All the Hats We Wear: Recent Episodes
Scott Snow
The key to a fulfilling life is to manage all of the roles you play - the hats you wear. We'll share strategies for productivity, work life balance, and peak performance so you can live your masterpiece. Become part of this self-development community so you become more joyful, productive, and fulfilled in all areas of life.
Quintessence is the purest form of perfection. It is something that is perfect within itself and it any one thing is added or removed it is ruined.
Jerry Seinfeld is a huge inspiration for me - not just for his comedy but more so for his approach to life. Here are about some of the things I love about Jerry in today's episode.
1:20 Jerry Seinfeld and quintessence
4:40 Inspiration from a Michelin-starred restaurant
6:40 Grateful Dead at the Sphere in Las Vegas and the future of live concerts.
8:00 WNBA Badassery
10:00 Models for your roles
13:30 Role Flag
15:40 Little Shop of Horrors and great endings
17:00 Furiosa film
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1:07 Tom Brady roast related to mission statements
7:30 WNBA and Metallica mission statements
10:38 Firebird Suite and the perception of time
13:09 Envious of Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedwick, and their goats
14:16 Dryer music and Frog music
15:40 Audio journal steps
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Outline:
1:00 Goblin mode
1:15 R. Crumb
2:00 Elon Musk book
6:40 Buddhist and happiness
7:45 Around the World
8:15 Rosalynn Carter
9:00 Sticky places
9:50 Bump factor
10:24 Bruce Buffer, UFC
12:23 Challenge: Quality questions for Around the World
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Outline:
2:28 Willy Wonka Recovery Game
3:45 My role list
6:30 Jacques Pepin, chef
7:45 Rob Zombie
11:30 Spy expert: Public, private, & secret lives
16:15 Jaws poster artist
17:47 Challenge: Role models for your roles
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Outline:
1:00 Attack of the Killer Donuts
4:00 Roles
13:40 Goals
15:25 Mission Statement
18:10 Creativity
24:35 Project management
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Marcie Brown is a life coach and professional musician. She shares many of her insights on creativity and entrepreneurship.
Outline:
2:15 Get to know Marcie
6:50 Yuself Lateef
12:20 Cirque Du Soleil
15:00 The Cello Guru
24:00 Bes improvisation lesson ever
25:20 Benefits of playing an iinstrument
27:50 Goalsetting
28:00 Thinkific
31:40 Marketing advice
35:45 Authenticity
Links:
The Cello Guru: www.thecelloguru.com
Cello Nation Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3731226183637662
Learn how to title your roles so they inspire you. In episode 115, we’ll take a detailed look at my process for revising my role list. Also, we cover how to set up your day planner to capture all of your best ideas.
Outline:
1:00 Knuck If You Buck: The magic of music to hold you in a feeling you desire
3:38 Creating role titles
15:00 Tapping into enthusiasm
15:50 Transcendental meditation and simplicity
16:40 The Outdoor Boys
17:38 Breaking Bad tequila
19:28 Using All the Hats We Wear system during crises
20:45 John Bonham sounds like a carnival
21:30 Opinions on everything
22:36 Updated tabs in my day planner
We've all surfed the web to pass time - but is there a way to do it that can actually benefit you? The focus of today's episode is to create a habit of cultivating each role you play by having a curious attitude about each hat we wear in life.
Outline:
0:52 Around the world and surfing the web
2:39 My current role list
4:23 Example of purposeful web surfing
10:00 Ukranian Clinical Psychologist
11:04 Audio journal and creative snippets
11:30 Giving to a person in need
15:30 Transcendental meditation and The Exorcist
17:25 I got no fear left
19:00 My first AA meeting
21:00 Oddville host
23:17 Turning a routine into a ritual
25:13 Drink the Kool-aid
It was a pleasure having Jovanna Mullin on my podcast. She served as section leader of the world-class drum line for the Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps. We discussed leadership, positive mindset, and peak performance.
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Once you assume an attitude of positive expectation, the great ideas will start to flow. The next step is to capture these ideas and use a system for bringing your best ideas into the real world.
"Schemes are like fruit, they require a certain ripening" - Lord Tyrion, Game Of Thrones
0:38 Art Finds a Way
5:10 The Most Boring Thing
6:18 The Power of Words
9:15 Slipnot and Self-Development
11:00 Tiny Innovation
14:00 Stellar Ideas
18:00 Nonsense Needed
21:40 Emperor Palpatine
23:00 Go All the Way In
27:30 Introverts and Time Management
Learn the creative process of the award-winning spoken word artist, Amanda Shea. Enjoy Amanda's insights on being authentic and vulnerable through art.
Amanda Shea is a renowned spoken word and multidisciplinary artist, educator, mentor, activist, publicist, and mother. She's hosted BAMSFest and countless poetry events; she facilitates youth workshops for spoken word poetry, visual arts, and public speaking; she is a publicist for hip hop artist Brandie Blaze; she has managed and supported countless other artists in Boston. In December 2022, Shea won the inaugural category for Spoken Word Artist of the Year at the Boston Music Awards.
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Here's a counter-intuitive approach to creativity that will help you get the best ideas of your life on demand.
Episode outline:
0:30 Let’s See the Magic: Approach to Creativity
7:45 Hovering and Self-Development
9:57 Read Newspaper
15:19 Rabbi Steve Leder
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It was a real treat speaking with Dr. Joanna Hersey, Associate Dean of Student Success and Curriculum, for the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
2:24 Hats that Dr. Hersey Wears
4:08 U.S. Coast Guard Band
6:45 Midwest Band and Orchestra Conference
10:45 Work Life Balance
12:20 Peak Performance
13:38 Value of a Morning Routine
17:15 The Art of Practicing
18:20 Not Fitting Expectation
19:35 Goalsetting and New Year’s Resolutions
24:10 Vegan Diet
28:15 Love of History
30:48 Inspirational Teachers
31:50 Finding Your Purpose
32:50 Contact Info - How to Follow Dr. Hersey
Today’s guest will help you recapture the childlike wonder you once had.
Kevin shares how he:
- Remains inspired
- Creates a vision for a show
- Supports his cast to get their very best performances
- Refines a show
- Balances improvisational freedom with structure
- Approaches his creative process
- Facilitates actors to access their role through aspects of their identity
- Uses journaling in a very unique and powerful way
Kevin McGerigle is a director, designer and educator. He has worked on over 150 productions - this work has been viewed internationally and mentioned in Opera News, Boston Globe, Worcester Magazine, Telegram & Gazette, and many others. Kevin has worked on over 50 premier productions from off-broadway, The Farm New Works Festival, Black Lives Matter, and the Clark University New Works Festival. His work includes Plays, Opera, Ballet, Musicals, and Installation. Kevin is Professor at Clark University and Production Manager at Chamber Theatre.
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Today’s guest will help you recapture the childlike wonder you once had.
