I have no doubt that this group is full of individuals who work long, hard hours...we are all dedicated to our professions, client's and staff. But what about family. Contrary to what my significant other thinks, time in my office is NOT like a day at Disney! That being said, I do love my work and am always worried about meeting my client's needs …
My mate and I recently took a 4 week vacation. While I was trepidatious to be away from my practice (and our sweet pup) that long, we were both looking forward to escaping the constant news of the party shenanigans. Well, not so easy. America is, unfortunately, the talk of the world, and not in a good way. We were greeted kindly in all 3 countri …
So, we all take vacations, or at least we all SHOULD take vacations, but I digress.... Here are a few questions for you: What is the longest vacation you have taken? What did you do to prepare your office prior to leaving? How long did it take upon your return to normalize your work routine and hours again? I am leaving tomorrow for the longest vac …
Just when you thought things were in cruise mode...BAAAMMM .... out of the blue life can deal you a wicked hand. However, when this happens, you instantly know who your friends are. The ones who support you and encourage you. I have many such friends in Gotham. I am also fortunate to have a very supportive family. So in this instance, I was c …
In life, we all have regrets...things we should have done / anticipated that we did not. We all have the ability to make the life of someone else brighter just by a kind word, just by reaching out when you know they are down. Never let an opportunity to show concern for others pass you by. You never know when one contact from anyone will make …
Yesterday I celebrated 10 years of practicing under my own shingle. It has zoomed by! (That term takes on a whole new meaning these days) Looking back, I recognized what I had known all along...I did not do this alone. I had some great mentors and so many great colleagues who have trusted me to handle their clients needs. I also have a phenomenal …
Do you have the option to work remotely and/or in person? I work from home 2 days per week, if I choose, but work in the office the other 3-5 days. While I find I am more productive in the office, I also enjoy the comradery of my coworkers. However, that couple of days a week at home allow me to handle some things around the house that I would no …
There are many things in our day that can disrupt our normal flow, make you late for certain obligations (like blogging) and events that will have a lasting effect.... I know some of you will remember the blogs I have done in the past which included words of wisdom from our wonderful companion, Musha. Well, almost 2 weeks ago, Musha made it known …
This past weekend we had the pleasure of hosting the birthday of the century, literally! It was a ton of family from near and far as well as a smattering of great friends who gathered to honor an amazing woman, Stewart’s mom and my self proclaimed replacement mom. The comments of the party goers following the day warmed our hearts. I have said on …
What happened to our world? Our lives? Our society? It seems that nothing, absolutely nothing is "as it used to be". We live such fast paced existences, rarely slowing down to "smell the roses". I personally struggle to find the work life balance for myself that I pound into the heads of my staff. I want them to resist burnout, realizing that …
I find it hard to truly relax. My mind is always on overdrive. Between work, social activities, family business, worrying about my kids (grown adults) and trying to carve out some quality time for my honey and my puppy, it seems "I" get lost in the crunch. Everyone chime in on tips to help me mentally disconnect and just be....
It seems everywhere I turn these days I come across people with entitlement issues. Some ingrained. Some manufactured. Some deserved. The ingrained seem to originate from the wealth or stature in which you were raised. The manufactured type is the most vexing for me. It seems to be rampant in our youth of today. The seem to have a mistaken impressi …
and never give up! When you are feeling like all is lost, look around. There is invariable someone around you who is in a more precarious situation than you are. There is always hope. Point in case: I was honored to have recently closed a case that had been in my office for nearly 9 years. This poor gentleman client of mine was being deni …
While traveling recently I noticed a few habits that made me say "The French have it right!" All chairs at outdoor cafes face out toward the street (don't let the world pass you by); 99% of the retail stores were closed by 6:00 pm. Spend quality time not money; 99% of the restaurants stopped serving food by 10:00 pm - nothing good comes from eatin …
Musha always wants to know where I am going, where I have been, and did I bring him any treats from my travels? This week I had the pleasure of telling him that I had a blast while attending (co-hosting) our newest Gotham group - Lower Manhattan Dinner Group. What a night that was. He still insisted to know what HE got out of it. At which poi …
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