by Jim Chaput | Jan 6, 2020 | Jim's Blog
To learn a new skill, it can help to break it into parts. Learn each part on it’s own, then put the parts together. This strategy also works when you want to improve a skill. Pick the part gives you trouble, isolate it and work out the kinks. Then put it back together...
by Jim Chaput | Jan 5, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Working in financial services for 19 years makes it tempting to measure the value of every investment. Return on investment (ROI) is a rational way to make decisions. Maybe rational decisions are overrated. What if intangible benefits are the key to a joyful life? I...
by Jim Chaput | Jan 4, 2020 | Jim's Blog
It’s easy to get great ideas from other people. There’s a goldmine of books, blogs and podcasts to choose from. It’s more challenging to act on the ideas. Taking action is what makes the difference. Are you collecting ideas or acting on them?
by Jim Chaput | Jan 3, 2020 | Jim's Blog
I’ve previously written about the power of empathy (Empathy, Seeking advice or empathy? and Empathize before you offer solutions). I keep writing about it because it’s critical to a life of joy. I have more empathy than when I was younger and know I would benefit from...
by Trish Chaput | Jan 2, 2020 | Guest Post, Jim's Blog
Guest post by Trish Chaput This year, instead of starting with resolutions, I’m choosing to focus first on gratitude and hope. Jim shared lots of great ideas in his year-end blog series last week for developing a vision, goals and action plans. I’ve decided I will...
by Jim Chaput | Jan 1, 2020 | Events, Jim's Blog, Movement Classes
Happy New Year! Start your year off right and invest in yourself. For only $15 per class, our Movement for Longevity exercise classes will help you improve your balance, get stronger and move with confidence. For many people, we’ve seen getting down to the floor and...
