Success 2.0

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...

In this podcast you will hear about: Jack's Rule of Five Why quitting is not an option for your passions The significance of meditation in Canfield's life Jack's use of the Holistic Model Dangerous trends in life coaching Why reading actively makes you a leader Join us today for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author and coach, Jack Canfield. Jack's inspiring genre of Chicken Soup f...

Throughout your life, it's probable that you've identified a handful of basic characteristics. Maybe you're naturally athletic, anxious, afraid to try new things, or smarter than most of your peers. We've all got a few traits that seem to be hard-wired from birth. There's no problem noticing these tendencies. The issue arises when you begin to believe that these are locked in for the rest of your...

You are stressed out. I'm comfortable making this blanket statement because the data is clear – workplace stress is becoming the health epidemic of the 21 st century . As a nation, we are working more than ever with more than 40% of Americans putting in at least 50 hours a week. Compounding the problem, technology has increased the amount of information, projects and tasks we can handle. The resul...

The data is clear – Americans are achieving a ton. We make more money, live in bigger homes and go on better vacations than ever before. Additionally, we love to buy new stuff – so much so, that a $30 billion self-storage industry popped up to warehouse all our excess. All this achievement has come at a cost. We're working more hours, feeling more stress, neglecting our closest relationships and i...

As of this podcast, there are officially 1,123,455 books that claim have found the secret to joy and satisfaction (not true at all – I made this up, but I'm certain it's a big number). Chances are that you, like me and most overachievers, have read a few of these titles hoping to find a simple set of strategies that leads to instant success.   We're all searching for our purpose, the meaning of li...

Many years ago, I served as the chairman of the stewardship (group tasked with asking for money) committee at my church. Shortly after I took the position, I was given a list of our members and what they donated annually.   I noticed that there were numerous families who donated very little and yet lived in huge homes, drove expensive cars and went on extravagant vacations.     I then looked at my...

I assumed we would be able to celebrate the accomplishment for months, if not years.   One of my first clients had just hit a "milestone" revenue target that we had been working towards for almost 18 months. It was the type of accomplishment that would transform the business leading to a great bottom line, healthy cash flow and a strong balance sheet.   Minutes after we exchanged the obligatory "h...

"I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me!" - Stuart Smalley   Positive affirmation is great! In some cases it can even help with those negative thoughts creeping around in your brain. But is that the only tactic that can help you deal with your negative thoughts? Other strategies that work similarly to positive affirmation are:   Journaling Reading Staying busy All of the...

Besides your work week, think about all the other things that take up your schedule. What activities do you take part in? What commitments do you have that suck up all the available time you have- time which could be spent on things you actually care about? The reality is that if you're a high achiever, you will be tempted to  say yes to every opportunity that comes your way. However, being a "Yes...

"To live this life. To live it with wholeness and gratitude and trust. In the pain and the glory. In the mess and the grace. In the sacred and the desperation. This is the stuff of which real superheros are born." - Jeannette LeBlanc The chances are that if you find an entrepreneur on the street and ask his or her advice on what is the most important thing to have in order to be successful, chance...

In this episode: The importance of putting in time in a relationship How in the worst of times, our relationships become our rocks The fruitfulness in expressing appreciation for your relationships Sometimes unexpected events occur, and it feels like the ground is shaking. If the ground beneath us trembles just enough, we fall to our feet. When we are in this state, how are we to be caught, so tha...

Think back to when you were at a major crossroads in your life. Whether you were 22, 30, 45 or so on, you had to decide to pursue one path over another: learning in the field or in the classroom. When I think about my career and how much I've learned over the years, I realize that it's what I learned in the School of Hard Knocks that has been the best classroom I could ever have encountered. Why?...

In this episode: A moment where I caught myself moaning/groaning about travel and bitching about weather  Why marketing is built to make you feel inadequate The power of writing a thank you note How to craft a thank you note and who to send it to   Other than Amazon, how often is it that you receive something in the mail that isn't marketing, a bill, a newspaper, or some form of advertisement?  In...

"Give me a place to stand, and a lever long enough, and I will move the world." –Archimedes The other day I was scrolling through my Twitter account, and saw this quote. Usually, my instinct is to scoot past these graphics, but in this case I was caught in my tracks. As someone who could have a graduate degree in wasting money on "self-improvement" products, I feel uniquely qualified to speak on t...

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'v...

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...

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 di...

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...

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 voracio...

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 findin...

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 affec...

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 tri...

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 thr...

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...