by CJ McClanahan | Nov 6, 2025 | Blog
Overachievers can wire themselves to say “yes” to everything with no thought to its cost. The problem is, there is a very real cost. <> “No.” For many people, this seems like a bad word. We’ve allowed our self-worth to become directly...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 30, 2025 | Blog
Are you overly optimistic about how much you can accomplish in a certain amount of time, or simply neglectful when it comes to your planner? Regardless, here’s what you’re telling the other person when you show up late. <> I used to be chronically...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 23, 2025 | Blog
Ever feel like you’re the only one who got where you are… and don’t deserve it? It’s more common than you think. <> Over the years, I’ve observed that most people – regardless of how much they’ve achieved – are full of...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 16, 2025 | Blog
Overachievers teach themselves that if they try hard enough, they can do anything they set their mind to. That pattern of thinking couldn’t be further from the truth. <> It’s easy to scroll through any of our social accounts and wonder, Why am I not...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 9, 2025 | Blog
Shame can cripple an overachiever’s ability to move forward. Here’s one tactic to move from embarrassment to curiosity. <> A few weeks ago, I was called to the carpet after delivering a poor effort on a small project. I felt a small knot forming in...
