I am inspired by creative professionals in their eighties doing amazing work like Jim Chapman. Jim is the grandfather of my son-in-law, Taylor Wilkinson. He is also a prolific Autodesk software user!
Jim Chapman (82) on life habits that have helped him stay RELEVANT
He gave me these five key points:
Five takeaways:
1. Infused with a love of movement and physical activity at an early age.
2. The importance of ‘energy’ and ‘discipline’ when you need to spend long hours at your craft.
3. Variety and diversification of exercise throughout life.
4. Develop habits that involve fitness.
5. Have a ‘place to go’, surround yourself with like-minded individuals.
Jim Chapman – ‘I’m so proud I’m about to pop’
“Jim Chapman paused midway up the hill and soaked it all in for a minute. Chapman is on the closing holes of a brilliant career as an architect, someone who has specialized for years in clubhouse construction and renovation. He has been associated with some of the nation’s most iconic clubs, among them Congressional Country Club outside of Washington and Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. But there is something special about the Bobby Jones project for Chapman, who grew up in Atlanta and understands the importance of the Jones name and legacy.
I’m so proud, i’m about to pop!”