by Jim Chaput | Mar 6, 2020 | Jim's Blog
There’s a saying that it’s better to ask forgiveness than ask permission. This may be true in some situations and is surely a bad idea in others. Consider the downside risk; if it’s relatively small, go for it and ask forgiveness if needed. Big risks warrant a...
by Jim Chaput | Mar 5, 2020 | Jim's Blog
You can head in the same direction for a long time and still decide to stop or make a change. The key is to recognize that the decision is yours. You have a choice even when your momentum makes it seem like you don’t. You might think to yourself, “This is...
by Trish Chaput | Mar 4, 2020 | Guest Post, Jim's Blog
On a recent trip, I lucked out with a window seat both ways… my favorite! Airline travel has changed quite a bit since the days when I was living in London and jet setting all over Europe (or beyond). Back then, Jim and I racked up so many miles that I often had the...
by Jim Chaput | Mar 3, 2020 | Jim's Blog
I am sitting here listening to an album I love. The joy of the music inspired me to start writing and some fond memories bubbled up. We were driving around with friends and one of them said, “This radio station is amazing! What is it?” I replied, “It’s WJIM (my iPod...
by Jim Chaput | Mar 2, 2020 | Jim's Blog
As we improve our skills and learn new ones, we sometimes make big leaps. Other times we feel like we are on interminable plateaus. Significant achievements require perseverance through the plateaus. Sadly, they tend to get longer the further your skill progresses....
by Jim Chaput | Mar 1, 2020 | Jim's Blog
One of the keys to resilience is adaptability. Adaptability is a function of the options you have. Take movement as an example: Can you get down to the floor and back up? Can you do it without using your hands? If a fallen tree is blocking your hiking trail, can you...
