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CASE BARNETT’S READING LIST
EASY MARCH MADNESS CHILI
'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho
Many of you may or may not know this about me: I used to be a criminal defense attorney before switching to personal injury and opening our own firm. During the transitional phase, I encountered many limiting beliefs and people around me who did not have the right mindset for my own personal growth. My wife, Nicole, and I had a vision for our lives and were following our hearts as we knew what we wanted. The journey was long and challenging, and at times, I found myself doubting it. It was at this time in my life that Nicole gave me “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. It’s an enchanting novel in which we follow the lead character on a dazzling journey, and along the way, he gets distracted and loses his vision and purpose. But, as he perseveres and pushes forward, he finally achieves his end goal. The novel teaches us about the importance of recognizing opportunity and listening to our hearts. The more we focus on our goals and act on them, the more opportunities open up for us.
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Ingredients
• 2 lbs ground beef • 2 tbsp chili powder • 1 tbsp Creole seasoning • 1 tsp ground cumin • 2 16-oz cans diced tomatoes • 2 16-oz cans small red beans • 2 8-oz cans tomato sauce
Relating this to my own life at the time, I found that I had to maintain faith in myself in order to continue to push forward. Without hope, we have nothing. I remember lying in bed next to my wife, crying as I read the book. At that moment in my life, the
Directions
1. In a deep pot, brown the beef, stirring often. 2. Once beef is cooked, add chili powder, Creole seasoning, and cumin, cooking for 1 minute. 3. Stir in diced tomatoes, beans, and tomato sauce and bring the mixture to a boil. 4. After the mixture boils, reduce the heat to low and let chili simmer for 15 minutes. 5. Serve with toppings of choice, like cheese, sour cream, or chives.
novel was so appropriate and fitting, and I felt as if it was speaking to me. Nicole knew what I needed. “The Alchemist” is pure magic!
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