by CJ McClanahan | Jan 25, 2024 | Blog
For flawed humans, being completely free of defects and flaws is completely impossible to attain. Yet, we constantly strive. The Perfection Trap author Thomas Curran makes a compelling point that the root of all this effort is the fear of failure, rejection and...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 18, 2024 | Blog
I find myself saying this more than ever to audiences, clients, and friends. Interestingly enough, instead of being offended with this insight, most people loosen up, relieved that this truth is finally out in the open. Imperfection is the characteristic we all share...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 11, 2024 | Blog
Many years ago, a mentor of mine pointed out that every decision we make is driven by one of two forces – fear or love. As you can imagine, behavior driven by love is more likely to bring you joy. In addition, the decisions influenced by love have a better chance of...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 4, 2024 | Blog
The first week of the new year is an interesting time for overachievers. We typically embrace the changing calendar as an opportunity to become a new person. They claim that this is the year to go to bed early, quit drinking, work out and stop eating ice cream after...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 21, 2023 | Blog
Typically, I have a detailed sheet of all my personal and professional goals nicely laid out for 2024. It’s a very safe and comfortable place for me to be. But this summer, I went fly-fishing for the first time. Naturally, I practiced, watched...
