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Ep 18 - The First Step in Self-Development is to Create Your Setlist

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Welcome to episode 18, The First Step in Self-Development is to Create Your Setlist, of the All the Hats We Wear personal productivity podcast with certified professional coach, corporate trainer, and host, Scott Snow . This show will teach you the time management skills you need to be joyful, productive, & fulfilled in all areas of life. I believe to have a fulfilling life, we must identify all the hats we wear, then dedicate our lives to turning each role into a beautiful work of art.

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. Here’s an example of my set list so you can create your own:

1. Spiritual / TM

2. Lean & Strong

3. Visionary

4. Wealth Builder

5. Giver

6. Husband

7. Dad

8. Family / Friend

9. Backgammon

10. Chef

11. Movie Buff

12. Joker

13. Writer

14. Life Coach & Executive Coach

15. Prof. Speaker

16. Sales Pro

17. Social Media Contributor

18. Productivity Expert

19. Music Therapist


Here are some colorful and informative stories in the news - related to personal productivity. 

1. Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway shares one of his skills that separates him from everyone else: the ability to destroy your own best ideas.  (5/14/19, WSJ)

2. Find you perfect work-life balance. Sophie Khan, cofounder of Aurate jewelry gives her definition of proper work life balance or as she terms it: work life integration. 

3. Learn why it’s important to invest in your low-level relationships.(5/12/19, T. Herrera, NYT)

4. Carolyn Gregoir, co-author of “Wired to create: The Mysteries of the creative mind, has an interesting take on allowing ideas to incubate. (July 2017, S. Dembling, Success magazine)

5. Marcus Buckingham, personal strengths expert, describes three things women do to be happy and successful. 

6. Musician, Sting, shows us how he knows what makes a song work.

7. Sam Lipsyte, writer, and Roger W. Ferguson Jr., economist & CEO of TIAA, offer new insights to the use of structure in creative projects.

8. Oprah shares a powerful quote about finding your story.

9. Darren Criss, actor, founder of men’s grooming company, The Motley describes his passion for his business.  

Well, that brings us to the end today’s episode. I hope you heard something today that’ll streamline your busy life. 

Let’s keep the momentum going - I have a special offer for you. Tell me your biggest time management challenge and I’ll help you come up with some personalized strategies to overcome that obstacle. 

Text 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. My personal text number is 774-230-3928. Try something new and exciting -  see firsthand how life coaching can improve your life right now. Take care my friend and thank you for listening to the All the Hats We Wear podcast on personal productivity, life purpose, and creativity - with productivity expert, Scott Snow hosting.

If you’re listening to this podcast, you’re probably very successful in some areas of your life, yet completely unfulfilled in others. You probably put in long hours and wear many different hats. You feel like there’s not enough time for what’s important. Did you know most people juggle 15 to 20 roles? Only after you accurately identify all the roles you play, can you start to create a plan to live a masterpiece life. 


I want to share a special offer with you. If you tell me your biggest time management challenge, I will help you to come up with strategies to help you right away. Text me the message “free consult” and we’ll schedule a complementary, 20-minute consult call to get you moving in the right direction. Text 774-230-3928 and tell me you want your free consult - do it today.  Thank you for listening to the All the Hats We Wear podcast on personal productivity, life purpose, and creativity - with productivity expert and host, Scott Snow.

Ep 17 - How to Become More Mindful Using a Simple Technique Called Creative Snippets


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Welcome to episode 17, How to Become More Mindful Using a Simple Technique Called Creative Snippets, of the All the Hats We Wear personal productivity podcast with certified professional coach, corporate trainer, and host, Scott Snow . 

This show will teach you the time management skills you need to be joyful, productive, & fulfilled in all areas of life. 

I believe to have a fulfilling life, we must identify all the hats we wear, then dedicate our lives to turning each role into a beautiful work of art.  I’m your host SS and this is episode 17. 

Personal Productivity In the News:

1. Former coca-cola eco, Brian Dyson. Life is a game - it’s like juggling 5 balls: work, family, health, friends, & spirit. 

