Naively & ignorantly, I supposed that as the business with my law partner proved its viability and profitability, my mental consternation would fade into a proverbial sunset.

Sullivan|Simon is busier than ever. We have many federal and state court projects, meaning we are presented with an opportunity to author persuasive, well-written products and get rich. We are motivated to accomplish both.

My lovely, insightful girlfriend made an excellent point last night at dinner. We discussed S|S’s workload, and she asked if I was stressed. I replied, “No, not yet”.

She remarked that this time, when I decide to stress myself, the quality of the subject of my anxiety will have improved. “Worrying about having a lot of jobs is better than stressing about low pay due to a lack of clients.” Cue the light bulb.

LESSON: There will always be issues about which I can stress myself. My goal is not an anxiety-free existence because that’s impossible. Life will never be easy. And I don’t want it to be. An easy life would be boring. Instead, I strive to place myself in situations with “better” stress.