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On the cover, I talked your ear (or eyes) off about one of my favorite books, “The Obstacle Is The Way,” by Ryan Holiday, and how it’s not only a great read, but a whole mindset. Interestingly, it ties right in with Never Give Up Day, celebrated on Aug. 18. It’s a great reminder of how powerful reframing adversity can be, especially for personal injury clients navigating one of the most challenging times of their lives. Every Fight Is a Chance to Be Heard
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE ICE CREAM BARS Inspired by ThePioneerWoman.com
Ingredients
• 1 pt strawberry ice cream • 1/4 cup strawberry preserves • 1 pt vanilla ice cream
In “The Obstacle Is The Way,” Holiday lays out a timeless idea rooted in Stoic philosophy: that every obstacle, no matter how painful or frustrating, holds an opportunity. It might be the opportunity to grow, lead, speak up, or for our clients, to tell their story. Let’s face it: When you’re up against an insurance company fighting you at every turn, it’s easy to feel worn down. But what if that fight is actually a platform? What if that deposition isn’t a trap but your spotlight? What if it’s your chance to show the full weight of what you’ve been through and how far you’ve come?
• 1 5.25-oz package crispy sugar cookies • 1 0.8-oz package freeze-dried strawberries
Directions
1. Stir strawberry ice cream in a large bowl until spreadable. Fold in preserves until evenly streaked throughout. 2. Stir vanilla ice cream in a separate large bowl until spreadable. 3. Spoon 1 1/2 tbsp of the strawberry mixture into the bottom of 8 (1/3-cup) popsicle molds. Spoon 1 1/2 tbsp of the vanilla mixture on top of the strawberry mixture into the molds. Repeat, alternating the 2 mixtures, until each mold is full. 4. Place sticks into the popsicles and freeze until solid, 4–6 hours. 5. In a large zip-lock bag, crush sugar cookies with a rolling pin until pieces are rice-size; pour into a shallow dish. 6. Repeat with freeze-dried strawberries and stir the pieces together. 7. Run the ice cream molds under warm water to release popsicles from molds. 8. Coat bars evenly with cookie mixture. 9. Eat immediately or place on a cookie sheet and freeze.
That’s where Holiday’s message hits home: The obstacle itself is the way forward. Our clients often don’t choose their
circumstances. Accidents, injuries, and losses come out of nowhere, but their power lies in how they respond. When they walk into a trial, share their truth in a deposition, and stand up for themselves, they become the main character in a hero’s journey. Jurors see that — they can feel it. I think about it like this: The bigger the obstacle, the bigger the bounce back. Personally, I’ve had my share of low moments, times when the struggle felt overwhelming. But those are the chapters in my story that make the comeback that much more meaningful. It’s the same for our clients. Every pushback from the other side, delay, and moment of doubt builds toward something powerful. That’s why Never Give Up Day is such a perfect match for what we do. Because when clients face challenges head-on, they’re not just surviving, they’re owning it!
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–Case Barnett
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