Kevin shares how he:
- Remains inspired
- Creates a vision for a show
- Supports his cast to get their very best performances
- Refines a show
- Balances improvisational freedom with structure
- Approaches his creative process
- Facilitates actors to access their role through aspects of their identity
- Uses journaling in a very unique and powerful way
Kevin McGerigle is a director, designer and educator. He has worked on over 150 productions - this work has been viewed internationally and mentioned in Opera News, Boston Globe, Worcester Magazine, Telegram & Gazette, and many others. Kevin has worked on over 50 premier productions from off-broadway, The Farm New Works Festival, Black Lives Matter, and the Clark University New Works Festival. His work includes Plays, Opera, Ballet, Musicals, and Installation. Kevin is Professor at Clark University and Production Manager at Chamber Theatre.
For more info about Kevin, visit https://www.clarku.edu/departments/visual-and-performing-arts/people/our-faculty/theatre-arts/
Gain new insights into your own creative process and learn how to manage many projects at once in a fascinating conversation with composer, investigative reporter, and future funeral director, Amy Webb.
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Today’s fascinating guest is Arjun Khemani. He’s an unconventional high school student from India with an insatiable yearning to understand the world. He’s a blogger, podcaster, and writes a newsletter called Amazing things & Ideas. He’s passionate about psychology, creativity, philosophy, and education reform.
For more information about Arjun, visit www.arjunkhemani.com
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Author and executive coach, Matt Spielman shares his innovative approach to living with passion. He describes his unique approach to goalsetting that may cause you to reconsider how you incorporate vision and purpose into your biggest goals. This is a fascinating interview so get out your notebook!
CEO and Head Coach, Matt Spielman, draws upon decades of senior-executive operating experience at both large, public and younger Venture Capital-backed organizations. He partners with high-performing executives and their teams to realize business and personal success. Matt is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and he graduated from the Executive Coaching program at Columbia University. Matt was named one of the leading coaches by Institutional Investor and recently appeared on Good Morning America to discuss his ACHIEVE goal setting model.
For more information about Matt Spielman, visit www.inflectionpointpartnersllc.com
In today's episode you'll learn one of the most valuable skills you can ever learn: bringing passion to every area of your life!
Doug Dietz is a podcaster from New Jersey and is the host of "The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel". Doug has interviewed over 150 folks in Hollywood, including ones in front of and behind the camera, and reviewed over 85 sequels with his co-host, Jamie.
Notable guests include Eric Roberts, William Sadler, Vanessa Angel, Lance Kinsey, and more. He also has helped Actor Larry Hankin put together his memoirs over the course of the last 3 years and the book comes out in Winter 2023. Doug loves sequels, but what he loves most is his family; his wife Jaime, daughter Emerson, and 2-month-old son Jack. A saying Doug's late father always said that stuck with him was, "Why bother trying anything if you aren't going to give 110%?" That has been the driving force for Doug during his podcasting journey.
Learn 10 tips for journaling that were inspired by the intense thriller, Se7en. Grab a bowl of popcorn, dim the lights, and take out your journal for a deep dive into self-development.
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Take a deep dive into being more expressive and authentic in all that you do. We'll cover peak performance, creating a role list, and how a creativity-driven approach to planning your week will unleash your authenticity.
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Which time management skill will positively affect every area of your life? Listen to today's episode to find out!
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Jessica Wang shares her experiences in the tech industry in this interview. We explore trends, personal branding, creativity, and work life balance. She has a popular TikTok account that you should check out: https://www.tiktok.com/@therubberduckiee
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Phew! There's a lot in covered in today's episode. Hear how a wide range of stories in today's news related to the purpose of my self-development company. I took a raw approach today and that was to do the episode for myself! But in doing it for myself, I'm better to do it for YOU! And there's that addiction that I had to stare down.
0.52 Break-through in my journal
1.20 Confronting my addiction
2.54 Include bits of dialogue in your journal
4.50 Steph Curry award
5.35 Doing the podcast for me, for you
6.20 Meditation in the morning
7.00 Kelp forest and the imagination
7.35 Sandy Block, Master of Wine
9.20 Russia and China
10.20 Jerry Strong, actor - role transitions
11.20 Blue Mass at church
12.52 Hymn/tornado
13.30 Crawl, walk, run
15.20 Chanel's new CEO
16.40 Campbell Soup on the rise
17.15 Learned to be an astrophysicist on Youtube
17.50 Monolith demographic
19.05 Charles Morris, economist
20.15 Transition figure
21.15 My current role list
24.15 Bonbons and purpose
26.00 Global beliefs
27.20 Willy Wonka inspiration
27.40 National Film Registry
Go behind the scenes today for an exclusive look at an actual brainstorming session. Follow the wandering path of a big idea I had for my business so you can do the same! Discover how to ride the wave of your imagination and follow your inspiration wherever it decides to lead you.
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In today's episode, you'll hear how Sara Blakely built a billion dollar company from five thousand dollars cash. We'll explore thinking big, setting huge goals, and having a vision to carry you through challenges, even though, mothers may laugh at your idea. You'll hear creativity tips gleaned from the classic film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and we'll end with a goal challenge for you that will give your life direction and momentum.
Podcast Outline:
1:00 Sara Blakely, CEO, Spanx Goalsetting
4:26 Learn from Successes Productivity Tip
5:16 Famous Pep Talk
7:18 Elizabeth Holmes - Theranos, CEO
8:49 Willy Wonka Vision and Creativity
15:49 Roles & Goals Self-Development Challenge
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Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur and do you have the skills you need to grow your business? In today's episode, you'll learn many tips for building your business. Marie Leslie, business consultant, for her company, Small Business Simplified, will give you unique insight into growing your company and serving the people you are meant to serve.
You'll learn the following productivity tips and business lessons:
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How to know if you're an entrepreneur at heart
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How Marie grew her Twitter to over 20,000 followers
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Incorporating affiliates into your business
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Are you a broadcaster or communicator? (Hint: only one will build your business)
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Recommended books on entrepreneurship
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Journaling as an essential tool to your business and the vision for your company
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Goalsetting and prioritization
Podcast Outline:
1:40 Small Business Simplified
7:30 Productivity Skills
10:15 Social Media Tips
15:25 Getting Clients
17:00 Recommended Entrepreneurial Books
18:30 Tik Tok and Teen Entrepreneurship
24:18 Benefits of Journaling
25:30 Affiliates
27:00 How Often to Post on Social Media
28:25 Triberr
29:45 Messaging and Marketing for Your Business
30:45 Selecting Your Target Audience
33:50 How to be More Fulfilled at Work and Home
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Do you want to be a peak performer at work and in all the roles you play? Let's start with the fascinating quarterback of the Buffalo Bills, Josh Allen. He focuses on extremely detailed issues of the mechanics of his movements with his coach. He excels at distilling large amounts of information into essential shards. Josh says there are two types of players in the NFL: those who figure it out and those who get figured out.
