by Jim Chaput | Aug 14, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Yesterday was supposedly International Lefthanders Day. As a lefty, you would think I might celebrate. Instead, I think it is quite silly that we feel the need to create holidays for everything under the sun. With a holiday for nearly everything, how are we supposed...
by Jim Chaput | Aug 13, 2019 | Jim's Blog
If you want to know what’s important to someone, look where they spend their time and money. What do your schedule and finances say about what’s important to you? If you’re happy with your answers, be thankful that you’re so fortunate. If those things...
by Jim Chaput | Aug 12, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Playing tennis reminds me of the value of focusing on the present. When you dwell on previous mistakes, you tend to make more of the same. Instead, observe your error, decide what to do differently and move on. Has dwelling on past mistakes ever worked out for...
by Jim Chaput | Aug 11, 2019 | Jim's Blog
One of the executives I worked for had a twist on the saying, “better late than never.” His version was, “better never than late.” Being on time for some things was so critical that it was on time or not at all. Considering that he sometimes met with top executives or...
by Jim Chaput | Aug 10, 2019 | Jim's Blog
When you commit, you’ll find a way. You can overcome any obstacle, creativity is your friend. If you don’t commit, there’s always a reason why you won’t execute. The slightest challenge can derail you; any excuse will give you an out. Think about...
by Jim Chaput | Aug 9, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Repetition is the master of adaptation. The more you repeat behaviors, the more likely they will stick. This works for good and bad habits. For your good habits, the easiest way to repetition is a routine. Find something you do every day and add on a good habit. If...
