by Jim Chaput | Dec 13, 2019 | Jim's Blog
I’ve been doing an experiment around the language I use. Any time I write a sentence with the word “but” I need to rewrite it with the word “and” instead. Ideally, I do the same when I speak, which is a bit more challenging. It’s part of my long-term goal of thinking...
by Jim Chaput | Dec 12, 2019 | Jim's Blog
I’ve written previously about persistence in overcoming problems. I’ve also written about the need to keep going when things get tough. I realized today that another area where persistence pays off is in relationships (healthy ones). (If you have a toxic...
by Jim Chaput | Dec 11, 2019 | Jim's Blog
When I was in my 20s, I had a friend who did things that suggested that he believed the world revolved around him. Sometimes it caught up with him. One time he parked in the spot reserved for wheelchair-accessible vehicles while we went into a store. When we came out,...
by Jim Chaput | Dec 10, 2019 | Jim's Blog
If you’ve suffered for a long time, you might even forget what it’s like to feel good. Eventually, you might believe it’s just how you are. As hard as it may be, it’s critical to know you can get better. When you know, you’ll keep looking for a solution. Trish...
by Jim Chaput | Dec 9, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Sometimes we resign ourselves to the fact that we didn’t get something done, even though there’s still time to do it. If we thought about it, we might instead take some action and move forward. It was a rough weekend, getting work done that spilled over from the week....
by Jim Chaput | Dec 8, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Categories can prevent you from finding what you love or help you find what you need. If you love Mexican food, choosing a Mexican restaurant increases the chance of a good experience. On the other hand, if you don’t like a certain genre of music or books, you might...
