by CJ McClanahan | Feb 11, 2021 | Blog
Many years ago, one of my mentors told me that every decision we make is based on one of two emotions – love or fear. Like you, I’m a little skeptical of any theory that seems so simple. As a result, I’ll periodically examine my motives behind an important decision....
by CJ McClanahan | Feb 4, 2021 | Blog
We love goals. We love awards. We are hardwired to achieve. Have you ever asked yourself why? Could it be: It makes you feel valuable? It makes you feel like your hard work and all those hours were worth it? It makes you feel secure and safe? It makes you feel like a...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog
I have an internal gauge that measures the amount I accomplish every day. If I felt busy, and cross a bunch of items off my to-do list, this gauge will indicate that the day has been a success. But, it only feels that way. Being super busy and active all day long is...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 21, 2021 | Blog
Seeking to understand will serve us all better. I’m hypercritical way too often. I find myself wanting to tell people how to parent, exercise, think about political issues, tend to their lawns, etc. Luckily, most of the time I keep my mouth shut, quietly relishing my...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 14, 2021 | Blog
I can’t remember a time feeling as mad as I did last Wednesday. I was shaking.After an hour of watching the coverage, I couldn’t believe my eyes.My gut told me that there was a clear course of action: Deliver a litany of curse words to anyone who would listen. Get on...
