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What a wonderful night Thursday night! Brenda won tickets through the daily raffle (after years of trying!) to see Hamilton at the amazing brand new Tanger Center in Greensboro NC! To our amazement and glee, we had first row center seats! Great show, beautiful facility, great company- Thanks Brenda! (at Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccs6xqHLQU6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

SIMPLE PLEASURES Sometimes normal everyday events can bring us great joy. This weekend, our grandkids came from Baltimore for a visit. They LOVED laying and petting our pups, but not as much as they enjoyed receiving their affection. It warmed my heart. What simple pleasures bring you joy? #successcoach #thefreelawyer #lawyer #success #freedom #grandchildren https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb5Si2Drf7N/?utm_medium=tumblr

A little chilly and breezy to start but ended up being a beautiful sunny 47 degrees! Had the course to ourselves! (at Pinehurst #9) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZXp4RBrKPe/?utm_medium=tumblr

CREATE YOUR FUTURE Do you ever reflect on your past and think why did I not do something different? Where would I be today if I chose a different path? It’s good to understand our past and to learn from it. We began our journey back then, and and it may not be perfect. However, you cannot change your beginning. But, we can start where we are and change our ending. We can create our own future. We are all gifted the seeds of success. Let’s grow them! Are you willing to start creating your own future today? #successcoach #thefreelawyer #freedom #lawyer #legalprofession #familylaw #lawfirm #arbonne https://www.instagram.com/golfinggary52/p/CZPLFHprvct/?utm_medium=tumblr

A rare sight to behold! Snow in Pinehurst! No golf today… (at Pinehurst, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZCMfp2LHoB/?utm_medium=tumblr

FAILURE IS A GIFT Does the fear of failure ever stop you in your tracks? I have learned that the blessing that comes from failure is the gift of a lesson. Fear can hold me back. Back in the day, I was often paralyzed by fear. While I have grown through that, I still have to be on the lookout because fear exists only in my mind and can cause me to not take necessary steps- to make that call, to attempt a connection, to try a new activity or venture. For me, the antidote to fear is ACTION- take the step I should and I learn fear was just a paper tiger. Fear has no more power over me than I give it. And when I take that action, one of two things happens. Either I am successful and take another step on the journey to accomplishing my vision. Or, I fail, and I learn an important lesson, either strength, patience, a better way of doing things. The more I fail, the faster I succeed. Does the fear of failure ever limit you? #successcoach #thefreelawyer #freedom #lawyer #attorney #familylaw https://www.instagram.com/p/CYokZ_ILYfk/?utm_medium=tumblr

Great day for some golf practice here in beautiful Pinehurst NC! https://www.instagram.com/p/CYe8wrnrDVu/?utm_medium=tumblr

GETTING UNSTUCK Do you ever feel “stuck?” As if you are “in a rut?” That something is missing and needs to change, but you don’t know what it is? “Feeling stuck” is your heart’s way of telling you that you have stopped growing. Listen to your heart. If you feel stuck, it’s time to look and see how you can grow. It may be uncomfortable, but challenging ourselves helps us to become stronger and better. How do we break out of the rut? One of the best is to work with a personal coach or a mentor who can objectively see where you are and what is holding you back. The coach can help you identify the obstacles, and together come up with solutions to free yourself. Other tools are: ✔️Read a personal development book ✔️Take a course in a new educational arena ✔️Look for a new business opportunity ✔️Start a challenging exercise regimen ✔️Choose a healthy nutritional lifestyle ✔️Join a networking group and expand your circle of relationships. It’s all about challenging yourself, getting uncomfortable while you try something new and different. You’ll enjoy the process of growth. I help attorneys and professionals who are stuck, in figuring out how to free themselves and become the person they always wanted to be, fulfilled, content and serene. What have you tried in the past to break out of your rut? #successcoach #thefreelawyer #freedom #lawyer #attorney #familylaw https://www.instagram.com/p/CYXfGq7LOXW/?utm_medium=tumblr

Despite COVID, what a wonderful trip to Baltimore to see family and friends capped off by a great dinner and gift-giving! (at Baltimore, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/golfinggary52/p/CX9-Btfr4TE/?utm_medium=tumblr

