349: How to Stay Committed to Your Goals
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Release Date: 01/09/2025
353: Self-Management
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Every action and decision you make is either moving you closer to or further away from the life and law practice you want. The key to taking the best actions and making the best decisions for yourself is self-management. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll: ✅ learn how following your inner guidance system can help you notice when you’re off track and make choices that align with your long-term goals ✅ understand self-compassion is essential to self-management ✅ be introduced to the 5-Year Plan, and ✅ get so much more! If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in...
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352: Embodying Your Future Self Now
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This episode of Be a Better Lawyer will stretch your mind in the best way possible. In this episode, we dive into the mindset you need to embody your dream self now so you can start achieving your goals with confidence and clarity. I'm sharing with you: ✅ Key questions to ask yourself to accelerate change ✅ Why delusion is a powerful tool ✅ How to use an “anchor word” as a mindset shortcut Tune in to learn how to unlock a higher level of confidence and embody the version of you who makes your dreams come true. Want more support? If you’re ready to expand your capabilities...
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351: Reset Your Money Beliefs with Special Guest Darren Wurz
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In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’m sitting down with Darren Wurz, financial advisor and author of The Lawyer Millionaire, to talk about something many lawyers struggle with: Money mindset. We dig into the beliefs you might have about money — beliefs you probably don’t even realize are running the show — and how those beliefs are impacting your practice, your income, and your life. Whether you’re over-giving your time, under-charging for your services, or avoiding looking at your numbers altogether, this episode is going to help you start shifting the way you think about...
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350: The Art of Trial Preparation with Elizabeth Larrick
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Preparing for trial is an art. You need different perspectives to know what you need to win your trial or whether you should take your case to trial at all. On this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’ve invited special guest Elizabeth Larrick who specializes in helping lawyers prepare their cases for the best possible result at trial. Our conversation covers a range of topics including: Why gaining fresh perspectives on your case is critical—and how focus groups can give you an edge The surprising mistakes lawyers make when prerparing for trial How to strengthen your case and build...
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349: How to Stay Committed to Your Goals
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You've got your goals set for the year, and now it's time to learn how to stay committed to your goals. If you’ve ever struggled to follow through on your plans or felt overwhelmed by obstacles along the way, this episode is for you. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn: ✔️ Why constraint is your secret weapon for achieving goals ✔️ How to avoid the trap of “hustling harder” (and why working harder is a red flag 🚩) ✔️ The power of celebrating wins—even the small ones ✔️ Tips for creating the support system you need to succeed Ready to stay committed...
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348: 3 Tips to Crush Your 2025 Goals
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👉 Download the Precision Planning Workbook I mention in this episode here: Whether you're looking to grow your law practice, reclaim your time, or create a more fulfilling life, I’m sharing three actionable strategies to help you move into the new year with clarity, focus, and confidence. If you’re ready to leave old habits behind and embrace a new way of thinking, this episode will give you the tools to start strong and keep building momentum throughout the year. What you'll learn in this episode of Be a Better Lawyer: ✅ How to uncover lessons from last year, so you can...
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347: Embracing Your Perfection
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Show Notes: Embracing Your Perfection If you’ve ever felt “not good enough” or caught yourself believing that you’re inherently flawed, this episode is for you. I’m taking a deep, honest look at the idea of perfection—not as something to achieve, but as something you already hold within you. We’ll explore the structures that taught us to question our worth, what it means to release these layers, and how to reconnect with your truest self. In this episode, I’ll share: Why viewing yourself as “flawed” keeps you stuck in shame and struggle How questioning the institutions and...
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346: The Mental Game of Billing Contemporaneously
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Billing Contemporaneously isn’t just about knowing "how" to do it — it’s about what’s happening between your ears. When you recognize that billing on time is a mental game, you can break free from the cycle of putting it off and stressing at the end of the month. In this episode, you'll understand: Why billing contemporaneously is more about mindset than method How your beliefs can either drain your energy or help you follow through A simple exercise to identify unhelpful thoughts and intentionally replace them with more supportive ones How connecting billing to your bigger goals...
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345: How to 10X Your Time & Money Investments
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👉 Doors close to Time Peace for Lawyers™ Friday, December 13th, 2024. . Or go to: . ********* In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn how to 10x your time and money investments. There are 9 mindsets and actions I take in every investment decision I make that have proven to be game-changers. These 9 mindset and actions have helped me change my life and business, and I want you to have them in your back pocket too. Listen in and use these tips to create the resourcefulness you need to create any result you want in your life. WORK WITH DINA Dina helps lawyers take...
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344: Reclaim Your Energy with Time Peace
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Time Peace for Lawyers™ is now open for enrollment. 👉 Or you can go to: ****** What if you had a step-by-step plan to completely change how you approach your life and law practice? In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’m sharing why so many lawyers stay stuck in habits that don’t serve them—and how making intentional decisions, moment-by-moment, can transform your day-to-day life. You’ll also hear about the powerful changes lawyers in Time Peace for Lawyers™ are making, and how you can start creating more calm, control, and energy in your life right now. If you feel...
info_outlineYou've got your goals set for the year, and now it's time to learn how to stay committed to your goals.
If you’ve ever struggled to follow through on your plans or felt overwhelmed by obstacles along the way, this episode is for you.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn:
✔️ Why constraint is your secret weapon for achieving goals
✔️ How to avoid the trap of “hustling harder” (and why working harder is a red flag 🚩)
✔️ The power of celebrating wins—even the small ones
✔️ Tips for creating the support system you need to succeed
Ready to stay committed to your goals to grow your practice without the hustle or overwhelm?
Listen in to this episode, and then book a Strategy Session with Dina.
👉 Book here: https://dinacataldo.com/strategysession
Let this be the year you go all in on your goals—and make them happen.
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Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
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