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TRUE NORTH
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STEVE LINGENBRINK | CHRIS CAZARES
THE WILLINGNESS TO SHOW UP EXAMINING THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP
very short bridge between work and home life — he lives right around the corner from work and is always home for dinner. He’s incredibly effective and productive in the office and is a devoted family man. Along my journey, Steve shared two books: “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and “First Things First,” both by Stephen Covey. I had already read the first one, so I explored “First Things First,” and the takeaways were impactful. If you haven’t taken the time to invest in yourself and read these books, I suggest you do. Because Steve had a firm belief in the principles outlined in these books, he even held a training for his team members in the
past, featuring a member of the Stephen Covey training program on a weekly basis. Steve doesn’t just talk the talk. He walks the walk — and it speaks volumes about his character. Steve has taught me that training and learning is a system, and to be effective, you must be willing to go shoulder to shoulder with someone and include them in your space, almost like an apprenticeship. He modeled how to be successful in both professional and personal aspects. I now live five minutes away from my house, and I’ve streamlined my work-life balance. I realize I, too, must pay the price of discipleship if I’m to promote a better culture at work, which then leads to a better environment in my home. If you want to have a productive and positive work environment, then we should help others, educate them, share our successes, and “walk the walk” ourselves, even at home. To change someone’s trajectory and help them get a leg up in the world, you must be willing to get into the boat with them and help them row! Thank you, Steve, for your continuing support, willingness to help, and staying in the boat with me!
Mother Teresa once said, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.”
In a world plagued by busy schedules, a pandemic, tragedies, and personal struggles, it seems everyone wishes they could do more. We often struggle to serve others and find time for ourself. I am no exception. So, where do we channel our energy and time? I believe our largest impact begins at a local and personal level. The best answer I have found is to find a mentor(s) and allow their example to speak into your life — and more succintly, discipleship. In life, many people set out to do something and although they may not achieve it, they put themselves out there. My law partner, Steve, has had a monumental impact on my life in more ways than I can count; he spent several years mentoring me as we worked together. He showed me a Christ-like generosity in sharing how he generates success and happiness. His sacrifice of time and energy on my behalf is the cost he readily pays as he invests into my discipleship.
“TO CHANGE SOMEONE’S TRAJECTORY AND HELP THEM GET A LEG UP IN THE WORLD, YOU MUST BE WILLING TO GET INTO THE BOAT WITH THEM AND HELP THEM ROW!”
Over the years, I’ve watched as Steve successfully balances his priorities. He keeps a
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Michelangelo’s David sculpture. And, of course, we went through the Uffizi Gallery, which has hundreds of exhibits, including Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.” We boarded another high-speed train to Siena — what a beautiful city! From there, we spent a week in an ancient villa in the beautiful Tuscany town of Montisi. We had many wonderful food and wine experiences in Montepulciano, Chianti, Montalcino, and many others on our
beneath the beautiful Tuscan sun. The resort, the family, the food, and the wine were all molto bene. From there, we took another high- speed train to Bologna, where we had a private tour of the Ferrari
(gondolas and water taxis), bridges, narrow streets (no motor vehicles at all), Murano
glass, and St. Mark’s Square. The eastern end of the piazza is dominated by St Mark’s Basilica, the most famous of the city’s churches. Next door to the basilica is Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale), and across the grand canal, the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute — built to celebrate the end of the black plague. We ate our
Factory AND the Ferrari Museum. This truly was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Bologna also included a stay at San Vitale, which sported incredible rooms with private verandas and a super-chill rooftop bar for an after-dinner digestif.
way to Cortona, where we were guests of the Baracchi family in a magical location near Cortona. Baracchi Vineyards are located on the hills facing Cortona, and the winery overlooks the panorama of the Valdichiana
One of the highlights was the (long) hike up to Santuario della Beata Vergine di San Luca (Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca). The basilica church in Bologna is world-renowned for its views and incredible architecture.
way around Venice, enjoying several bacaro and cicchetti food tours. Venice is so unique! After all, where else can you take a water taxi from your hotel to the airport? In conclusion, a month was not enough time. Our return to Genoa, Rome, and southern Italy to Sicily awaits! Arrivederci !
We then took our last high-speed train to Venice. I was utterly awestruck by Venice and the canals
PUSH AND PULL
Deadlifts, bench press, and bicep curls, oh my! However, according to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, strength training has been proven to positively impact our overall health. Yet only 2 in every 5 adults participate in any type of strength training. In fact, only 30.2% of adults in the U.S. meet the twice-a-week recommendation for strength training. Strength training, often referred to as resistance training, is any type of physical activity designed to improve fitness and muscular strength. It usually targets a particular muscle group using free weights, body weight, or weight machines. Typically, strength training relies on both pushing and pulling movements to help with strength and coordination for day- to-day activities. 4 BENEFITS OF STRENGTH TRAINING
For many, strength training can be intimidating; however, it’s extremely versatile, can be tailored to fit your fitness level, and provides many benefits. Let’s take a look! Protects Muscle and Bone Mass As we age, we progressively lose our bone and muscle mass — it’s a natural phenomenon that comes along with getting older. However, according to a 2017 study published in The Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 30 minutes of high-intensity resistance and impact training twice per week improves our bone structure, density, and strength. Helps Our Bodies Burn Calories While any form of exercise gives your metabolism an extra boost, lifting weights or practicing resistance training, even with just your own body weight, works magic! When strength training meets aerobic activity, your body continues to burn calories after the
exercise while your body returns to a restful state.
