Thursday, I'm teaching a new CLE program for the first time. Over 300 people registered. And I'm nervous. It's called Beyond Mindfulness: The Real Psychology for Peak Performance Without Burnout. The Question That Started This After my first mindfulness program (which...
I’m not burned out—I’m just tired. And I’m hearing the same from law firm leaders everywhere. December isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about giving yourself permission to stop adding more to your plate and finish the year with clarity, not exhaustion. Sometimes the most strategic move is choosing what not to do.
Every December, managing partners make promises about leading differently next year. And every February, those promises quietly disappear—not because of lack of discipline, but because of deeper patterns most firm owners never investigate.
This week, we dig into one of the simplest and most revealing tools for uncovering what’s actually keeping you stuck: the 5 Whys. When you follow the thread far enough, the real obstacle isn’t time, talent, or team capacity—it’s identity.
If you’re ready to understand why your goals keep collapsing under the weight of old patterns, this issue of Beyond the Practice Grind will help you find the root cause instead of fighting the symptoms.
Most managing partners believe the sacrifice will end once the firm is stable. But there’s no finish line—only moments you can’t get back. This is about learning to build work around life before it’s too late.
Many lawyers build successful practices that depend on their constant presence. But the real legacy isn’t in the firm you build—it’s in the moments you don’t miss. Here’s how to create both success and presence.