by CJ McClanahan | Dec 17, 2020 | Blog
It’s a great question and the subheading for one of the best-selling non-fiction books of all time – The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. In case you’re wondering, that book sold over 35 million copies and is translated in over 70 languages. I am...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 10, 2020 | Blog
I’d love to tell you that I’ve spent my 49th year on this planet looking forward to this milestone. I haven’t. I’ve spent countless hours wondering if I’ve made good decisions with my career, taught my kids enough about life, and, believe it or not, visited enough...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 3, 2020 | Blog
The first Tuesday after Thanksgiving has become my least favorite made-up holiday of the year (close second is National Tortilla Chip Day). Giving Tuesday. That being said, I’ve argued for the last decade that the best way to enjoy peace, satisfaction, and joy in your...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 25, 2020 | Blog
This year, I have had a lot of emotions, but not many of them would be characterized as “thankful.” Luckily, Melody Beattie has done a perfect job reminding me that perspective can change everything. “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 19, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) What We Discuss in this Episode: Achieving is an elusive goal. Overachievers thrive on lists, and getting things done. The problem is, we are achieving for an external outcome to validate...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 19, 2020 | Blog
Some of my favorite things include… Enjoying a nice meal at a crowded restaurant Connecting with friends at church every Sunday Going to the movies Just about every day, I hold a (poorly attended) pity party for myself because these activities are no longer a part of...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 12, 2020 | Blog
The first person you call/text/email tells a lot about who’s important to you. On 9/11, I called my wife and then immediately drove to my parents’ house.When my dad died, I reached out to my aunt and uncle.While IU was crushing Michigan this past weekend,...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 5, 2020 | Blog
“Could I have done anything differently?” I’ve asked myself this question on many occasions. It usually happens when I meet someone who’s career (house, car, etc.) seems amazing. I begin to question my path ,wondering… Did I get the right degree?...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 29, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) What We Discuss in this Episode: We are more connected than ever. Even outside of the pandemic, this leads to more stress and anxiety than ever before. We give ourselves the worst pain because...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 29, 2020 | Blog
Odds are good that will be etched on my tombstone. I enjoy measuring everything because it clearly indicates that I’m making progress towards my goals. But, as I mature (i.e. – get older), I’m reminded each day that the most important things in life can’t always be...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog
As a recovering overachiever, I’ve struggled with this word over the years. The people pleaser in me often committed to countless activities that jammed my schedule with endless meetings and tasks. All of this effort left me tired, stressed, and frustrated. Then, one...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 21, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) What We Discuss in this Episode: Today’s promise: Tonight, I will get caught up. Guess what happens? You don’t. So, then, it becomes Tomorrow’s Promise: Tomorrow, I will get caught up. You can...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog
I’ve heard this statement hundreds (if not thousands) of times from my clients over the years. To which I typically respond, “Is it true – are you a failure?” What follows is a simple exercise highlighting their personal and professional achievements. I’ve yet to...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 13, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) What We Discuss in this Episode: Take The Achiever’s Compass for a personalized report of how you can start finding joy in the journey. As achievers, we are wired to ‘win.’ There is an upside...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 8, 2020 | Blog
Seems like a pretty easy question for an overachiever to answer. Why do anything leisurely when you can speed up and get twice as much accomplished? Fast feels better. But, is it? If your goal in life is to out-work everyone else, then by all means non-stop frenzied...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 6, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) What We Discuss in this Episode: The Achiever’s Compass – take the assessment In 1992, CJ discovered that he had chronic anxiety after he couldn’t bring himself to get out of bed, or...
