Ep. #21: What I'm Reading: 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life
Being Mindful with the Spiritual Litigator
In this week’s episode, I talk about “5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life” by Bill Eddy, a lawyer and a therapist.
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Ep. #20: Managing Morning Anxiety
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In this week's episode, I talk about how I use routines to manage my morning anxiety.
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Ep. #19: That Case is NOT Your "Baby"
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In this week's episode, I discuss why identifying your case as your "baby" can trigger your primal fight or flight response any time that "baby" is threatened.
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Ep. #18: Criticism Will Not Kill You
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In this week's episode, I talk about three main reasons why criticism leads to beliefs that cause such intense negative emotion.
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Ep. #17: What I'm Reading: Grit
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am happy to report that my goal of reading one book per month has been successful so far.
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Ep. #16: Panic-Free Legal Writing
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In this week's podcast episode, I discuss how to use mindfulness to change the beliefs that cause lawyers to panic when working on a legal writing assignment or project such as a brief or memo.
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Ep #15: Sometimes You Are Wrong
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My fellow litigators: sometimes you will be so sure that your case strategy will work and that someone else’s suggestion will not. And sometimes you will be completely and utterly wrong. If you do not accept that, you will experience the unnecessary emotional and physical consequences of failing to manage your mind.
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Ep #14: The ABCs of Being a Mindful Lawyer
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On today's episode, I talk about the intersection between mindfulness and psychology and how having an understanding of how your brain works and identifying the beliefs that cause negative emotions, actions or results within your legal practice can lead to serious and sustainable improvements.
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Learning to Be a Present Lawyer
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In this week’s podcast episode, I discuss being a present lawyer.
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Setting Realistic Boundaries in Your Law Practice
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In this week’s podcast episode, I discuss setting realistic boundaries in your law practice. If you do not set boundaries with your clients, adversaries, or partners, your productivity and motivation can suffer. Additionally, if you don’t set boundaries in your personal relationships, you may end up with less of them. This episode gives some examples of how to set realistic boundaries and what to do when your boundaries are breached.
info_outlineI am happy to report that my goal of reading one book per month has been successful so far.
Studies have shown that reading can reduce stress, increase focus and increase analytical thinking. It's a wonderful mindfulness tool and I try to set aside at least 30 minutes per day to just sit and read.
In this week's podcast episode, I talk about "Grit" by Angela Duckworth.
"Grit" is defined as the combination of passion and perseverance and the studies detailed throughout the book suggest that grit can be a better predictor of success than just IQ and talent alone.
Often, people who lack talent can make up for it through hard work. There are four components of grit: interest, practice, purpose and hope.
I think that lawyers often struggle with the "purpose" part because some of our efforts can feel unnoticed, underappreciated and thankless. It is really up to each lawyer to define his or her purpose in this profession.
We cannot rely on a pat on the back from others and we cannot let the negativity of others define our purpose. It really is something we have to find in ourselves and this book does a really good job of applying that concept to various profession.
Check out the episode, read the book and let me know your thoughts!
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