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Journaling is one of the greatest habits you will ever have. It will supercharge your creativity, help you to slow down and reflect more, and it's a way to sharpen your leadership skills. A journal will improve your decision-making, writing, and problem solving skills.
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Let's face it - if you're not planning for what you want to become, then you're planning to remain the same. We all need to assume future roles right now and begin taking daily actions towards them. When you assume future roles today, you begin to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Hear how you can take that first step towards the next chapter of your life in today's show.
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Michael Woodall has extensive experience in leadership positions. You'll learn a lot from him about prioritizing your life, being an effective leader, and work life balance.
Outline:
2:10 What actions do you take on a daily and weekly basis to stay on track?
5:20 As you know, there is a huge challenge with the possibility of 24/7 connections to work due to technology. How do you turn it off?
8:25 Do you have any advice for someone who works for a micro-manager?
9:55 You’ve been passionately involved with the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps youth non-profit organization for over 30 years. You’ve played the role of member, instructor, and currently serve on the board. How has that experience enriched your life?
15:40 How have you taught your kids to prioritize?
18:15 How do you keep your children on track if they make decisions you don't agree with?
20:25 Lastly, what advice would you give to a professional just starting his/her career in terms of productivity?
21:40 Would you describe the life grid form you use to prioritize time in your life?
Michael Woodall is Chief of Operations and President of Investor Services for Putnam Investments where he is responsible for Investor Services, Accounting, Middle Office and Control Services, Fund Administration, and Investment Operations. A 28-year financial services industry veteran, Michael also held senior management positions at First Data Corporation, Allmerica Financial & Fidelity Investments. Michael has been deeply involved with the Boston Crusaders for over 30 years. He has served on the Board of Directors for more than 20 years and is on the Executive Committee. He was a member, previously served as head of the visual program, staff coordinator, and on the management team. He is a member of the Crusaders Hall of Fame as well as the Massachusetts Drum Corps and Music Educators Hall of Fame.
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0:58 Start with Why
3:35 My book
4:58 Eagle's View
9:34 Michaela Cole Advice
13:00 Just-for-Fun Goals
14:30 Productivity Tip: Capture Notebook
16:52 Roles & Goals Coaching Offer
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0:55 Leap of Faith
7:39 Amanda Seales and Vision
10:46 Knot-tying Hobby
13:21 Color Words in the News
15:20 Janis Joplin vs. Billie Eilish
18:13 Count Me In Drumming Documentary
21:40 Free Coaching Offer
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0:58 Better than To-Do Lists
9:12 Bill Belichik’s Preparation
13:42 Captain Kirk & Deep Thinking
17.45 Blog vs. Journal
22.33 Goals & Streaks from the Twilight Zone
25.30 Level Five Leadership
29.05 Roles & Goals Coaching Offer
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3:40 Sharing my setlist of roles
7:00 Think Like a Musician book revision update
7:40 Meditation technique and brainstorming
8:30 Inspired by nurses
9:30 U-mass jazz history
10:40 4 types of goals
12:50 Peak performance: drum and bugle corps analogy
15:20 Politicians, belief systems, core values, and fixed principles
17:00 Film, Mr, Brooks
19:00 Lions, and tigers and AC/DC, oh my!
1:00 Transition from All the Hats We Wear to Think Like a Musician
1:40 Henry David Thoreau quote
2.00 Audio journal
3:10 David Lynch's analogy for transcendental meditation
4:00 Life as a masterpiece
5:20 Dr. Yusef Lateef
7:00 Professor Lew Spratlan
Town Meeting of the Bugs composition
8:00 Chief fun officer
9:20 The Protege film’s star
11:50 What I love about the dentist
13:30 Skateboard park creativity
14:10 Book: 4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
15:10 Music to change your state
16:50 Sensory cues
18:00 Yoda board and themes
Lucas Vining, CEO, of Ichosia Biotechnology, shares his invaluable insights for running an innovative biotech company. We discuss work-life balance, productivity, and having a long-term vision to change the world. Lucas tells us how he created the non-profit company, Sa'akom, which helps farmers in Cambodia have a living wage. You'll learn a lot from this brilliant scientist, CEO, and entrepreneur.
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Solving problems, goalsetting, and being purposeful at work are just of the a few subjects we'll learn about in today's episode. Holly Zink, Research Administrator, and founder of www.idogrants.org, gives us a lot to think about!
Episode outline:
1:58 I Do Grants
3:00 Getting involved with grants
3:50 Non-profit vs. for-profit grants
5:00 Holly's background and education
5:45 Identifying roles for self-development
7:10 Making goals meaningful
8:00 Conducting a life audit
8:45 Personal productivity
9:45 Problem solving
11:10 Creativity
12:45 Goalsetting and goal demolishing
13:10 Progressive elaboration in project management
15:30 Work-life balance and role transitions
17:30 Life coaching backed up with research
19:40 Researching on Google Scholar
20:40 Researchgate
22:50 Leadership and personality
24:00 Gallup ClifftonStrengths Assessment
24:40 Bullet journal and journaling for self-reflection
25:00 Write down goals for a 42% boost in achieving them!
29:00 Mission statement vs. vision statement
30:20 Business plans and business plan research
38:30 The secret to a more purposeful life is...
For more information about Holly Zink and her company visit www.idogrants.org.
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Learn all about setting up the SEO (search engine optimization) for your social media! As busy entrepreneurs, we wear many hats - so get better at all of your business hats. Alex shares his wealth of experience for SEO and digital marketing. He covers the biggest mistakes small business owners make with SEO, tips for keywords, blogging, videos, TikTok, Youtube, Instagram, and valuable techniques for widening your net so you can build your business and serve more customers! Get out your notebook.
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Today's episode begins with a review of the popular Netflix series, Midnight Diner - a Japanese show that focuses on the wonders of simplicity. We'll explore key components of communication and be inspired by a father's story of heartbreak followed by meaning and beauty. Also, we delve into an inspirational story about young teens that survived on a deserted island for 18 months! Apply these lessons about meaning and purpose to your life now.
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Learn to become indistractable, make important connections between identity and behavior change, identify your role attributes, and explore how to show up as who you wish to be without first receiving acknowledgment for it.
Episode outline:
1:15 Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life by Nir Eyal
2:50 Four reasons happiness is fleeting
4:00 Identify and behavioral change
5:50 My roles and identities
6:30 Essentials of a healthy human psyche
7:30 Roles in obituaries
9:30 Police reform: warrior to guardian mindset
11:20 Role attributes
12:15 Amira Alvarez interview (Ep 63) - switching between energy levels
13:25 Top self-development lesson I learned last year
14:45 Paul Stanley story
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Learn a simple productivity technique that will keep you current in all of the moving parts of your life. We'll explore crazy, out-of-the-box ideas so you can start thinking big. You'll decide for yourself how inspiration comes to you: quietly or like a ton of bricks. And we'll hear one more handy tip for squeezing everything you can out of your day.
