THE LEGAL NAVIGATOR SEPTEMBER 2020
FROM THE DESK OF Mike Bryan
Hello Everyone!
Pretty crazy year so far, right? It really shocks me that by the time you are reading this, we will be in our 7th month of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. For some time we had clients in care facilities that were unable to see their loved ones due to COVID restrictions. We had clients that were unable to meet and sign the appropriate documents necessary to move forward with their planning. For some, this could mean the difference between getting qualified for Medicaid / Veterans Benefits, or not. This is a significant problem, particularly when the average cost for nursing home care is $6,905 per month in Ohio. With the extreme measures taken this year for COVID, it really shines the light on how important it is to plan ahead. Even if we had to endure another time such as this, if someone already has the appropriate Estate, Medicaid or VA planning in place, they are in a much better position. When you have a plan in place, other emergencies start to have a different feel, don’t they? So, if you haven’t already, please visit our website and find my profile at: swbwlawfirm.com/attorneys/bryan-michael-t/ Towards the bottom of the page you have access to a wealth of information, including several reports, videos, and a link to my new book. Start your planning today!
BOUNCE BACK FAST AND EFFECTIVELY WITH GRIT
As a business owner, you’ve had to face challenges that may have felt insurmountable at times, such as opening your business and dealing with the many ups and downs of the ever-changing economy. How do you bounce back after major setbacks or a particularly bad year for your company? How do you keep your business growing and build resilience when facing challenges? What’s the quality that keeps business owners moving forward, even when the going gets tough? Angela Duckworth calls it “grit.” You may have heard of her innovative research or her book, “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.” Duckworth zeroed in on this characteristic while teaching high school math. She noticed that some of her highest-achieving students weren’t the ones with the highest IQs, and some of her “smartest” students weren’t doing all that well in class. She went on to pursue this phenomenon at Penn State University. There, she studied several demographics: cadets at West Point, young teachers, and sales representatives. After numerous psychological studies, Duckworth discovered that grit was the common denominator in people who find success.
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it and zero in on it. Second , practice that passion consistently. Have conversations with customers, find out what matters to them, take part in training, and have your team participate in customer success training. Do the work to fuel this passion. Then , develop the belief that your passion has a purpose. Concentrate on the
Duckworth defines grit as “passion and perseverance for very long- term goals.” Gritty people don’t start a project and abandon it a month later. They devote themselves to an overarching goal that drives everything they do. According to
Duckworth, someone who builds grit goes through life like a marathon, not a sprint. Based on her findings, she came up with a grit equation: talent x effort = skill, and skill x effort = achievement. What makes Duckworth’s equation so important is the fact that it shows how much more important effort is than inherent talent. People who have grit are successful not because they naturally excel at something, but because they put in the effort needed to achieve it. A gritty person sees challenges as opportunities, not barriers. It’s this type of growth mindset that can help businesses use grit to their success.
fact that you want to give every person the best possible interaction with your business to contribute to a happier, more positive world. This belief should be integral to every move you make and every interaction your employees have with your customers. When it’s a core principle, this work is unifying. While it’s not an overnight transformation, these guidelines can at least give us hope, which is the fourth step: Hold on to the hope that you can succeed. Grit means being so strongly motivated by your need to achieve something that you continue to pursue it even when obstacles arise, and 2020 has had its fair share of obstacles. You may be exhausted, but now is the time to power your motivation. Along the way, look at failures as milestones on the journey to success. Don’t give up when something becomes challenging — getting “gritty” means failing and learning from it.
How do you begin to develop grit in yourself or in your team? First , home in on what it is
about your business or work that you are passionate about. Maybe your passion is giving every customer the best possible experience with your company, or maybe you love finding customers who need your service to fulfill a need. Whatever it is, find
FOODS FOR A FASTER RECOVERY The Nutrients You Need During Physical Therapy
Attending your physical therapy appointments and doing your at- home exercises as instructed by your PT are crucial parts of your recovery process. However, they’re not the only important steps you should take. What you eat can affect how quickly and well you heal just as much as your dedication to your exercises. By incorporating a few of these foods into your diet, you can heal faster and come back stronger than ever before. Omega-3 Fatty Acids There are three phases to the healing process: inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. While you might think that inflammation is a bad thing, it’s actually a normal and necessary part of healing. That said, you should still try to reduce inflammation, as it can be harmful in excess. Foods containing omega-3 fatty acids do wonders to control inflammation. Plus, our bodies can’t make omega-3 fatty acids naturally, so we have to get them from what we consume. Foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids include fatty fish, olive oil, avocados, pecans, walnuts, and almonds. Antioxidant-Rich Fruits and Vegetables Along with omega-3 fatty acids, the antioxidants from fruits and vegetables can also go a long way in reducing inflammation. Broccoli contains vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folic acid and several different
minerals. ( Pro Tip: Cook your broccoli to maximize these nutrients!) Citrus fruits and peppers have high levels of vitamin C, and peppers have high levels of beta-carotene as well. Additionally, turmeric and garlic work wonders during the healing process. Protein-Rich Meats, Nuts, and Dairy Products When it comes to the proliferation and remodeling stages of healing, healthy sources of protein are the way to go. Lean meats like poultry and fish are easy sources of protein, but if you don’t eat meat, you can also get protein from beans, eggs, nuts, and dairy products. Protein-rich foods will help heal muscles and bones and prevent muscle atrophy. It’s incredible what the body can do with just a few intentionally consumed superfoods!
