by Jim Chaput | Mar 11, 2019 | Jim's Blog
You might think that motivation is the key to success, but discipline is more likely to lead to long-term results. Most of us show up to work every day, not just the days we feel motivated. We know that meeting our commitment every day is required, even when...
by Jim Chaput | Mar 10, 2019 | Jim's Blog
It is easy to get discouraged when developing healthy eating habits. You decide to eat whole food at every meal. It’s all going well until you are running too late to make breakfast and decide to stop for a quick breakfast sandwich. Maybe not feeling so great...
by Jim Chaput | Mar 9, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Although I was originally attracted to AMN by the systematic approach, my passion has been stoked by creative applications of the system. As I continue to reflect on my AMN experience and engage with other practitioners, I have come to view AMN as an art backed by...
by Jim Chaput | Mar 8, 2019 | Jim's Blog
“The only Zen you will find at the top of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.” – Robert M. Pirsig With our sometimes divisive culture, glut of social media trolls and frenetic pace of life, it can be challenging to maintain a positive attitude and...
by Jim Chaput | Mar 7, 2019 | Jim's Blog
If something is important to you, do it every day. The hardest part of a lot of habits is getting started, so get started today to build momentum. Now that you started, do it every day to keep the chain going. Some days might be just a few minutes, other days you...
by Jim Chaput | Mar 6, 2019 | Jim's Blog
What if your talent lies in areas that you do not find fulfilling? Should you do it anyway, otherwise you are wasting your talent? What if you could identify an area that is fulfilling in which you can develop skill? When you think about where you spend most of you...