by Jim Chaput | Feb 21, 2019 | Jim's Blog
One of my favorite podcasts at the moment is The Mindstrong Project. In episode #48, Rachel Balkovec shared some of her experience with a topic close to my heart, the importance of culture in an organization. I also really enjoyed hearing how she dealt with adversity...
by Jim Chaput | Feb 20, 2019 | Jim's Blog
It is time of year again, the CrossFit Open. It is a time of year where a lot of athletes compete in CrossFit for the first time. Performing a workout with a judge can be a tough adjustment. For some of us, it might be a wakeup call that the reps we have been doing...
by Jim Chaput | Feb 19, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Trish was doing an elimination diet with some of her clients at Discover Health Functional Medicine Center, so I decided to go along with it as well. For thee weeks – no caffeine, alcohol, dairy, eggs, honey, maple syrup, refined sugar, beef, pork, shellfish or...
by Jim Chaput | Feb 18, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Stillness at dawn’s light New snow glistens on the trees As we rise from the valley Northern wind chills to the bone A welcome return home Wood stove soothes the soul Inspired by a bracing walk with Roli at sunrise in Clarksville,...
by Jim Chaput | Feb 17, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Complaining seems to be a mechanism for avoiding change. Something bothers you, stress builds up until it hits your tolerance, then you need to either make a change or vent some stress. Many people seem to vent stress via complaining. If you find yourself complaining...
by Jim Chaput | Feb 16, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Do we sometimes go with the momentum of people’s expectations, because it is easier than trying to explain why we have changed? Back when I delivered newspapers as a kid, I got in the habit of stopping at the local convenience store for an Orange Crush and a Snickers...
