Author Archives: Snowden McFall

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Are You a Success in Your Own Eyes?

Only You Can Define Success Not long ago, I lunched with an extraordinary young woman.  We chatted about her internship at a battered women’s shelter. The experience had such a profound impact upon her that she’s going to become a social … Continue reading

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Are You A Control Freak? Like Most of Us…

Human beings are master control freaks; we all want what we want when we want it the way we want it- myself included. The problem is that other people have their own timetables and needs, and frequently, they conflict with ours. … Continue reading

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Unlimited Choice is NOT a Good Thing…For Your Business

Have you ever been to a restaurant with a huge menu?  I have and it just frustrates me because there is too much to focus on. Most of us think that “more” is always better.  But recent research indicates that … Continue reading

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Savor the Present Moment

 Increase Your Happiness with this Technique After battling pneumonia, I was recently on vacation in the islands.  I had one focus: to enjoy the present moment. That’s not quite as easy as it sounds. Our brains are wired to continually … Continue reading

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Is Your Job Worth Your Life?

Is the Stress of Your Job Killing You? 80% of Americans are burnt-out and stress costs business $300 billion a year in missed work, low productivity and illness. For you, the key question is, “Is your job killing you?”  If you … Continue reading

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The Why Do It List- TIme Management Tool

What are your true priorities? Most of us are overwhelmed at work every day with “To Do” lists that never end.  Mike Vardy, author and blogger, says to approach your list differently.   He says make a list of the top things you … Continue reading

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The Six Words that Can Change Your Life

What Are Your Six Words? There’s a great exercise in Brendon Burchard’s book, The Charge, that can have a big impact on your life and your year. It’s called six words. A. List all the words to describe the way … Continue reading

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Speak Kind Words- Avoid Gossip

Have you ever noticed that some words impact you very differently than others? As Stephen Covey writes in the introduction to Aspire by Kevin Hall : “words sell and words repel, words lead and words impede, words heal and words … Continue reading

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Watch your Negative Self-Talk

Stop Judging Yourself: Watch Your Negative Self-Talk In a recent interview, Barbara Corcoran of Shark Tank, real estate mogul and successful business woman, shared some of her life challenges.  As a child in a family of 10 in NJ, she … Continue reading

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The Absolute Best Stress Reliever

The #1 Stress Reliever: Fun Exercise We all know exercise is important, and truly all the research points to exercise as the best panacea for relieving stress, extending life, removing toxins from your body and preventing serious diseases like obesity and diabetes. … Continue reading

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