It's surreal to write this but today marks 10 years since the founding of our law firm.
I know intuitively that it's a momentous occasion. Still I needed to clarify for myself why. I gave it some thought while in the gym this morning and then it hit me!
The answer is best represented in the form of a number: 5,256,000
Since the founding of our firm on December 3, 2009, I have spent 5,256,000 minutes consciously, unconsciously, and subconsciously dreaming, imagining, thinking, learning, planning, sweating, executing, growing, building, striving, evaluating, and improving in order to establish and grow a special education law firm and to realize a unique vision of what that firm should be like and how we could make a difference in the world.
It has not always been easy but it has always been gratifying. And I am so fortunate to be working with a wonderful team of people who feel the same way.
Together, in our own special way, we are changing the world. Not in the global sense of eliminating poverty, or eradicating disease, or bringing peace. But, on an individual scale, one family at a time, we are securing supports and services for children with special needs; helping them to achieve meaningful educational progress; and, to the extent possible, improving their chances of leading independent, productive, and happy lives. At the end of the day, it's all about the kids -- a message I understand more clearly every day now that I am the father of three children myself.
We have accomplished so much over the last 10 years and I am so proud of what we have built. How much more can we accomplish in the 10 years ahead?
I am excited by the possibilities!