FAMILY TRADITIONS Literally as long as I can remember (and that is a long time!) We had a family Christmas breakfast, with the tasty centerpiece being my father’s special hollandaise sauce (just a name, his sauce was truly unique!). My dad passed 10 years ago, but we have continued the tradition every year at my brother Gene’s until Covid struck last year. Now for various reasons, but primarily Covid, we are not able to all be together as an entire family in person. But, Brenda has kept the tradition going, making a pot of Dad’s special sauce! And, having sampled, it is as good as the original! Special Christmas wishes to all of you, and particularly to those in my family that we are not able to be together in person today! What family tradition is special to you? #christmas #traditions #family #thefreelawyer https://www.instagram.com/golfinggary52/p/CX6Qb2TLgmT/?utm_medium=tumblr

So spoiled So content (at Pinehurst #9) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXrAY7nLa1H/?utm_medium=tumblr

I think the pups like Pinehurst as much as we do!! (at Pinehurst #9) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXhpx3br9VC/?utm_medium=tumblr

HEALTHY HABITS FOR ATTORNEYS I am so grateful to have been on the Be That Lawyer podcast with Steve Fretzin. He does an amazing job of helping attorneys build their practices. We discussed various ways that we attorneys can live a more fulfilling and successful life. These are some of the topics we addressed together: 1. There are 3 keys to feeling more serene and less stressed: live in gratitude; let go of resentments and forgive others; and accept people and the circumstances as being exactly what they are supposed to be. 2. Stop comparing our worst to other people's best. Comparison is the thief of our joy. 3. Become self-aware and mind our mind. Get rid of negative self talk and replace it with affirming beliefs. 4. More stuff will not make us happy. Find fulfillment in being of service to others. 5. Some things we can control, our responses, our feelings. Accept responsibility for what we can control. 6. Get into action. Take steps to achieve our goals. 7. Every day is a precious gift. Treasure it and make the most of it. 8. Practice self-care. Enjoy a clean nutrition program, exercise, take time for what you enjoy. Want to hear more? You can listen here- https://lnkd.in/eM6P2-GV I am now accepting clients to help them reach their goals of fulfillment and success. Want to learn more? Message me. #lawyer #attorney #familylaw #successcoach #thefreelawyer https://www.instagram.com/p/CXMFUtNrVNc/?utm_medium=tumblr

What a great day touring world famous Claiborne farm! Learned so much about the thoroughbred industry, petted ‘19 Preakness winner War of Will, fed another famous stallion, and visited Secretariat’s grave. Fantastic day! Thank You Andrea and Jordan! (at Claiborne Farm) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWy3GRYrKSh/?utm_medium=tumblr

WE CAN! What we tell ourselves has a big impact on our success. Have you ever heard someone say they “can’t“ do something? They probably won’t. But, if we tell ourselves we “can,” we probably will. Telling ourselves we are capable, worthy, and deserving, helps us to achieve our dreams. Don’t tell yourself you can’t. Tell yourself you can. Remember your “can’ts” become your “won’ts.” Your “cans” become your “wills.” We will do this! Will you start saying “you can?” #successcoach #thefreelawyer #freeyourself #motivation #mindset #arbonne https://www.instagram.com/p/CWnoK7vr8wr/?utm_medium=tumblr

ACCEPT UNCERTAINTY Our success in life is directly proportional to the amount of uncertainty that we are willing to accept. If you are happy with where you are, you can stay there. It is safe, easy, comfortable. You know what it is. But if you want something better, you have to try something new. Where will that road take us?? Where will we end up? What that will feel like, what the results will be are uncertain. It is OK to be uncomfortable. Accept uncertainty in your life and you will find a new success. Are you willing to try something new? #success #successcoach #freeyourself #thefreelawyer #freedombuilders #arbonne https://www.instagram.com/p/CWaxfnRLghM/?utm_medium=tumblr

MASTER OF OUR THOUGHTS Do you ever get mired in your own negativity? Fears? I can “awfulize” circumstances. At times, when things are rough, I can project ahead to the situation becoming even worse. I can imagine the worst possible outcome and see that happening. But in doing so, I hurt only myself. I have learned that I am in charge of my own thinking. I control my thoughts. I can choose to have a more positive, helpful thought. I can make my circumstances be as good as I want them to be. What I focus on, what I believe, is what I tend to receive. When things seem really dark, I have to remember that the sun will always rise tomorrow. #motivation #mindset #successcoach #thefreelawyer #freeyourself #arbonne https://www.instagram.com/p/CWVouvFLazD/?utm_medium=tumblr