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 interrupt? That’s the problem with allowing your
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 purpose. It’s one of the core values of who
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, experiences, upbringings, and origins, we can unite under our flag. Our flag affords us the opportunity to co-exist
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 this is a common theme no matter
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 be acknowledged
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 to-do lists of resolutions and goals and
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 Guilt,” all parents experience it – moms and dads alike; some just
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 myself with as many as I can, not just five. That is
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 own projects can bring a great sense of accomplishment and pride. There’s a lot
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 caused me to take pause and reflect a bit
“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 life without the influence of another. They
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 much
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 emails, text messages, and alerts, and
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 her “flower necklace.” On the way home from a party this weekend she told my wife and I that she
I don’t know about you, but I often feel like I am perpetually in the fast lane. Life happens and whizzes by so quickly. The same is true for many others I know. We shuttle the kids to school, go to work, go to after-school activities and sports, and then to bed. Weekends are the same, just with more household chores