Episode notes:
0:30 Crazy ideas
6:30 Banana ball
8:13 Inspiration comes in shouts and whispers
10:15 San Antonio Spurs' locker room quote about perseverance
11:20 Warren Buffet's Cigars
16:25 Around the World: productivity technique
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The biggest question for today's episode is: Does our purpose come to us all at once or in tiny messages? Spielberg can teach us about creativity, intuition, and how to discover what we're truly meant to do!
Episode notes:
0:50 Steven Spielberg's wisdom
9:37 Benita Raphan, experimental film director (Boston Globe, 4-12-21)
10:34 Tell me a story - Game of Thrones scene
12:30 Batching: productivity hack
15:35 Beauty of what Charles Shultz did with the Peanuts comic (New York Times, 4-28-21)
18:00 Treasure hunt in Maine (Boston Globe, 4-12-21)
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Today's episode was inspired by the documentary "Jane." It's a beautiful piece about the amazing life of Jane Goodall. Hear how her life is a model of living a life of purpose and meaning.
Episode outline:
0:22 Jane Goodall and living a life of purpose
4:43 DING! Top takeaway from the episode: how we define a purposeful life
5:54 Indistractable: How to control your attention and choose your life by Nir Eyal: Why happiness is fleeting
8:34 Positive effects of daydreaming
9:34 NFT (non-fungible tokens) Connection between NFT's and journaling
10.48 Journaling tips: Book "Author Your Life" by Laura Zielen
15.05 Burn the boats!
When you come from a pure heart, you're aligned with your purpose completely. Apply this attitude to your life and see how your life will be more joyful and efficient!
Episode outline:
0:30 Fred van Fleet and having a pure heart
2:56 Wahl Street - Mark Wahlburg's documentary - tips for entrepreneurs
5:57 Gary Vaynerchuk's advice for getting more done
7:06 Towel technique: peak performance without opinion or inner dialogue
8:11 Happiness research
9:54 Immediacy of art - Chelvanaya Gabiel, art activist
11:58 Extraordinary chef, Erin French
12:54 Secretary of Health & Human Services, Marylou Sudders
13:45 The Power of Subtraction - taking away can be more effective than adding to
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This 5-module training will help you manage your life so you can live your purpose.
Secret #1 - Identify all of the hats you wear
Secret #2 - Clarify your goals
Secret #3 - Unleashed your creativity
Secret #4 - Effectively manage large projects
Secret #5 - Have a system for living your purpose every day
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Today's episode is a response to a question I saw on Facebook: How can I use SMART goals to become a better dad, husband, and friend - a beautiful question! We'll explore productivity strategies including goalsetting, project management, creativity, mission statements, and managing all the haste we wear.
Episode outline:
0:48 SMART goals
1:45 Four types of goals
3:16 Passions, hobbies, & interests
4:30 Four types of roles
5:50 Manage your roles
8:25 Transitioning between roles
8:56 Unleashing your creativity
9:55 Around the world tool
10:35 Mini-mission statements
12:39 Project management
14.52 Journaling
15:45 Fred VanFleet on playing basketball with a pure heart
16:30 My first podcast episode
17:18 I.N.T.F.H motto
17:50 Tom Brady and Father Time
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We do things a little differently here at the All the Hats We Wear podcast! Let's get creative and explore productivity tips from the classic cult movie, Creepshow. You'll learn about goalsetting, the value of having simple pleasures, strategies for guarding our top resource - our time, steps to discover what's chained up deep inside you, and how to unlock a stream of inspiration to give you the best ideas of your life.
Episode outline:
2:25 Metallica's James Hetfield on accepting challenging parts of ourselves
5:52 To-do lists and identifying obstacles
7:50 Are you flawsome? Strengths vs. weaknesses
10:05 Use tactile cues to be more productive
11:19 Being prepared to lose everything: Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny
14:28 Leon Spinks' colorful life
15:26 Working for the weekend?
16:55 Tiger Woods' approach to peak performance
17:36 Creepshow: lessons about productivity
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Mari Ryan, workplace well-being strategist, shares insights on creating people-centric workplaces where employees are engaged and businesses thrive.
For more information about Mari and her company, visit www.advwellness.com
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Learn a simple skill and mindset to get into a flow state while getting things done.
Episode notes:
1:17
Sweding (remaking a )classic movie with family/friends and no budget, seven stages of project management
5:57
Turning a hobby into a career, how hobbies become roles
8:40
Frederick K.C. Price, televangelist and his effective speaking style
10:39
Keith Hill, upstart investor who made fortune with Gamestop stocks
12:15
How to prioritize, President Biden, PDB (president's daily briefing), definition of a priority, prioritizing in your daily planner
14:25
Zorba the Greek line: The Full Catastrophe, Jon Kabat Zinn
15:34
Why I use different speaking voices when speaking with Alexa, we all need future roles! Think big!
17:04
How to build confidence
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Simple technique to get more done and do it with ease, approach your week like you fold towels
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How Covid Spurred Innovation **
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Jimmy Tingle, comic *
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Amish Folks Reviving Vermont Farmland *
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Civics Program for people who are incarcerated *
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Brainstorm your daily habits
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Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, * New York Times (12/26)
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West Point **
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White Noise ***
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What we can learn from cats ***
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What we've learned from 2020 *
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Roger Berlind, Broadway producer *
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Brainstorm a nickname for each of your roles
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Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, * New York Times (12/25)
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Julia Child
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A poet's work according to Salmon Rushdie ***
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President Xi of China **
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Nursing home trend **
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Amazon acts like a start-up **
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CIOs are focusing on mental health **
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Spiral Thinking, Layering, and Hovering
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Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, * New York Times (12/22 & 12/23)
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Amira Alvarez is the founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, a global coaching company helping entrepreneurs, empire builders, athletes, creatives, and rising stars in all fields achieve their dreams and goals in record time.
As someone who has made a quantum leap (going from barely making 6-figures to making $700k in one year, then onto 7-figures) and has lived to tell about it, she knows exactly what tactical strategies and mindset shifts are required to get out of your own way, live life on your own terms, and master the art of achieving any goal you set your mind to.
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Have you ever allowed one of your passions to get beaten out of you?
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Winter placemaking
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A book on every bed, book recommendations
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Wendy Eisenberg, musician
(Boston Globe)
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Military vs. civilian medical care
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Diversity training
(Wall Street Journal)
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Mackenzie Scott, philanthropist
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Tiger Woods and son
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Performance evals in the work-from-home era
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You brain's main job is not to think (11-x-20)
(New York Times)
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You can't focus on the opposite of something
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Color words
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Have you ever allowed one of your passions to get beaten out of you?
