When Glenn Cunningham was a small boy growing up in rural Kansas, he and his older brother Floyd were trapped in a schoolhouse fire caused by an overheated stove. Floyd died from the burns, and Glenn’s legs were terribly burned at the age of seven. His legs were burned so badly that the doctors considered amputation, but at the last minute decided against it. He was told he would not walk again. Glenn was resolved to not only walk but…
As trial advocates we are tested in many ways while carrying our professional duties for our clients. We fail to stop, at intervals, and reflect on this aspect of our lives. Here are a couple of basic reflections you might find beneficial to consider. Nothing profound, but subjects we may find applicable to our lives. If you do your job well and with courage you will offend some people If we fulfill our role as advocates, no matter how professionally…
Whether we like it or not, adversity is in an inevitable part of our life. Problems are going to happen and the secret is to know how to deal with them when it happenss. Challenges, large and small, the occur continually through our lifetime. Our attitude determines our personal reality in dealing with adversity. We know from our past experience that Nietzsche was right: “that which does not kill you will make you stronger.” We see the benefit of adversity…