by CJ McClanahan | Oct 14, 2021 | Blog
I often wonder what God would say if we had the opportunity to grab coffee. My fear is that She would be brutally honest and tell me, “You talk a big game, but I sometimes wish you would do more.” Far too much of our time is spent trying to impress others. Remember…...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 7, 2021 | Blog
I thought about buying a new pair of shoes today. As I drove past REI and remembered their great selection, I got excited. I imagined trying on a handful of pairs and walking out with a new addition to my fairly lame wardrobe. But then I remembered a quote from an...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 30, 2021 | Blog
Part of Life’s Satisfaction is Finding Out What We’re Wired to Accomplish. Ask yourself what really drives your passions and desires? What motivates you to get out of bed each day? Dig deep within yourself and think of three key drivers that propel your...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 23, 2021 | Blog
“Find a job you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” – Mark Twain This is one of my least favorite quotes of all time. Although well-intentioned, this type of inspiration spawned the self-help movement (of which I am a card-carrying member) which...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 16, 2021 | Blog
I give advice for a living. (My kids think it’s a perfect career choice because I love to hear myself talk.) As a result, I’m tempted to communicate my view on just about everything to anyone who will listen. When the president/congress/NCAA/celebrity/etc. says or...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 9, 2021 | Blog
I have just about everything I ever wanted, but I still experience anxiety, worry, unhappiness, dissatisfaction. What can I do to feel differently? Over the years, many successful professionals have asked me this question hundreds (if not thousands) of times. One of...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 2, 2021 | Blog
I read a study the other day that says that 3% of Americans are vegans while 5% claim to be vegetarians. After thoughtful consideration, I came to this conclusion – “Who cares?” We are obsessed with measurement.This fascination with statistics is driven by our need to...
by CJ McClanahan | Aug 30, 2021 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) In this episode, we’ll talk about the topic that most leaders tend to ignore – emotional intelligence. Robin Hills helps us understand why we ignore it, and the proven correlation between...
by CJ McClanahan | Aug 26, 2021 | Blog
The key to unlocking career growth starts with embracing truths, setting goals, and planning ahead. Explore how to turn these steps into actionable insights below. Take The Achiever’s Compass, or send this video to someone who could use some...
by CJ McClanahan | Aug 19, 2021 | Blog
At first glance, this looks like a straightforward question with a simple yes/no answer. But, if you peel back the onion just a bit, we find that this inquiry haunts most overachievers day and night. We’ve taught ourselves that our self-worth is directly attached to...
by CJ McClanahan | Aug 12, 2021 | Blog
Most of our opinions include plenty of reasons why anyone with a different viewpoint is a complete idiot. We’ve convinced ourselves that if we simply tell enough people why we’re right and they’re wrong the world will be a better place. All this has divided...
by CJ McClanahan | Aug 5, 2021 | Blog
In 2017, I lost both my parents within a 5-month period. As you can imagine, the grief was intense. (And at times, it still is.) As difficult as the sadness, despair, and frustration were, the emotions I felt from their deaths were nothing compared to the emotions I...
by CJ McClanahan | Jul 29, 2021 | Blog
How much money does it take to increase a person’s quality of life? Turns out, there’s an actual number. Watch the video for CJ’s top 3 tips to making the most of your hard earned dollar. Take The Achiever’s Compass, or send this video to...
by CJ McClanahan | Jul 22, 2021 | Blog
Failure feels like an awful word describing a terrible condition. As a result, most people avoid it at all costs. This mentality influences every decision we make as professionals, friends, spouses and parents. The result is a fearful life full of caution signs,...
by CJ McClanahan | Jul 15, 2021 | Blog
It’s completely normal to prefer one emotion to another. I’d rather feel happy than sad. Joyful rather than frustrated. Satisfied over anxious. However, the problem arises when we teach ourselves that there’s something wrong with us if every step of the path isn’t...
by CJ McClanahan | Jul 14, 2021 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) Why isn’t achievement ever enough? Join CJ McClanahan as Dr. Mark Goulston, former FBI hostage negotiator and UCLA professor, discusses how a simple change in perspective will alter how you see...