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Boston Globe
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Henry Haller, obit, executive chef for the White House
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Tommy Heinsohn and Mike Gorman
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Scott Watkins, obit
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Karen Killilea, obit, advocate for rights for people with disabilities
New York Times
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Therapy during the pandemic
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Chartreuse made at a monastery in France
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Twas' the Night Before Christmas for pets
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Outnumbered
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Color words
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Daily Planner Essentials
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1. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Inspiration ***
2. Gideon Gartner, obit, research guru **
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Book: Intimations - Zadie Smith **
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Fish Camouflage **
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Book: Mozart: The reign of love - Jan Swafford **
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Martinis and Civilation **
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The Darker Side of Christmas **
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Jacqueliine Novogratz, Founder & CEO, Acumen **
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Nothing Taboo in this church **
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Tony Slonim, responding to crisis as a doctor
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Albert Berard, obit, being a Navy man was his identity *
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Burning desire to say goodbye to 2020 **
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Fractional-share trading **
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Tech checklist before you die **
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Book: She come by it naturally: Dolly Parton and the women who lived her songs - Sarah Smarsh ***
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Listening to classical music with Garry Kasparov, chess grandmaster ***
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Color words
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What are your passions, hobbies, and interests?
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Ten Times More Organized Course
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New occupation: Mediatrician
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Walmart’s TikTok Deal
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Creepy Stories for Christmas
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Jerrold
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Nikki Giovanni, poet
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Color Words
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Create a Role List
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Notes:
Boston Globe:
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Maybe we need sages and monks to make our tough decisions
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Rev. Liz Walker persuades Black people to take the vaccine
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John Le Carre, obit, author of spy books
Wall Street Journal
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Painful changes we had to make at work during 2020
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Book: Gray Matter: 71/2 lessons about the brain - Lisa Feldman Barrett
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Dr. Jill Biden
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C-Suite Strategies section
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CEO Spotlight section
New York Times
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Students kidnapped in Nigeria (gratitude for what we have when you think about how difficult things are for others)
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Book: My Struggle - autobiography by Karl von Knausgaard, fashion icon
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Taylor Swift’s new album, Evermore
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Queen’s Gambit causing more females to play chess
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Color words
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Notes:Boston Globe1. Book: Red comet: The short life and blazing art of Sylvia Plath by Heather Clark Knopf
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Little girl loves new vocabulary
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New way to play chess
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Intriguing opening lines
New York Times
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Recipes:
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Rice cake soup with bok choy & edamame
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7f26d-AIrM
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Pasta with bacon, cheese, lemon, & pine nuts
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White borscht
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Convey different tones with body language
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Tattoo artist, Mira Mariah
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Books:
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Is this anything? - Jerry Seinfeld
- Mindful thoughts at home - Kate Peers
- 10 lessons for a post-pandemic world - Fareed Zakaria
- JFK: Coming of age in the American century - Fredrik Logevall
- A certain hunger - Chelsea G. Summers
- Group: How one therapist and a circle of strangers changed my life - Christie Tate
- The sun collective - Charles Baxter
- The Ickabog - JK Rowling
- Dolly Parton, Songteller - DOlly Parton
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Eleanor - David Michaelis
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Creativity: A short & cheerful guide - John Cleese
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Color words
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Boston Globe
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Neil Krieger, obit, neuroscientist, bioluminescence
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Godfather 2
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Stella Sullivan, obit, 96, “that dirty bird virus”
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Dad pays for son’s first legal beer
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Joan Baez, painter
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Massachusetts Conference for Woman
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Wall Street Journal
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New rule in England: can only serve alcohol with a “substantial meal”
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Tony Hsieh’s unwieldy estate
9-10. Consumer psychology: sloppy vs neat present wrapping
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The Lindler brothers and fishing business
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Walter E. Williams, obit, good or bad? hold space
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Microsoft engineer, Eric Engstrom, obit
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Margaret Chase Smith, courageous senator
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Autism/invention connection
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Older people are happier than younger
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Book: Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present - Ruth Ben-Ghiat
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Atomic Habits - James Clear
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Resilient systems in nature
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Dan Ariely: make tasks manageable, peak-end rule
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Monastery in Switzerland
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Recipe: Delicata squash with cauliflower puree, brown butter, and hazelnuts
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Solution for rock-hard brown sugar
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Steven Soderbergh, director, interview
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Jen Atkins, hair product CEO, Ouai
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Goldie Hawn, non-profit, MindUP
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TV recs: Pennyworth & The Wilds (NYT)
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Documentary: Gunda (follows a family of pigs) (NYT)
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Deb Price, obit, ground-breaking gay columnist (NYT)
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Building homes on the moon (WSJ)
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Amphibious homes (WSJ)
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High-tech fresh air (WSJ)
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Digital nomad, Alan Frei (WSJ)
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Book: Brazil that never was - A.J. Lees (WSJ)
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Fire-inspired artwork, Dave Cole (B. GLOBE)
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Smoky cocktails, https://www.tiktok.com/@johnrondi
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Cigar reviews, https://www.tiktok.com/@cigarprop
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Los Angelis Rams coach, Sean McVay inspired by Patriots coach, Bill Belichick: “Consistency is the truest measure of performance.”
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Shakespeare quote: “When sorrows come, they come not single spies, but in battalions” - from Hamlet
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Book: Breaking bread with the dead - Alan Jacobs
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Pantone colors for 2021
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Book: How science taught Leonardo Davinci to paint - Francesca Fiorani
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Swiss cheese defense for the pandemic: multiple layers of defense are very effective (NYT)
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Honeypot: catching hackers by luring them in, deceptive technology (WSJ)
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Reignite the spark in your relationship during the pandemic (WSJ)
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Help your teenagers focus (WSJ)
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Ferrari lover, Chanterria McGilbra, philanthropist/founder of Prancing Ponies Foundation (leadership for young women) (WSJ)
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Book: Friends and Enemies - Barbara Amiel (WSJ)
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Chuck Yeager, obit, broke the sound barrier (B. GLOBE)
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Recipes: Taiwanese beef noodle soup, latkes, spice-rubbed braised brisket, & caramelized sheet-pan French toast (NYT)
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Barack Obama: how he became an effective storyteller and writer (NYT)
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Nicole Brown shares her inspirational story of overcoming many difficult obstacles. She is an Air Force veteran, life coach, speaker, Mom, kickboxer, and occasional stand-up comic! You'll get a lot of helpful tips on goalsetting and changing your mindset so you can achieve more!
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Reading the news doesn’t have to be negative! Check out our new podcast format. You’ll hear a bunch of inspirational stories from today’s news.
Episode Outline:
- Bad Hair, movie
- Passions/hobbies/interests exercise
- Michael Powell, 60s movie director
- Molly Stern, editor of Michell Obama’s autobiography “Becoming”
- Marge Champion, dancer
- The Amazing Randi, magician
- Danny Elfman’s inspiration
- Olfactory Bliss, book
- B Mo the Prince, social media stud
- 4 types of goals
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Do you the experience beauty every day? We’ll delve into the secret to crafting a fulfilling life. We’ll cover such subjects as: project management, creativity, the benefits of gambling, increasing self-control, the connection between innovation and imitation, jazz legend Gary Peacock and his approach to peak performance, and we’ll hear about a a yacht worth $570 million dollars.
