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AUGUST 2018
A LEARNING EXPERIENCE LOOKING BACK ON MY SCHOOL DAYS
Before I shipped off to law school, the attorneys I knew loved to pile on the horror stories. “You’d better be ready,” they’d say,
If you knew the challenges I faced as a young guy in prep school, this statement would probably make more sense.
practically relishing your dread. “You’ll need to study every waking moment of your life, and even then, you’ll have no idea how well you’re doing until the sink-or-swim exams at the end of the semester.” They’d share tales of professors chewing students out for the most minor of offenses and friends who crashed and burned when it came time to take the bar exam. All in all, they’d paint a picture of law school as a nightmarish world of constant stress, a gauntlet designed to push even the most studious individuals to the limit. I was pretty nervous and afraid to face the challenge until one of my dad’s buddies — a guy named Lewis Lamb who’s now the district attorney for the Southwestern Judicial Circuit — told me while we were out fishing that he thought all that negative talk about law school was just hot air. “When people jump to tell you how hard law school is,” he said, “I think
Growing up, I was about as far from a natural student as a kid could be, but things turned around when I got to college and started buckling down. It felt like a clean slate, free of all the oppressive rules and overbearing teachers. From Day One in college, I felt invested in a way I hadn’t before — somehow, I pulled nearly straight A’s my first semester, an unheard-of feat in my earlier days. From then on, I kept my nose to the grindstone and dedicated myself to my studies. I may be skeptical when people go blue in the face talking about how difficult law school is, but I think that fear was a pretty good motivator. My first semester, I got the best grades of my life. And though there were some pretty steep learning curves to surmount, I did everything I could to stay competitive in the class and learn as much as possible about my new career. Passing the bar was one of the most exciting events of
My college days
they’re actually just interested in patting themselves on the back. ‘Oh, it was so difficult! But I was smart enough to make it through!’” Looking back, I think he was right. Make no mistake — law school is certainly a challenge. But by the time I arrived there, I’d learned to study effectively and mastered the art of reading and writing for hours on end. In many ways, I actually thought law school was easier than middle and high school had been. Chalk it up to my maturity level.
my life, and I never looked back after that. While it may have been a winding path to where I am today, I’m just grateful I figured it out before it was too late and managed to discover a rewarding, engaging career that keeps me eager to come into work each day.
-William F. “Trey” Underwood, III
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3 WAYS TO MENTALLY PREPARE YOUR KIDS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR
It may not feel like it yet, but summer is coming to a close, and summer break is ending along with it. Soon, the kids will be back to early morning breakfasts before the school bus arrives and late- night study sessions. Thankfully, there are some steps your family can take during these closing weeks of summer to ensure your kids hit the ground running this school year. SET AN EARLY BEDTIME For many kids, summer schedules are flexible. They may have become accustomed to sleeping in and staying up late without any obligations. Getting back into the rhythm of the school year can take some getting used to. In fact, according to psychologist Cherie Valeithian, it can take upward of two weeks to properly adjust to a new sleep-wake cycle. So why not give your kids a head start and ensure they begin the school year bright-eyed and bushy-tailed? OUTLINE A HOMEWORK SCHEDULE Resuming a homework regimen can be a difficult transition for some kids. Late summer, when they don’t have assignments to worry about
yet, can be a great opportunity to help them prepare a study schedule. Ask the following questions to help them get started: “Do you want to dive right into homework when you get home? Do you need to accommodate for a sport or extracurricular activity? Do you work best when doing your assignments in one large chunk, or would you prefer taking breaks in between assignments?” Your kids may find that last year’s schedule doesn’t work for them this year. Emphasize that this is okay; part of growing up is learning how and when you work most effectively. Don’t be afraid to help them switch things up as the school year progresses. ASK YOUR KIDS HOW THEY FEEL Maybe your kids are excited about the school year. Maybe they are anxious, or perhaps they’re just disappointed to see summer vacation come to an end. Starting a dialogue about the aspects of school your kids are looking forward to and those they’re dreading can help you dispel myths and identify problem areas. More than anything else, this can help your kids feel at ease about the coming year.
WHEN THE WORKERS’ COMP SYSTEM FAILS YOU
DON’T GIVE UP!
Though the Georgia workers’ compensation system is supposed to be set up to shelter workers from the financial strain of work- related injuries, it can sometimes seem so complex and convoluted that it’s not worth pursuing benefits at all. If your employer’s insurance company gets involved and starts trying to push back, it can be an utterly exhausting process to face alone — especially when you’re recovering from an injury that’s still causing you pain. According to a 2017 study by the nonprofit Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), 18 percent of Georgians who suffered an injury at work that sidelined them for at least seven days stated they had serious issues getting services that they or their medical provider wanted done, predominantly because the “employer or insurer did not want the care provided.”
workers’ compensation system demand a payment guarantee upfront. And when your employer or insurance company continuously delays authorizing payments, it can feel like they’re trying to stall you out to the point that you give up. But these shady tactics should never cause you to give up — instead, you should just fight harder. It can be difficult to wrangle the workers’ compensation system and battle with the insurance companies, but with the right attorney on your side, you can bet that you’ll have a lot more negotiating power. And better yet, you can leave the logistics to the experts and get back to focusing on your life and recovery. If you’ve recently suffered an injury at work or you’re feeling burned out by the workers’ compensation labyrinth, call William “Trey” Underwood, III at 229-888-0888 today. We’ll ensure you get the full extent of the benefits you deserve.