* you try to keep them all in the air

* work is a rubber ball - if you drop it, it’ll bounce back up

* the other 4 are made of glass - when you drop them they’ll be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged, or eve shattered - great WLB tip


2. Dan Ariely’s column in WSJ: best way to start your day is with a “fixed ritual” - it’s concrete - it tells our minds we’re moving into a different state - for example a productive morning state. Ex/ routine for reading papers, drinking coffee, meditation…

* capitalize on your high energy in the morning to tackle your trickiest tasks

(5/25/19, D. Ariely, WSJ)


3. Casper Ter Kuile wrote “The Power of ritual: turning everyday activities into soulful practices.” Find meaning & well-being in our daily rituals (family dinner, a.m. yoga). 

* 4 types of rituals: connection with yourself, connection with your community, connection with the natural world, connection with the transcendent

(6/22/20, R. Raczka, Boston Globe)


4. Actor Sir Ian holm (Shakespeare,  Lord of the rings, & Alien) “Anything you can do, I can do less of.”

(6/20/20, M. Gussow, WSJ)


5.  Closing the willpower gap! Susan Peirce Thompson phd, willpower is available to us in limited doses. We have about 15 minutes of willpower at any given time before it runs dry.

* Tips for replenishing your willpower: Planning ahead/strategizing, eating regular meals, decrease stress, increase sleep, attitude of gratitude. 

(February 2017, Pulse Magazine)


6. Aaron Frazin, CEO, of Charlie - they create one-pagers to brief people on someone they’re about to meet. One of his most important lessons learned was the need to slow down before you can speed up. 

* retreat called the Mankind Project where everyone has deep, authentic conversations and his biggest takeaway was that we’re so much more alike than different. He came out feeling incredibly connected to the world. 

(December 2016, Success Magazine)


7. Founder of Pinterest, Ben Silberman, first got the idea for Pinterest when he was a kid and obsessed with collecting bugs and pinning them up on a board to admire.


8. 2020 valedictorian bios:

* Jodiah Toney, Edward M Kennedy Academy for Health Careers, What motivates her: “It always seems impossible until it’s done” - Nelson Mandela 

* Melanie G Sola, Madison Park Technical Vocational High School: “The more you know, the less you fear” - H. Jackson Born Jr.

* Chamely Flores, Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great” - John D. Rockefeller

* Saeina Charles, “Education is not a filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire” - William Yeats

(6/21/20, M. Sorenson, Boston Globe)


9. Angela’s Cafe in Boston is famous for their mole sauce. It’s a deep, dark sauce containing over 50 ingredients and it takes several days to prepare. 

* (we’re made up of all our roles)


10. Carl Reiner obit. Described as having a nifty habit of approaching a gag at high speed, passing it on the outside, and then noticing where it went in the rearview mirror. 


11. Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda got a ridiculous light bulb over his head while beach-reading Ron Chernow’s best selling book. 


12. Reunion of Boston comics at the Ding Ho Chinese restaurant. Ding Ho comedy program started by Barry Crimmins. 

* “You really need to be raked into a rather neat pile before you go out there.”


If you’re listening to this podcast, you’re probably very successful in some areas of your life, yet completely unfulfilled in others. You probably put in long hours and wear many different hats. You feel like there’s not enough time for what’s important. Did you know most people juggle 15 to 20 roles? Only after you accurately identify all the roles you play, can you start to create a plan to live a masterpiece life. 


I want to share a special offer with you. If you tell me your biggest time management challenge, I will help you to come up with strategies to help you right away. Text me the message “free consult” and we’ll schedule a complementary, 20-minute consult call to get you moving in the right direction. Text 774-230-3928 and tell me you want your free consult - do it today.  Thank you for listening to the All the Hats We Wear podcast on personal productivity, life purpose, and creativity - with productivity expert and host, Scott Snow.


