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...
