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Lessons from a True Champion: What We Can All Learn from Rory McIlroy’s Masters Win
In the practice of law, as in golf, mastery is seldom achieved overnight. Rory McIlroy’s recent victory at the 2025 Masters, completing his career Grand Slam after 17 attempts, serves as a poignant reminder that perseverance, resilience, and unwavering commitment are the cornerstones of true success. McIlroy’s path to the Green Jacket was anything but smooth.…
Read MoreApril Fools’ Day: Spaghetti Trees and Deep Fakes
April Fools’ Day pranks trace back to 16th-century France. When the Gregorian calendar replaced the Julian one, New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. Unfortunately, 1500s communication wasn’t exactly lightning fast, so some folks missed the update and kept partying in April. These calendar-challenged souls became the punchline of springtime jokes…
Read MoreA Different Measure of Wealth
As Madonna reminded us in 1984, we are living in a material world. We often measure success by our financial wealth. But true wealth goes beyond bank accounts and investment portfolios. Sahil Bloom offers a different way to look at wealth. In her book The Five Types of Wealth, Bloom suggests that there are five…
Read MoreTired of the Same Old Wellness Strategies: Try One of These Unconventional Tools
Are you tired of the same old suggestions to improve your well-being and resilience? By now, we have all been to seminars and read articles telling us how mindfulness, gratitude practices, physical exercise, good sleep, a healthy diet, and relational connection will improve our mental health and make us more resilient to the stress of…
Read MoreThe Olympic Spirit: A Masterclass in Litigation
The Paris 2024 Olympics have been a spectacle not just of athletic prowess, but also of a more subtle, yet equally compelling competition: the battle for sportsmanship. As lawyers, we are accustomed to the thrill of victory, the sting of defeat, and the relentless pursuit of winning. Yet, the Olympics have offered a compelling counterpoint: the importance…
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