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...
by CJ McClanahan | Jul 8, 2021 | Blog
I used to believe that the more information you accumulate (via getting old), the greater the level of certainty you’d feel about everything in your life. Turns out, that’s not always the case. In fact, I’m continually surprised by the number of times I respond with,...
by CJ McClanahan | Jul 1, 2021 | Blog
“Direction is more important than speed. Many people are going nowhere fast.” – Richard Evans Like most overachievers, I’m wired to feel better about myself if I’m rushing through the day crossing off tasks on my endless to-do list. My brain craves the sense of...
by CJ McClanahan | Jun 24, 2021 | Blog
I feel anxious if I can’t check my phone. Take back your time and increase your quality of life with these 3 simple and proven tactics. Watch the video for CJ’s top 3 tips to feel more energy by the end of the week. Take The Achiever’s Compass,...
by CJ McClanahan | Jun 17, 2021 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) We know we should live in the moment, but how do you maximize life while doing that? Hale Dwoskin joins CJ McClanahan to share powerful tactics on how to recognize the now and let go of the...
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...
