by Jim Chaput | Mar 23, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Earlier this week, we had a little health scare with Roli. He wanted to go out at 4am (not unusual), but then he was a bit out of it, with labored breathing and coughing. This has never happened and it seemed like it could be something significant. He had improved by...
by Jim Chaput | Mar 22, 2019 | Jim's Blog
I wonder if I am the only one that avoids trying to fix things because I do not know how or I think it will be difficult or too expensive. Often, when I finally get around to trying, it is not as bad as I imagined. This has happened to me a few times in the last year....
by Jim Chaput | Mar 21, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Each generation is shaped by what the previous generation believes is the best way to raise children. Most parents do what they believe is best for their children, but it’s impossible to predict what effect these choices will have over time. Without a doubt,...
by Jim Chaput | Mar 20, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Is it possible to accomplish something before you believe it is possible? Maybe, but imagine how much harder it must be. When you think, “That’s impossible!” do you try as hard as you could? Do you wrack your brain looking for the answer, spend hours on research,...
by Jim Chaput | Mar 19, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Should you treat a symptom? It depends… Suppressing symptoms might allow you to ignore the problem, making it worse in the long run. Some treatments bring potential side effects that can be as bad or worse than the original problem. What if the symptom is...
by Jim Chaput | Mar 18, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Understands that you don’t care how much they know until you know how much they care. Gives you what you need to bring out your best. Knows that your performance does not define you. Has a lasting impact on your life beyond the coaching relationship. What do you...