Episode Notes
We’re thinking big in today’s episode! What’s your legacy? You’ll hear inspirational stories related to: the accomplishments of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, a world-class puzzle-making company, a beautiful quote by actress Cynthia Nixon, poet Audre Lorde’s explanation of the roles she plays, Tootsie screenwriter on storytelling, and a quote by entrepreneur and actress Taraji P. Henson. These stories about living your life purpose and mission were curated so you can start living your legacy now!
Episode Notes
Yup - I said it! You can be inspired by stories in the news every day. Scott Snow, life coach and productivity expert, shares his unique and uplifting approach to consuming the news. You'll hear 30 stories from one weekend's worth of newspapers to be excited about. I discuss articles about productivity, work life balance, creativity, anarchy, art, luxury, recipes, Rihanna, obituaries, time management, and leadership skills. The key is to have an attitude of possibility while consuming the news. Get a fresh cup of coffee, grab a pen and notebook, and focus on how you can help this crazy world of ours!
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Merritt Minnemeyer, founder of Master One Coaching, shares her wonderful insights about the many benefits of coaching. Also, she shares her inspirational story that led to her powerful approach to self-development and leadership development.
Amy Kraus, Founder of Kindness Start with Me, is a coach who empowers kids to love their authentic self. She shares awesome tips for self care, work life balance, time management, finding our authentic self, and much more.
Related link:
Kindness Starts with Me
If you want to live your life purpose, you need to get control of your use of technology and social media. Many of us spend a great deal of time in front of screens. In this episode, social media addiction coach, Johan Versteegh, will share excellent strategies that will help you spend your time in the best way possible.
Related link:
www.socialmediabreakup.com
This episode explores how to build a tribe and serve them with constant value. Michael shares his effective approach to social media that creates outstanding engagement. Also, he describes life-changing experiences he’s had with mastermind groups. As a bonus, Michael was kind enough to give us some awesome business coaching at the end of the interview that you can apply today!
Michael Fabber is the Executive Director of the Joseph Patrick Fabber Memorial Foundation. It has a mission to prevent suicide, drug addiction, and bullying. He is a High-Performance Success Coach, author, entrepreneur, speaker, and owner of several businesses.
Related links:
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Trevor Lohrbeer is a serial entrepreneur with a mission to help others live a more fulfilling life by reaching their potential. He does this by creating software and mental models that help people reason about the world and solve existing problems in new ways. His current project is Day Optimizer, a web app that helps freelancers and solopreneurs convert their task list into a daily schedule to help them focus on their priorities and live a more balanced life.
Dr. Richard B. Greene: Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Ironman Triathlete
Dr. Greene’s experience spans more than 30 years as a corporate sales executive across many different industries. He’s an author, a business coach, and entrepreneur, a 7-time Ironman triathlete, and an ultra-distance competitive ocean swimmer. His sales acceleration training system has been highlighted on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and many other outlets.
Dr. Greene has been a featured speaker and worked with companies like Oracle, JP Morgan Chase, Hewlett Packard, Cisco, Coca-Cola, Nestle Foods, The Mayo Clinic, and has coached 1:1 with many of their executives.
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Marcy Westcott is a Certified Meditation & Mindfulness Instructor with advanced certification in MMI Mindfulness@Work through the McLean Meditation Institute of Sedona, Arizona and Santa Barbara, California. Her company is www.thestillstatemeditation.com
Arian Radmand is the CEO & Founder of IgnitePost.com, a handwritten mail service that enables businesses to develop deeper relationships with customers & prospects. Prior to IgnitePost, Arian was CoFounder at CoachUp, Inc. CoachUp is the nation's leading sports coaching company. We raised $15M in venture-capital, built the category leading brand, were fortunate enough to partner with 2X NBA Champion & MVP Stephen Curry as our lead spokesman, and made the Inc 5000 list in 2018. For this, Arian was a Forbes 30 Under 30 Award Winner in 2015.
Matt Rosenthal is a technology and business strategist as well as the President/CEO of Mindcore, the leading IT solutions provider in New Jersey. Mindcore offers a broad portfolio of IT services and solutions tailored to help businesses take back control of their technology, streamline their business, and outperform their competition. Matt describes his commitment to providing customers with IT services and shares invaluable insights from a proven track record of business turnarounds and consulting.
Scott McCarthy is a speaker and coach for his company, Moving Forward Leadership. In today’s episode, he shares amazing stories of leadership from his 20+ years of serving in the Canadian Army.
It’s time to get naked! Today’s guest, Lora Cheadle, teaches us to learn the value of our naked self-worth. Her book, Flaunt! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy and Spiritual Self, will help you release self-judgment, shame and overwhelm and uncover the power, beauty and joy within. In these challenging times, Lora Cheadle is a lifeline to a new, powerful self we secretly aspire to become.
Related link:
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Alain Hunkins has a gift for translating complex concepts from psychology, neuroscience and organizational behavior into simple, practical tools that can be applied on the job. You’ll want to listen to this episode multiple times. Alain gives us plenty of rich leadership skills to add to our own business and brand.
Related link:
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Learn the trends of leadership development from Ken Banta. He shares twenty years of experience facilitating executives to align with their purpose and transform their companies. He outlines the full range of skills needed by today's leaders - including situational leadership, humility, reflection, and the ability to catalyze change for the organization. Ken is able to explain complex subjects related to corporate leadership in a way that we can understand. You'll glean many useful concepts to expand the tools in your tool belt, regardless of the level of leadership in your position.
You’ll hear a moving story of renewal and reinvention that resonates with many of us during these challenging times. Chris Misterek is a highly creative musician. He shares productivity tips and offers handy insights into creating a top-notch web site for your business.
Shell gives us wonderful resources for reaching our personal and professional goals. She gives us small steps that have a huge cumulative effect on our lives and highlights an over-looked benefit of keeping a journal. Shell is smart, caring, and experienced - grab a coffee and take lots of notes!
Darrin Schenk is an inspiration. In this episode, he’ll share his incredible story of nearly dying in a head-on collision and how it shaped his destiny. Darrin talks about getting into a flow state of peak performance and has some powerful advice for separating career and passion.
Henry Ma gives us invaluable tips for running a successful business. He guides us though content marketing, customer service, and the essential productivity apps/technology that keep his organizations streamlined and efficient. Learn why you need to create a growth strategy and have a long-term vision for your business so you'll continue to thrive in our unpredictable world. This host believes Henry's many actionable takeaways will help your bottom line.
Henry Ma is a business expert who has helped over 3,000 startups and established business owners in over 150 countries grow their decorated apparel businesses in his role as CEO of embroidery machine manufacturer Ricoma. A New York University’s Stern School of Business graduate, Henry is also the founder of several online startups, including Garmeo, an order fulfillment platform for decorated apparel businesses.
