Will of Iron: Forged in Fire

“Your destiny is forged in the fires of your determination”

- Chris Howard –

Most of us reach a point where we quietly ask ourselves: Is this really the life I am

building, or just the one I have become used to?

It is a thought that slips in during the drive to work, in the quiet after a long day, or

when we catch ourselves repeating the same routines. We all feel that tug - the

sense that something needs to shift, even if we cannot yet name what it is.

Approaching moments like these is not about having everything figured out. It is

about being honest with ourselves, acknowledging where we are stuck, and giving

ourselves permission to want more. When we start paying attention - really paying

attention - we begin to notice the habits that hold us back, the small wins we

overlook, and the clarity that often arrives only when we stop trying to force it.

The thoughts that follow take us through that very human experience: the tension

between who we are and who we hope to become, the courage to break old

patterns, and the quiet strength it takes to move with intention instead of momentum.

• Is your routine building your future, or simply maintaining your past?

Too often we mistake motion for progress, filling our days with tasks that keep

us busy but not necessarily moving us closer to the life we imagine. A Will of

Iron is not about doing more - it is about choosing with intention, shaping each

moment into a step forward.

• What if a dream job is not a destination, but a series of moments over

time?

The truth is, careers are rarely defined by one grand achievement. They are

forged in the quiet persistence of showing up, learning, adapting, and refusing

to settle. A Will of Iron means embracing the journey, not waiting for a finish

line.

• Are you running forward, or just getting better at running in circles?

Without clarity, even determination can become a trap. Strength is not

measured by how fast you move, but by whether you are moving in the right

direction. A Will of Iron demands courage to break patterns, to step off the

treadmill of repetition, and to walk boldly toward change.

• Trust that clarity will come, there is no need for it to be forced.

Answers arrive when you are quiet enough to hear them. Confusion does not

mean failure - it simply means you are human. Let go of the need to figure it all

out immediately; you do not need the whole map, only the next step.

• Maybe you do not notice your progress because you are always raising

the bar.

Ambition can be both a gift and a burden. It drives us to grow, but it

can also blind us to how far we have already come. A Will of Iron is the balance

between striving and appreciating, between reaching higher and recognizing

the victories already won.

At Gittins Attorneys, we believe every professional - especially in law - must

cultivate a Will of Iron. Not through perfection or bravado, but through integrity,

honesty, and a genuine commitment to serve. Our principals lead by example: with

truthfulness, resilience, and a deep belief that leaving strong and deep footprints

matters more than shining for a moment.

Every legal battle entrusted to us is carried with that same intention - to show up

fully, serve wholeheartedly, and build a reputation rooted in strength and sincerity.

Because in the end, a Will of Iron is not just forged in fire.

It’s forged in choice.

In hard work.

In character.

In pride.