by CJ McClanahan | Feb 6, 2025 | Blog
Do you own your failures, shortcomings, and mistakes? Or do you look for an opportunity to blame someone else? <> I remember the day vividly. My boss (who has since become an important mentor) asked why I had dropped the ball on an important issue. I made an...
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...
