Frank Cole Jr.
Cole, Scott & Kissane
The ability to refocus after the holidays involves several factors. First, it is important to enjoy the holidays. If you’re going to be unproductive at the end of the year, at least enjoy being unproductive. Second, planning significant tasks for the first few weeks of January requires that you hit the ground running –– pressure is a great motivator. Finally, diet and exercise often go out the window during the holidays. Concentrate on your personal well-being because a healthy body fosters a healthy mind.
Susan Mack
Adams and Reese
I’m an insurance regulatory attorney. Since many client companies need deals done or regulatory issues resolved by year-end, that means the last week of the year is extraordinarily busy. What I do to enhance practice success is to plan for the New Year’s priorities in early December, well before the year-end rush begins. This was exceptionally important this year. My prioritization skills were challenged by the need to guide the renovations of my home in Ponte Vedra Beach, paid an unwelcome visit in early October by
Hurricane Matthew.
John Weedon
Hinshaw & Culbertson
It seems to be different for me every year, but this year I’ve purposely scheduled a couple of out of town depositions for January to give the billable hours a good jump-start. Personally, I am usually pretty undisciplined during football season, so I am ready to get back on track by the time January comes around.