The problem is that, despite the fact that you don’t need prior approval to seek specific treatments, many doctors within the
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2 BIZARRE PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUITS
At The Law Offices of William F. Underwood, we guide our clients through all kinds of personal injury cases. But just when we think we’ve seen it all, we do some research into the weirdest personal injury claims from across the country and are reminded that the law is a lot stranger than we tend to think …
in the first place. So, the devious laundromat owners got off the hook; they remain free to pilfer pants in what we can only assume is an insidious worldwide trousers conspiracy.
The Case of the Creepy Cookie
The Case of the Missing $67 Million Pants In 2008, an administrative law judge in Washington, D.C., sued the owners of a local dry cleaning company, claiming that, not only had they lost a pair of his pants, but they had violated a sign stating “satisfaction guaranteed” posted in their window. Apparently, he was not satisfied, and he really, really needed those pants — to the tune of $67 million. Of course, the court threw out the ridiculous case, stating that the claimant failed to establish that the
When two Colorado teens decided to bake a huge mess of cookies just for the heck of it and put them on all their neighbors’ doorsteps, they probably figured their neighbors would be grateful for the anonymous deliveries. They dropped the cookies on porches that had lights on, knocked on the door, and ran off, leaving only a note that said “Have a great night. From the T and L Club.” But one woman thought this “T and L Club” indicated something a little more sinister than a couple of teens being overly friendly. You see, she’d been burglarized before, and a mysterious tapping on her door at 10:30 p.m. wasn’t exactly welcome. She called the cops, and the next day, was admitted to the hospital for an anxiety attack. The girls sent an apologetic note along with an offer to pay her medical bills, but this charming lady decided to sue them anyway. She got $900 out of it for her bills.
“satisfaction guaranteed” sign was misleading and that the dry cleaner had even lost his pants
Have a Laugh!
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower doesn’t have to be boring! With a little Parmesan cheese and some seasoning, it can pack a punch of flavor that will please even your most vegetable-averse family members.
Ingredients •
1 head cauliflower
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, sliced
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, ideally Parmigiano-Reggiano
4 sprigs thyme
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions 1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. Cut cauliflower into florets. On a large baking sheet, toss cauliflower with onions, thyme, garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast for 35–40 minutes, tossing occasionally. 4. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and finish roasting, about 10 minutes longer. 5. Serve while hot. Inspired by epicurious.com
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inside Trey Underwood Looks Back on His School Days PAGE 1 How to Prepare Your Kids for School PAGE 2 The Problem With the Workers’ Comp System PAGE 2 2 Bizarre Personal Injury Lawsuits PAGE 3 Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower PAGE 3 Jay Abraham’s Simple Guide to Success PAGE 4
Th e P r o f o u nd S i m p l i c i t y o f ‘ GETT ING EVERYTHING YOU CAN OUT OF ALL YOU ’ VE GOT ’
Jay Abraham’s “Getting Everything You Can Out of All You’ve Got” is one of those evergreen business books every entrepreneur should pick up at some point. Rather than latch on to fleeting business trends or the gimmicks of the
methodical approach, which shines through in this book. You won’t find banal platitudes or sweeping summations within these pages. Instead, Abraham uses direct, approachable language to outline clear, actionable steps to get you to “recognize the income- and success-increasing connections that are all around you.” With this workmanlike approach, “Getting Everything You Can” breaks down success in business into its component processes: attracting new clients, increasing the average size per sale of a client, and boosting client retention. These three aspects of success, according to Abraham, hinge on your ability to leverage a “unique selling proposition,” or USP. Put bluntly, a USP stems from the aspects of your business that make it stand out from the competition — what you bring to the table that others can’t. Identifying a USP sounds like a simple-enough concept, but as Abraham explains, business owners are often blind to the real value of their company. Seeing what truly makes your brand unique requires looking at old problems in new ways and fundamentally shifting your perspective on the basics of running a business. Finding solutions hidden in plain sight is no easy task, but “Getting Everything You Can Out of All You’ve Got” is committed to getting you there.
early dot-com era, Abraham, a business coach who has spent his entire career solving problems and fixing companies, re-examines the basics of business. By returning to and interrogating the building blocks of growth, he is able to deliver the sort of timeless wisdom most business authors only dream of being able to capture. What makes “Getting Everything You Can” stand out is the simplicity of the ideas it presents. In fact, Abraham’s central thesis is that our tendency to overlook or dismiss the mundane, everyday aspects of our business is what keeps us from seeing its real value. As Abraham puts it, “You are surrounded by simple, obvious solutions that can dramatically increase your income, power, influence, and success.” Finding those solutions is what “Getting Everything You Can” is all about.
What makes Abraham so successful as a business coach for small companies and international brands alike is his practical,
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