by Jim Chaput | Jul 3, 2019 | Jim's Blog
If you want to grow, you might want to venture out of your bubble. How do you know if you’re in a bubble? One sign is that you always see and hear opinions that agree with you. It’s easy to find information that supports your views, but what if you’re wrong?...
by Jim Chaput | Jul 2, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Deep creativity requires strong technique. Otherwise, you always fall short of your vision. As my former movement coach Ido Portal suggested, isolate, integrate, then improvise. Isolate to develop a foundation of skills upon which you can build. Once you’ve...
by Jim Chaput | Jul 1, 2019 | Jim's Blog
I can hardly believe we are in July. The year is flying by, but I am doing my best to make the most of it. My June listening challenge was a great success. The first week was more challenging than expected, but my listening habits improved dramatically through the...
by Jim Chaput | Jun 30, 2019 | Jim's Blog
The difference between an intractable problem and a problem solved is persistence. Just like you always find something in the last place you look, the solution that works is the last one you try. Each potential solution that does not work is one step closer to the...
by Jim Chaput | Jun 29, 2019 | Jim's Blog
The last time I went on a road trip I forgot some things. This time I started putting stuff out the morning before as I thought of what I needed. When we got back to the house last night, I gathered the critical items before sitting down for dinner. Sometimes the key...
by Jim Chaput | Jun 28, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Doing something for a living does not make you a pro. Pros show up every day and do the work that matters. Despite the inevitable issues and obstacles, they meet their commitments. Do you know one of the greatest compliments you can give someone who is passionate...
