by CJ McClanahan | Jul 23, 2026 | Blog
It’s the question every overachiever asks themselves but never finds an answer. <> Have you ever wondered, “How much is enough?”Most people obsess over this question, and their answer always seems to include the phrase “a little bit more”.Even though we...
by CJ McClanahan | Jul 16, 2026 | Blog
The problem for overachievers is not capacity. It’s an inability to allot enough mental energy to focus on what’s most important. <> Are you overcommitted? I’ve asked my clients this question hundreds of times over the last 23 years. Before adding...
by CJ McClanahan | Jul 9, 2026 | Blog
The personal development industry (of which I am a card-carrying member) is obsessed with the idea that every problem in our lives can (and should) be fixed. <> This focus has led to thousands of amazing books, podcasts, and seminars delivering significant...
by CJ McClanahan | Jul 2, 2026 | Blog
It can be an overachiever’s greatest challenge to name the beliefs that have mistakenly fueled their efforts… and the greatest opportunity to finally gain what they’ve been searching for all this time…. <> A mentor of mine recently...
by CJ McClanahan | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog
Can you remember the last time you received a handwritten note from someone who wasn’t a relative? <> I’ve asked this question many times over the years, and most people can not only remember the last note they received, but also who sent it.For whatever...
by CJ McClanahan | Jun 18, 2026 | Blog
Overachievers often forget that we don’t control life’s outcomes. <> We expect certain things out of life: Fun vacations Career advancement Rising 401k values Healthy family relationships Low stress Etc. When life meets our expectations, everything...
by CJ McClanahan | Jun 11, 2026 | Blog
It’s tempting to think that big change will come from big actions. But what if the opposite is true? <> Recently, I walked past one of those “Be Kind” signs along a trail near my house. It made me smile. It also made me think: what if this simple advice...
by CJ McClanahan | Jun 4, 2026 | Blog
Sometimes the biggest obstacle to our own development… is how we talk to ourselves when no one else can hear. <> I would never talk to another person the way that I sometimes talk to myself. I often take one small mistake and turn it into a massive flaw...
by CJ McClanahan | May 28, 2026 | Blog
It’s humbling to remember that we all die, yet some of life’s deepest joys become available when we have the courage to face that truth. <> Spoiler alert… Life ends. It is finite. It doesn’t go on forever. Because of this truth, our responsibility is to be...
by CJ McClanahan | May 21, 2026 | Blog
As an empty nester, I find myself feeling something I couldn’t have imagined a few years ago… boredom. <> No longer are my days filled with shuttling kids between practices or attending school events. Now, I find myself looking at an empty weekend...
by CJ McClanahan | May 14, 2026 | Blog
I spent a substantial portion of my professional life saying “yes” to just about every opportunity that crossed my path. <> I was obsessed with being liked and hated the idea of letting anyone down. The downside to this behavior was a packed schedule full of...
by CJ McClanahan | May 7, 2026 | Blog
Caught feeling fear after reading the headlines? Relax. It happens. Here’s what to do next. <> Over the weekend, I read a long article about the future that left me a little rattled. After finishing, I wondered… Is there anything I can do about this...
by CJ McClanahan | Apr 30, 2026 | Blog
Overachievers argue that learning more concepts is better — and math would agree. But, is it true? <> Would you rather be introduced to 10 new and interesting concepts or master 1? The simple math would indicate that more is better. But is it really? The...
by CJ McClanahan | Apr 23, 2026 | Blog
The world can feel angry and loud. However, there is a quiet truth that your feed won’t show you. And, the truth is kinder than you think. <> I’ve spent the last 22 years advising hundreds of high-achieving professionals. Along this journey, I’ve learned a...
by CJ McClanahan | Apr 16, 2026 | Blog
Overachievers are taught early to “grade” situations as either good or bad. Here’s the problem with labeling impermanence. <> We (humans) tend to label things in life. Our boss is a “jerk”, clients are “difficult”, or life is “hard”. The...
by CJ McClanahan | Apr 9, 2026 | Blog
It can be hard to quantify trust. However, here are three simple ways to help build it with your team. <> Trust is a powerful currency.With it, you’re able to persuade others and make progress towards your goals.Without it, you’ll struggle to get even the...
