J.K. Rowling on Failure

J.K. Rowling on Failure

We know J.K. Rowling as the author of the Harry Potter books. However, her life was not successful at the inception of her writing career. In fact, she was a single mother living on welfare when she was writing her first book. Her first marriage ended in divorce. She...
THE LAW PRACTICE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

THE LAW PRACTICE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Before he ever became President, Abraham Lincoln was a successful attorney.  Summaries of his cases can be found here.  These summaries make for interesting reading. When I reflect upon the practice of family law, an overriding sentiment is that truth is truly...
Never Give In To Despair

Never Give In To Despair

Merriam-Webster defines despair as “to no longer have any hope or belief that a situation will improve or change”.  For some people, depression and the prospect of despair are ever present.  Winston Churchill suffered from depression, yet he urged the...
Kahlil Gibran on Children

Kahlil Gibran on Children

Kahlil Gibran was a Lebanese-American artist, poet and writer.  He is known for his 1923 book, The Prophet.  In Lebanon he is celebrated for his prose poetry.  His writings became popular in the 1960’s counter culture. As a person who makes his living helping...
The Baseball Gene

The Baseball Gene

I once had a client, Chuck, who was enamored with baseball. In addition to working a full time job, he worked part time for the Rays. I’m sure he subscribed to the MLB Channel. You could say that he lives and breathes the game.  Put another way, he has the baseball...