by CJ McClanahan | Jan 30, 2025 | Blog
Overachievers constantly strive for a sense of fulfillment, meaning, and mattering. 99.89% of our effort is pointless. Here’s what actually gets us what we want. <> I’ve coached hundreds of overachievers for more than 2 decades. And every year, I...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 23, 2025 | Blog
As overachievers, we can unknowingly chase approval. Are you aware of who’s steering your life? <> Recently, I wondered how much different life would be if I cared less about impressing others. Would I work as hard? Spend more time helping those who are...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 16, 2025 | Blog
Too many of us have developed an “overwhelmed” mindset. <> We’ve convinced ourselves that no matter how much is on our plate, we’re barely keeping our heads above water. When asked how life is treating us, we typically respond with “swamped, busy,...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 9, 2025 | Blog
Instead of going for the “fix”, sit in stillness. The result might surprise you. <> You walk into Starbucks and there are 3 people in front of you (likely a 3–5-minute wait). What do you do? I’ve asked this question many times over the years and...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 2, 2025 | Blog
To find joy, Overachievers tend to focus their efforts on tasks and recognition. The problem is the approach just doesn’t stick. <> As long as you have the means to provide for your basic necessities, you can be as content as anyone on the planet. The...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 19, 2024 | Blog
Do you ever find yourself wishing that life could be… different? <> Every day, I write a handful of words at the bottom of my journal underneath the title, Intention. This simple practice is designed to guide my behavior for the day and help make tiny...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 12, 2024 | Blog
Ready to set your 2025 goals? Here are the three questions you need to get started. <> Every year around this time, the typical overachiever confronts 2 important questions: What did I achieve this past year? What do I want to achieve in the next 12 months?...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 5, 2024 | Blog
The Overachiever’s constant need to say yes is merely an underlying insecurity. Here’s a better way to define your value. <> As a recovering overachiever, I’ve spent the majority of my adult life saying “yes” to everything. At some level, there’s...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 28, 2024 | Blog
There’s a big difference between “feeling” grateful and “practicing” gratitude. <> It’s one thing to recognize that I’m grateful for having a roof over my head. It’s something different to visit a homeless shelter to volunteer. One...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 21, 2024 | Blog
Redefine success by recognizing your value and trusting the journey. <> “No matter what gets done or doesn’t get done, I am enough”—Brene Brown Yesterday, I stumbled across this quote from Brene Brown. I’ve read it dozens of times over the years and always...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 14, 2024 | Blog
After an election, it’s natural for emotions to be high. <> It’s been a little more than a week since the election and it’s likely that you’ve got a strong opinion on the outcome. Most people take these strong emotions to their echo chamber (social media,...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 7, 2024 | Blog
Struggling with your achievement addiction? Perhaps it’s time to change your goal. <> Most overachieving professionals (yes, I’m talking about you) use this equation to guide just about every decision they make: Tons of Effort = Lots of Achievement =...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 31, 2024 | Blog
Had any episodes of Imposter Syndrome lately? You’re not alone. <> Over the last 21 years, I’ve had many conversations with talented professionals who wonder if the world will ever find out that they’re faking it. They worry about the day that their team,...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 24, 2024 | Blog
Overachievers resist the thought that they are average at anything. Don’t resist. There’s freedom in letting go. <> Vacation planning (I recently purchased plane tickets for the wrong month) Yardwork (killing bushes has become my specialty) Holiday...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 17, 2024 | Blog
Find yourself falling behind? Here’s why you’re right where you need to be. <> Over the years, I’ve watched hundreds of talented professionals put in countless hours hoping to one day be “caught up”. They start early in the morning racing through...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 10, 2024 | Blog
An overachiever’s greatest struggle could lie in accepting one of life’s strongest truths. <> “This should be easier.” These 4 words imply that whatever issue we’re bumping up against represents something “wrong” with us and our current...
