by CJ McClanahan | May 16, 2024 | Blog
There’s only one reason you should ever have to send this type of email. <> Recently, I received the following message from a friend: “Sorry it took me 2 weeks to get back to you. I’ve been buried in my inbox and just got to your email.” We’ve all received...
by CJ McClanahan | May 9, 2024 | Blog
I often ask groups for the names of shows they would never let their young kids watch. <> While the answers vary, they all share the same the same mature themes – too much violence, offensive language, sex, etc. My follow-up question – “What harm do you think...
by CJ McClanahan | May 2, 2024 | Blog
2.5 minutes is about as long as I can sit in a room full of people without judging others. ….. Believe it or not, that’s an improvement. It took me a while to realize that judging others is simply an attempt to compare my situation/achievements to others. I scan...
by CJ McClanahan | Apr 25, 2024 | Blog
I’ve been an overachiever since the second grade. ….. I remember vividly when my teacher announced a competition to read the most books every week. The winner got a gold star next to their name on a large board at the front of the classroom. I won. And I...
by CJ McClanahan | Apr 18, 2024 | Blog
You are flawed. CJ McClanahan In a world obsessed with achievement and recognition, the above statement feels offensive. However, the sooner we accept our imperfections, the closer we get to becoming the person we were meant to be. Unfortunately, it’s easy to look...
