by Jim Chaput | Nov 25, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Perfect is the enemy of good. If you wait for perfection, you’ll never do anything. Good enough is the enemy of great. Once it’s good enough, you need to improve it. Is perfection or good enough holding you back?
by Jim Chaput | Nov 24, 2019 | Jim's Blog
It’s easy to doubt the effectiveness of something you’ve never tried. Especially when it’s challenging or outside your comfort zone. It works for other people, but I’m different, so it’s probably not worth the effort. If you’re not getting the results you want, try...
by Jim Chaput | Nov 23, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Someone you know does all the things you should be doing. They buy fresh food, make meals that look and sound delicious. They exercise regularly and crush their to do lists. They make it look so easy that you feel worse about your own efforts. You might be surprised...
by Jim Chaput | Nov 22, 2019 | Jim's Blog, Movement Drills
Here’s a simple drill to improve proprioception in your hips. Proprioception is your sense of your body in space. When you improve proprioception, your body releases more capacity to move. Give this drill a try and find out which variation will improve your...
by Jim Chaput | Nov 21, 2019 | Jim's Blog
If you trying something new, you’ll struggle compared to people with more experience. The easier it looks for them, the harder they probably worked at it. Some people have natural talent, but it’s a rare person that becomes great without effort. Think of how...
by Jim Chaput | Nov 20, 2019 | Jim's Blog
No matter how put together a person’s life seems, they have their sacrifices and pain points. What you see isn’t a good standard by which to compare yourself. How many people know your struggles? PS – Comparison is the thief of joy. For best results, skip...