There is an entryway rug that is the source of much consternation between myself and my staff. My law practice consists of me and three staff members. We are based in rainy Portland, Oregon. To salvage my carpet, I purchased an entryway doormat. The logic is pretty simple, when people enter the doorway with their […]
Some people thrive on small talk. They find it easy to share details of their lives with total strangers. They love the thought of attending a party and telling stories to brand new people. Then there are the rest of us. We despise small talk. Maybe we think it’s shallow and banal. Maybe we are […]
For years I told myself “someday I’m going to get out of my practice and do something I am passionate about.” It started almost immediately out of law school. “Once I pay off my student loans, I’m outta here.” Then as I paid those off, another arbitrary goal justified my staying in a career of […]
Are you living a full life? Do you get daily fulfillment out of life? Of all the people I a have known in my life, it was my father that lived the fullest life. This is how he did it: Know What You Want My dad was an only child. When he was in High […]
Last year a local play was produced in Portland, Oregon, called Note to Self. The play presents a series of actors portraying the characters’ younger and older selves. Each would write notes to the other. The younger actors would contemplate what will occur in their lives over the next 40 years. The older actors would […]
“Get’cha Head in the Game ” Over a decade ago, Disney released High School Musical and it took the tween world by storm. Somehow, my wife and I were roped into watching. One song in particular has remained with me ever since. “Get’cha Head in the Game” performed by Zac Efron. It was not the lyrics, […]
An inexpensive way for lawyers to improve their courtroom skills is to take an acting or improv class. In college, I took an acting class to fulfill arts credit. I learned to be an effective actor, you must be able to get in touch with both your emotions and the emotions of your character. This […]
The undiscovered self shows up when you least expect it, and usually not in a constructive way. It can happen in a meeting when a superior browbeats you and you do not respond. It can happen when your partner makes an innocent observation and you fly off the handle. It can happen when you avoid […]
Oftentimes when an attorney reaches mid-career, she or he finds it difficult to stay motivated without making adjustments. However, there are steps you can take to reenergize your career. Here are five ways to help you mid-career: Avoid Burnout Somewhere along the line, most attorneys begin to feel that they are unsure they made the […]
Almost 40% of Americans never make New Year’s Resolutions. Those that make resolutions are 10 times more likely to attain their goals than those that do not. Here are five apps that will help you achieve the most popular resolutions. Drink Less Dry January is an easy […]
