What’s Today – LexBlog

Do you know what today is? I suspect that at least 90 plus percent of you don’t know what today is.

Yes, it’s a Monday. Yes, it’s April 21. Yes, it will be remembered as the day Pope Francis died. And, yes, it’s the Monday after Easter.

It’s the Monday after Easter celebration you won’t likely know. For, seventy years I didn’t know it. Today is Dyngus Day.

Celebrated the Monday after Easter, Dyngus Day is a Polish-American tradition filled with lighthearted rituals, drinking beer, sharing food, and enjoying community. At its heart, it’s a day to let loose, reset, and celebrate a fresh start after the solemnity of Lent.

But here’s the connection to your legal career: Dyngus Day is a day of transition.

It marks the beginning of something new. For young lawyers, every Monday is a kind of Dyngus Day. It’s an opportunity to reset, recommit, and most importantly, plan. For those of you I coached, you remember me saying you should have a goal and plan for five years, this year, this month and this week, and maybe even this day

When I was coaching lawyers too many talked about their goals. Some talked about making partner. Some talked about building a book of business, but many stopped there. And as the saying goes:

“A goal without a plan is just a dream.”

So, What’s Your Dyngus Plan?

If you’ve ever caught yourself saying:
• “I want to get more clients,”
• “I want to be a better blogger ,”
• “I want to write more articles or speak at conferences…”

Then ask yourself: What’s your plan?

Just like Dyngus Day rituals are intentional (and yes, a little goofy), career growth requires more than good intentions. It requires consistent actions.

Here’s a Simple Dyngus Day-Inspired Framework:
1. Shake things up-Take a hard look at your habits. What’s one thing you can do differently this week to move closer to your goal?
2. Feast on Ideas—Schedule 30 minutes to read something other than your usual legal texts, such as marketing, communication, negotiation, or client psychology.
3. Celebrate with Others – Connect with a mentor or colleague. Share your goals and ask about theirs. Accountability fuels execution.
4. Start the Week with Purpose – Use Monday to write down one thing you’ll do this week to move your career forward. Just one. Then do it.

Final Thought:

Dyngus Day reminds us that even serious professionals need moments of reflection, joy, and intention. But don’t stop at the celebration. Let it be the launchpad for action.

Because in the end, dreaming is easy. Planning, and doing is what sets great lawyers apart from the crowd of others.