by Jim Chaput | Dec 9, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Sometimes we resign ourselves to the fact that we didn’t get something done, even though there’s still time to do it. If we thought about it, we might instead take some action and move forward. It was a rough weekend, getting work done that spilled over from the week....
by Jim Chaput | Dec 8, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Categories can prevent you from finding what you love or help you find what you need. If you love Mexican food, choosing a Mexican restaurant increases the chance of a good experience. On the other hand, if you don’t like a certain genre of music or books, you might...
by Jim Chaput | Dec 7, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Can’t might be one of the most overused words in our language. The next time you think or say you can’t do something, stop and ask yourself why. You might find out that you mean that you won’t. I can’t give up wine. I love the flavors and experience of it. It’s...
by Jim Chaput | Dec 6, 2019 | Jim's Blog
It can be challenging overcoming the momentum of the week. A late football game on Sunday leads to a late start on Monday…Trying to get everything done on Monday leads to another late night…This leads to another late start on Tuesday. Add a snowstorm and you end with...
by Jim Chaput | Dec 5, 2019 | Jim's Blog
When you tell yourself or others that you can’t do something (that tempts you), you’re destined to fail. If you are trying to break a daily ice cream habit, saying, “I can’t eat ice cream.” is asking for trouble. You’re sending a message of deprivation...