Helps You Maintain Your Weight Goals When you build up lean muscle mass via strength training, your body can burn calories even while you are sleeping! This is because lean tissue is considered an active tissue. Loaded With Cardiovascular Perks Just like running, climbing stairs, or playing basketball, lifting weights or resistance training helps lower your blood pressure, keep your heart healthy, and reduce the risk of hypertension. Whether you do pushups, pullups, Pilates, weighted squats, dumbbell rows, or clean and jerks, strength training is sure to leave you feeling energized and healthy while improving your body’s ability to burn calories and function!
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WHAT IS UNDERWATER RUGBY? IT’S LIKE TRADITIONAL RUGBY — BUT IN WATER! Rugby is a popular sport played professionally and recreationally. But have
you ever heard of underwater rugby? It’s popular in Europe but is gaining popularity in the U.S. Here’s everything you need to know about the aquatic sport. The History of Underwater Rugby Ludwig von Bersuda from Cologne, Germany, invented the sport in 1961. Bersuda was a member of the German Underwater Club, and they played “Cologne Discipline,” now known as underwater rugby, as a warmup before practicing their dives for a different sport. It quickly became popular in Nordic countries under the name UW-Polo in 1970. The Confédération Mondiale de Activités (CMAS), which oversees underwater sports, officially declared underwater rugby a sport in 1978. The first World Championships were held in Mülheim, Germany, in 1980 and continue to be held there every four years. How do you play? Underwater rugby has six players on each team and three positions: two forwards, two defenders, and two goalie/left wings. The objective is to place the ball in the opposing team’s basket. The players wear fins, a diving mask, and a snorkel. The game
is played in a deep pool, about 11–16 feet, and the length of the pool is
about 40–72 feet. The ball is plastic and filled with saltwater so it doesn’t float. For offensive players, the forwards’ goal is to gain possession of the ball and score. Defenders try to take the ball away or prevent opponents from approaching the goal. Goalies sit on top of their basket and block attacks on the goal. The rules are simple: The player possessing the ball is allowed to attack other players. But opposing players can only attack the individual with the ball. Offensive and defensive players are prohibited from grabbing opposing players around the neck or head, twisting limbs, kicking, and hitting. Each half of the game is 15 minutes, and each team can request one 60-second timeout per half. There are three referees — one on the edge of the pool keeping track of time, a scuba referee underwater observing the game, and a free diver who watches the match. The sport is physically demanding and can improve your swimming, endurance, teamwork, and strength! Some U.S. states have underwater rugby teams you can join. Check your area to see if any are near you.
GREEN BEAN AND EGGPLANT STIR-FRY
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PUZZLE BREAK
In just 30 minutes, turn a pile of summer veggies into a Chinese-inspired dish.
INGREDIENTS •
2 Chinese eggplants, cut into 1/4-inch strips
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1/2-inch piece of ginger, thinly sliced 1 red chili pepper, thinly sliced 1 tbsp vegan stir-fry sauce (like Lee Kum Kee Vegetarian) 2 tbsp soy sauce
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Salt, to taste
3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided 6 oz green beans, trimmed 6 cloves garlic, minced
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1/8 tsp pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, add the eggplant and coat with salt. Cover the eggplant with water and soak for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry. 2. In a wok over medium heat, warm 2 tbsp of oil. Add the eggplant and fry for 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside. 3. Add the remaining oil and green beans to the wok. Fry for 5 minutes, then remove and set aside. 4. Add garlic, ginger, and chili before stir-frying for 1 minute. Return the green beans and eggplant to the wok and add the soy sauce, vegan stir-fry sauce, and pepper. Toss to coat, then serve over rice!
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This Sport Is Underwater?!
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Steve’s Corner
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STEVE LINGENBRINK IS THE FOUNDING PARTNER OF POLARIS INJURY LAW, FORMERLY LINGENBRINK LAW AND LINGENBRINK CAZARES INJURY LAWYERS. AN UNFORGETTABLE ITALIAN ADVENTURE STEVE’S CORNER:
The process of easing into retirement is proceeding nicely! One of our first big journeys in this new endeavor was a month spent in Italy. We arrived in Milan on Saturday, May 21, 2022, to discover that we made it just in time to enjoy the first live music event in Milano “post-COVID-19.”
pop singers performing back-to-back on stage in Piazza Duomo to celebrate Radio Italia’s 40th birthday, hosted by Luca and Paolo. They did not disappoint — they were simply amazing! The following day, AC Milan (what we call professional soccer) completed its ascent back to the Serie A summit. For the first time since 2010-11, the Rossoneri were crowned Italian champions, outlasting rival, and defending scudetto winner, Inter Milan for the league trophy. The entire city erupted into a raucous celebration that included 300,000-plus partiers, fireworks, honking horns, and unbridled joy into the wee hours of the morning. What a welcome to Italy! The next day we headed to Lake Como and enjoyed some fabulous wine tasting along the way! We spent five days in a magnificent hotel in
the Lake Como area. Our stay there included an e-bike trip in Bellagio, multiple ferry boat trips up and down the lake, stops for lunch and aperitifs in small towns along the way, and of course, a visit to Villa del Balbianello, where several movies have been filmed. We then took a high-speed train to Florence. We had a private tour of the city upon arrival. The next day, we toured the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto. Next, we took in the beauty of the Galleria dell’Accademia, featuring
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