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September 2017
THE WILL TO OUTLAST THE COMPETITION
When my daughter, Megan, and her softball team from Cal Baptist University went on to become national champions a few years back, it was clear that their competitive drive wasn’t some isolated aspect of their lives. It was a deeply ingrained character trait that has pushed them to succeed in every arena they’ve entered since. Megan went on to get her law degree and now works directly with me as an attorney,
They started off, in the first weekend of the two-weekend tournament, with a loss, forcing them into the loser’s bracket. But the keen skill and perseverance they showed years back at Nationals came through, and they battled their way through the tournament, with seven consecutive wins, until they clawed their way into the championship game of the
first weekend. By the end of the championship game, everyone was wondering how they’d managed to lose their first game, as they’d completely dominated the opposing team — the competitor from the
while her teammates have gone on to garner numerous master’s degrees, becoming physical therapists, children’s psychologists, teachers, and compliance directors.
Last July, Megan and a few of these old teammates reunited in San Diego to participate in the huge Old Mission Beach Athletic Club’s annual Over-the- Line Tournament, an event that the city’s tourism department calls “one of the last pure Southern California traditions,” running for 64 years straight. Teams come decked out in elaborate costumes, representing their respective characters. Everyone gets pumped up at the event, as the short games (running from 10–30 minutes) fly by. Though it’s a lot different from traditional softball, with only three players per team and points being won through successful hits rather than traditional runs, Megan and her two teammates retained many of the basic skills from their years in softball. The game is played on the sand in the blazing heat, making it no event for wimps.
winner’s bracket. They were invited to the second weekend, up against the best of the best, but one of the team members got engaged, and they all went on a trip instead. Since the tournament, the girls have decided to make the Over-the-Line competition into a lifetime tradition. After seeing teams of 70-year-old women, who have been playing together for over 30 years, I have no doubt they’re going to keep playing — and winning — for many years to come. -Patrick Silva
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HOW TO DEMYSTIFY YOUR KIDS’ JAMPACKED SCHEDULES EXTRACURRICULAR OVERLOAD
AS SCHOOL STARTS UP AGAIN, so do sports, and your kids’ extracurricular ambitions pile up like the falling autumn leaves. Managing their schedules can seem impossible, but don’t let yourself get burned out. Here are some tips for staying sane in the midst of the extracurricular whirlwind. Consolidate all your scheduling, jotting, and activity-tracking strategies into one system. You can’t afford to be scrawling “Abby piano lesson rescheduled 9/21” on the first scrap of paper you come across. That doesn’t mean you have to be hyper- organized, but it does mean that you need to keep your entire calendar in one place, whether that place is Google Calendar, a fridge whiteboard, or the old-fashioned standby: a calendar with a lighthouse on every page. Whichever system you choose, keep it updated. Its word is law.
Form parent alliances. It’s vital that you and your partner coordinate availability and who’s driving when, but you should go further than that. Those soccer practices Jacob’s going to? There are other teammates there, and those teammates have parents shuttling them around, just like you are. Set up carpools to manage scheduling conflicts between your kids and drastically reduce the time you spend as a chauffeur. Maintain balance. This might come as a surprise, but you will have to say no to your child every now and then. Sure, simultaneous baseball, football, and soccer seasons might seem healthy and fun for your kid, but you need to consider your own needs, as well. Many parents give their children free rein over what to choose, but limit activities to one or two per season. Make sure you weigh each child’s needs equally, and keep the rules the same for each of them.
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A Cautionary Tale About End-of-Life Planning HAVE YOU ASKED THE HARD QUESTIONS? On February 25, 1990, Terri Schiavo had a heart attack in her Florida home. The doctors were able to resuscitate her, but brain damage left her in a permanent vegetative state. After years of speech and physical therapy, her family accepted that she wouldn’t get better. What followed were 15 years of court battles between her husband and parents over whether she should be removed from life support. It was a polarizing issue for the family, as well as anti-abortion, right-do-die, and disability rights activists. No matter where you land on the issue, it’s important to ask the question, “What would you want your family to do for you?” A responsible person will ask the hard questions when it comes to end-of-life plans. For one, it spares your loved ones of the burden of having to decide. Secondly, it’s all a part of the greater will and trust preparation you should do.
As you consider end-of-life plans, consider the following questions: • How do I want to be treated in cases of disability? • Do I want to stay on life support? • Who should make medical decisions for me? • Do I want to be buried or cremated? Again, we know those are tough questions, but this is important! If you don’t get those answers down in writing, you’re not the only one who suffers. Once you have figured it out, consult professionals in order to put it in writing. Telling a spouse or family member verbally what you’d like to have happen isn’t enough in the eyes of a court. And, as always, if you have any questions, call us for a free consultation. We’d love to help you face the hard questions.
Chicken APPLE CIDER
Latin Legal Word of the Day
With cool fall weather comes the desire for hot, comforting meals. Take advantage of fall’s abundance of apples to make this savory dish.
INGREDIENTS
LATIN PHRASE adjournment sine die
• 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 2 teaspoons dried thyme • 2 bay leaves • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 11/2 cups apple cider and bay leaves. Sauté until apple begins to get color and onions soften, about 6 minutes. Add flour and stir for 2–3 minutes. 4. Nestle chicken back into pan,
• 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 tablespoons butter • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds) • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 Vidalia onion, chopped 1. Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, add to pan and sear until golden, about 4 minutes each side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside. DIRECTIONS
LITERAL TRANSLATION
adjournment without a day
DEFINITION AND USE
When an assembly adjourns without setting a date for its next meeting
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add cider, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes.
CHRYSTAL T.
3. Add remaining butter,
onion, apple, garlic, thyme,
(Recipe courtesy of foodnetwork.com.)
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The Will to Outlast the Competition 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Extracurricular Overload Success Stories Have You Asked the Hard Questions? Latin Legal Word of the Day Apple Cider Chicken Book Review: ‘The Productivity Project’
AN EXERCISE IN REACHING NEW HEIGHTS OF PRODUCTIVITY BOOK REVIEW: ‘THE PRODUCTIVITY PROJECT’
We all strive to be more productive. We are surrounded by advice, apps, and devices purported to boost our productivity, yet we don’t seem to be any better off. This challenge to achieve greater productivity is explored in “The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy” by Chris Bailey. The author has a passion for productivity that most of us only dream of; he spent a full year attempting to be more productive. During that year, Bailey’s goal was to get more out of life by being more productive and working smarter, not harder. “The Productivity Project” takes that idea to the extreme. Much of the book recounts Bailey’s productivity experiments and what he learned along the way. Plus, he gives the reader tools and insights so they, too, can apply what he learned.
by reading about the successes and failures of others with similar goals. He experimented with meditation, a modified sleep schedule, an altered diet, and even strategized his coffee consumption, among many other modifications — all with the goal of living and working better. Through these productivity experiments, there is one thing Bailey didn’t want to do: waste your time. Every chapter begins with a takeaway. Bailey tells you what you’ll get out of the chapter and how long the chapter will take to read. But Bailey challenges the reader, as well. Most chapters include a challenge for you to try. It’s all about relevancy to your life, personal and professional. At its core, “The Productivity Project” is a trove of ideas. When you want to master your productivity and live and work better, this book serves as a worthwhile starting point.
One by one, Bailey works his way through a number of tasks to understand productivity and ultimately master it. He prepared
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