Overachievers believe that with enough planning, they can control the outcome. The truth? Life is in control. 

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It never ceases to amaze me how often I need to be reminded that control is a myth.

Life is uncertain and almost completely unpredictable.

Yet, despite this truth, virtually every human decision is designed to exert control over our circumstances, hoping to alleviate any pain or discomfort. We meticulously plan, believing that it’s possible to guarantee outcomes.

Then, when life doesn’t conform to these expectations, we declare it to be “unfair”.

It’s time we grasp the randomness of our existence and learn to “be” with whatever life delivers.

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—CJ McClanahan

Speaker | Advisor | Recovering Overachiever

CJ McClanahan