by Jim Chaput | Jan 24, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Many of us pursue creative endeavors (e.g., writing, painting, music) that elude our attention. For some, starting is the hard part, others struggle to keep going or just can’t finish. If starting is the hard part, make the most of each time you start. Use your...
by Jim Chaput | Jan 23, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Thanks to everyone who attended our movement classes this month! It was great to see people having fun, moving better and gaining confidence. Someone asked if she can get back to how good she was 20 years ago. I’m not sure, but I know if you invest at least 10-minutes...
by Jim Chaput | Jan 22, 2020 | Jim's Blog
When bad things happen, it might be consoling to think, “It happened for a reason.” Later when things are much better, you can look back and see how tough events led you to a better place. People often point to their toughest times as the keys to their eventual...
by Jim Chaput | Jan 21, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Some tasks are big enough that it takes a few hours or more to get them done. Cleaning the house, going through the stuff in the basement or garage, reorganizing your desk or office. The big time commitment sometimes keeps us from starting. Maybe you’ll get to it on...
by Jim Chaput | Jan 20, 2020 | Jim's Blog
How good are we at predicting where we’ll be in 10 years? If I look back to any given year, any of my 10-year predictions would have turned out to be wildly off. Here are some examples: At 19, I was working in retail after earning a 2-year degree. I expected that this...
by Jim Chaput | Jan 19, 2020 | Jim's Blog
“You get better at the things you do most frequently, not the things you do occasionally with the best intentions.” -Katy Bowman If something’s important to you, do it every day. Keep the chain going as long as you can. If you miss a day, start again as soon as...
