The Power of a Perfect Moment

by Snyder Law | Aug 11, 2019 | Personal Note

For me, a “perfect moment” is a moment of calm, presence, and connectivity that results in a “nirvana-like” awareness.   It’s a moment that often comes out of nowhere and overwhelms me with an instant clarity of mind. It leaves me with a peaceful truth and...

What’s the Point If You Aren’t Having Fun?

by Snyder Law | Jun 24, 2019 | Personal Note

Many of us have felt “stuck” or in a rut at some point in life. Oftentimes it’s due to the fact we become focused on the “end-game” and not the journey. If your happiness is dependent on accomplishing certain goals, what happens if fate intervenes and outside events...

Who’s Your Dado?

by Snyder Law | Jun 17, 2019 | Personal Note

I love being Dado. “Dado” is what my kids have called me since they were first able to talk. The name just stuck. I like it because it’s unique, still identifies me as Dad, and just sounds fun. Being “Dado” is where I find happiness and...

Flag of Our Fathers and Mothers

by Snyder Law | Jun 14, 2019 | Personal Note

Today is an important day. Today we honor our American flag and for which it stands…indivisible…with liberty..and justice…for all. Our flag is the common unifier despite our differences as Americans. While we all have different life circumstances,...

To Find the Real Gold in Your Life, Do This One Thing…

by Snyder Law | Mar 7, 2019 | Personal Note

Stop chasing rainbows… Like many of you, between work and family, I have a pretty full schedule.  From the time the alarm goes off in the morning until my head hits the pillow at night, I am constantly on the go. Talking to other friends, family, and clients...

Why Writing a Note Can Be the Best Gift Money Can’t Buy

by Snyder Law | Mar 4, 2019 | Personal Note, Snyder Blog

The experience of writing a card or a letter is a powerful one for me. We’ve all received a note, card, or a letter in the mail that made us smile. Why is that? Of course, it is nice to know that someone is stopping their daily life to say “I’m thinking about you.” To...

Make Less Resolutions and Eat More Elephants this Year

by Snyder Law | Jan 22, 2019 | Personal Note

  Before you get too alarmed, the real elephants are safe. But you metaphorical elephants, watch out!  I know how to eat you…and I’m willing to share how. Being as it is the start of a new year, many of us are focused on dreaming big. So we create...

Why It’s Okay to Let Go of Your Parent Guilt

by Snyder Law | Aug 13, 2017 | Personal Note

Am I doing enough? Am I spending enough time? Am I providing the best opportunities? Should I have stayed home to play boardgames instead of going on date night? Does this sound familiar? Parent guilt is a real thing.  Often referred to as “Mommy...

Who’s Riding On Your Bus?

by Snyder Law | Aug 7, 2017 | Personal Note

Motivational speaker Jim Rohn famously said that we are the average of the five people with whom we spend most of our time. While I believe this to be true, I don’t like it’s numeric limitation.  With so many great people out there, I want to surround...

Are You Building A Taj Mahal with a Do-It-Yourself Approach?

by Snyder Law | Jul 9, 2017 | Personal Note, Snyder Blog

How are you getting things done?  Are you a powerhouse of productivity or do you outsource for efficiency? The balance between being independent and seeking help continues to be an ongoing conversation in the Snyder family.  For both kids and parents. Completing our...

A Letter to Aging Parents

by Snyder Law | May 21, 2017 | Personal Note

Dear Mom and Dad, Did you know that May is National Elder Law Awareness Month? I know, I shouldn’t need a special month to appreciate you as my elders. I love and appreciate you every day (although I probably should tell you more often). However, this month has...

Giving Thanks By Paying a Legacy Forward

by Snyder Law | Apr 23, 2017 | Personal Note

“Legacy is not leaving something for people, it’s leaving something in people.” – Peter Strople “The goal isn’t to live forever, it is to create something that will.” – Chuck Plahniuk These quotes are a great reminder to me that no one gets to where they are in...

Who Is Your Person?

by Snyder Law | Apr 9, 2017 | Personal Note

My wife, Carolyn, and I have a saying: “thank you for being my person.”  I am not quite sure of its origins or when we first started saying it, but it has become a very meaningful and powerful synonym to “I love you” for us. But what does it mean?  For us, it goes...

Be Better By Slowing Down

by Snyder Law | Jun 20, 2016 | Personal Note

Like many of you, between work and family, I have a pretty full schedule with little time in between.  From the time the alarm goes off in the morning until my head hits the pillow at night, I am constantly on the go. Sound familiar? Add the constant distraction of...

How Do You Want to Be Remembered?

by Snyder Law | Jun 6, 2016 | Personal Note

My five-year-old daughter loves flowers.  She loves picking them from our front yard, choosing arrangements at Trader Joe’s, and drawing pictures of them. Recently, she grew attached to a plastic Hawaiian lei from the Dollar Store. She called it...