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What Happened on the 21st Night of September? 4 Decades of Earth, Wind & Fire’s ‘September’
“Do you remember the 21st night of September?”
struggling songwriter in Los Angeles living off food stamps. When White reached out and asked Willis to help write the next Earth, Wind & Fire hit, it was truly her big break. White and Willis proved to be excellent songwriting partners, but they clashed over one key element of the song: the nonsensical phrase “ba-dee-ya,” which White included in the chorus. Throughout the songwriting process, Willis begged to change the phrase to real words. At the final vocal session, Willis finally demanded to know what ba-dee-ya meant. White replied, “Who cares?” “I learned my greatest lesson ever in songwriting from him,” Willis recalled in a 2014 interview with NPR, “which was never let the lyric get in the way of the groove.”
In 1978, Maurice White of the band Earth, Wind & Fire first asked this question in the song “September,” a funky disco song that quickly topped the charts. While disco may be dead today, “September” certainly isn’t. The song is still featured in movies, TV shows, and wedding playlists. On Sept. 21, 2019, the funk hit was streamed over 2.5 million times. It’s no wonder that the Los Angeles City Council declared Sept. 21 Earth, Wind & Fire Day. The story behind “September” is almost as enduring as the song itself. It was co-written by White and Allee Willis, who eventually became a Grammy-winning songwriter and Tony nominee. But before any of that, Willis was a
The groove is why “September” has stood the test of time, right from that very first lyric. For decades, people have asked Willis and members of the band about the significance of Sept. 21. As it turns out, there isn’t much beyond the sound. “We went through all the dates: ‘Do you remember the first, the second, the third, the fourth …’ and the one that just felt the best was the 21st,” Willis explained. The truth is that nothing happened on the 21st night of September — except a whole lot of dancing.
Be Inspired!
BALSAMICMARINATED FLANK STEAK
The summer isn’t over yet! Get out the grill for this delicious steak dinner.
Ingredients
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2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling
1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 3-lb flank steak Kosher salt, to taste
2 tbsp whole-grain mustard 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Combine garlic, rosemary, oregano, mustard, and vinegar in a blender. Purée until garlic is minced. 2. Add oil and continue blending until creamy, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Reserve 1/4 cup. 3. Place steak in a ceramic or glass
4. Remove steak from marinade and let excess marinade drip off. Sprinkle the steak lightly with salt and pepper. 5. Light grill and oil grates with olive oil. 6. Grill steak over moderate heat for 10– 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until steak is lightly charred and the internal temperature reaches 125 F. 7. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice, drizzle reserved sauce, and serve.
baking dish and cover steak with the remaining marinade. Turn to coat the other side, cover, and let marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Desk of Mike PAGE 1 Is Grit the Key Ingredient to a Resilient Business? PAGE 1 The Nutrients You Need During Physical Therapy PAGE 2 The Truth Behind the 21st Night of September PAGE 3 Be Inspired PAGE 3 Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak PAGE 3 Is Stress Making You Forgetful? PAGE 4
IS STRESS HARMING YOUR MEMORY? How to Cope With Daily Triggers
Stress can cause more than just a bad mood and low energy. Over time, mental exhaustion from stress can lead to forgetfulness and reduced cognition. This can hamper your ability to do your job and enjoy life. Though stress is unavoidable, there are steps you can take to mitigate some of the negative effects of mental exhaustion, including forgetfulness. First, consider the source of your stress. These days, a common stressor is social media. If your feeds are full of bad news and negativity, shut them down. Many researchers suggest that spending less time on the internet leads to better health. Several studies have found that constant internet use, including time spent on social media, is negatively impacting our memories. Research from Harvard, Oxford, King’s College London, and Western Sydney University all confirm this: Too much internet use is a bad thing.
Of course, it can be easier to delete a social media app than it is to eliminate other types of stressors. Coping with a stressful coworker, for example, can be difficult. You have to figure out why they’re causing you stress and how the situation can be remedied. Dealing with a work-related confrontation can be hard, but having that difficult conversation and resolving the problem can ultimately lead to less long-term stress and improve your mental health. Another thing you can do to reduce stress is avoid multitasking. Taking on multiple projects or doing too much in too little time can leave you feeling overworked. Plus, studies have found that multitasking is not effective. You cannot deliver the same results when your attention is scattered as you can when you are focused on one thing. To make matters worse, multitasking takes a major
toll on memory and cognition, according to a study from Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. If stress is impairing your memory, judgment, or cognition, take the above steps to reduce it. If you find your memory and cognition aren’t improving, consider speaking with a mental health professional to discuss your best next steps. Mental health and stress management are important, and the more we do to improve these areas of our lives, the healthier and happier we will be.
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