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On being a “bad kid”

December 12, 2016 by John Falloon Leave a Comment

I was told that I was a “bad kid” a lot. But what does that even mean? For kids and adults alike, we create new definitions for words based on our experiences with those words. I talk about it more in depth in my book, but when I acted out as a child and was … [Read more…]

Posted in: Be Self Aware, Book Excerpts, Food For Thought Tagged: bad, be self aware, book excerpt, childhood, from the book, word association

If a dog was your teacher

November 1, 2016 by John Falloon Leave a Comment
bentley on rock

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we … [Read more…]

Posted in: Be Self Aware, Food For Thought Tagged: animals, be self aware, child, dog, happiness, life, relationships

How do you make decisions?

October 25, 2016 by John Falloon Leave a Comment
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Why don’t I know what I want to do with my life? Why can’t I figure out what I want to take in school? Why can’t I commit to a job or a career path? Why is it difficult for me to commit to life decisions? Why am I not brave enough to do what … [Read more…]

Posted in: Be Self Aware, Exercises, Food For Thought Tagged: be self aware, committments, decisions, gut feelings, life, parts, relationships, self

You can’t buy love

September 14, 2016 by John Falloon Leave a Comment

“NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — One small business owner is putting his money where his mouth is when it comes to valuing his employees. Dan Schneider, founder and CEO of SIB Development and Consulting in Charleston, S.C., is offering $50,000 bonuses to any of his full-time employees who stay with his company for five years…” Full … [Read more…]

Posted in: Be Self Aware, Food For Thought Tagged: be self aware, business, gut feelings, money, parts, relationships, respect
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