As the host of Apparel Academy, a show on Ricoma’s YouTube channel, he offers insights and strategies for people looking for success in the decorated apparel industry and starting their businesses with Ricoma machine and other brands as well. His advice and tips reach a loyal community of over 150,000 subscribers on email, Facebook, and YouTube. Henry has been featured in magazines such as Wearables, Printwear and Impressions, WeCan Magazine and is a return speaker at the Imprinted Sportswear Shows, a decorated apparel expo and conference, as well as the founder and Key Note speaker of the custom apparel conference, DecoSummit.
Donna Peters shares her groundbreaking idea for leading a life of purpose: applying the C-Suite mentality to our own lives. Prepare to take a deep dive into self-development with a recognized executive coach, speaker, and workshop leader with 20+ years advising senior executives and next generation leaders at the world's most admired companies. Donna challenges us to explore the following questions: Why should we identify and embody our core values? What should we know about work life balance? How do we build our own board of directors? What are ways we can use improv in business and life? What's a process for giving ourselves more options no matter how challenging the situation? What are the benefits of adopting the Me-Suite Mindset?
Today's episode features Erin Engelke, Executive Director, of the Non-profit Calm Waters. She shares her unique perspectives on work life balance, productivity, purpose-driven leadership, and the biggest obstacle preventing us from living our purpose. Erin gives us actionable steps that will have a profound effect on you and those you care about.
Sara Safari is amazing! She is an author, speaker, mountain climber, college professor, electrical engineer, and advocate for women's empowerment. In this episode, you'll hear her inspiring story as we touch upon perseverance, empowering girls and women, goalsetting, thinking big, having a vision for your life, and leading a purposeful life by helping others achieve their potential. The sky's the limit in this episode.
An uplifting and entertaining conversation with Richard K. Pope, Founder of Canvas Church and Chaplain for Coca-Cola. We discuss a vital attribute that all effective leaders possess. Richard shares the creative collaboration required to design a logo for Canvas Church. And Richard delves into the beauty of cultivating passions personally so they can be expressed professionally.
One way to increase mindful living is to notice the details and reconnect with the sensory experiences throughout your day. When you notice the beauty of everyday experiences, you will be more productive and fulfilled. We discuss authenticity, happiness, and the importance of emotional fulfillment for you and everyone around you.
This show will teach you the time management skills you need to be joyful, productive, & fulfilled in all areas of life. I believe that if we want a fulfilling life, we have to identify all the hats we wear, then dedicate our lives to turning each role into a beautiful work of art. I’m your host productivity expert, life coach, and corporate trainer, Scott Snow.
Productivity Tips and Mindfulness in the News
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How to be authentic and be the best version of yourself with Lesley Everett (Speaker magazine, July 2008)
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Sculptor, Ikuko Burns, show us how to be inspired and joyful (Boston Globe, 12/3/17, B. Marquad)
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Einstein’s Theory of Happiness (Associated Press)
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Analog is making a comeback over digital (NYT, 11/18/17, D. Sax)
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Importance of emotional fulfillment in business (WSJ, 12/16/17, S. Moore)
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Man sails a 500 pound pumpkin across Boston Harbor (Boston Globe, 10/2/17, S. Annear)
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Mindful living despite winning the jackpot (Boston Globe, 9/27/19, D. Arnett)
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Use you daily journal as an assessment for your level of mindfulness
Leaders are made up of many unique traits. You’ll learn: critical thinking skills you learn from playing bridge and how that will help you become a better leader, how we need pregnant pauses to do great creative brainstorming, excellent questions to ask ourselves to uncover our leadership style, Jeff Bezos show us who’s the most important person in every executive meeting at Amazon, and how we can become giants in leadership for the future - as told by Segun Idowu
One of the greatest gifts you can get from your life coach or executive coach is the space they leave for you to grow into who you wish to become. Learn how creating empowering habits can set you up for becoming a bigger and better version of yourself.
Effective leaders need to have a wide array of qualities and skills. Hear what CEOs and other inspirational leaders have to say about effective leadership during turbulent times.
This show will teach you the time management skills you need to be joyful, productive, & fulfilled in all areas of life. I believe that if we want a fulfilling life, we have to identify all the hats we wear, then dedicate our lives to turning each role into a beautiful work of art. This is episode 23 and I’m your host productivity expert, life coach, and corporate trainer, Scott Snow.
Leadership Skills in the News - episode outline:
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Diane von Furstenberg, fashion icon, and her views on: success, journaling, decision-making, taking personal responsibility, having a good relationship with yourself, and the secret to life! (Entrepreneur magazine, December, 2019)
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Jane Goodall’s take on the pandemic and her attitude of hope. (WSJ, 7/10/20, E. Bobrow)
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The difficulty of doing nothing: how people would rather get electrical shocks over sitting in silence. (WSJ, 5/31/20, M. Ferraresi)
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Great Wolf Lodge CEO, Kim Schaefer, shares her views on work life balance, setting transparent priorities, Stephen Covey’s concept of the circle of influence, and similarities between parenting and corporate leadership.
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Author Chris Widener’s insight on becoming a true leader.
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The president of Juilliard encourages students to develop all areas of their life.
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CEOs are relying on executive coaches more and more. They work on workplace dynamics, soft skills, managing skills, role playing, and being more confident, consistent, and clear in their communication. Also, they explore how to review concrete goals with team members and create strategies for creating alliances with other divisions.
Well, that brings us to the end today’s episode. Let’s keep the momentum going. Text or email me and say you want a free consult and we’ll schedule a complementary, 20-minute consult call, to get you moving in the right direction. We’ll focus on your biggest time management challenge and I’ll help you come up with some personalized strategies to overcome that obstacle. My text number is 774-230-3928 and my email is scottsnow1234@gmail.com. Never under-estimate your ability to come up with your own solutions! The best way to do that is by participating in 1:1 coaching with a trained life coach.
We covered a lot today: work life balance and prioritization from the CEO of Great Wolf Lodge, living a life of purpose with fashion icon, Diane von Furstenberg, the benefits of executive coaching, leadership qualities required in a pandemic, and we were inspired by the life’s work of Jane Goodall. I hope you enjoyed these strategies for managing your busy life and living your life’s purpose.
It’s never too late to get back on track with our juiciest goals - so here are some handy tips. We’ll get inspiration from Jane Goodall, Mel Robbins, and the female warrior, Shannon Kent. We’ll touch upon the secret to goal attainment, hear about the costs of overwork and hear how two quirky scientists get their creative juices flowing in their own speak easy in the middle of a museum.
This show will teach you the time management skills you need to be joyful, productive, & fulfilled in all areas of life. I believe that if we want a fulfilling life, we have to identify all the hats we wear, then dedicate our lives to turning each role into a beautiful work of art. This is episode X and I’m your host productivity expert, life coach, and corporate trainer, Scott Snow.
