by CJ McClanahan | Jul 9, 2026 | Blog
The personal development industry (of which I am a card-carrying member) is obsessed with the idea that every problem in our lives can (and should) be fixed. <> This focus has led to thousands of amazing books, podcasts, and seminars delivering significant...
by CJ McClanahan | Jul 2, 2026 | Blog
It can be an overachiever’s greatest challenge to name the beliefs that have mistakenly fueled their efforts… and the greatest opportunity to finally gain what they’ve been searching for all this time…. <> A mentor of mine recently...
by CJ McClanahan | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog
Can you remember the last time you received a handwritten note from someone who wasn’t a relative? <> I’ve asked this question many times over the years, and most people can not only remember the last note they received, but also who sent it.For whatever...
by CJ McClanahan | Jun 18, 2026 | Blog
Overachievers often forget that we don’t control life’s outcomes. <> We expect certain things out of life: Fun vacations Career advancement Rising 401k values Healthy family relationships Low stress Etc. When life meets our expectations, everything...
by CJ McClanahan | Jun 11, 2026 | Blog
It’s tempting to think that big change will come from big actions. But what if the opposite is true? <> Recently, I walked past one of those “Be Kind” signs along a trail near my house. It made me smile. It also made me think: what if this simple advice...