Ep 13 - How to Be Your Very Best: Lessons from the World’s Greatest Sushi Chef

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Jiro Dreams of Sushi is an inspiring documentary about the world’s best sushi chef, Jiro Ono. He owns Sukiyabashi Jiro - a Three Michelin star restaurant in Tokyo, Japan. This documentary inspired this episode of my podcast.
You’ll hear the following:

Embracing the power of simplicity

Importance of habit and a consistent approach

Striving to continually improve

Dedicate your life to your occupation

Develop mastery through repetition

Live by the shokunin way of life: be a master craftsman and work relentless towards the pursuit of perfection

Related blog posts:
What was Your First Peak Performance?

Achieve More by Doing Less

Peak Performance in the News

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Ep 12 - A Mission Statement You'll Actually Use Everyday

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This post focuses on mission statements and why you must create your own 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. When you connect with your mini-mission statements, you are working on your masterpiece! What do you want to be your legacy?

Step one is to brainstorm a list of phrases, nicknames, keywords, and desired emotional states that you associate to each role. The most important question to answer is WHY each role is so vitally important to your well-being. You’ve got to know your WHY’s! Imagine you’re at your very best in each role – get in peak state when you brainstorm.

I’d like to share an example of how I created mission statements for some of my roles. The first role is “Genius.” Now, you might think genius is an awfully big title to give yourself. Yes, it is! But remember…we’re thinking BIG! Here is a summary of my brainstorming notes for my Genius role mission statement: engine, lookout tower, depth, Lightning Rod, momentum, elegance, wisdom, Frank Zappa, and John Coltrane. Once you’ve brainstormed ideas for your role, begin writing the first draft of your mission statement. Each role will have a 40-60-word mission statement.

Mission statement guidelines:

The first sentence should contain three words: “I’m a (insert role).”
Describe WHY the role is one of the most important areas in your life
Make sure you trigger desired emotional states. Listening to or reading these words should cause you to feel like you are at your very best in that role.
The last sentence should state the primary function of the role: “This is my _______ role.”

A list of most of my mini-mission statements:

I’m a spiritual person & meditator. Transcendental meditation brings beautiful depth to my life. When I’m deep within silence, I catch BIG FISH ideas. I experience bliss whenever I want. Meditation helps me find my center and gets me in the zone for the rest of the day. Being a spiritual person and lifelong meditator helps me share my SOUL with a world that desperately needs it. This is my magic reset button role.

I have an attractive, lean, & strong body. I’m in the best shape of my life. I love looking great in pictures. I act with discipline and exert will power every day. I practice mindful breathing and eat reasonable portions of nutritious food. I breathe fully and drink plenty of water. I need all the vitality I can get to live my purpose and strive towards my vision every day. This is my fuel tank role.

I’m a visionary. Creativity is my greatest gift. I think big every day & constantly absorb new insights and apply them. I’m a lookout tower and lightning rod. I’m a voracious reader and unstoppable force for good. My crystal clear goals keep me on track for achieving my juiciest dreams. This role is my Willy Wonka engine role that drives everything good in my life.

I’m a wealth builder. My abundance is the spark for all of my other roles. Money brings speed and choices. Each disciplined action I take compounds over time. I’m a millionaire. My vibrant relationship with money is a model for my sons - they are learning the mindset they need to have abundance in their lives. This is my abundance role.

I’m a giver. I’m a philanthropist in training. I constantly plant seeds for the future. I give time, money, and resources to worthy causes I’m passionate about. Giving is a habit. Therefore, my sons are becoming lifelong givers. Milton Hershey and Bill Gates are my models for living a generous and wonderful life. This is my legacy role.

I’m a Dad: I’m caring, supportive, & strong for my twins. I’m immensely thankful for them and live with gratitude. I’m in-the-moment. I’m consistent, fair, and always tell them the truth. This is my unconditional love role.

I’m a backgammon player. I love deepening my skills and appreciation for this classic game. Backgammon is a perfect fit for me. It involves skill, luck, and gambling. It’s an elegant and sophisticated game. I enjoy playing on my phone, with the kids, at the campground, or by the pool with friends. I’m a happy hobbyist. My passions, hobbies, & interests make my life colorful and keep me smiling. I also love: Ani, Ozzy, Metallica, heavy metal, B movies, horror movies, Jaws, coffee, mixology, WWII history, chess, special forces stuff, the Navy Seals, the secret service, luxury, cooking, reading, parenting, martinis, and journaling. This is my fun role.

