Here are some recent articles of interest that I found this week related to law practice management, law technology, and legal marketing. Enjoy!
Reconnecting with Your Passion for the Law
At some point, most lawyers express a sense of meaninglessness in their work. While this is not unique to lawyers, their philosophical and analytical tendencies often seem to make these feelings more acute. And the negative public perception of law can compound these feelings, depriving lawyers of the social adulation and approval that may help buoy those in other highly demanding professions.
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Reaching the turning point in a legal career
No career is without routine frustrations and even some major hurdles. However, I felt free to really enjoy one of the best parts of my practice — my conversations with clients — because I knew that I could usually offer them immediate valuable feedback.
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Break The Bonds Of Depression: Be The Happy Lawyer You Were Meant To Be
It’s well known that members of the legal profession are plagued by depression and substance abuse. The causes are many. Lawyering is a contentious, combative line of work. The pressure to bring in new books of business combined with the relentless requirements of the billable hour cause undue stress. It’s a demanding job full of constant and unexpected deadlines. And, sometimes, despite your best efforts, you’re unable to achieve the desired results for your clients.
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The Happy Lawyer: Change Your Mindset
Great news for lawyers since our profession has the distinct honor of having some of the highest rates of depression, substance abuse, and suicide. That’s why we’ve embarked on this 15 post blog series devoted to helping lawyers make choices that increase their levels of happiness. As we discuss in that post, one way to increase happiness is to take steps to change your mindset.
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Creating a Walk-Away Law Practice
How do you build a law practice you can one day own but no longer run? It starts with wrapping your mind around the concept that you don’t have to do everything yourself, or even closely supervise everything yourself.
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Thank you for reading (and sharing). Stay tuned for next week’s weekly review for Law Practice Tips!
