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MAY 2019
THE BEST TEACHER I KNOW May starts off with two pretty important holidays. Teacher Appreciation Day is on Tuesday, May 7, and Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 12. This month, I want to celebrate the best teacher ever and the best mother I know, who just happens to be the same person: my amazing wife, Nicole. Nicole used to teach fourth grade. I know she's the best teacher ever because even though she hasn't taught at a school for at least eight years, former students and their parents still reach out to her. Sometimes they need advice, and sometimes they just want to thank her for the impact she made on their lives. Recently, I saw firsthand what makes her such a great teacher when Nicole started home schooling our son.
heading to Hawaii for a few weeks on vacation. So, we decided to home- school Finn for the year. Our thinking? Well, he's only 4. He should really just be playing and exploring the world around him. Let's re-assess when he turns 5 and goes to a new school for kindergarten anyway. We never thought home schooling would go beyond his second year of preschool.
Well, Finn and Nicole both fell in love with home schooling. Nicole found an amazing community of home-school families in Orange County, as well as programs that essentially function like a junior college for home-school kids. These programs offer everything from cooking and Lego engineering to Spanish and traditional subjects, like math. Home school is so different than what people imagine it to be. We often joke that home-schoolers have better social lives than most adults. The more we learned about home schooling, the more our family loved it. Fortunately, thanks to Nicole, we are in a position to give Finn a strong home- school education. The stuff she's able to do with him is incredible. Nicole turned one of our spare rooms into a little schoolhouse for preschool classes, and she works hard putting together these incredible lesson plans! As an artist, she truly enjoys the creative aspect of teaching our children. She opens up her art programs on the computer and creates materials for the kids. Now they think she makes everything, which is amazing. She is a magical teacher wizard! Our kids wake up at the crack of dawn, so right now, Nicole does school with Finn for two hours in the morning before she starts work. In the afternoon, both Finn and Harlow do an activity (usually a science experiment, which is their favorite). We always laugh and say our kids are definitely living their best lives. Both Finn and Harlow beg Nicole to do school every single day. Around Valentine's Day, Nicole connected with other home schooling parents for this big project where all the kids got to send Valentine's cards to each other all over the country. And in Continued on Pg. 3 ...
When Finn was 3, he attended one year of preschool. We sent him to school to frolic in the mud, paint, and play make- believe with new friends. When this past school year started, his preschool moved him into what they call "transitional kindergarten." Finn had just turned 4, and all of a sudden, the school had him writing letters and doing worksheets.
Our kid, who was so very passionate about learning, was suddenly resisting even touching a crayon to color. It was clear that the school was pushing the kids too hard, focusing on academics before even teaching the children the basics like proper pencil grip. Nicole wasn't happy. She wanted Finn to be a child and be able to play and explore. But the worst thing came when we found out a group of 4-year-olds was intimidating and scaring Finn. When Nicole and I went to talk about it with the school staff, we were told our son needed to be more resilient and that "boys will be boys." Finn was really brave at school and would hold it all together while there. However, we didn't like seeing our son cry, sometimes for hours, the moment he got home after trying to keep it together at school all day. Finn had also been dealing with some health issues that were making him unwell. He was about to undergo a second surgery to remove an infected ear tube that had been placed a fewmonths prior. On top of that, we were
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How Being Open to Growth Leads to Success THE POWER OF ‘MINDSET’
nothing you can do to change your circumstances, you’ll never strive to improve them. The same is true of positive fixed opinions of yourself. Dr. Dweck points out that those who believe themselves to be “a great boss” or “an amazing athlete” are also doing
For decades, Dr. Carol S. Dweck studied the phenomena of success. How is it that some people are able to grow their business, stay fit, or achieve their personal goals while others in similar situations stall out? “Mindset” is Dr. Dweck’s answer to this question. Subtitled “The New Psychology of Success,” this book chronicles the Stanford psychologist’s findings, which suggest an inseparable link between belief and achievement.
themselves a disservice. Once you think your skills are tied to who you are as a person, you’ll avoid challenging them for fear they might be found wanting. This leads your talents to atrophy as you seek detours rather than facing challenges head-on.
According to Dr. Dweck, people tend to think about the challenges in front of them in one of two ways. They either have a “fixed” mindset — believing that their talents and abilities are static, intrinsic properties of who they are — or a “growth” mindset — believing they can improve every aspect of themselves with practice and perseverance. Those who approach life's hurdles as an opportunity for growth are the ones who find long-term success.
