by Jim Chaput | Jun 16, 2020 | Jim's Blog
After a grueling workout at the gym last night, I was reminded that my limits become obvious at the edge of my capabilities. Our challenge was to complete the prescribed workout as quickly as possible. I chose “easier” options than usual to ease my transition...
by Trish Chaput | Jun 15, 2020 | Guest Post, Jim's Blog
When we first moved to NH three years ago, I volunteered to serve on multiple local committees. With plenty of time to spare, I really enjoyed it and met some great people. Over the past couple of years, since I began working full-time (and multiple jobs), my...
by Jim Chaput | Jun 14, 2020 | Jim's Blog
You can do the right things even when you’re wrong about why it’s right. It may be unwise to focus on the reasons when the action is what matters. In the 1800s, Ignaz Semmelweis figured out that performing autopsies before delivering babies was causing undue deaths....
by Jim Chaput | Jun 13, 2020 | Jim's Blog
I used to believe the golden rule was the standard for treating others well. Recently, I have been reading about an even better way to behave, the platinum rule: “Treat others how they need to be treated.” If you’re not sure how someone needs to be treated, the golden...
by Jim Chaput | Jun 12, 2020 | Jim's Blog
If you want to create a lot of anything, you need to start frequently and finish regularly. With creative endeavors, this seems even more true. Achieving your vision might be challenging and you need to allow for missing the mark on some attempts. Many of the photos I...
by Jim Chaput | Jun 11, 2020 | Jim's Blog
A couple nights ago, Trish, Roli and I were hanging out on our porch. Trish and I were each sitting on chairs with Roli on the floor. I went in to turn on a light and Roli took the opportunity to quietly climb onto the chair I had been using. Admittedly, he uses it...
