by CJ McClanahan | Feb 5, 2026 | Blog
This one simple question will transform how you see your goal, your mission, your day. <> A few weeks ago, one of my favorite authors, Dr. Stephen Post, released a new book called Pure Unlimited Love – Science and the Seven Paths to Inner Peace. I can’t put it...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 29, 2026 | Blog
Which is better to reduce your stress level: slowing down or speeding up? <> Lately, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to the idea of pace – the speed with which I move through life. For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt rushed in everything I do....
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 22, 2026 | Blog
The key idea to remember when making any decision… <> I’m in the business of helping professionals make decisions. In that role, I’m often intrigued by the motivation behind behavior. I’m always surprised that one factor plays an outsized role in...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog
Think you’ll get caught up? Think again… <> Most professionals chase the same daily goal of getting “caught up”. They’re convinced that if they throw enough energy into their work, everything will get done. I’ve got some good and bad news. First,...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 8, 2026 | Blog
Every January 1, most overachievers set themselves up for failure. <> I don’t have any resolutions or a “word of the year” for 2026. I think these concepts are silly and mostly set people up for failure. Having said that… There is a skill I’m focused on...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 30, 2025 | Blog
Overachievers love the new year because it’s an opportunity to become a “new” person. I have yet to see that actually happen. Here’s what to try instead. <> Most people look at the new year and expect to become “new” people. We want to...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 23, 2025 | Blog
Overachievers can feel uncomfortable taking a break. However, this time of year can reveal what we choose to put first. <> It’s been said that we all worship something.It could be our careers, bank accounts, social status, etc.At times, I’ve all worshiped these...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 18, 2025 | Blog
Are you panicking that your goals aren’t anywhere close to where you want them to be? Instead of stressing, try this. <> Have you ever felt like the goal you were chasing was “too big”? Maybe you’re down 45% against your revenue goal and can’t imagine a...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 11, 2025 | Blog
As we near the end of another calendar year, it’s normal to begin asking yourself – How did I do? <> After coaching hundreds of overachieving professionals, I’ve found that when analyzing progress toward their goals, most people are fairly pleased with their...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 4, 2025 | Blog
Keep fear at bay with these two essential questions. <> If you’re being chased through the forest by a bear, fear is an extremely valuable emotion. Unfortunately, most of our fears have very little to do with outrunning a 600 lb animal. As you know, most of our...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 25, 2025 | Blog
It’s an uncomfortable moment when success becomes a blind spot. How do you respond? <> I’ve officially reached that age where I think I’ve got a few things figured out. Then it happens. I run into a new piece of information that upends a long-standing belief....
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 20, 2025 | Blog
Overachievers can sometimes get so caught up in the “to-do” list that we can lose sight of what matters around us. <> Many years ago, one of my mentors pointed out that “How you see is what you see.” I was reminded of these wise words a few weeks...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 13, 2025 | Blog
Overachievers have taught themselves the wrong formula for what we actually crave… <> I have a theory. There is a direct correlation between the joy you experience and the amount of effort you commit to developing a grateful outlook. If you work hard to...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 6, 2025 | Blog
Overachievers can wire themselves to say “yes” to everything with no thought to its cost. The problem is, there is a very real cost. <> “No.” For many people, this seems like a bad word. We’ve allowed our self-worth to become directly...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 30, 2025 | Blog
Are you overly optimistic about how much you can accomplish in a certain amount of time, or simply neglectful when it comes to your planner? Regardless, here’s what you’re telling the other person when you show up late. <> I used to be chronically...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 23, 2025 | Blog
Ever feel like you’re the only one who got where you are… and don’t deserve it? It’s more common than you think. <> Over the years, I’ve observed that most people – regardless of how much they’ve achieved – are full of...
