by Jim Chaput | Feb 11, 2020 | Jim's Blog
As you consider for whom to vote in the primary election, conventional wisdom might suggest you vote a certain way. “You have to vote for her. She’s the only one who can win.” “You’re wasting your vote. She’ll never get the nomination.” “He’s great, but the...
by Jim Chaput | Feb 10, 2020 | Jim's Blog
If you want to feel good, surround yourself with people who see you as the best. The upside is that you might inspire others to improve. People want to be the best and will chase your performance. The downside is that you might not improve as fast. If you’re not...
by Trish Chaput | Feb 9, 2020 | Guest Post, Jim's Blog
When it comes to weekend adventures, Jim, Roli and I are creatures of habit. Despite the fact that we’ve easily got hundreds of choices within a 30 minute radius of our home, we tend to stick to the same handful of places. As the weekend draws near, I sometimes think,...
by Jim Chaput | Feb 8, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Sometimes the feedback you need most hits the hardest. You’re doing what feels right and you learn it might not be what someone wants or needs. As tough as it is to hear, it’s might be the fastest path to improvement. Ignorance is bliss and knowledge is power....
by Jim Chaput | Feb 7, 2020 | Jim's Blog
The higher the stress you experience, the deeper recovery you need. Stress can come from work, training, relationships or events. Your body probably can’t differentiate between different types of stress. As a result, you need to be careful about using one type of...
by Jim Chaput | Feb 6, 2020 | Jim's Blog
In sailing, heading aggressively towards you destination might not be the fastest route. Sailboats cannot sail directly into the wind and sailing directly downwind can be relatively slow. More important than boat speed is progress towards your destination, known as...
