Whether you like it or not, every day that you wake up and go out into the world, you are changing it.Either for better, or for worse, the world is changing by every step that you take, and every decision that you make. I am addicted to problem solvi...

I am sure you have heard someone tell you "just start," as if life is that simple. I used to be one of those people. "Just take massive action" I would say. START NOW.Yet, what I am now realizing, "starting" has more to do with STOPPING. What do I me...

I just got off a virtual talk where I got the opportunity to connect and chat with high school soccer players from my alma mater. I am feeling invigorated!The premise of the discussion was leadership, and how the student athletes can set themselves u...

After my last email I had several responses that asked what my "win" was that caused me to have a drink. I honestly loved that this was the question I was receiving because it made me personally reflect back and appreciate it even more. So rather tha...

But it is not okay to stay silent about it. Today's email will seem like word vomit. I am sifting through some things in my life right now and I am hoping that if you watch me do it in a somewhat "live " fashion, maybe it'll encourage you to sift in...

Podcasting is one of my passions...but what are yours?!?!I started the ThriveOnLife podcast to have discussions with other amazing people...in hopes that the discussions would inspire and motivate others to make their own lives, and the lives around...

It is THRIVE THURSDAY and I want you to take action!Ask yourself this one simple question..."What would [insert your name] (CJ's) future self be proud of?"Write down some bullet points that your future self would be proud of.Map out a few things you...

Stop being so fucking boring.You could die at any given moment!Literally, any minute now could be your last. So why are you choosing a grayscale life, rather than one of color?If it feels like I am coming in hot today, that is because I am lol. Someb...

it is your choice.Here is a quick story for you...There was an antelope in Africa.The antelope was bitten by a Lion, but it got away.The antelope kept running because if it slowed down, it would stand out, and make easy pray for the lion. It did not...

Did you get your degree for you? Or to impress others?Did you pursue the career you are in for you? Or to impress others?Did you work so hard to lock up that rigorous job for you? The one where you say you are so "busy" all the time... for you? Or fo...