by Jim Chaput | May 29, 2020 | Jim's Blog
The more you lament that you didn’t do something earlier, the more it tells you to do it as soon as possible or let it go. Maybe you should have started painting, playing music, learning a language or trying a new sport years ago. Even more challenging are...
by Jim Chaput | May 28, 2020 | Jim's Blog
If you spend a lot of time alone, you might start behaving oddly without realizing it. Apparently I have taken to muttering to myself a lot and making a smacking noise before I speak. I noticed the muttering when Trish kept asking me to repeat things she hadn’t heard....
by Jim Chaput | May 27, 2020 | Jim's Blog
One of the responses to Get back on the horse was someone who wants to watch eating habits & make better choices. I’m in the same boat so I suggested a challenge for the next week: When we’re reaching for the bad choice, ask ourselves, “Is it worth it?” She...
by Jim Chaput | May 26, 2020 | Jim's Blog
If what you do isn’t fulfilling, it won’t matter how much you get done. You will always be unfulfilled and seeking more. If what you do is fulfilling, it won’t matter how much you get done. You will be fulfilled even when you could do more. The lesson is that it...
by Jim Chaput | May 25, 2020 | Jim's Blog
I sometimes put off giving Roli an afternoon walk, thinking it’s going to be a big effort…Get him in the car, drive down to the lake, walk around for 30 or 40 minutes, back in the car to drive home. Then we get into the garage and he walks past the car to go to the...
by Trish Chaput | May 24, 2020 | Guest Post, Jim's Blog
Ten years ago, when Jim and I moved to London for his job, I experienced some level of angst while figuring out what to do next in my career. As amazing as it was to have some time off to explore a new place, I found it challenging to be in a period of transition. A...
