput | Jun 24, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Some things are nearly invisible when working well. When not working well, their critical function is glaringly obvious. I called our bank to find out why our debit cards stopped working. The phone connections were so bad on my first two attempts that I ended the...
by Jim Chaput | Jun 23, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Sooner or later we all need to have difficult conversations. The only sure way to avoid such conversations is to isolate yourself from other people. As tempting as it might seem at times, it’s not a sustainable approach. The more significant the issue, the sooner you...
