Some of the giants in our lives are not always slayable, but we still must face them and deal with them. With that thought in mind, I am trying to face my giants. My law practice may be different from everyone else's, because I have those files or cases on my desk that I tend to push aside. I haven't achieved the goal every week, but at least I am facing the giant of procrastination. I encourage you to face your giants, and if you cannot face them alone, get help.
Help is available through professional colleagues, family, friends, ministers, and counselors.
But the first step is to recognize and face the giants, and then determine how best to deal with them. The concern that we attorneys have about our public image continues to plague us. I went on a trail ride in the Black Hills one weekend this month and I found myself not wanting to admit to the group of 21 riders that I am an attorney. As we introduced ourselves, everyone stated his or her occupation, so it was unavoidable for me to fess up to being an attorney. There was no immediate reaction, other than slight avoidance.