Peak Performance and Goalsetting Tips in the News
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The life and loves of Jane Goodall
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Charles Ruhig, author of Smarter, Better, Faster on creativity and goal setting. (Success magazine, June 2016)
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Overwork is nothing to celebrate (4/22/19, NYT)
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You underestimate yourself (4/7/19, NYT)
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Two scientist pals have their own speak easy for weekly brainstorming (4/10/19, NYT)
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Mel Robbins discusses the principle of “random rewards” - the reason we pull the arm of a slot machine endlessly and check our phones 15o times per day on average! (Success, May 2016)
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Female warrior, Shannon Kent: worked in Navy Seal teams and was their cryptologic technician. 2/10/19, NYT)
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Surprise performance by The Rolling Stones at a small, dingy club in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1981. (9/6/19, Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
Well, that brings us to the end today’s episode. Let’s keep the momentum going. Text or email me and say you want a free consult and we’ll schedule a complementary, 20-minute consult call, to get you moving in the right direction. We’ll focus on your biggest time management challenge and I’ll help you come up with some personalized strategies to overcome that obstacle. My text number is 774-230-3928 and my email is scottsnow1234@gmail.com.
Never under-estimate your ability to come up with your own solutions! The best way to do that is by participating in 1:1 coaching with a trained life coach. So, text me at 774-230-3928 or email me at scottsnow1234@gmail.com to create your own break-throughs now.
We covered a lot today. You heard inspiring stories about goal setting, peak performance, inspiration to keep us going, and ways to spark creativity. I hope you enjoyed these strategies for managing your busy life and living your life’s purpose.
Creativity and innovation are all around us - if we know how to notice it and use it. Be inspired by the ingenuity of Jerry Seinfeld, as well as, the 3M company’s strategy that has given them their greatest products for the past 70 years. You’ll even hear about the ultimate in creative genius: Mother Nature.
Creativity and Innovation in the News - episode outline:
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Funny story about executives who tell customers at the Japanese Disneyland to refrain from screaming on the ride. (6/9/20, WSJ)
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Jim Carrey’s fictionalized autobiography, Memoirs and Misinformation.
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The mysterious symbiotic relationship between fungi and tree roots in forests. (11/23/17, Boston Globe)
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Ali Reisman’s definition of fierce.
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The 1920s is known to be a creative outrage. Will the 20s roar again? (1/2/20, WSJ)
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Jerry Seinfeld on writing stand-up routines. (9/25/17, WSJ)
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Jim Koch, CEO of Sam Adams beer, shares his idea of having a company with purpose. (November 2015, Inc. magazine)
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3M’s secret to innovation: the 15% rule. (5/16/20, WSJ)
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Creativity according to poet, Maggie Smith.
Personal productivity in the news! Learn how humans are awful at assessing risk, how we can be more empathetic, how we should slow down to capture our best ideas, and be inspired by the beautiful work of legendary architect, Dr. Tunney Lee.
If you're like most, the pandemic has caused you to rethink your career. You've started asking bigger questions: Am I fulfilled at my job? Am I making a difference? Learn the skills that companies are looking for in new recruits. Are you doing everything you can to make a strong impression for job interviews?
Learn why you need to create a setlist for your life! Just like your favorite band has a setlist, you need a setlist of the roles you play - the hats you wear. There are 4 types of roles: mind/body/spirit, giving/receiving, personal and professional.
Starting a daily journal is a wonderful habit to start. It'll improve your decision-making, critical thinking, creativity, leadership skills, and much more. Learn a simple yet powerful technique to become more mindful each day from Productivity Expert and Certified Life Coach, Scott Snow. Also, you'll hear entertaining and inspirational examples of creativity in the news.
Brandon Clark is a talented marketing operations manager and expert in ELearning design. He shares excellent insights related to work life balance, working remotely, productivity, leadership, prioritization. and the value of mentoring.
Trave Harmon shares lessons learned from twenty years in the technology industry. We explore work life integration, high employee turnover, trends in technology related to the pandemic, recommended productivity software, and the pros and cons of remote working.
Avoid the pitfalls keeping you from your deepest levels of creativity. Learn to disconnect from the pesky opinions of others and access the power of having vision in creativity. We'll conclude with key insights from a film that won an Oscar for Best Picture that will unleash your creativity.
This episode is inspired by the wonderful documentary, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, which focuses on the founder of the world's greatest sushi restaurant. You'll learn the power of simplicity, absolute dedication to one's craft, and the relentless pursuit of world-class standards.
This episode focuses on why you must create your own mission statement immediately! You’re going to create a mini-mission statement for each of your roles. Defining your mission is a powerful tool for keeping you on track and on purpose each day. We’ve all been told we should write a mission statement, but in most cases, they’re filled with fancy language and end up gathering dust - never to be read again. Your mission statement will be different – it will be a lifeline that will recharge you everyday
Brieanna Lightfoot Smith shares the powerful work she's doing as Founder and CEO of the organization Black Girls with Purpose. Subjects include: discovering your life purpose, journaling for self-development, identifying your strengths, and applying Biblical truths to yourself and your business.
We wear many hats and they change all the time. Hear how difficult experiences shape the roles we play. Today's episode shows the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on life roles. We end by walking you through the process of creating your own role list so you can get on the fast track to self-development and living your purpose.
We're in a very challenging time. The Coronavirus pandemic has forced us to reassess everything important: life purpose, daily routine, emotional and physical well-being, livelihood, and more. Writing your own vision statement will give you something positive to focus on and help you access your inner strength so can persevere.
In today's episode, you'll learn the answers to the following questions: Why are S.M.A.R.T. goals lame? What are the 4 types of goals? How can I make my goals and habits work together? Why should I write my goals down?
Just because winter is coming doesn't mean you can't get things done. Let's see what 10 popular characters from the tv show can teach us about having a vision, asking better questions, and making way for our authenticity to shine.
Let's face it - we're all in the idea business. You depend on great ideas to grow your company and overcome obstacles. Also, you need to be in the know in our industries. Here's a method for capturing your best ideas so you can offer the best solutions to your customers' problems.
Discovering your life's purpose is a challenging yet beautiful pursuit. I will share the experiences that helped me uncover my mission and purpose. Also, we'll discuss the difference between passion and purpose so you can clarify the vision for your life.
Finally! A system for completing your large projects on time. Learn the 7 stages of project management and stay on track with all of the exciting projects you have on your plate.
Journaling can become your secret weapon. It will clarify your thinking, develop leadership, and improve decision making. In just five minutes a day, you can unleash your creativity and begin documenting your legacy today!
You're gonna need a better time management system! Dim the lights, grab some popcorn, get your feet out of the water, and explore 10 unique insights related to running your business more effectively.
Entrepreneurs wear many hats and our biggest challenge is determining how to spend our time each day. You're meant to do great things - but you need the skill we describe in today's podcast to achieve your most exciting goals. This episode will teach you an invaluable skill for identifying all the key roles you play. Make sure all of the vital roles of your life are included: mind, body, spirit, financial, hobbies, personal, and professional. Clarify all the moving parts of your busy life so you can avoid burnout and life your life's purpose.