I’m a chef. When I’m cooking a new recipe or an old tried-and-true one, I get into the zone. I experience a mix of physical and emotional well-being. I get into my flow state. Cooking is my connection with culture and sophistication. I love managing many things simmering at the same time. I enjoy a craft beer and listen to Van Halen or music whatever fits my mood. This is my flow role.

I’m a movie buff. Watching bad movies is one of my favorite things in life. Throughout the day, I consider which movie I’ll watch that night. Movies are my reward for making progress in all of my roles each day. Great movies connect me with friends and family. This is my reward role.

I’m the joker. My fascination with everything Joker over the years inspires me to be more playful and allow my sense of humor to come through. I’m attracted to the idea of someone who is highly intelligent yet devious. I like rooting for the villain. I’m interested in chaos and anarchy. Thinking like the Joker helps me see a new perspective to any challenge. I love the idea of a grand plan.This is my risk role.

I’m a writer. Being a lifelong journaler is the spark plug for my creativity. I consider creativity my greatest strength. Nobody can take it away from me. My creativity gives me courage to be at my most confident for my tribe and humankind. I’m passionate about improving my writing ability. Writing slows me down so I can savor good feelings. Reading strengthens my writing. My love for writing caused me to create a blog, in which I practice using new vocabulary. The blog’s url is called neverhoitytoity.blogspot.com and it’s something I look forward to publishing every day. This is my craftsmanship role.

I’m a golfer. One of my sons has really taken to golf and I want to encourage it. So, I am assuming a new role of golfer. It will be a fun way to connect with him on the golf course on sunny weekend mornings. He’ll love teaching me. It gives me a second chance on a fun hobby that I’d given up on. This is my something new role.

I’m a professional speaker. Speaking is the perfect vehicle for me to express my authenticity. It’s a role that’s helped me find myself - then package it for others. Speaking is a challenge that feels right. I practice and expand my skills so I can speak with an engaging rhythm and use carefully selected imagery to move my audiences. This is my authenticity role.

I’m an entrepreneur. I’m the founder of Scott Snow Speaks workshops and seminars and All the Hats We Wear Coaching and have other innovative and mission-driven companies in development. I’m a business student - always refining my mechanics and strategies for running a profitable business. I rely on mentors and role models to deepen my Warren Buffet-like business mastery. This is my life’s contribution role.

I’m a sales professional with swag. I’m committed to practicing and perfecting the skills of selling. Grant Cardone has prepared me for every selling challenge. I focus first on being of service and always show prospects and customers that I’m hungry for their business. This is my role for being of service.

I’m a professional life coach and executive coach. I’m the most exclusive and sought-after productivity coach on the east coast. I’m booked solid months in advance because of word-of-mouth referrals. I coach powerful individuals who are ready to become fully expressed in their lives. My All the Hats We Wear curriculum is my clients’ lifeline. I empower my clients by teaching them the time management skills they need to be joyful productive, and fulfilled in all areas of life. This is my secret weapon role.

I’m a social media contributor. I focus on being of service to my others. I am self-less. I contribute and add to conversations and give a boost to all I come in contact with. I build upon and add to what others are doing. I love being part of other people’s tribes and love leading a tribe of my own. This is my connection role.

I’m a productivity expert. I’ve dedicated my life to becoming as informed and knowledgeable as humanly possible in all areas of productivity. I have my finger on the pulse my industry and make innovative connections with industries outside my expertise as well. My authenticity shines through because I’m in complete alignment because my goals, values, actions, & mission are in sync. This is my alignment role.

I’m a music therapist. I focus my passion for music to enrich the lives of others. My private practice is proof that I can build a profitable business. I play guitar, sing, and play drums. Music connects every stage of my life. Music therapy is the launchpad to the badass productivity business I’m growing now. Music has taught me everything I know about humility, beauty, structure, and performance. This is my passion role.

It’s your turn to create your own mission statements so you reconnect with your why’s and stay on track with living your life’s purpose and striving towards your vision.

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