by CJ McClanahan | Jun 10, 2021 | Blog
There is a big difference between an interest and a commitment. Tweeting that you’re outraged by an injustice is an example of supporting an interest. Donating a meaningful portion of your time or income to a local non-profit addressing this cause is a commitment. The...
by CJ McClanahan | Jun 3, 2021 | Blog
The future is filled with endless opportunities: vacations, weddings, new cars, etc. Unfortunately, it also has its share of crap: long work meetings, pain, anxiety, etc. We aim to fill the future with more good than bad to have something to look forward to. The...
by CJ McClanahan | May 27, 2021 | Blog
I feel exhausted at the end of each week. No one wants to feel like their workload is unmanageable all the time. Watch the video for CJ’s top 3 tips to feel more energy by the end of the week. Take The Achiever’s Compass, or send this video to someone who...
by CJ McClanahan | May 24, 2021 | Blog
Hiring a speaker is time-consuming, expensive, and risky. Even if you do your research, how will you know if the speaker will be great in front of your audience? The most seasoned professionals recognize that the only thing worse than not getting hired for an...
by CJ McClanahan | May 20, 2021 | Blog
When was the last time you changed your mind on an important issue? (Deciding that mayonnaise is OK on your sandwich doesn’t qualify as “important”.) If you can’t remember, you might be spending too much of your reading/viewing time in an echo chamber hoping to...
by CJ McClanahan | May 13, 2021 | Blog
I remind myself of this truth every day. Having the answer to virtually every question at our fingertips tricks us into believing we should be good at everything. This is a lie. We are all flawed and probably really bad at certain things. Acknowledge and embrace...
by CJ McClanahan | May 6, 2021 | Blog
No matter how many hours I work, I will never be caught up. There will always be another email to send, content to create, speech to improve, etc.Which makes me wonder, when is my effort enough?It’s an interesting question that you have undoubtedly asked...
by CJ McClanahan | Apr 29, 2021 | Blog
Comparing your achievements to those of your peers is something we’ve all done. Here are three proven tactics to stop the habit and help you enjoy the journey. Take The Achiever’s Compass, or send this video to someone who could use some...
by CJ McClanahan | Apr 22, 2021 | Blog
Kind and compassionate are not my default settings. I tend to be a little judgmental and often consider how a situation affects my personal interests. I’ve noticed that my selfishness also increases my daily stress and worry. I’m not the only one. There’s a growing...
by CJ McClanahan | Apr 15, 2021 | Blog
I had the pleasure enjoying of sunny spring break recently in Florida (along with the rest of the Midwest and Northeast US). One thing stood out… no one looked relaxed. If people weren’t chasing kids, taking perfectly posed pictures or standing in line at the bar,...
by CJ McClanahan | Apr 1, 2021 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) Jeff Bezos’s garage start-up shook up industries and eventually became one of the world’s most innovative and influential companies. Colin Kaepernick sparked an awakening when he, alone, knelt...
by CJ McClanahan | Apr 1, 2021 | Blog
Recently, I came across a book with a familiar subheading – “The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals” and I sighed…Ever since Napoleon Hill penned “Think and Grow Rich” in 1937, personal growth experts have written hundreds (maybe thousands) of books about...
by CJ McClanahan | Mar 25, 2021 | Blog
In the age of “work from wherever” this is getting increasingly more difficult. Here are some simple tactics to help you establish and keep health boundaries, no matter where you’re working. Take The Achiever’s Compass, or send this video to...
by CJ McClanahan | Mar 18, 2021 | Blog
The McClanahan house has a time-honored, biannual tradition…I lace up a pair of old running shoes over some long white socks and announce to whomever is within earshot – “It’s time to clean out the garage!”(Seconds later, my spouse, Nicole, reminds me that I am not...
by CJ McClanahan | Mar 11, 2021 | Blog
I was late to the Game of Thrones party. As a fan of the sci-fi genre (my favorite TV show of all time, X Files; favorite movie, The Matrix), I was excited to settle in for 8 seasons of the highly acclaimed show Game of Thrones. I made it through 7 episodes and gave...
by CJ McClanahan | Feb 25, 2021 | Blog
Over the years, I’ve had an opinion on just about everything. Some of these views are clearly spot on (olives are disgusting in all foods), while others have not stood the test of time (Brady will flounder without Belichick). I was curious to put my 17 years of...