Dr. Dweck argues that, instead of falling victim to the pessimism and self-delusion that defines fixed mindset thinking, we need to recognize that the path to success lies in open-minded perseverance. “A person’s true potential is unknown (and unknowable),” she says. “It’s impossible to foresee what can be accomplished with years of passion, toil, and training.” Not only does “Mindset” drive this point home with well-documented experiments and studies, but it also provides a workshop to help people break free of their fixed mindset and find success.
If you’ve ever said “I’m just not good at math” or “I’m not a natural leader,” you’ve fallen into the fixed mindset trap. If you believe there’s
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How to Spot a Personal Injury Case
1. Damages —What’s the severity of the injury? The greater the impact of the injury on a person's life, the greater the case value. And the greater the value, the more likely it is that that person would benefit from the help of a personal injury attorney. Also, the greater the value, the greater the referral fee when the case settles. 2. Liability — Did someone else’s bad conduct cause these injuries? Be on the lookout to ensure the conduct that caused the injury was negligent or worse. Without liability, the case has no value. Keep in mind that the more offensive the conduct, the greater the value in the case. 3. Collectability —Who is the person or company responsible for the bad conduct? Without recoverability, the client isn't going to be able to receive any compensation or justice for the injury that has befallen them. An attorney should be asking about insurance information of the liable party or what the client knows about the liable party. Each of these factors is essential in evaluating a personal injury claim. An attorney who has their ears open for these factors and refers viable cases to an experienced personal injury attorney can get some justice for that client and a referral fee themselves.
the springtime, she had them learn about plants by planting little seeds by themselves.
The kids are absolutely thriving. Finn once again loves school, and it's crazy how far along he is now. Nicole has given him the freedom to learn at his own pace, feel supported, and explore topics that interest him. We are incredibly lucky to be able to give our kids this experience. One of the best parts about home schooling, for us, is the flexibility. It allows us to create a life and schedule that works best for our family. For this upcoming year, we are very excited to be able to travel outside of peak seasons like Christmas break and spring break! We are also looking forward to getting our kids involved in charity work in our community. In August, Finn will be starting kindergarten and Harlow will be starting preschool in our "school house." We are still only planning one year at a time and allowing life to unfold organically as our children grow and change.
Many attorneys miss out on an incredible opportunity to help people and make money for themselves by shutting down when a client calls them and talks about the injuries they received. If you aren’t a personal injury attorney, these kinds of calls might seem like a frustrating waste of time. But in reality, when a client calls an attorney looking for a referral, it is a tremendous compliment. These kinds of calls show that the attorney has won the trust of another human through competent work and honesty. No matter your field of practice, attorneys should properly respect this compliment and hear the client's story to learn what’s troubling them and how best to address the issues.
I saw firsthand what makes her such a great teacher when Nicole started home- schooling our son.
Here are three things to look for when assessing a potential personal injury case.
Nicole is the most outrageous human being. The kids and I are super lucky to have her in our lives. She cares so deeply and does so much for our kids and family. Every day, I'mmore amazed at everything she's able to accomplish. She inspires me to be a better person in every possible way.
ATTORNEY FEES PAID IN MARCH: Car Accident Case: $100,000 Policy Limit Case Referred to us by a public defender
Medical Malpractice Case: $175,000 Referred to us by a criminal defense attorney
Here's to Nicole, the best teacher and mom anyone could have.
Car Accident Case: $295,000 Referred to us by a public defender
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THEWORLD’S BEST EXERCISE
30–60 minutes of physical activity per day, but the good news is that you can split those minutes up throughout your day. For example, you can take a brisk 20-minute walk in the morning before work, followed by another one at lunch and one more after dinner. Those 60 minutes also don’t have to be strenuous; they just need to happen.
Not all exercises are created equal. In fact, there is one form of exercise that is better than many others: walking. Harvard Medical School took a look at various exercises and concluded that walking is up there with swimming and tai chi in terms of health benefits.
Regular walking can help maintain good cholesterol and blood pressure levels and
However, the more time you put into walking, the more you will get out of it. If you slowly increase your distance and speed, you’ll end up burning more calories and strengthening your legs over time.
keep your bones strong and healthy. One study showed that 40 minutes of walking every day helped people reduce blood pressure from hypertension to prehypertension, and then eventually to normal over several months. Walking can even keep many different kinds of diseases at bay, such as diabetes and heart disease. In addition to these physical benefits, walking daily can improve your mood and overall mental health.
The great thing about walking is that it’s not particularly taxing on the knees, and you can move at your own pace. It doesn’t get any better than that! To get the most out of walking, schedule your walks for after mealtimes, especially the ones that come later in the day, like lunch and dinner. It’s a great way to aid digestion and burn calories — which can’t hurt your waistline!
As simple and straightforward as walking is, it can be difficult for many people to find the time. Most experts agree that you need
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