by CJ McClanahan | Mar 26, 2026 | Blog
Overachievers teach themselves that with enough effort, they can achieve certainty. Sound familiar? <> Ambiguity is a tricky place to sit.We humans believe that with enough effort, analysis, spreadsheets, and ChatGPT, we can achieve absolute certainty.This...
by CJ McClanahan | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog
Is pursuing moments of wonder a gigantic waste of time (money), or the key to discovering what you’ve actually been chasing this whole time? <> I’ve been challenged to look for more awe in my world. When I think of this word, it’s hard for me to imagine...
by CJ McClanahan | Mar 12, 2026 | Blog
Transactional relationships ask, “What can I get?” But what if true contentment starts with a different question? <> Most people approach life wondering…. “What can I get?” We focus much of our energy on acquiring things (new kitchen, car, clothes,...
by CJ McClanahan | Mar 5, 2026 | Blog
For overachievers, releasing the need for perfection is a constant work in progress. <> I’m in the middle of a short online course called The Anatomy of Gratefulness (which I highly recommend) and recently completed a section on the topic of imperfection. This...
by CJ McClanahan | Feb 26, 2026 | Blog
The risk of “busy” is losing track of your (extremely valuable) commitments. <> I think you’d agree that most people seem busier than ever. One reason for this increase is the sheer number of new opportunities we’re presented with each day (watch...
