The Welch Group - July 2021

When you’re constantly in the “zone” at work, you’re not always thinking about what’s best for your personal life. While many business owners prioritize balance, what will truly benefit both your home and work life? Check out these three tricks. 1: Start your day with a plan. We know what you’re thinking: Writing out my plan is more work than just doing it. The key is to plan whenever you can. If you jot down things you want to accomplish the following day as they come up, all you’ll need to do is spend a few minutes organizing your list the next morning. 3 BUSINESS TRICKS THATWILL IMPROVE YOUR PERSONAL LIFE

damage from flooding, and in a hurricane, that can be the most costly element. The good news is that FEMA provides flood policies, a process we’re happy to explain to anybody who needs help with it. You may have heard about FEMA forcing whole communities to move due to flood insurance, but this is far from the norm, and it’s really the best way to be protected from that kind of damage. Another area that merits attention is valuable possessions, whether you’re talking about a guitar collection, expensive clothes, art on the walls, or anything else that could realize serious cash payment at sale or auction. This is also something we can help with, and when it comes to FEMA and the government, it never hurts to hedge your bets with both kinds of insurance. Ultimately, we just want to make sure you know you have an ally in The Welch Group — and that ally has been through more hurricanes than most. We’ll be here, we’ll try to stay open, and we’ll be fielding calls about coverage so you can make the right decisions to keep your possessions and property protected, one way or the other. Get a jump on it now and you can really benefit.

Pro Tip: Remember to include time to unwind and relax!

2: Develop new and improved processes. While certain activities can’t be replaced with shortcuts (like spending time with family), consider ways to make your current processes more efficient and beneficial. For example, you can’t lose weight if you don’t change your diet and exercise.

Adjusting your habits might seem difficult, but there’s actually a

straightforward method. According to “Atomic Habits” by James Clear, every new habit has a simple formula behind it: motivation, ability, and prompt. Whether your reminder is an alarm at the same time every day or even another habit (“I’ll exercise before I take my morning shower”), make sure it’s part of any new process you implement.

THE BEST TEXAS-STYLE SMOKED BRISKET Impress guests at your next barbecue with this perfectly smoked brisket. Plus, you’ll have plenty of leftovers!

3: Remember, work is flexible — your personal life isn’t.

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DIRECTIONS

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Wood chips

1. In a bowl, soak wood chips in water overnight. 2. In a large bowl, mix paprika, white sugar, cumin, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. 3. Rub spice mixture on the brisket and refrigerate for 24 hours. 4. Preheat smoker to 230 F. Drain wood chips and place them in the smoker. 5. Smoke brisket until it has an internal temperature of 165 F. 6. Remove brisket and wrap it in aluminum foil. 7. Smoke brisket further until it reaches an internal temperature of 185 F.

Bryan G. Dyson, CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, once told his staff, “Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them— work, family, health, friends, and spirit — and you are keeping all of these in the air.” In his metaphor, work is a rubber ball. “If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged, or even shattered. They will never be the same.”

1/4 cup paprika

1/4 cup white sugar

1/4 cup ground cumin 1/4 cup cayenne pepper

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1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup chili powder 1/4 cup garlic powder

1/4 cup onion powder

1/4 cup salt

We hope these tips help you protect the “glass balls” in your life!

1/4 cup pepper 10 lbs brisket

Inspired by AllRecipes.com

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