Success 2.0

CJ McClanahan, Speaker, Author, Recovering Overachiever•www.cjmcclanahan.com

In order to achieve great things, you need absolute clarity about where you want to go and why. It’s time to determine where you are now so the path to greater productivity becomes clear - CJ will help make that happen. Succes 2.0 is for the executive, entrepreneur, and business leader to find out what uniquely drives you to be more successful. Through interviews and conversations on specific topics, you’ll unlock the ultimate source of energy and motivation to help you cut down distractions, free your time from interruptions, and finally focus on the projects and people that matter most.

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As Soon As

Everything seems to be better “as soon as.” We were wired at an early age to get good grades and do we well in sports. We were told that life’s goal is to achieve--and we assume that with enough accomplishments we’d be happy. However, if, like me, you’re waiting for the “as soon as” to be today, then, you probably aren’t satisfied. How can I best live in the moment and be grateful for what I’ve been given? How do I enjoy this journey called life? In this podcast, I talk about recognizing the “as...

Apr 06, 2017•20 min•Season 1Ep. 64

Episode 63: Cut Your Stress in Half by Helping Others

I seem to have a tendency to get stuck in my own universe. If my stress levels are high, my little bubble limits my perspective to my own woes. Sometimes, this bubble is burst when I’m temporarily exposed to the outside world and I realize that my life is not nearly as sad or stressful as I think it is in my head. Unfortunately, this feeling can also be short-term and I can just as easily get back into my bubble. So, what are some ways we can stay mindful and full of perspective as often as we c...

Mar 30, 2017•20 min•Season 1Ep. 63

Leave Your Laptop At Home

In the spring of 1997, I was hired by the global accounting and consulting firm, Arthur Andersen. Less than a couple of hours into my first day, I was led to a small office and handed my first laptop – the magnificent, all powerful IBM ThinkPad . This amazing machine allowed me to work anywhere I could find a place to sit. In addition, it provided me with the ability to work from home in case I didn’t get everything completed at the office. It’s ironic that almost 20 years to the day, I now find...

Mar 23, 2017•20 min•Season 1Ep. 62

Self Help Books: How do you find the right book for you? - Episode 61

In this episode, you'll discover: How do you know which books to choose? The myth of the overnight success self-help book Books I've found interesting, awesome books gifted, and other recommendations from over the years What to do to get the most out of your book choices How do you find the right book for you? Let me begin by saying that I understand there's a possibility that I'm a little bit of a nerd. When it comes to my friends, I'll gift books rather than clothes, boos, or gift cards around...

Mar 16, 2017•24 min•Season 1Ep. 61

Conferences: Under the Kimono of the Coaching Industry - Episode 60

In this episode, you'll discover: How you can take advantage of all the resources available to you Why conferences work How to decide which conference you should attend What you should expect to get out of attending a conference This week's episode: If you're like me, you're more likely to pay attention to something when you've had to do a little work for it. So what happens when we can be voracious readers because of the quick solutions from Amazon or Audible? What happens when iTunes hosts hun...

Mar 02, 2017•23 min•Season 1Ep. 60

How to develop an unstoppable passion for your goal - Episode 59

In this episode, you'll discover: Terrific examples of quitting The #1 reason why people quit their pursuits How world-class performers use visualization to move past hurdles How to develop an insanely passionate "why" that will lead to goal achievement Find your personal "why" As you focus your sights on a life or career goal, it's absolutely pivotal to connect it with a powerful "why". By finding the why when we decide to do something, we're saying internally that this goal means a ton to us. ...

Feb 23, 2017•18 min•Season 1Ep. 59

The $1,000 Transcendental Meditation Teacher - Episode 58

In this episode, you'll discover: The $1,000 Transcendental Meditation Teacher 90's Information vs. Today's information Free advice vs. paid advice Why we discount information How to make a mental switch when you want true commitment In this episode, CJ covers buying your information versus getting it for free. Why do we take some information more seriously than others, and does it have an affect on our emotional well-being when we're trying to improve ourselves?...

Feb 16, 2017•22 min•Season 1Ep. 58

3 Steps to Avoid Running in a Rat Race - Episode 57

In this episode, you'll discover: "Roger" with $500k salary but is still looking for answers The Comparison Game How our antique version of success drives you insane (and what to do about it) 3 steps to overcome "the chase" "There it is!" Here's a piece of advice I wish someone had given to me long ago. It would have saved years of stress, anxiety, and possibly head hair had I known about this trick. Next time you catch yourself comparing to someone else, just say, "there it is". "There it is" i...

Feb 09, 2017•24 min•Season 1Ep. 57

Episode 56: Self-Help Stuff Can Be Super Disappointing...or Awkward

In this episode, you'll discover: A ridiculous commercial from over the weekend that promised overnight success A 3-day workshop that involved hugging...and kind of worked What if self-help products told the truth? How to leverage your experiences to make radical changes in your life A request from you, the listener, to hold me accountable "Will this work for me?" That's the question running through my brain every time a new "self-improvement" product flashes across the TV. Especially in those f...

Jan 26, 2017•18 min•Season 1Ep. 56

Episode 55: Stop Comparing! Your Sanity Depends On It

In this episode, you'll discover: Signs that you're playing in "The Comparison Game" How to reduce the urge to compare your situation to others The strategy to begin to feel content AND keep a winning edge If you walk into a room and immediately size up others, you're likely an unknowing participant in something called, "The Comparison Game". Especially, with workaholics and business professional types, we tend to be critical of others, but it's root is from being critical of ourselves. We promi...

Jan 19, 2017•23 min•Season 1Ep. 55

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