USA… #23?

USA… #23?

When I grew up, #23 was a good thing… in 2024, not so much. CJ McClanahan For the first time in recorded history, the United States dropped out of the top 20 happiest countries.  “The growing unhappiness among young adults reflects in part the pressure to always...
Have a meeting? Try this.

Have a meeting? Try this.

The secret to effective solutions in meetings is simpler than you think. CJ McClanahan Early in my career, I loved watching one of my mentors navigate a meeting. He would quietly watch everyone tossing out opinions only speaking if he had a clarifying question.   As...
Making a decision? Consider this.

Making a decision? Consider this.

How do you know you’re making the right decision? Before you tie yourself in a knot, remember this. CJ McClanahan Between now and the end of 2024, you will make thousands of decisions. Some of them will be inconsequential (medium vs. large, window up vs. down,...
What am I going to do with this short life?

What am I going to do with this short life?

The first step in finding a joy-filled, purpose-driven life that’s right for you is to consider a shift in your current paradigm. CJ At some point, we’ve all had a gap in our hectic schedules and taken a moment to consider this question. Depending on where you were...
Break the Cycle

Break the Cycle

Are you caught in your own Overachiever’s Trap? CJ Having influence and making money aren’t evil things. In fact, success and resources lead to opportunity for you and those around you. The issue comes when we start basing our actions in “more”...
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